This Hour Has 22 Minutes (1993) is a news, comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes online in HD.
This Hour Has 22 Minutes — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer
- Starring: Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle, Chris Wilson
This Hour Has 22 Minutes — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1993-10-11 |
| Seasons | 34 |
| Episodes | 585 |
| Genre | News, Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 6.7/10 (53 votes) |
This Hour Has 22 Minutes — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1993-10-11)
- E2: Episode 2 (1993-10-18)
- E3: Episode 3 (1993-11-01)
- E4: Episode 4 (1993-11-08)
- E5: Episode 5 (1993-11-15)
- E6: Episode 6 (1993-11-22)
- E7: Episode 7 (1993-11-29)
- E8: Episode 8 (1993-12-13)
- E9: Episode 9 (1993-12-31)
- E10: Episode 10 (1994-01-03)
- E11: Episode 11 (1994-01-17)
- E12: Episode 12 (1994-01-24)
- E13: Episode 13 (1994-01-31)
- E14: Episode 14 (1994-02-14)
- E15: Episode 15 (1994-02-21)
- E16: Episode 16 (1994-02-28)
- E17: Episode 17 (1994-03-07)
- E18: Episode 18 (1994-03-14)
- E19: Episode 19 (1994-03-21)
- E20: Episode 20 (1994-03-28)
Season 2
- E1: Episode 21
- E2: Episode 22
- E3: Episode 23
- E4: Episode 24
- E5: Episode 25
- E6: Episode 26
- E7: Episode 27
- E8: Episode 28
- E9: Episode 29
- E10: Episode 30
- E11: Episode 31
- E12: Episode 32
- E13: Episode 33
- E14: Episode 34
- E15: Episode 35
- E16: Episode 36
- E17: Episode 37
- E18: Episode 38
- E19: Episode 39
- E20: Episode 40
- E21: Episode 41
Season 3
- E1: Episode 45 (1995-11-06) — Segments include: – Spoiled referendum ballots – .6% beer – Jerry Boyle on separation – Dakey Dunn with an open letter to Lucien Bouchard – Streeter: Close Enough For Ya?
- E2: Episode 46 (1995-11-13) — Segments include: – Break-in at the prime minister's residence – J.B. Dickson on assignment in Ottawa – Weather from the future: November 2010 – The Right Answer – Street
Season 4
- E1: Episode 64 (1996-09-30)
- E2: Episode 65 (1996-10-14) — Segments include: – Princess Diana's video scandal – The new Liberal whip – Marg Delahunty talks with Donovan Bailey – Babe Bennett on sex changes – The Right Answer –
- E3: Episode 66 (1996-10-21) — Segments include: – Preston Manning's ""Fresh Start"" – The ""22 Minutes"" Curriculum Guide – Joe Crow on Brian Tobin – Pope John Paul II out of hospital – Marg Delahunty
- E4: Episode 67 (1996-10-28) — Segments include: – Union shutdown of Toronto – Mad cow disease – Arctic parks – Rockin' at the Rodeo: Same-sex line dancing – Dakey Dunn on exercise – ""Marketplace A1
- E5: Episode 68 (1996-11-04) — Segments include: – Lucien Bouchard tries to revive Quebec's economy – J.B. Dickson on assignment in Washington D.C. – Mrs. Enid on dating – Scientists discover a new plane
- E6: Episode 69 (1996-11-11) — Segments include: – Preston Manning finds three replacement MPs – Ross Perot's post-election plans – Ozone hole sets record – The Multicorp investigation – Streeter: Impr
- E7: Episode 70 (1996-11-18)
- E8: Episode 71 (1996-11-25)
- E9: Episode 72 (1996-12-02)
- E10: Episode 73 (1996-12-09)
- E11: Episode 74 (1996-12-31)
- E12: Episode 75 (1997-01-20)
- E13: Episode 76 (1997-01-27) — Segments include: – Clinton's inauguration – Lloyd Axworthy goes to Cuba – Dakey Dunn on a nookie-free existance – Streeter: Canada's Manifest Destiny – Sexual harrassmen
- E14: Episode 77 (1997-02-03) — Segments include: – An apology to the banks – Marg Delahunty on hospitals – ""Money Matters!"" – Streeter: Teflon Jean – The Sphinxler Sisters – Adolescent Notes – ""
