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

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

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Caption: 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(external link), TikTok(external link), Instagram(external link), Facebook(external link) and YouTube(external link), where we saw some record breaking viewership.
Here are some of the most talked about sketches from This Hour Has 22 Minutes(external link) Season 32:

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

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War is no time for soft cheezies!

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

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

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Trump and Zelenskyy play cards in the Oval Office

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