Episode 1
Cobbler, Stick to Thy Last
47m7.8 / 10
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 credits
Directed by Rodrigo Santos
TV series
Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
2025TV-MA1 season8.0 / 10
Miniseries that follow the life and career of Mexican actor, comedian and producer Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known for being the creator of El Chavo del 8, El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
Miniseries that follow the life and career of Mexican actor, comedian and producer Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known for being the creator of El Chavo del 8, El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito.
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Episode 2
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
43m6.4 / 10
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 credits
Directed by Rodrigo Santos
Episode 3
Don't Get 'Reathers Fluffled!
46m7.2 / 10
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 credits
Directed by Rodrigo Santos
Episode 4
It's Just That You Have No Patience for Me
43m7.2 / 10
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.
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Directed by Julián de Tavira
Episode 5
He Who Laughs Last…
44m6.4 / 10
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 credits
Directed by Julián de Tavira
Episode 6
The Price of Fame
48m7.3 / 10
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.
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Directed by David Ruiz
Episode 7
On the Fence
45m8.2 / 10
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 credits
Directed by David Ruiz
Episode 8
It Was Worth It
50m8.6 / 10finale
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Rodrigo Santos
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
More about Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose
Cast
Pablo Cruz GuerreroChespirito
Paulina DávilaGraciela Fernández
Bárbara LópezMargarita Ruiz (Florinda Meza)
Arturo BarbaRubén Aguirre
Juan LecandaMarcos Barragán (Carlos Villagran)
Miguel IslasRamón Valdés
Andrea NoliAngelines Fernández
Paola Montes De OcaMaria Antonieta de las NievesCredits
- Created by
- Roberto Gómez Fernández
- Written by
- Roberto Gómez Fernández, Paulina Gómez Fernández
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 8
- Original language
- Spanish
- Original title
- Chespirito: Sin querer queriendo
Networks & production
Max
HBO Max
THR3 MediaMexico
Perro AzulMexico
Grupo ChespiritoMexico
Themes
biographyhistorical dramahistorical figuremexican historymexico
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