- E15: Episode 78 (1997-02-10)
- E16: Episode 79 (1997-02-24)
- E17: Episode 80 (1997-03-03) — Segments include: – Eaton's files for bankruptcy protection – Quebec's trade dispute – The first man on the Pill – Babe Bennett – ""Man Talk"" – Election Watch '97 –
Season 6
- E1: Episode 123 — Segments include: – A turn of events at the APEC inquiry – Marg Delahunty at the Progressive Conservative Leader's Debate – A message from the Responsible Drinkers of Canada:
- E2: Episode 124 — Segments include: – CN layoffs – Brian Mulroney receives the Order of Canada – Frank MacMillan at the Press Club dinner in Ottawa – Mrs. Enid on television women – A new
- E3: Episode 125 — Segments include: – The National Post hits newsstands – Jerry Boyle in Ottawa – The Secondhand Stock Report – Streeter – Marg Delahunty confronts Don Cherry – A new Can
- E4: Episode 126
- E5: Episode 127 — Segments include: – Marg Delahunty on the campaign trail – Pi long distance – Babe Bennett on sexual assault – Streeter – NicoTerm patches – ""Noise"" – Hockey Notebo
- E6: Episode 128 — Segments include: – The Royal Bank of Canada records record profits – Jean Chretien visits China – Dakey Dunn and Peter C. Newman – The Andy Scott blowout sale at the Liber
- E7: Episode 129 — Segments include: – Canada/U.S. cultural tensions – I.O.C. scandal – ""Double Exposure"" – Mrs. Enid and Eulalia – ""You've Got Mail"" – Talking to Americans: Washingto
Season 7
- E1: Episode 150 (1999-10-11) — Segments include: – The Airline, The Man, The Money, and the Case of the Missing Cheque – ""The Blair Witch Project: The Series"" – Babe Bennett – Everybody in Plaid (Gap c
- E2: Episode 151 (1999-10-18) — Segments include: – Conference on federalism – Adrienne Clarkson becomes the Governor General – Talking to Americans: Mt. Rushmore – Heritage Minute: Complaining about peop
- E3: Episode 152 (1999-10-25) — Segments include: – Air Canada takeover – Bill 101 struck down – Disney and the RCMP end contract – Jerry Boyle – Trojanzz condoms commercial – Streeter – Talking to
- E4: Episode 153 (1999-11-01) — Segments include: – The APEC hearings – Employment insurance surplus – MP's Pension Plan – Government subsidies – ""Martha's Weekend"" – Streeter – Lucien Bouchard go
- E5: Episode 154 (1999-11-08) — A special behind-the-scenes look at ""This Hour Has 22 Minutes,"" plus clips from past seasons.
- E6: Episode 155 (1999-11-15) — Segments include: – Pope John Paul II in India – Frank MacMillan in Ottawa – ""Life & Times"" – Babe Bennett on marriage – ""Playboy Grotto After Dark"" – Streeter –
- E7: Episode 156 (1999-11-22) — Segments include: – The Governor General's literary awards – The new CSIS recruitment videos – Joe Crow – ""Dr. Horror"" – Streeter – The Quinlan Quints – Connie Bloo
- E8: Episode 157 (1999-11-29) — Segments include: – Frank MacMillan at the International Emmys – Heritage Minute: Insulting and maligning Canadians that have acheived worldwide fame and recognition – Babe B
- E9: Episode 158 (1999-12-06) — Segments include: – Talking to Americans: Columbia University – MaKane's extra thick pizza – Jerry Boyle in New York City – Marg Delahunty and Joe Clark – ""Moncton"" –
- E10: Episode 159 (2000-01-10) — Segments include: – Frank MacMillan at the Speech from the Throne – Talking to Americans: Mt. Rushmore – Babe Bennett – ""Martha's Weekend"" – Streeter – ""Playboy Grot
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have? 34 season(s) with 585 episodes.
Who created This Hour Has 22 Minutes? Mary Walsh, Rick Mercer.
Where can I watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
