This Hour Has 22 Minutes

This Hour Has 22 Minutes

1993Returning SeriesNext: Feb 2433 Seasons494 Episodes6.6TMDB

CBC Television

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.

Created by: Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer

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14 episodes

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When did This Hour Has 22 Minutes first air?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes first aired on October 11, 1993.

How many seasons and episodes does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes currently has 33 seasons and 494 episodes.

When is the next episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

This Hour Has 22 Minutes is scheduled to air next on February 24, 2026 on CBC. The next listed episode is Season 33 Episode 17.

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