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This Hour Has 22 Minutes

Season 28 2020 - 2021
TV-G

  • 2020-10-07T00:00:00Z on CBC Television
  • 25m
  • 6h 58m (19 episodes)
  • Canada
  • English
  • Comedy, News
This Hour Has 22 Minutes is one of Canada's most popular comedies. The show's combination of sketch comedy and news parody has earned it nineteen Gemini Awards (the Canadian equivalent of an Emmy), including five for Best Comedy Series. 22 minutes is a a satrical news program akin to Jon Stewart's Daily Show. In the words of the show star Mark Critch: "It's kinda like the news, only drunk." Popular segments include: "Sports Beat" with host Chip McAllister and his new hindi co-host Raj Bhinder, "Frontier in Science" which pokes fun at science and technology magazine programs, commercial parodies, crashing of major events, and the ever popular ambushing of politicians and other public figures

19 episodes

Season Premiere

2020-10-07T00:00:00Z

28x01 What Happened While We Were Gone

Season Premiere

28x01 What Happened While We Were Gone

  • 2020-10-07T00:00:00Z22m

A global pandemic, a looming US election, and a slew of government scandals and leadership changes here at home - 22 Minutes is back to tackle it all! Season 28 starts here.

2020-10-14T00:00:00Z

28x02 Second Wave

28x02 Second Wave

  • 2020-10-14T00:00:00Z22m

As COVID numbers spike across the country, 22 Minutes looks at how the government is steering us through the second wave. Plus, coverage from the ground in Washington ahead of the US election.

2020-10-21T00:00:00Z

28x03 Sober October

28x03 Sober October

  • 2020-10-21T00:00:00Z22m

With the country going through major changes yet again, 22 Minutes takes a look at how Canadians are settling into Fall. Plus, our U.S. field team investigates America’s two-party system.

2020-10-28T00:00:00Z

28x04 Tricks, No Treats

28x04 Tricks, No Treats

  • 2020-10-28T00:00:00Z22m

As Canadians cope with COVID, Halloween is shaping up to be a bit spookier. 22 Minutes investigates. Plus, a field report from the long lines at advance polling stations ahead of the U.S. election.

2020-11-11T01:00:00Z

28x05 The 2020 Blues

28x05 The 2020 Blues

  • 2020-11-11T01:00:00Z22m

On the heels of the U.S. election, 22 Minutes checks in on the results. Plus, our American field team investigates whether the electoral system is really working for our neighbours to the South.

2020-11-18T01:00:00Z

28x06 Aftermath

28x06 Aftermath

  • 2020-11-18T01:00:00Z22m

The American election is over, but the story is just beginning. 22 Minutes examines the outcomes. Plus, a COVID vaccine is on the horizon and a Canadian version of the Wiggles hits the air.

2020-11-25T01:00:00Z

28x07 190 Percent

28x07 190 Percent

  • 2020-11-25T01:00:00Z22m

With multiple COVID-19 vaccines set to hit the market, 22 Minutes examines the prospects. Plus an interview with Canadian Ambassador to the U.N. Bob Rae, a new ballet hits the stage, and more.

2020-12-02T01:00:00Z

28x08 A COVID Christmas

28x08 A COVID Christmas

  • 2020-12-02T01:00:00Z22m

As Canadians move cautiously towards the holidays, 22 Minutes explores how the Christmas season is shaping up to look a lot different this year.

2021-01-06T01:00:00Z

28x09 Middle Finger Salute

28x09 Middle Finger Salute

  • 2021-01-06T01:00:00Z22m

22 Minutes takes a look back at the very best sketches from the very worst year.

2021-01-13T01:00:00Z

28x10 Unnecessary Travel

28x10 Unnecessary Travel

  • 2021-01-13T01:00:00Z22m

With a new year underway, 22 Minutes reviews Canadian politicians' penchant for holiday travel. Plus, Susan Kent guest stars, updates from America, vaccine rollouts, and more!

2021-01-20T01:00:00Z

28x11 Essential Spoils

28x11 Essential Spoils

  • 2021-01-20T01:00:00Z22m

As provinces introduce new COVID crackdowns, 22 Minutes takes a look at what Canadians consider to be ‘essential.’ Plus, Sex And The City gets a reboot, Caillou is cancelled, and more.

2021-01-27T01:00:00Z

28x12 New Era

28x12 New Era

  • 2021-01-27T01:00:00Z22m

With a new President in the White House, 22 Minutes examines the state of Canada-U.S. relations in the Biden era. Plus, sea shanties rise in popularity, COVID-19 updates, and more.

2021-02-03T01:00:00Z

28x13 Claiming Ownership

28x13 Claiming Ownership

  • 2021-02-03T01:00:00Z22m

As the federal government clamps down on travel, 22 Minutes navigates the new rules. Plus, Patrick Roach (Trailer Park Boys) guest stars as Jason Kenney, a Canadian vaccine is in the works, and more.

2021-02-10T01:00:00Z

28x14 Love Is In The Air

28x14 Love Is In The Air

  • 2021-02-10T01:00:00Z22m

WIth Valentine’s Day just around the corner, 22 Minutes looks for love. Plus, Undercover Boss comes to Rideau Hall, Mrs. Enid returns, and more.

2021-02-17T01:00:00Z

28x15 Reframing & Reopening

28x15 Reframing & Reopening

  • 2021-02-17T01:00:00Z22m

As the world continues to adapt to life during a pandemic, 22 Minutes puts pop culture under the microscope. Plus, provincial economies prepare to reopen, impeachment enters round two, and more.

2021-02-24T01:00:00Z

28x16 Focus, Canada

28x16 Focus, Canada

  • 2021-02-24T01:00:00Z22m

With a world in crisis, 22 Minutes hones in on what's happening here at home. Plus, the search for a new Governor General gets underway, a new Canadian music documentary airs, and more

2021-03-03T01:00:00Z

28x17 Party Down

28x17 Party Down

  • 2021-03-03T01:00:00Z22m

As rumours of an election swirl, federal political parties try new ways of appealing to voters. 22 Minutes checks in. Plus, weddings in the time of COVID, Canada’s answer to K-Pop, and more.

2021-03-10T01:00:00Z

28x18 Roll-Out Realities

28x18 Roll-Out Realities

  • 2021-03-10T01:00:00Z22m

With millions of Canadians on track to be vaccinated by June, 22 Minutes rolls up their sleeves to track the roll-out progress. Plus, Tim's eggs, US press briefings take a turn, and more.

Season Finale

2021-03-17T00:00:00Z

28x19 Season Finale

Season Finale

28x19 Season Finale

  • 2021-03-17T00:00:00Z22m

On the season finale, 22 Minutes reflects on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in Canada. Plus, a new emergency room procedural, Hudson & Rex changes direction, and Susan Kent guest stars!

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