

TV series
El hormiguero
2006–, Spanish, on Cuatro & Antena 3. Created by Pablo Motos.
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.
- Seasons
- 21
- Episodes
- 1465
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S21 E28: Episode 28
Aired 22 October 2026
Seasons 21

Season 1
2006 · 34 episodes

Season 2
2007 · 12 episodes

Season 3
2008 · 2 episodes

Season 4
2009 · 6 episodes

Season 5
2010 · 3 episodes

Season 6
2011 · 5 episodes · 5.5/10

Season 7
2012 · 6 episodes

Season 8
2013 · 2 episodes

Season 9
2014 · 162 episodes

Season 10
2015 · 1 episode

Season 11
2016 · 6 episodes

Season 12
2017 · 20 episodes

Season 13
2018 · 161 episodes

Season 14
2019 · 162 episodes

Season 15
2020 · 161 episodes

Season 16
2021 · 161 episodes

Season 17
2022 · 161 episodes

Season 18
2023 · 161 episodes

Season 19
2024 · 160 episodes

Season 20
2025 · 54 episodes

Season 21
2026 · 28 episodes
Cast & crew
- Pablo MotosCreator
- Pablo MotosSelf - Host · 1468 ep
- Juan Ibáñez PérezTrancas · 1468 ep
- Damián MolláBarrancas · 1468 ep
- Jorge MarrónSelf - Collaborator · 1386 ep
- Jandro LópezSelf - Collaborator · 581 ep
- Nuria RocaSelf - Collaborator/Substitute Presenter · 165 ep
- FlipyEl Científico Loco · 47 ep
- Luis PiedrahitaSelf - Panelist · 45 ep
- Raquel MartosSelf - Panelist · 40 ep
- Santiago SeguraSelf · 12 ep
- Pablo LópezSelf - Guest · 12 ep
- Miguel Ángel RevillaSelf - Guest · 11 ep
Details
- First aired
- 24 September 2006
- Network
- Cuatro, Antena 3
- Language
- Spanish
- Country
- Spain
- Type
- Talk Show
- Rated
- NR
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El hormiguero: quick answers
Is El hormiguero worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.7/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of El hormiguero are there?
El hormiguero has 21 seasons and 1465 episodes.
Is El hormiguero finished?
El hormiguero is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is El hormiguero on?
El hormiguero isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
El hormiguero parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
El hormiguero is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like El hormiguero?
If you liked El hormiguero, try The Ed Sullivan Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!, ME CAIGO DE RISA.
Who created El hormiguero?
El hormiguero was created by Pablo Motos and stars Pablo Motos, Juan Ibáñez Pérez, Damián Mollá.