El hormiguero

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.

Seasons

Season 1

200634 episodes

Season 2

200712 episodes

Season 3

20082 episodes

Season 4

20096 episodes

Season 5

20103 episodes

Season 6

20114 episodes

Season 7

20126 episodes

Season 8

20132 episodes

Season 9

2014162 episodes

Season 10

20151 episodes

Season 11

20165 episodes

Season 12

201720 episodes

Season 13

2018161 episodes

Season 14

2019162 episodes

Season 15

2020161 episodes

Season 16

2021161 episodes

Season 17

2022161 episodes

Season 18

2023161 episodes

Season 19

2024160 episodes

Season 20

202553 episodes