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 (27)
1. WE’RE BAAACK
Aired 17 September 2024 • 22 min
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series begins its 32nd season of political satire and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. With a US election on the horizon, what could go wrong? Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
2. Every Day Is Hump Day
Aired 24 September 2024 • 22 min
On an all-new episode, This Hour Has 22 Minutes visits the JD Vance Furniture Store! Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
3. Hijinx in the House
Aired 1 October 2024 • 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, decorum in the House of Commons has devolved to schoolyard level.
4. Talkin' Turkey
Aired 8 October 2024 • 22 min
Meet the turkey who’s got plenty to be thankful for…on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
5. High Hopes
Aired 22 October 2024 • 22 min
Tonight, TD Bank’s new product has interest rates that are really high. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
6. Monster Bash
Aired 29 October 2024 • 22 min
It’s going to be one hell of a Halloween bash… tonight, on an all-new Halloween episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Trent McClellan, Chris Wilson, and Mark Critch.
7. This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A U.S. Election Special
Aired 4 November 2024 • 44 min
In a special double-length episode, 22 Minutes crosses the great American political divide to tell the story of the most consequential U.S. election of this generation.
8. Booze Clues
Aired 12 November 2024 • 22 min
Post-election blues? Costco’s got booze!
9. Fight of the Century
Aired 19 November 2024 • 22 min
22 Minutes’ take on Mike and Jake! The heavyweights slug it out on an all-new episode.
10. Striking Out
Aired 26 November 2024 • 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, postal workers are striking out at Staples.
11. Vocal Fry Christmas
Aired 3 December 2024 • 22 min
Fa-la-la-la OUCH! All the Christmas hits... Zillennial style.
12. This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A NYE Pregame Special
Aired 31 December 2024 • 44 min
22 Minutes kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular!
13. Downfall
Aired 7 January 2025 • 22 min
From “sunny ways” to “no way.” It’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids adieu on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
14. Risk!
Aired 14 January 2025 • 22 min
Donald Trump introduces his new board game to the 51st state tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes!
15. Chrystia's Time
Aired 21 January 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Chrystia Freeland steps up for a not-so-peaceful transfer of power!
16. Trade War
Aired 28 January 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the real Trade War battles are being fought in the grocery store aisles.
17. Tarrifying
Aired 4 February 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…the tarriifs are tarryifying, and we’re bracing for impact.
18. Border Crisis?
Aired 11 February 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…Canada’s “Fentanyl Czar” gets a shakedown.
19. Going Viral (Compilation Episode)
Aired 18 February 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on a special episode, 22 Minutes takes you behind the scenes to give you the stories behind our most viral sketches of the season.
20. Which Way Is Up?
Aired 25 February 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, has the whole world turned upside down - or is it just the plane?
21. Oval Office Showdown
Aired 4 March 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Trump shows his hand in a historic game of cards.
22. Elbows Up
Aired 11 March 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, it’s the end of an era as Justin Trudeau bids a teary farewell.
23. A Message from the King
Aired 25 March 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes…podcasting with King Charles!
24. Canadienne!
Aired 1 April 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode, 22 Minutes captures the scent of Canada.
25. Liberation Day
Aired 8 April 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes comedy star Mark McKinney takes on Prime Minister Mark Carney.
26. Electile Dysfunction
Aired 15 April 2025 • 22 min
Tonight on the season finale of 22 Minutes, things are heating up on the campaign trail as the election looms.
27. Vote Canadian: 22 Minutes Election Special
Aired 26 April 2025 • 44 min
Taking on the federal election with appearances by national party leaders in a one-hour special; Kids in the Hall Mark McKinney guest stars; musical guest: Glass Tiger's Alan Frew.