How many seasons does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes has 33 seasons and 576 episodes.

Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes renewed or canceled?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

Where can I watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is available on CBC Television.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Name: This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Genre: News, Comedy
Released: 1993-10-11
Rating: 6.635
Cast: Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Chris Wilson

RETURNING33 Seasons576 Episodes★ 6.6

NetworkCBC Television

First AiredOct 11, 1993

Last AiredSep 16, 2025

GenreNews, Comedy

Runtime22 min

Created ByMary Walsh, Rick Mercer

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.

RENEWED

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Cast

Mark Critch

Trent McClellan

Aba Amuquandoh

Stacey McGunnigle

Chris Wilson

Seasons & Episodes33 seasons · 576 episodes

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E1What's New?

Sep 16, 202522m

Mark McKinney guest-stars on the season premiere of Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series.

E2Trump & Circumstance

Sep 23, 202522m

Tonight on an all-new episode the King reflects on the visit of the American president.

E3Trump Alphabet

Oct 7, 202522m

Tonight, on an all-new episode, the first alphabet for alpha males.

E4D.C. Dealing

Oct 14, 202522m

Mark McKinney guest stars as PM Carney tonight, on an all-new episode.

E5Justin & Katy Yacht Rock

Oct 21, 202522m

Tonight on an all-new episode Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry get close on a boat.

E6Tricks & Treats

Oct 28, 202522m

Tonight, on an all-new episode, the PM hands out candy, and Dr. Frankenstein plays matchmaker.

E7Golden Bachelor Canada

Nov 11, 202522m

Tonight, on an all-new episode, the Prime Minister is looking for love.

E8Benefits of Membership

Nov 18, 202522m

Tonight, on an all-new episode 22 Minutes exposes the secrets of the VIP Air Lounge.

E9Quiet Piggy

Nov 25, 202522m

Tonight on an all-new episode Donald Trump reads to kids.

E10Seeing Double

Dec 2, 202522m

Tonight on an all-new episode Pierre Poilievre comes face to face - with himself - at the annual Press Gallery Dinner.

E11New Year's Eve Pregame Special

Dec 31, 202545m

Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series kicks off CBC’s New Year’s Eve lineup with an hour-long spectacular. The award-winning cast gets together to honour the best - and worst - people, places, and things of 2025.

E12Power Play

Jan 6, 202622m

Tonight on an all-new episode, Regime change? ...Or oil change?

E13Picture Perfect

Jan 13, 202622m

Tonight on an all-new episode 22 Minutes gives fierce for a photo shoot at the border crossing.

E14Gig Economy Barbie

Jan 20, 202622m

Tonight on an all-new episode this brand new Barbie is barely getting by.

E15It's Not Easy Bein' Greenland

Jan 27, 202622m

Tonight on an all-new episode Trump scopes out his land of dreams.

E16Clearing the Ice

Feb 3, 202622m

Tonight on an all-new episode This Hour Has 22 Minutes makes a clean sweep with the Canadian-made Zamboni.

E17Bondi On the Hot Seat

Feb 24, 202622m

Tonight on an all-new episode This Hour Has 22 Minutes gets ready to play “Answer the Question, Pam!"

E1822 Turns 700!

Mar 3, 202622m

Tonight, This Hour Has 22 Minutes celebrates 700 episodes.

About This Hour Has 22 Minutes

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a news, comedy series on CBC Television. The show first aired on Oct 11, 1993 and currently has 33 seasons and 576 episodes. This Hour Has 22 Minutes has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 6.6/10 based on 52 votes. The cast includes Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Chris Wilson. Created by Mary Walsh and Rick Mercer.