This Hour Has 22 Minutes
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a news and comedy series on CBC Television that premiered in 1993, with 34 seasons and 548 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 34 Episode 8, airs on Nov 3, 2026.
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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.
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Seasons & Episodes34 seasons · 588 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 34 seasons and 548 episodes. This Hour Has 22 Minutes is currently airing; the next episode airs on Nov 3, 2026. It has a rating of 6.7/10 based on 54 votes. The cast includes Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Chris Wilson. Created by Mary Walsh and Rick Mercer.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes FAQ
How many seasons does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes has 34 seasons and 548 episodes.
Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes renewed or canceled?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is currently airing; the next episode airs on Nov 3, 2026.
Where can I watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is available on CBC Television.
When is the next episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
The next episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes (S34 E8) airs on Nov 3, 2026.
