ZDF updates August 2026 TV schedule with new documentaries and program cuts

The German public broadcaster ZDF announced several schedule adjustments for August 2026. In week 37/26, the nightly news segment “Auslandsjournal” will air at 22:15 HD, while the documentary “Die Spur” is cancelled. A special “Terra X” episode featuring Harald Lesch on AI‑generated deepfakes will be broadcast on 9 August at 09:03 CET under the title “Deepfakes – Leben nach digitaler Gewalt”. Additional changes for week 36 include the removal of the “Wer ist El Chapo?” and “Wer ist die Familie Murdoch?” slots, and a reminder that market volatility persists despite geopolitical tensions. These updates affect ZDF’s regular programming and reflect the broadcaster’s response to current media trends and audience interests.