Mary Walsh
Director
This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993)
Season 26
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.
Released Oct. 11, 1993
Episode 23 min
2+
Genres: Comedy, News, Talk Show
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Network: CBC Television
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S26E2 - Party of One
Sept. 25, 2018, midnight
S26E3 - Call Me Jay-Pay
Oct. 2, 2018, midnight
S26E4 - In A Pinch
Oct. 9, 2018, midnight
S26E5 - Winter Is Coming (To NB)
Oct. 16, 2018, midnight
S26E6 - Carbon Query
Oct. 30, 2018, midnight
S26E7 - Hot Canadian Nights
Nov. 6, 2018, midnight
S26E8 - From Statscan to Skynet
Nov. 13, 2018, midnight
S26E9 - Brison & The Budget
Nov. 27, 2018, midnight
S26E10 - Hudson's Baywatch
Dec. 4, 2018, midnight
S26E11 - Holiday Special
Dec. 11, 2018, midnight
S26E12 - You Keep on Knocking
An exclusive look at the first ever after-Christmas holiday movie from Hallmark; "Bird Box"' comes to Canada; a new device helps to de-fog glasses.
Jan. 8, 2019, midnight
S26E13 - Use Responsibly
Is mixing beer and weed a good idea? 22 Minutes finds out. Plus, Trudeau shuffles the cabinet, Canada's Food Guide changes again, a new show keeps the clutter.
Jan. 15, 2019, midnight
S26E14 - What's Your Sign?
Yellow vest protesters in Alberta took a stand for right-wing issues like pipelines and anti-immigration policies last week. 22 Minutes talks to three confused demonstrators. Plus, a Halifax Explosion musical takes the stage and an interview with British author Ian Moore about Brexit.
Jan. 22, 2019, midnight
S26E15 - Temptation Island PEI
With the controversial reality show Temptation Island set to hit the air again, 22 Minutes proposes a Canadian spinoff. Plus, election strategies, expense scandals & more highlights from Week #15.
Jan. 29, 2019, midnight
S26E16 - Welcome To Canada
Taking cues from America, border security is set to be a hot button issue leading up to Canada's federal election. 22 Minutes learns that the Canadian approach, however, is much different. Plus, Stronach Family Feud, a new no-nonsense virtual assistant, obtrusive podcast ads, and more.
Feb. 5, 2019, midnight
S26E17 - Scheer Ambush
Mary Walsh guest stars and Marg Princess Warrior returns for a classic 22 Minutes ambush on Tory leader Andrew Scheer. Plus, reporter Robert Fife, Tim Hortons edibles & more highlights from Week #17.
Feb. 19, 2019, midnight
S26E18 - Thank U, Next
Recent resignations and scandals leave Prime Minister Trudeau wondering what he can learn from all this. Plus, A Star Is Born deleted scenes, Greg Thomey returns & more highlights from Week #18.
Feb. 26, 2019, midnight
S26E19 - Singh's Strategy
Following a big byelection win, Mark Critch interviews NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. Plus, plenty of updates on the SNC Lavalin scandal, the perils of quitting Facebook & more highlights from Week #19.
March 5, 2019, midnight
S26E20 - Border Bud
On the season finale, 22 Minutes heads to the Canadian border where pot confiscation is on the rise. Plus, a moose truce, Trump on Trudeau, and some of our favourite sketches from Season 26.
March 12, 2019, midnight
Network: CBC Television
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 880 min.
Released: Oct. 11, 1993
Last Air Date: Dec. 2, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: PG / 2+
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