De Mol 1998
What is De Mol?
"De Mol" is a reality television game show originally conceived by a group of individuals. The show was created in 1999 by Woestijnvis, a production company.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 127
- First aired
- Dec 6, 1998
- Last aired
- May 24, 2026
- Original language
- NL
- Origin
- BE
- Networks
- VRT 1, Play
- Genres
- Reality, Family
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 127 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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"De Mol" is a reality television game show originally conceived by a group of individuals. The show was created in 1999 by Woestijnvis, a production company. It was licensed in 40 countries worldwide and won the Rose d'Or award in Montreux, Switzerland, in 2000. The show premiered on a television channel that is now known as VRT 1, and it aired on this channel for a certain period of time. Later, it was revived and moved to a different television channel, which is now known as PLAY. The original run of the show ended in 2003, but it was revived again in 2016 and moved to the channel that is now known as PLAY.
Should you watch it?
“A Belgian reality game show where contestants must identify the hidden saboteur among them.”
- Pioneered a globally successful format
- Award-winning original concept
- Engaging social dynamics
- Limited availability of early seasons
- Non-English language may deter some viewers
You enjoy strategic reality competitions with hidden agendas.
Suitable for general audiences, though some tension and competition may not suit younger viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Dec 6, 1998
- E2 Episode 2 Dec 13, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Dec 20, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 27, 1998
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 3, 1999
- E6 Episode 6 Jan 10, 1999
- E7 Episode 7 Jan 17, 1999
- E8 Episode 8 Jan 24, 1999
- E9 Episode 9 Jan 31, 1999
Season 2 · 9 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 23, 2000
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 30, 2000
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 6, 2000
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 13, 2000
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 20, 2000
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 27, 2000
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 5, 2000
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 12, 2000
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 19, 2000
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 19, 2003
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 26, 2003
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 2, 2003
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 9, 2003
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 16, 2003
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 23, 2003
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 2, 2003
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 9, 2003
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 16, 2003
Season 4 · 9 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Feb 1, 2016
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 8, 2016
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 15, 2016
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 22, 2016
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 29, 2016
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 7, 2016
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 14, 2016
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 21, 2016
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 28, 2016
Season 5 · 9 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Feb 6, 2017
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 13, 2017
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 20, 2017
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 27, 2017
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 6, 2017
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 13, 2017
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 20, 2017
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 27, 2017
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 3, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the goal of the show?
Players must work together while identifying the secret saboteur, known as 'The Mole.'
Who created the show?
It was created by Woestijnvis and developed by Michiel Devlieger, Bart de Pauw, Tom Lenaerts, and Michel Vanhove.
When did it first air?
The show originally aired from 1998 to 2003 on TV1 in Belgium.
Has the show been revived?
Yes, it was revived in 2016 and moved to VIER, now known as PLAY.
Is it available internationally?
Yes, the format has been licensed in over 40 countries worldwide.