This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
34 Seasons • 586 Episodes
22–30 min per episode
1993 – Present
Premiered: Mon, Oct 11, 1993
Mary Walsh
Rick MercerUpcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 34, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
20 Episodes →
Season 2
21 Episodes →
Season 3
2 Episodes →
Season 4
17 Episodes →
Season 5
0 Episodes →
Season 6
7 Episodes →
Season 7
10 Episodes →
Season 8
13 Episodes →
Season 9
4 Episodes →
Season 10
21 Episodes →
Season 11
18 Episodes →
Season 12
11 Episodes →
Season 13
21 Episodes →
Season 14
20 Episodes →
Season 15
20 Episodes →
Season 16
19 Episodes →
Season 17
14 Episodes →
Season 18
12 Episodes →
Season 19
21 Episodes →
Season 20
22 Episodes →
Season 21
20 Episodes →
Season 22
21 Episodes →
Season 23
23 Episodes →
Season 24
22 Episodes →
Season 25
22 Episodes →
Season 26
20 Episodes →
Season 27
19 Episodes →
Season 28
19 Episodes →
Season 29
24 Episodes →
Season 30
24 Episodes →
Season 31
24 Episodes →
Season 32
27 Episodes →
Season 33
22 Episodes →
Season 34
6 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes Season 15
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-26
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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What is This Hour Has 22 Minutes about?
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.
How many seasons does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes comprises 34 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
Key cast members in This Hour Has 22 Minutes include Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Chris Wilson.
Who created or directed This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes was developed and directed by Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer.