El hormiguero
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.
Where to watch El hormiguero in United States
YouTube TVClick a service to open El hormiguero there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is El hormiguero streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | — |
| Spain | Atres Player | — |
About El hormiguero
El hormiguero is a 2006 Spanish-language comedy and talk series created by Pablo Motos. The cast is led by Pablo Motos, Juan Ibáñez Pérez, Damián Mollá. It spans 20 seasons and 1436 episodes and is still running. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
El hormiguero was produced by 7 y acción and Gestmusic Endemol (2006-2007) and made in Spain and Mexico. It was first aired on September 24, 2006, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jorge Salvador
- Created by
- Pablo Motos
- Writers
- Sergio 'El Monaguillo' Fernández, Luis Piedrahita
- First aired
- September 24, 2006
- Last aired
- November 27, 2025
- Original language
- Spanish
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 20 (1436 episodes)
- Network
- Cuatro, Antena 3
- Country
- Spain, Mexico
- Production
- 7 y acción, Gestmusic Endemol (2006-2007)
El hormiguero cast & crew
El hormiguero was created by Pablo Motos and written by Sergio 'El Monaguillo' Fernández and Luis Piedrahita.
The cast features Pablo Motos as Self - Host, Juan Ibáñez Pérez as Trancas, and Damián Mollá as Barrancas.
Is El hormiguero worth watching?
With 20 seasons and 1436 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy and talk, El hormiguero is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch El hormiguero
In United States, you can stream El hormiguero on YouTube TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of El hormiguero
Pablo Motos
Self - Host
Juan Ibáñez Pérez
Trancas
Damián Mollá
Barrancas
El hormiguero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch El hormiguero in United States?
El hormiguero is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is El hormiguero on YouTube TV?
Yes — El hormiguero is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is El hormiguero in?
El hormiguero is originally in Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of El hormiguero are there?
El hormiguero has 20 seasons with 1436 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is El hormiguero rated?
El hormiguero is rated NR. It holds a 4.8/10 audience score from 39 ratings.
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