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. New Season, New Laughs
Aired 19 September 2023 • 22 min
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating its 31st season of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news, this year welcoming fan favorite Chris Wilson as a full-time cast member, now on deck with Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
2. Defending Defence
Aired 26 September 2023 • 22 min
A debate between party leaders gets physical in an all-new episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
3. Upside Down Fun
Aired 3 October 2023 • 22 min
An upside-down, fun-ride at Wonderland; starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
4. Leftovers & Laughs
Aired 10 October 2023 • 22 min
Put down the turkey leg, pick up the remote, and tune in to an all-new episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
5. Too Hot to Handle
Aired 17 October 2023 • 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes the hosts of TV talk show Hot Brunch tackle a subject too hot to handle. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
6. Trick or Treat
Aired 31 October 2023 • 22 min
Boo! Mark Critch is back, and Emma Hunter guest stars on an all-new Hallowe’en edition of This Hour Has 22 Minutes.
7. The High Cost of Laughing
Aired 7 November 2023 • 22 min
Looking for something funny? Taxes and the cost of groceries are killing! An all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch… and a special appearance by Roy Wood Jr.
8. The Beatles Forever?
Aired 14 November 2023 • 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, The Beatles get back for one last time… again! Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson and Mark Critch.
9. Check This Out.
Aired 21 November 2023 • 22 min
22 Minutes checks out all the ins and outs of self checkout…on an all-new episode. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
10. Shooting Blanks
Aired 28 November 2023 • 22 min
22 Minutes calls out the federal defence cuts that have our military shooting blanks. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
11. Humbug Holiday
Aired 5 December 2023 • 22 min
22 Minutes raises the spirits to take aim at the holidays on an all-new festive episode. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
12. New Year, New You
Aired 9 January 2024 • 22 min
22 Minutes takes a look at the new year with an all-new episode for the new you. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
13. Moose Gone Wild
Aired 16 January 2024 • 22 min
On an all-new episode, 22 Minutes gets up close and personal with a salt-licking moose.
14. Antiquing for Groceries
Aired 23 January 2024 • 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Antiques Roadshow Canada is coming to a check out near you.
15. Freedom Cock-ups
Aired 30 January 2024 • 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it turns out maybe the truckers were right!?
16. Dreaming Big
Aired 6 February 2024 • 22 min
It turns out MLK’s Canadian cousin also had a dream.
17. Snow Joke
Aired 13 February 2024 • 22 min
Canadians are finding a new way to get a grip on winter
18. The Hit List
Aired 20 February 2024 • 22 min
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special mixtape edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
19. Cash Cab Tax Grab
Aired 27 February 2024 • 22 min
Take a harrowing ride on Canada’s all-new Cash Cab
20. Zoning Out
Aired 5 March 2024 • 22 min
Air Canada's loading zones have passengers zoning out.
21. Kenergy
Aired 12 March 2024 • 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Canada’s Prime Minister gets Kenergized.
22. Episode 22
Aired 19 March 2024 • 22 min
22 Minutes salutes the JUNOS with a special appearance by superstar host Nelly Furtado.
23. Climate Control
Aired 26 March 2024 • 22 min
22 Minutes skewers Canada’s stunning climate achievements.
24. Season Finale - That's a Wrap
Aired 2 April 2024 • 22 min
22 Minutes wraps up another year of award-winning funny on the season finale.