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De Mol 1998

Status: Returning Series
First Aired: December 6, 1998
Last Aired: May 24, 2026
Format: 15 seasons · 127 eps
Highest Rated Episode: S4E1 "Episode 1" (★ 10/10)
Created By: Michiel Devlieger, Tom Lenaerts, Bart De Pauw
Networks: VRT 1, Play

★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 20 votes RealityFamily 15 seasons · 127 eps Returning Series

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★ 7.9/10

Created by Michiel Devlieger, Tom Lenaerts, Bart De Pauw, Michel Vanhove

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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: Oct 1, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 20 votes
Format: 15 seasons · 127 episodes
Status: Returning Series
Networks: VRT 1, Play
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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.

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Should you watch it?

“A Belgian reality game show where contestants must identify the hidden saboteur among them.”

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Pioneered a globally successful format
Award-winning original concept
Engaging social dynamics

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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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Cast

Gilles De Coster Self - Host

Michiel Devlieger Self - Host

Alexy Kilozo Self - Participant

Abigail Polley Self - Participant

Els (Hoi Ching) Chan Self - Participant

Dries Van Dyck Self - Participant

Hilde Kempeneers Self - Participant

Isabel Van Aelst Self - Participant

Jan Lembrechts Self - Participant

Julie Den Hondt Self - Participant

Joao-Pedro De Decker Self - Participant

Karla Geltmeyer Self - Participant

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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.

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