Season 28

This Hour Has 22 MinutesSeason 28

2020
19 Episodes

Episodes

What Happened While We Were Gone
S28E01

What Happened While We Were Gone

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.

06 Oct 202022m
Second Wave
S28E02

Second Wave

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.

13 Oct 202022m
Sober October
S28E03

Sober October

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.

20 Oct 202022m
Tricks, No Treats
S28E04

Tricks, No Treats

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.

27 Oct 202022m
The 2020 Blues
S28E05

The 2020 Blues

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.

10 Nov 202022m
Aftermath
S28E06

Aftermath

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.

17 Nov 202022m
190 Percent
S28E07

190 Percent

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.

24 Nov 202022m
A COVID Christmas
S28E08

A COVID Christmas

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

01 Dec 202022m
Middle Finger Salute
S28E09

Middle Finger Salute

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

05 Jan 202122m
Unnecessary Travel
S28E10

Unnecessary Travel

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!

12 Jan 202122m
Essential Spoils
S28E11

Essential Spoils

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.

19 Jan 202122m
New Era
S28E12

New Era

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.

26 Jan 202122m
Claiming Ownership
S28E13

Claiming Ownership

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.

02 Feb 202122m
Love Is In The Air
S28E14

Love Is In The Air

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.

09 Feb 202122m
Reframing & Reopening
S28E15

Reframing & Reopening

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.

16 Feb 202122m
Focus, Canada
S28E16

Focus, Canada

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

23 Feb 202122m
Party Down
S28E17

Party Down

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.

02 Mar 202122m
Roll-Out Realities
S28E18

Roll-Out Realities

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.

09 Mar 202122m
Lockdowniversary
S28E19

Lockdowniversary

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!

16 Mar 202122m