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The sketches everyone was talking about from this season of 22 Minutes

Here are some of the most talked about sketches from This Hour Has 22 Minutes Season 32. The show took no prisoners this year as it lampooned current events in Canada — and we were here for it.

The show took no prisoners this year and we are here for it.

CBC Gem · Posted: Apr 15, 2025 2:36 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 15

An angry looking man holding a bag of cheese snacks, directing his anger at a person with their back to the camera. — Mark Critch and Chris Wilson find the humour in current events. (CBC Gem)

There's an old expression that goes, "May you live in interesting times." And while, yes, this reads as a curse for some, for comedy writers, these times are a gold mine.

There's no shortage of shows lampooning the news, but none as distinctly Canadian as This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Premiering in 1993, the show is the longest-running comedy sketch series in Canadian television history, a testament to its enduring popularity and sharp writing, and its ability to pivot to the times.

Audiences have loved this season's fearless approach to current events and honoured the show with millions of views, on CBC Gem, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, where we saw some record breaking viewership.

Here are some of the most talked about sketches from This Hour Has 22 Minutes Season 32:

Remembering Tommy Douglas and the birth of Canadian health care (except for eyes and teeth!)

War is no time for soft cheezies!

Americans moving to Canada receive a not-so-warm welcome

Is She Flirting or Just Being Nice? (The game show)

Trump and Zelenskyy play cards in the Oval Office

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