El hormiguero 2006
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
- Updated
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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.”
- features diverse segments including science experiments
- includes recurring comedy sketches with puppet characters
- 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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 34 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Sep 24, 2006
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 1, 2006
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 8, 2006
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 15, 2006
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 22, 2006
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 29, 2006
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 5, 2006
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 12, 2006
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 19, 2006
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 26, 2006
- E11 Episode 11 Dec 3, 2006
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 10, 2006
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 17, 2006
- E14 Episode 14 Dec 24, 2006
- E15 Episode 15 Dec 31, 2006
- E17 Episode 17 Jan 28, 2007
- E18 Episode 18 Feb 4, 2007
- E19 Episode 19 Feb 11, 2007
- E20 Episode 20 Feb 18, 2007
- E21 Episode 21 Feb 25, 2007
- E22 Episode 22 Mar 4, 2007
- E23 Episode 23 Mar 11, 2007
- E24 Episode 24 Mar 18, 2007
- E25 Episode 25 Mar 25, 2007
- E26 Episode 26 Apr 1, 2007
- E27 Episode 27 Apr 8, 2007
- E28 Episode 28 Apr 15, 2007
- E29 Episode 29 Apr 22, 2007
- E30 Episode 30 Apr 29, 2007
- E31 Episode 31 May 6, 2007
- E32 Episode 32 May 13, 2007
- E33 Episode 33 May 20, 2007
- E34 Episode 34 May 27, 2007
- E35 Episode 35 Jun 3, 2007
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 17, 2007
- E2 Episode 2 Sep 18, 2007
- E3 Episode 3 Sep 19, 2007
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 20, 2007
- E5 Episode 5 Sep 22, 2007
- E6 Episode 6 Sep 24, 2007
- E7 Episode 7 Sep 25, 2007
- E8 Episode 8 Sep 26, 2007
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 27, 2007
- E10 Episode 10 Sep 29, 2007
- E11 Episode 11 Oct 1, 2007
- E12 Episode 12 Oct 2, 2007
Season 3 · 2 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 1, 2008
- E2 Episode 2 Jun 29, 2009
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Aug 31, 2009
- E13 Episode 13 Oct 5, 2009
- E149 Episode 149 Jan 23, 2010
- E160 Episode 160 Apr 12, 2010
- E161 Episode 161 Apr 13, 2010
- E169 Episode 169 Jul 7, 2010
Season 5 · 3 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Aug 26, 2010
- E11 Episode 11 Sep 14, 2010
- E164 Episode 164 Jun 30, 2011
Frequently asked questions
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.