Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
Miniseries
20258 episodes
Episode 1
Cobbler, Stick to Thy Last
Jun 5, 202547m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
In 1951, Roberto pursues his dream of a career in television, defying his mother's orders, to try his hand at both comedy...and love.
Episode 2
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Jun 12, 202543m
TMDB rating 6.4TMDB
Now known as Chespirito, Roberto decides to try his luck on another channel and, despite some setbacks, manages to put together a successful sketch.
Episode 3
Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!
Jun 19, 202546m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
Doctor Chapatín's resignation puts Roberto's career at risk, so he must create a new character before the executives give his place to another comedian. But it's his cunning and an old idea that will save the day.
Episode 4
It's Just That You Have No Patience for Me
Jun 26, 202543m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
In 1936, a young Roberto is sent to Guadalajara, where he struggles to fit in. Decades later, the now seasoned Chespirito finds himself lost without his biggest supporters at Channel 8, but memories of childhood help the comic conceive El Chavo del Ocho -- his most successful series yet.
Episode 5
He Who Laughs Last…
Jul 3, 202544m
TMDB rating 6.4TMDB
As El Chavo gains popularity and Roberto is given more creative freedom, Channel 8's competitors vie to bring Chespirito on board. Meanwhile, success and fame cause trouble for Roberto, his team and his family, leading to the comic's most prolific -- and devastating -- era.
Episode 6
The Price of Fame
Jul 10, 202548m
TMDB rating 7.3TMDB
With Roberto's career on the rise, the cast of El Chavo embarks on an international tour. But while her husband dives headfirst into his work, Graciela struggles with her new reality as the wife of a star.
Episode 7
On the Fence
Jul 17, 202545m
TMDB rating 8.2TMDB
As Chespirito's characters reach the height of their popularity across Latin America, Roberto relishes in his newfound level of fame -- while growing more distant from his family back home. In Acapulco, Roberto finds himself struggling with what he feels and what he thinks is right.
Episode 8
It Was Worth It
Jul 24, 202550m
TMDB rating 8.6TMDB
Roberto gets his team together for one last project -- a comedic soccer film called El Chanfle. While the cast and crew come to blows on set, Roberto faces a choice between his past and his future. Later, a warm welcome in Colombia reminds Chespirito of his true purpose: making people laugh.