About this season
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. Launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election, the show focuses on Canadian politics, combining news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. Originally featuring Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey and Mary Walsh, the series featured satirical sketches of the weekly news and Canadian political events. The show's format is a mock news program, intercut with comic sketches, parody commercials and humorous interviews of public figures. The on-location segments are frequently filmed with slanted camera angles.
Episodes (20)
1. Notwithstanding Ford
Aired 18 September 2018 • 22 min
2. Party of One
Aired 25 September 2018 • 22 min
3. Call Me Jay-Pay
Aired 2 October 2018 • 22 min
4. In A Pinch
Aired 9 October 2018 • 22 min
5. Winter Is Coming (To NB)
Aired 16 October 2018 • 22 min
6. Carbon Query
Aired 30 October 2018 • 22 min
7. Hot Canadian Nights
Aired 6 November 2018 • 22 min
8. From Statscan to Skynet
Aired 13 November 2018 • 22 min
9. Brison & The Budget
Aired 27 November 2018 • 22 min
10. Hudson's Baywatch
Aired 4 December 2018 • 22 min
11. Holiday Special
Aired 11 December 2018 • 22 min
12. You Keep on Knocking
Aired 8 January 2019 • 22 min
An exclusive look at the first ever after-Christmas holiday movie from Hallmark; "Bird Box"' comes to Canada; a new device helps to de-fog glasses.
13. Use Responsibly
Aired 15 January 2019 • 22 min
Is mixing beer and weed a good idea? 22 Minutes finds out. Plus, Trudeau shuffles the cabinet, Canada's Food Guide changes again, a new show keeps the clutter.
14. What's Your Sign?
Aired 22 January 2019 • 22 min
Yellow vest protesters in Alberta took a stand for right-wing issues like pipelines and anti-immigration policies last week. 22 Minutes talks to three confused demonstrators. Plus, a Halifax Explosion musical takes the stage and an interview with British author Ian Moore about Brexit.
15. Temptation Island PEI
Aired 29 January 2019 • 22 min
With the controversial reality show Temptation Island set to hit the air again, 22 Minutes proposes a Canadian spinoff. Plus, election strategies, expense scandals & more highlights from Week #15.
16. Welcome To Canada
Aired 5 February 2019 • 22 min
Taking cues from America, border security is set to be a hot button issue leading up to Canada's federal election. 22 Minutes learns that the Canadian approach, however, is much different. Plus, Stronach Family Feud, a new no-nonsense virtual assistant, obtrusive podcast ads, and more.
17. Scheer Ambush
Aired 19 February 2019 • 22 min
Mary Walsh guest stars and Marg Princess Warrior returns for a classic 22 Minutes ambush on Tory leader Andrew Scheer. Plus, reporter Robert Fife, Tim Hortons edibles & more highlights from Week #17.
18. Thank U, Next
Aired 26 February 2019 • 22 min
Recent resignations and scandals leave Prime Minister Trudeau wondering what he can learn from all this. Plus, A Star Is Born deleted scenes, Greg Thomey returns & more highlights from Week #18.
19. Singh's Strategy
Aired 5 March 2019 • 22 min
Following a big byelection win, Mark Critch interviews NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. Plus, plenty of updates on the SNC Lavalin scandal, the perils of quitting Facebook & more highlights from Week #19.
20. Border Bud
Aired 12 March 2019 • 22 min
On the season finale, 22 Minutes heads to the Canadian border where pot confiscation is on the rise. Plus, a moose truce, Trump on Trudeau, and some of our favourite sketches from Season 26.