German television programming highlights

German television programming schedules for September and October 2026 feature various films and special broadcasts across multiple networks.

In mid-September, programming included the science fiction film ‘Lucy’ on VOX, the crime series ‘In Wahrheit: Die Liebe und Tod’ on ZDF, and a 20th-anniversary special of ‘Die große Maus-Show’ on Das Erste.

By early October, highlights included the animated film ‘The Lion King’ on Kabel 1, ‘Good Bye, Lenin!’ on ZDF Neo, and the biographical film ‘Oppenheimer’ on Sat 1.

Further October programming includes ‘Abenteuer Leben am Sonntag’ on Kabel Eins, which features a segment titled ‘Schatzsucher 2025’ regarding the use of metal detectors and magnets for finding antiques.

Public broadcasters are also offering nature and travel documentaries via streaming services, covering locations such as the Irish coast, Cappadocia, the Mekong, and the Arctic. Satirical and talk programming includes ‘Nuhr im Ersten’ on 3sat, ‘Bosetti Late Night’, and Jan Böhmermann’s ‘ZDF Magazin Royale’. Additionally, the science-focused program ‘MAITHINK X’ is scheduled to investigate the health impacts of sweeteners.