How many seasons does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes has 34 seasons and 581 episodes.

Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes renewed or canceled?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is currently returning. The next episode airs Sep 8, 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 E1) airs on Sep 8, 2026.

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Name: This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Genre: News, Comedy
Released: 1993-10-11
Rating: 6.7

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NetworkCBC Television

First AiredOct 11, 1993

Last AiredApr 7, 2026

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.

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Seasons & Episodes34 seasons · 581 episodes

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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 581 episodes. This Hour Has 22 Minutes has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Sep 8, 2026. It has a rating of 6.7/10 based on 53 votes. Created by Mary Walsh and Rick Mercer.