This Hour Has 22 Minutes

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.

Status

Returning Series

Genres

News, Comedy

Seasons

33 seasons · 494 episodes

Original Language

EN

What is This Hour Has 22 Minutes about?

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.

How many seasons does This Hour Has 22 Minutes have?

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

When did This Hour Has 22 Minutes first air?

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

Is This Hour Has 22 Minutes still running?

Yes, This Hour Has 22 Minutes is currently a returning series.

Where can I track This Hour Has 22 Minutes?

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