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.
Created by: Pablo MotosCast: Pablo Motos, Juan Ibáñez Pérez, Damián Mollá
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Seasons and episodes
Seasons: 21 · Episodes: 1457 · Returning series
- Season 12006 · 34 episodes
- Season 22007 · 12 episodes
- Season 32008 · 2 episodes
- Season 42009 · 6 episodes
- Season 52010 · 3 episodes
- Season 62011 · 4 episodes
- Season 72012 · 6 episodes
- Season 82013 · 2 episodes
- Season 92014 · 162 episodes
- Season 102015 · 1 episodes
- Season 112016 · 5 episodes
- Season 122017 · 20 episodes
- Season 132018 · 161 episodes
- Season 142019 · 162 episodes
- Season 152020 · 161 episodes
- Season 162021 · 161 episodes
- Season 172022 · 161 episodes
- Season 182023 · 161 episodes
- Season 192024 · 160 episodes
- Season 202025 · 53 episodes
- Season 212026 · 28 episodes
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El hormiguero: frequently asked questions
How many episodes does El hormiguero have?
El hormiguero has 1457 episodes across 21 seasons. The series is still running.
When is the next episode of El hormiguero?
Season 21, episode 21 of El hormiguero airs on October 12, 2026.
When was El hormiguero released?
El hormiguero premiered on September 24, 2006.
Who is in the cast of El hormiguero?
The main cast includes Pablo Motos (Self - Host), Juan Ibáñez Pérez (Trancas), and Damián Mollá (Barrancas).
Who created El hormiguero?
El hormiguero was created by Pablo Motos.
What is the age rating for El hormiguero?
El hormiguero is rated NR in the US.
How is El hormiguero rated?
El hormiguero has a rating of 4.7/10 on TMDB from 40 votes.
