This Hour Has 22 Minutes: Season 30
Season 30 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 29.
- 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 30 Progress Shield
30 Has Never Looked So 22
Sep 13, 2022 · 22 min
Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series is back, celebrating 30 years of political satire, and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. Don’t miss the season premiere!
Inflation Nation
Sep 20, 2022 · 22 min
The cost of living is up, but the laughs are still free on Canada’s longest-running TV comedy series!
Laughter After the Storm
Sep 27, 2022 · 22 min
Mark Critch returns in an all-new episode of 22 Minutes with Trent McClellan, guest stars Susan Kent, and Chris Wilson on the desk.
22 Minutes at Glenn Gould Studio
Oct 4, 2022 · 22 min
22 Minutes stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle in a special all-new episode filmed before a live studio audience at Toronto’s legendary Glenn G
This Special Has 30 Years
Oct 11, 2022 · 22 min
A must-see retrospective episode that looks back at 22 Minutes' history while exploring what has made the show such a groundbreaking cultural force over its 30 seasons, featuring i
Keep It Simple
Oct 18, 2022 · 22 min
All this talk about plain language has everyone confused! 22 Minutes “tells it like it is” in an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey M
Scary Times
Oct 25, 2022 · 22 min
Hallowe’en? The world is scary enough these days! Scream with laughter at an all-new episode of 22 Minutes.
Soup to Nuts
Nov 1, 2022 · 22 min
Tune in for some souped-up laughs when climate change protesters show up on an all- new episode of 22 Minutes.
Holmes Invasion
Nov 8, 2022 · 22 min
22 Minutes is rocking the foundations on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
I’m Baaaaack
Nov 15, 2022 · 22 min
The possibility of a Trump return has Mark Critch all wigged-out on an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
Baby, It's Cold Inside!
Nov 22, 2022 · 22 min
If the heating bill’s too high, cuddle up with the one you love for an all new episode of 22 Minutes.
22 IN ‘23
Jan 3, 2023 · 22 min
New year, new laughs! 22 Minutes takes on 2023 with an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
First Lady of Comedy
Jan 10, 2023 · 22 min
On an all-new episode, Michelle Obama is standing strong… and standing up! Season 30 continues with stars Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle.
Pierre Pressure
Jan 17, 2023 · 22 min
Poilievre’s personality gets put to the test as the subject of a focus group on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey M
Alcoholics Synonymous
Jan 24, 2023 · 22 min
The cost of living continues to rise, and the number of recommended drinks is down. What’s wrong with this picture? Find out on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Crit
Surviving Winter
Jan 31, 2023 · 22 min
You’ve made it through COVID, now can you get enough votes to stay on the island? 22 Minutes takes on the pandemic and Survivor on an all-new episode, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amu
Total Mockery
Feb 7, 2023 · 22 min
Special guests Colin Mochrie and CBC’s Ian Hanomansing join 22 Minutes 30th anniversary season in an all-new episode starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stace
Love Wins
Feb 14, 2023 · 22 min
It’s Valentine’s Day! Who doesn’t love a brand new episode of 22 Minutes! Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan and Stacey McGunnigle, and special guest Nadine Bhab
The Hit List
Feb 21, 2023 · 22 min
22 Minutes revisits the hits on a special edition full of fan favorites and best viral sketches.
Paycheque Pizza
Feb 28, 2023 · 22 min
Hungry? 22 Minutes delivers Poilievre’s paycheque pizza in an all-new episode. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
Tik Tok Time's Up!
Mar 7, 2023 · 22 min
The Tik Tok dance party’s over for Canada’s political leaders on an all-new episode of 22 Minutes. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and Stacey McGunnigle.
Super Cheap
Mar 14, 2023 · 22 min
On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, Aba gets Super Cheap with Super Freaky Girl, and Mark’s Sir Elton is a royal pain. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, and S
Winning Streak
Mar 21, 2023 · 22 min
Wonder drugs, a Juno streaker, Pierre Poilievre, and the Prime Minister! On an all-new episode of 22 Minutes, starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClellan, Stacey McGunnig
Season Finale & Suzuki Too!
Mar 28, 2023 · 22 min
Another year in the can! 22 Minutes wraps its historic 30th season with lots of laughs, and a special appearance by David Suzuki. Starring Mark Critch, Aba Amuquandoh, Trent McClel