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El hormiguero
2006·21 Seasons·1457 Episodes·★ 4.7
Spanish original
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 21 seasons
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The series
Seasons
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Season 1
34 episodes
2006
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Season 2
12 episodes
2007
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Season 3
2 episodes
2008
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Season 4
6 episodes
2009
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Season 5
3 episodes
2010
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Season 6
4 episodes
2011
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Season 7
6 episodes
2012
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Season 8
2 episodes
2013
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Season 9
162 episodes
2014
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Season 10
1 episode
2015
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Season 11
5 episodes
2016
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Season 12
20 episodes
2017
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Season 13
161 episodes
2018
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Season 14
162 episodes
2019
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Season 15
161 episodes
2020
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Season 16
161 episodes
2021
Season 17
161 episodes
2022
Season 18
161 episodes
2023
Season 19
160 episodes
2024
Season 20
53 episodes
2025
Season 21
24 episodes
2026
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