The WORST episodes of This Hour Has 22 Minutes
Every episode of This Hour Has 22 Minutes ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of This Hour Has 22 Minutes!
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
#1 - November 18, 2008
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2008
Mark Critch speaks with Premier Danny Williams, Premier Rodney MacDonald, Premier Gordon Campbell and Premier Dalton McGuinty at the First Minister's Conference. The 'French 22 Minutes' covers the Quebec Election.
#2 - February 3, 2009
Season 16 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/3/2009
Mark Critch reports from Crashed Ice in Quebec City, and Amazing Discoveries unearths the 2009 Federal Budget.
#4 - February 24, 2009
Season 16 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/2009
The Single Female Voter chats with Peter Mansbridge about his chat with US President Barack Obama, and Michael Ignatieff woos the West.
#5 - March 3, 2009
Season 16 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/3/2009
Gavin Crawford speaks with Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff to get tips on Gavin's impression of Ignatieff. Nathan Fielder pitches a new version of the Canadian National anthem.
#6 - March 10, 2009
Season 16 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2009
22 Minutes asks, "Should curling be shown in HD?" Plus, the return of Shaun Majumder.
#7 - March 17, 2009
Season 16 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/17/2009
Computer Corner with Gunther Wilson discusses GeoFencing and introduces is younger brother, Aalto. Geri Hall brings a report from the Brier.
#8 - November 25, 2008
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2008
Geri Hall brings a report from the Grey Cup, and Raj Binder is at the 2008 BC Poker Championship in Vancouver.
#9 - October 28, 2008
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2008
First up is the Canada in the Morning Halloween Special. Followed by a TMZed feature of the real live Jian Ghomeshi, Host of CBC Radio Show Q. Plus, Mark visits Alaska to learn more about Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin.
#10 - January 27, 2009
Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/2009
Parliament returns on Monday, and Geri Hall attends the NHL All Star Game in Montreal.
#11 - October 21, 2008
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2008
The Premier Danny Williams visits China. Teen Correspondent, Mark Jackson brings a report from the opening night of The Sound of Music in Toronto.
#12 - October 14, 2008
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2008
This was an Election Special featuring Rex Murphy and Ian Hanomansing. Also Geri Hall catches up with the Leader of the Green Party of Canada Elizabeth May.
#13 - October 7, 2008
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2008
The election coverage continues. Geri Hall spends time with Gilles Duceppe and Jack Layton. Also, 'The Hour' with George Stroumboulopoulis and guest Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
#14 - October 2, 2007
Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2007
In the first episode News Correspondent Raj Binder files a special report. Guest Geri Hall.
#15 - September 21, 2010
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2010
Geri Hall gets up close and personal with "Talk Sex With Sue Johanson" about why baby boomers are having more sex. Mark Critch and Gavin Crawford go door-to-door conducting a Conservative Party version of the census.
#16 - September 28, 2010
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2010
Mark Critch helps the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Danny Williams resolve his conflict with Quebec. Mrs. Enid (Cathy Jones) gets nasty about her fellow seniors.
#17 - October 5, 2010
Season 18 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2010
Geri Hall and NDP Leader, Jack Layton prepare John Baird's chocolate chip cookies and Stephen Harper's salsa, using a cookbook with Conservative Party recipes. Teen Correspondent, Mark Jackson (Gavin Crawford) speaks with David Suzuki about why the Conservative government doesn't think science is important.
#18 - Episode 12
Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2010
#19 - Episode 4
Season 17 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2009
This week on 22 Minutes we unearth a previously unheard Michael Jackson duet and we interview two very famous dead people. Special guest, Susan Kent.
#20 - Episode 3
Season 17 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2009
This week Mark Critch meets the youngest Mayor in Canada and we feature the new sequel to Flashpoint. Special guest, Susan Kent.
#21 - Episode 2
Season 17 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2009
#22 - Episode 7
Season 17 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2009
Shaun Majumder returns and we get H1N1 words of wisdom from Osama Bin Laden.
#23 - Episode 8
Season 17 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2009
Shaun Majumder catches up with hockey star Sidney Crosby at the Olympic Torch Relay in Halifax; Wife Swap with the Foleys and Karzais.
#24 - Episode 9
Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2009
What would David Suzuki be like if he were a wrestler? Why should you be cautious when posting photos on Facebook? The answers, this week on 22 minutes.
#25 - Episode 10
Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/2010
The Republic of Boyle with singing sensation, Susan Boyle (Cathy Jones), an interview with Raul and Fidel Castro.