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This Hour Has 22 Minutes

1993 – nowShow34 seasons586 episodes

ComedyNews
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A fast-paced, quirky news series about politics and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Episodes

34 seasons · 586 episodes · best: S34E3 "Carney Faces the Dragons" 8.7

Episodes

7.2
7.9
2.5
3.0
5.9
5.8
8.5

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Canadian Political Satire
  • News Parody
  • Sketch Comedy
  • Social Commentary
  • Witty & Sharp
  • Cultural Institution
  • Mockumentary Style
  • Current Events Humor

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jocelyn Corkum, Allison Johnston, Stephanie Joline
Written by
Mark Critch, Nathan Fielder, Shaun Majumder
Produced by
Mark Farrell, Jack Kellum, Geoff D'Eon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 11, 1993 · October 6, 2026 · Still running

First aired
October 11, 1993
Latest episode
October 6, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
34 seasons · 586 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
News, Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Couch Gag, Running Time in the Title, Actually Pretty Funny +9

  • Couch Gag
  • Running Time in the Title
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • The Nth Doctor
  • Selective Stupidity
  • N-Word Privileges
  • Kissing Cousins
  • Lovable Sex Maniac
  • News Parody
  • Attack of the Political Ad
  • The Artifact
  • Alter-Ego Acting

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream This Hour Has 22 Minutes?"

Questions about This Hour Has 22 Minutes

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Where can I stream This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7). Season 24 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 2.5 against 8.5 for the best season.

Which season of This Hour Has 22 Minutes is best?

Season 34, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 24 is the weakest at 2.5. The highest-rated episode is Carney Faces the Dragons (season 34, episode 3) at 8.7, and the lowest is Episode #24.4 (season 24, episode 4) at 2.0.

Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

215 h

About 215 hours: 586 episodes in 34 seasons of about 22 minutes each since 1993, and it's still in production.

Will This Hour Has 22 Minutes make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.