Series synopsis
1.ª Companhia is a reality television series that premiered on TVI on September 18, 2005. It ended on February 20, 2026. It stars Júlia Pinheiro and Maria Botelho Moniz.
The show follows a group of celebrities who agree to live as if they were in the army on basic training. Over several weeks, the participants share accommodations, wear uniforms, and follow a routine similar to that of the Armed Forces. The competitors undergo physical training, rules of discipline, hierarchy, and barracks maintenance tasks, under the supervision of a Company Commander.
Premise
The show follows a group of celebrities who agree to live as if they were in the army on basic training. Over several weeks, the participants share accommodations, wear uniforms, and follow a routine similar to that of the Armed Forces. The competitors undergo physical training, rules of discipline, hierarchy, and barracks maintenance tasks, under the supervision of a Company Commander.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Júlia Pinheiro as Host - Herself
- Maria Botelho Moniz as Host - Herself
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 173 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 18, 2005 | November 6, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 8 | November 13, 2005 | December 31, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 157 | January 1, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gala 1 | September 18, 2005 |
| 2 | Gala 2 | September 25, 2005 |
| 3 | Gala 3 | October 2, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gala 1 | November 13, 2005 |
| 2 | Gala 2 | November 20, 2005 |
| 3 | Gala 3 | November 27, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gala 1 Several celebrities are recruited to live under a real military regime |
January 1, 2026 |
| 2 | Last Minute 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| 3 | Highlights 1 | January 2, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVI |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 18, 2005 |
| Last aired | February 20, 2026 |
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Status | Ended |