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 (24)
1. 30 Has Never Looked So 22
Aired 13 September 2022 • 22 min
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating 30 years of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. Don’t miss the season premiere!
2. Inflation Nation
Aired 20 September 2022 • 22 min
The cost of living is up, but the laughs are still free on Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series!
3. Laughter After the Storm
Aired 27 September 2022 • 22 min
Mark Critch returns in an all-new episode of 22 Minutes with Trent McClellan, guest stars Susan Kent, and Chris Wilson on the desk.
4. 22 Minutes at Glenn Gould Studio
Aired 4 October 2022 • 22 min
22 Minutes stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle in a special all-new episode filmed before a live studio audience at Toronto’s legendary Glenn Gould Studio.
5. This Special Has 30 Years
Aired 11 October 2022 • 22 min
A must-see retrospective episode that looks back at 22 Minutes' history while exploring what has made the show such a groundbreaking cultural force over its 30 seasons, featuring interviews with cast, creatives, and collaborators including Rick Mercer, Mary Walsh and Peter Mansbridge.
6. Keep It Simple
Aired 18 October 2022 • 22 min
All this talk about plain language has everyone confused! 22 Minutes “tells it like it is” in an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
7. Scary Times
Aired 25 October 2022 • 22 min
Hallowe’en? The world is scary enough these days! Scream with laughter at an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
8. Soup to Nuts
Aired 1 November 2022 • 22 min
Tune in for some souped-up laughs when climate change protesters show up on an all- new episode of 22 Minutes.
9. Holmes Invasion
Aired 8 November 2022 • 22 min
22 Minutes is rocking the foundations on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
10. I’m Baaaaack
Aired 15 November 2022 • 22 min
The possibility of a Trump return has Mark Critch all wigged-out on an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
11. Baby, It's Cold Inside!
Aired 22 November 2022 • 22 min
If the heating bill’s too high, cuddle up with the one you love for an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
12. 22 IN ‘23
Aired 3 January 2023 • 22 min
New year, new laughs! 22 Minutes takes on 2023 with an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
13. First Lady of Comedy
Aired 10 January 2023 • 22 min
On an all-new episode, Michelle Obama is standing strong… and standing up! Season 30 continues with stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
14. Pierre Pressure
Aired 17 January 2023 • 22 min
Poilievre’s personality gets put to the test as the subject of a focus group on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featured performer Chris Wilson.
15. Alcoholics Synonymous
Aired 24 January 2023 • 22 min
The cost of living continues to rise, and the number of recommended drinks is down. What’s wrong with this picture? Find out on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
16. Surviving Winter
Aired 31 January 2023 • 22 min
You’ve made it through COVID, now can you get enough votes to stay on the island? 22 Minutes takes on the pandemic and Survivor on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
17. Total Mockery
Aired 7 February 2023 • 22 min
Special guests Colin Mochrie and CBC’s Ian Hanomansing join 22 Minutes 30th anniversary season in an all-new episode starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
18. Love Wins
Aired 14 February 2023 • 22 min
It’s Valentine’s Day! Who doesn’t love a brand new episode of 22 Minutes! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and special guest Nadine Bhaba.
19. The Hit List
Aired 21 February 2023 • 22 min
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
20. Paycheque Pizza
Aired 28 February 2023 • 22 min
Hungry? 22 Minutes delivers Poilievre’s paycheque pizza in an all-new episode. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
21. Tik Tok Time's Up!
Aired 7 March 2023 • 22 min
The Tik Tok dance party’s over for Canada’s political leaders on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
22. Super Cheap
Aired 14 March 2023 • 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Aba gets Super Cheap with Super Freaky Girl, and Mark’s Sir Elton is a royal pain. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
23. Winning Streak
Aired 21 March 2023 • 22 min
Wonder drugs, a Juno streaker, Pierre Poilievre, and the Prime Minister! On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.
24. Season Finale & Suzuki Too!
Aired 28 March 2023 • 22 min
Another year in the can! 22 Minutes wraps its historic 30th season with lots of laughs, and a special appearance by David Suzuki. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnigle, and featuring Chris Wilson.