Where to Watch This Hour Has 22 Minutes in Canada

This Hour Has 22 Minutes ran from 1993–2026 and built the kind of audience that still talks about it — a 7/10 TMDB score is the lasting evidence. Streaming catalogues shift constantly, so use TV Butler below to find out exactly where it's available in your region right now.

Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate This Hour Has 22 Minutes from the crowd. 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. Mark Critch and Cathy Jones lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 33 seasons (1993–2026), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

The kind of show you put on in the background and find yourself actually paying attention to. 33 seasons in and it still earns every laugh.