This Hour Has 22 Minutes: Season 29
Season 29 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of This Hour Has 22 Minutes Season 28.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 29 Progress Shield
Popularity Contest - The Election Special
Sep 14, 2021 · 22 min
In the season premiere, Canada’s satirical variety sketch show tries to make sense of the federal election, with special appearances by Justin Trudeau and Jagmeet Singh. 22 Minutes
After-Party! The Election Wrap-up Special
Sep 21, 2021 · 22 min
Anti-vaxxers, pandemic panic, and a federal election! So many political parties... but only ONE gets an after-party! Don’t miss the 22 Minutes election wrap-up special.
YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH (AND RECONCILIATION)
Sep 28, 2021 · 22 min
An all-new episode of 22 Minutes takes on Canada’s dark history, the future of the People’s Party, the “potato milk” phenomenon, and the biggest gulp you’ve ever seen!
ANTI-VAX SNACK ATTACK!
Oct 5, 2021 · 22 min
When beer just won’t cut it. Anti-vaxxers need snacks, too! And thanksgiving uncles to be thankful for! On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
The New Normal
Oct 12, 2021 · 22 min
In an all-new episode, the pressure is on Erin O’Toole, the Green Party leaders get roasted, and William Shatner boldly goes to space... for real!
Squids Are for Kicks
Oct 19, 2021 · 22 min
In an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Trudeau is back on vacation, Toronto sports teams get their own Jock Jams, a Canadian version of Squid Game, and a James Bond spoof puts secret
HALLOWE’EN HIJINKS
Oct 26, 2021 · 22 min
One more reason to wear a mask! It’s ha-ha-Hallowe’en in an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
Saving Daylight
Nov 2, 2021 · 22 min
"Daylight Savings" explained, putting kids to work to solve the labour shortage, and a cabinet shuffle for the ages on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
Tapping into Remembrance Day
Nov 9, 2021 · 22 min
In an all-new episode, 22 Minutes takes on climate change, a new way to pay for your Remembrance Day poppies, and the Alberta oil sands are Duned!
The Wrath of Karen
Nov 16, 2021 · 22 min
The US border’s back open, COVID hits Sesame Street, higher learning at a cannabis college, and bad customer service brings out Karen’s superpowers… in an all-new episode of 22 Min
Too Soon for Christmas?
Nov 23, 2021 · 22 min
In an all-new episode, 22 Minutes celebrates “Soulvember,” the Green Party’s looking for a new leader, and even Santa’s feeling the pinch from global supply chain issues.
22 Does 2022
Jan 4, 2022 · 22 min
Out with the old, in with the new! 22 Minutes takes on 2022 with an all-new episode!
Dry January
Jan 11, 2022 · 22 min
The month may be dry, but the spirits are high… on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
Lockdown Laughs
Jan 18, 2022 · 22 min
As the pandemic lingers, there’s still plenty of laughs on an all-new episode of Canada’s longest-running comedy! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey M
Baby, It's Cold Outside
Jan 25, 2022 · 22 min
22 Minutes turns up the heat on funny in an all-new episode starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Groundhog Day
Feb 1, 2022 · 22 min
Long-time fan favourite Susan Kent guest-stars in an all-new special Groundhog Day episode of 22 Minutes.
Comedy Convoy
Feb 22, 2022 · 22 min
22 Minutes celebrates its 600th episode!! Canada’s comedy convoy delivers fresh laughs across the country on an all-new episode.
Emergency Laugh Act
Mar 1, 2022 · 22 min
When the world is spinning out of control, it wouldn’t hurt to laugh a little! Catch 22 Minutes' take on the state of things in an all-new episode.
March Madness
Mar 8, 2022 · 22 min
Let 22 Minutes put a little spring in your step with an all-new episode! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Mixtape Rewind
Mar 15, 2022 · 22 min
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special mixtape edition full of fan favourite fun! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Inflation Nation
Mar 22, 2022 · 22 min
Prices are going up everywhere, but all the laughs are free on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Coalition? What Coalition?
Mar 29, 2022 · 22 min
In an all-new episode, 22 Minutes celebrates the latest developments in inter-party relationships. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Fun & Games
Apr 5, 2022 · 22 min
It’s all just for laughs, until somebody gets hit! An all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
That's a Wrap
Apr 12, 2022 · 22 min
Canada’a longest running TV comedy says goodbye to Season 29 in a hilarious, all-new season finale. 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McG