El Chavo del Ocho (1973)
El Chavo del Ocho is streaming in the US on ViX Premium Amazon Channel.
The verdict
El Chavo del Ocho ranks near the top of the current Spanish series crop. It carries an 8.1/10 on TMDB across 2,070 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 23 minutes. In the US you can stream it on ViX Premium Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — Spanish comedy, leaning family, fine for the whole family. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you're not starting a 7-season show this week
- you're after something harder. It's rated TV-G
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 2,070 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
The mishaps of Chavo, an 8-year-old Mestizo-Latino American orphan boy who lives in a village. Together with Quico, Chilindrina, Ñoño and La Popis, Chavo experiences a series of humorous entanglements.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~23 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-G · Check rating |
| Genre | Comedy / Family |
| Language | Spanish |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Roberto Gómez Bolaños
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-18 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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