This Hour Has 22 Minutes 1993
What is This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. The show was launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 580
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 11, 1993
- Last aired
- Apr 7, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CBC Television
- Genres
- News, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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Overview
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is a weekly Canadian television comedy that airs on CBC Television. The show was launched in 1993 during Canada's 35th general election. It focuses on Canadian politics, combining news parody, sketch comedy and satirical editorials. The series features 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. Originally, the show featured Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey and Mary Walsh. The on-location segments are frequently filmed with public figures. This Hour Has 22 Minutes is classified as a news and comedy program and has a PG rating. The show is listed on The Movie Database, a source for information on movies and television shows.
Should you watch it?
“A long-running Canadian comedy series that satirizes current events and political life through a mock news format.”
- sharp political commentary
- creative sketch comedy
- requires familiarity with Canadian politics
Watch it if you enjoy fast-paced news parodies and satirical takes on government affairs.
The show features satirical humor and parody content related to public figures and current events.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Oct 11, 1993
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 18, 1993
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 1, 1993
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 8, 1993
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 15, 1993
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 22, 1993
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 29, 1993
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 13, 1993
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 31, 1993
- E10 Episode 10 Jan 3, 1994
- E11 Episode 11 Jan 17, 1994
- E12 Episode 12 Jan 24, 1994
- E13 Episode 13 Jan 31, 1994
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 14, 1994
- E15 Episode 15 Feb 21, 1994
- E16 Episode 16 Feb 28, 1994
- E17 Episode 17 Mar 7, 1994
- E18 Episode 18 Mar 14, 1994
- E19 Episode 19 Mar 21, 1994
- E20 Episode 20 Mar 28, 1994
Season 2 · 21 episodes
- E1 Episode 21
- E2 Episode 22
- E3 Episode 23
- E4 Episode 24
- E5 Episode 25
- E6 Episode 26
- E7 Episode 27
- E8 Episode 28
- E9 Episode 29
- E10 Episode 30
- E11 Episode 31
- E12 Episode 32
- E13 Episode 33
- E14 Episode 34
- E15 Episode 35
- E16 Episode 36
- E17 Episode 37
- E18 Episode 38
- E19 Episode 39
- E20 Episode 40
- E21 Episode 41
Season 3 · 2 episodes
- E1 Episode 45 Nov 6, 1995
- E2 Episode 46 Nov 13, 1995
Season 4 · 17 episodes
- E1 Episode 64 Sep 30, 1996
- E2 Episode 65 Oct 14, 1996
- E3 Episode 66 Oct 21, 1996
- E4 Episode 67 Oct 28, 1996
- E5 Episode 68 Nov 4, 1996
- E6 Episode 69 Nov 11, 1996
- E7 Episode 70 Nov 18, 1996
- E8 Episode 71 Nov 25, 1996
- E9 Episode 72 Dec 2, 1996
- E10 Episode 73 Dec 9, 1996
- E11 Episode 74 Dec 31, 1996
- E12 Episode 75 Jan 20, 1997
- E13 Episode 76 Jan 27, 1997
- E14 Episode 77 Feb 3, 1997
- E15 Episode 78 Feb 10, 1997
- E16 Episode 79 Feb 24, 1997
- E17 Episode 80 Mar 3, 1997
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the show?
The program uses a mock news format combined with sketch comedy, parody commercials, and interviews.
When did the show premiere?
The series launched in 1993.
Which network broadcasts the show?
It airs on CBC Television.
What is the primary focus of the series?
The show focuses on Canadian politics and weekly news events.
Who were the original cast members?
The original cast included Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey, and Mary Walsh.