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This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993)

1993 CA 13 Seasons 279 Episodes

News Comedy

Overview

This Hour Has 22 Minutes delivers sharp comedic commentary on Canadian politics through a blend of news parody and sketch comedy. Premiering in 1993 amid Canada’s 35th general election, it features a talented cast, including Cathy Jones, Rick Mercer, Greg Thomey, and Mary Walsh. Each episode mimics a mock news broadcast, interspersed with satirical sketches, parody ads, and amusing interviews with notable figures. The show's distinctive style includes on-location segments shot with quirky, slanted angles, amplifying its humorous take on current events and political happenings.

Cast

Mark Critch Trent McClellan Aba Amuquandoh Stacey McGunnigle Chris Wilson

Episodes

The Truth Hurts

Of Breasts and Basketball

Making the Grade

Snapping and Sniffing

He Said, She Said

Breaking Up and Breaking It

A Little Romance

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Thru Thick and Thin

Michael's Garden

He Heard, She Heard

Let Them Eat Pie

The Whole World is Watching

Learning to Earn It

Table for Too Many (1)

Table for Too Many (2)

Failure to Communicate

Papa Said Knock You Out

Return of the Wall

Working Relationship

Jr. Kyle, Boy Genius

The Bowling Show

Jr. Gets His License

Anniversary (1)

Anniversary (2)

The Kyles Go to Hawaii (1)

The Kyles Go to Hawaii (2)

The Kyles Go to Hawaii (3)

Diary of a Mad Teen

Claire's New Boyfriend

Crouching Mother, Hidden Father

The Fighting Kyles

Jr's Dating Dilemma

Chair Man of the Board

Open Your Heart

Michael's Tribe

Man of the Year

Jr's Risky Business (1)

Jr's Risky Business (2)

Here Come Da Judge

Claire's Permit

Sharon's Picture

Tee for Too Many

The Big Bang Theory

Not So Hostile Takeover

From Dummy to Daddy

The Sweet Hairafter

Jay Goes to School

Meet the Parents

He's Having a Baby

The Lady is Not a Tramp

Of Mice and Man

Jr. Sells His Car

The Anniversary Present

Outbreak Monkey

Calvin Comes to Stay

Calvin Goes to Work

What Do You Know?

Fantasy Camp (1)

Fantasy Camp (2)

Childcare Class

The Fellowship of the Baby

Restaurant Wars

The Return of Bobby Shaw

Careful What You Wish For

They Call Me El Foosay

Sweetheart's Day

Silence is Golden

The Bahamas (1)

The Bahamas (2)

Michael Joins a Gym

Michael's Sandwich

Michael Sells the Business

Hot Canadian Nights

The Results Are In

Follow The Leaders

Back To Business

Hitting The Ice

Hindsight Is 20-19

A Part of Our Heritage

Eastern Hospitality

You Should Go To Emergency

Canada, The Board Game

What Happened While We Were Gone

Tricks, No Treats

A COVID Christmas

Middle Finger Salute

Unnecessary Travel

Essential Spoils

Claiming Ownership

Love Is In The Air

Roll-Out Realities

Lockdowniversary

Popularity Contest - The Election Special

After-Party! The Election Wrap-up Special

YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH (AND RECONCILIATION)

ANTI-VAX SNACK ATTACK!

Squids Are for Kicks

HALLOWE’EN HIJINKS

Saving Daylight

Tapping into Remembrance Day

The Wrath of Karen

Too Soon for Christmas?

Lockdown Laughs

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Emergency Laugh Act

Inflation Nation

Coalition? What Coalition?

30 Has Never Looked So 22

Inflation Nation

Laughter After the Storm

22 Minutes at Glenn Gould Studio

This Special Has 30 Years

Holmes Invasion

Baby, It's Cold Inside!

First Lady of Comedy

Pierre Pressure

Alcoholics Synonymous

Surviving Winter

Paycheque Pizza

Tik Tok Time's Up!

Season Finale & Suzuki Too!

New Season, New Laughs

Defending Defence

Upside Down Fun

Leftovers & Laughs

Too Hot to Handle

The High Cost of Laughing

The Beatles Forever?

Check This Out.

Shooting Blanks

New Year, New You

Moose Gone Wild

Antiquing for Groceries

Freedom Cock-ups

Cash Cab Tax Grab

Climate Control

Season Finale - That's a Wrap

Every Day is Hump Day

Hijinx in The House

This Hour has 22 Minutes has 44 Minutes - A U.S. Election Special

Fight of the Century

Vocal Fry Christmas

This Hour Has 22 Minutes Has 44 Minutes - A NYE Pregame Special

Chrystia's Time

Going Viral (Compilation Episode)

Which Way Is Up?

Oval Office Showdown

A Message from the King

Electile Dysfunction

Vote Canadian: 22 Minutes Election Special

Trump & Circumstance

Justin & Katy Yacht Rock

Tricks & Treats

Benefits of Membership

New Year's Eve Pregame Special

Picture Perfect

It's Not Easy Bein' Greenland

Clearing the Ice

Bondi On the Hot Seat

Situation Room South

Podcaster Pierre