El hormiguero
Series Overview
El Hormiguero is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science, and politics running since September 2006. It is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos. The show aired on Spain's Cuatro channel from launch until June 2011 and is now broadcast on Antena 3. Recurring guests on the show include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron & "The Man in Black", and puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. It has proved a ratings success, and has expanded from a weekly 120-minute show to a daily 40-minute show in its third season, which began on September 17, 2007. The show won the Entertainment prize at the 2009 Rose d'Or ceremony.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
21 Seasons • 1457 Episodes
2006 – Present
Premiered: Sun, Sep 24, 2006
Pablo MotosUpcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 21, Episode 25: “Episode 25”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
34 Episodes →
Season 2
12 Episodes →
Season 3
2 Episodes →
Season 4
6 Episodes →
Season 5
3 Episodes →
Season 6
4 Episodes →
Season 7
6 Episodes →
Season 8
2 Episodes →
Season 9
162 Episodes →
Season 10
1 Episodes →
Season 11
5 Episodes →
Season 12
20 Episodes →
Season 13
161 Episodes →
Season 14
162 Episodes →
Season 15
161 Episodes →
Season 16
161 Episodes →
Season 17
161 Episodes →
Season 18
161 Episodes →
Season 19
160 Episodes →
Season 20
53 Episodes →
Season 21
28 Episodes →
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pablo Motos
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About El hormiguero
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What is El hormiguero about?
El Hormiguero is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science, and politics running since September 2006. It is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos. The show aired on Spain's Cuatro channel from launch until June 2011 and is now broadcast on Antena 3. Recurring guests on the show include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Marron & "The Man in Black", and puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. It has proved a ratings success, and has expanded from a weekly 120-minute show to a daily 40-minute show in its third season, which began on September 17, 2007. The show won the Entertainment prize at the 2009 Rose d'Or ceremony.
How many seasons does El hormiguero have?
El hormiguero comprises 21 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in El hormiguero?
Key cast members in El hormiguero include Pablo Motos, Juan Ibáñez Pérez, Damián Mollá.
Who created or directed El hormiguero?
El hormiguero was developed and directed by Pablo Motos.