German television ratings: Tatort and Grill den Henssler lead viewership

German television viewership on Sunday, September 13, 2026, was led by the return of the crime series ‘Tatort’ on Das Erste. The episode ‘König in Gelb’ attracted 7.41 million viewers, capturing a 30.7 percent market share and 18.1 percent of the younger demographic.

In the private broadcasting sector, VOX secured the day's victory with its ‘Grill den Henssler Sommer-Special’. The cooking show drew 1.15 million viewers, representing a 6.0 percent market share. Other notable performances included ProSieben’s broadcast of ‘Kraven the Hunter’, which reached 1.04 million viewers, and ZDF’s ‘Bloß nicht Liebe’, which drew 3.12 million viewers.

The ‘Grill den Henssler Sommer-Special’ on VOX features Steffen Henssler competing against various celebrities from music, comedy, and social media. The season includes themed episodes such as a Mallorca special and a coach special, hosted by Laura Wontorra.