# German television programming schedules

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260830-german-television-programming-schedules
> Updated: 2026-09-05T04:01:51.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

German television programming schedules for late August and early September 2026 include a variety of sports, films, and documentary content.

Earlier programming highlights featured sports coverage such as the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, the Vuelta a España, and equestrian world championships. Film and children’s options included titles like ‘The NeverEnding Story’ and ‘Jurassic Park III’. Later schedules for August 31 focus on specialized interest programs, including the gardening competition ‘Duell der Gartenprofis’ and the wildlife documentary series ‘Elefant, Tiger & Co.’, which features content regarding the Leipzig Zoo.

Scheduled for September 1, 2026, at 00:00, the channel 3sat will air the documentary magazine ‘37°: Im Gefängnis: Das Prinzip Hoffnung’. This 29-minute reportage examines the experiences of inmates as they navigate guilt, responsibility, and lost time.

Additional upcoming broadcasts include the comedy series ‘Ted’ on ProSieben in early September and the series ‘B Positive’ during late-night programming. On September 4, Kabel Eins will repeat the ‘Achtung Kontrolle!’ episode ‘Touristenfalle Pizza?’ at 3:40 AM.

Programming for Sunday, September 6, 2026, features diverse entertainment, including the cooking competition ‘Grill den Henssler Sommer-Special’ on VOX and the crime drama ‘Tatort: Das Ende der Nacht’ on Das Erste. Film options include ‘Million Dollar Baby’, ‘Ratatouille’, and ‘Deadpool 2’. Comedy and satire offerings include ‘Kabarettgipfel’ on 3sat, ‘ZDF Comedy Sommer’ on ZDF Neo, and the ‘heute-show’. Other notable programs include ‘Zeiglers wunderbare Welt des Fußballs’ on WDR and the documentary-style show ‘MAITHINK X - Die Show’ regarding water resource management.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: German television highlights for September 6, 2026

Television highlights for September 6, 2026, include cooking shows, crime dramas, films like ‘Million Dollar Baby’, and various comedy and satire programs across German networks.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-television-highlights-for-september-6-2026

### 2026-08-30: German television networks announce upcoming broadcast schedules

German television networks including ZDF, Super RTL, and Kabel Eins have released updated broadcast schedules and streaming availability for various news, animation, and comedy programs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/3sat-science-magazine-nano-to-broadcast-on-august-31

### 2026-08-22: Germany television guide: sports, films, and children's programming

A guide to upcoming German television highlights, including Formula 1 and cycling sports, various children's films, and diverse movie selections for the weekend.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-television-guide-sports-films-and-childrens-programming

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