This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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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.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a Canadian satirical news comedy that premiered on CBC Television in 1993. The show parodies weekly news and Canadian politics through sketches, mock news segments, and humorous interviews, combining sharp political commentary with absurdist humor.
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes Season 15
Seasons
34 seasons
Season 120 episodes · 1993-10-11- Season 221 episodes
Season 32 episodes · 1995-11-06
Season 417 episodes · 1996-09-30- Season 50 episodes
Season 67 episodes
Season 710 episodes · 1999-10-11
Season 813 episodes · 2000-10-16
Season 94 episodes · 2002-03-22
Season 1021 episodes · 2002-10-08
Season 1118 episodes · 2003-10-10
Season 1211 episodes · 2004-09-24- Season 1321 episodes · 2005-10-28
Season 1420 episodes · 2006-10-03- Season 1520 episodes · 2007-10-02
- Season 1619 episodes · 2008-09-30
- Season 1714 episodes · 2009-09-28
- Season 1812 episodes · 2010-09-21
- Season 1921 episodes · 2011-09-13
- Season 2022 episodes · 2012-09-18
- Season 2120 episodes · 2013-10-08
- Season 2221 episodes · 2014-10-07
- Season 2323 episodes · 2015-10-06
- Season 2422 episodes
- Season 2522 episodes · 2017-09-26
- Season 2620 episodes
- Season 2719 episodes
- Season 2819 episodes · 2020-10-06
- Season 2924 episodes · 2021-09-14
- Season 3024 episodes · 2022-09-13
- Season 3124 episodes · 2023-09-19
- Season 3227 episodes · 2024-09-17
Season 3322 episodes · 2025-09-16- Season 341 episode · 2026-09-08
Episodes · Season 34
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | TBA | 2026-09-08 | — | 0.0 |
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Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes renewed or cancelled?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is renewed — Season 34 premieres 2026-09-08.
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Where can I watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes airs on CBC Television in Canada. Episodes may also be available through CBC's streaming platforms and on-demand services.
How many seasons does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have?
The series has 34 seasons tracked as of the latest count. New episodes continue to be produced and aired on CBC Television.
What is the format of This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
The show is structured as a mock news program featuring satirical sketches of the week's news, parody commercials, humorous interviews with public figures, and comedic on-location segments filmed with distinctive slanted camera angles.
When did This Hour Has 22 Minutes first premiere?
The series debuted on October 11, 1993, during Canada's 35th general election, with original cast members Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey, and Mary Walsh.
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