TV series
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
1993–, English, on CBC Television. Created by Mary 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.
- Seasons
- 34
- Episodes
- 587
- Episode length
- 22 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S34 E9 “Episode 9”, 10 November 2026.
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S34 E8: Midterm Scramble
Aired 3 November 2026
Seasons 33
Season 1
1993 · 20 episodes
Season 2
TBA · 21 episodes
Season 3
1995 · 2 episodes
Season 4
1996 · 17 episodes
Season 6
TBA · 7 episodes
Season 7
1999 · 10 episodes
Season 8
2000 · 13 episodes
Season 9
2002 · 4 episodes
Season 10
2002 · 21 episodes
Season 11
2003 · 18 episodes
Season 12
2004 · 11 episodes
Season 13
2005 · 21 episodes
Season 14
2006 · 20 episodes
Season 15
2007 · 20 episodes
Season 16
2008 · 19 episodes
Season 17
2009 · 14 episodes
Season 18
2010 · 12 episodes
Season 19
2011 · 21 episodes
Season 20
2012 · 22 episodes
Season 21
2013 · 20 episodes
Season 22
2014 · 21 episodes
Season 23
2015 · 23 episodes
Season 24
TBA · 22 episodes
Season 25
2017 · 22 episodes
Season 26
TBA · 20 episodes
Season 27
TBA · 19 episodes
Season 28
2020 · 19 episodes
Season 29
2021 · 24 episodes
Season 30
2022 · 24 episodes
Season 31
2023 · 24 episodes
Season 32
2024 · 27 episodes
Season 33
2025 · 22 episodes
Season 34
2026 · 9 episodes
Specials
1997 · 14 episodes
Cast & crew
- Mary WalshCreator
- Rick MercerCreator
- Mark CritchCast · 474 ep
- Cathy JonesCast · 251 ep
- Gavin CrawfordCast · 251 ep
- Shaun MajumderCast · 251 ep
- Geri HallCast · 251 ep
- Mary WalshCast · 251 ep
- Rick MercerCast · 222 ep
- Trent McClellanCast · 210 ep
- Aba AmuquandohCast · 130 ep
- Stacey McGunnigleCast · 130 ep
- Colin MochrieCast · 43 ep
- Chris WilsonCast · 31 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 October 1993
- Network
- CBC Television
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- Scripted
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes: quick answers
Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of This Hour Has 22 Minutes are there?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes has 34 seasons and 587 episodes, about 22 minutes each.
Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes finished?
No. The next episode, S34 E9 “Episode 9”, airs 10 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is This Hour Has 22 Minutes on?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
This Hour Has 22 Minutes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
If you liked This Hour Has 22 Minutes, try Saturday Night Live, Good Mythical Morning, Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out.
Who created This Hour Has 22 Minutes?
This Hour Has 22 Minutes was created by Mary Walsh and Rick Mercer and stars Mark Critch, Cathy Jones, Gavin Crawford.