Program Name
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
About the Show
THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES, the longest-running TV comedy series in Canadian history and now in its 31st record-breaking season, continues to push the boundaries of provocative satire, targeting politics, culture and world events with biting parodies and an unrelenting skewering of the weekly news. This season, the show welcomes Chris Wilson as a full-time cast member following three seasons as a featured performer and writer. Wilson joins the 2023 Canadian Screen Award-winning cast featuring Trent McClellan, Aba Amuquandoh, Stacey McGunnigle and 22 Minutes veteran Mark Critch.
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Program Type
Television Show
Appears On
CBC
Genre
Arts & Entertainment
Schedule
Season 31 (24x30) of This Hour Has 22 Minutes airs Tuesdays on CBC Gem and CBC TV (8 p.m.). Previous seasons are available on CBC Gem.
Website
Bios
Mark Critch
Co-creator | Son Of A Critch Co-host | 22 Minutes
Trent McClellan
Correspondent | 22 Minutes
Aba Amuquandoh
Co-host | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Host | Best in Miniature
Stacey McGunnigle
Co-host | 22 Minutes // Miss Marner | Detention Adventure
Chris Wilson
Cast | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
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Program Name
This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Program Type
Television Show
Appears On
CBC
Genre
Arts & Entertainment
Schedule
Season 31 (24x30) of This Hour Has 22 Minutes airs Tuesdays on CBC Gem and CBC TV (8 p.m.). Previous seasons are available on CBC Gem.
Website
Bios
Mark Critch
Co-creator | Son Of A Critch Co-host | 22 Minutes
Trent McClellan
Correspondent | 22 Minutes
Aba Amuquandoh
Co-host | This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Host | Best in Miniature
Stacey McGunnigle
Co-host | 22 Minutes // Miss Marner | Detention Adventure
Chris Wilson
Cast | This Hour Has 22 Minutes