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El hormiguero 2006

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
September 24, 2006
Last Aired
November 27, 2025
Format
20 seasons · 1,436 eps
Total Runtime
~1196.7 hours (50 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S6E160 "Episode 160" (★ 6/10)
Created By
Pablo Motos
Networks
Cuatro, Antena 3
Where to Stream
YouTube TV
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★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 40 votes NR ComedyTalk 20 seasons · 1436 eps Returning Series
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What is El hormiguero?

El hormiguero is a Spanish television program that has been broadcast since September 2006. Created by Pablo Motos and Jorge Salvador, the show features a live audience and focuses on comedy, science, politics, and interviews with world celebrities.

Type
TV series
Year
2006
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
1,436
Runtime
50 minutes
First aired
Sep 24, 2006
Last aired
Nov 27, 2025
Original language
ES
Origin
ES
Networks
Cuatro, Antena 3
Genres
Comedy, Talk
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 40 votes
Format
20 seasons · 1,436 episodes
Episode runtime
~50 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Networks
Cuatro, Antena 3
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El hormiguero is a Spanish television program that has been broadcast since September 2006. Created by Pablo Motos and Jorge Salvador, the show features a live audience and focuses on comedy, science, politics, and interviews with world celebrities. Pablo Motos serves as the host and producer of the series. The program initially aired on the Spanish channel Cuatro from its launch until June 2011, after which it moved to Antena 3. The show has evolved in its format, expanding from a weekly 120-minute broadcast to a daily 40-minute program starting in its third season on September 17, 2007. The cast and recurring guests include Pablo Motos, Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron, The Man in Black, Damián Mollá, Juan Ibáñez Pérez, and the puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. The series is directed by Jorge Salvador and continues to feature a variety of guest appearances. As a long-running talk show, it remains a notable presence in Spanish television, combining entertainment segments with scientific demonstrations and political discussion.

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“A long-running Spanish variety program blending comedy, science, and political segments before a live studio audience.”

Reasons to watch
  • features diverse segments including science experiments
  • includes recurring comedy sketches with puppet characters
Keep in mind
  • format changes over time may affect pacing

Watch it if you enjoy Spanish-language variety television featuring celebrity guests and interactive segments.

The show is a general-audience variety program featuring comedy and entertainment segments.

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Season 1 · 34 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 2 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 3 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 2 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 162 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 1 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 161 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 162 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 161 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 161 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 161 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 161 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
Season 19 · 160 episodes Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →
Season 20 · 54 episodes Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →
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Who hosts the show?

The program is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos.

When did the show begin?

El hormiguero has been running since September 2006.

Which channels have aired the show?

The show aired on Cuatro from launch until June 2011 and is currently broadcast on Antena 3.

Who are the recurring guests?

Recurring guests include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron, The Man in Black, and the puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas.

How has the show's format changed?

The show expanded from a weekly 120-minute format to a daily 40-minute format starting in its third season.

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