German television programming and digital availability

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [● 4 SOURCES] Amazon Prime Video announced the finale of the series “Maxton Hall”.
• [● 4 SOURCES] ARD announced the final season of the historic drama “Babylon Berlin”.
• [● 4 SOURCES] ZDF will broadcast a special “Wetten, dass..?” episode on Nikolausabend featuring Bill and Tom Kaulitz.
• [● 4 SOURCES] RTL will air new seasons of shows including “Deutschland sucht den Superstar”, “Bauer sucht Frau”, “Die Höhle der Löwen”, “Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert”, “Grill den Henssler”, “Ninja Warrior G
• [● 4 SOURCES] ProSieben, Sat.1 and Joyn will continue classic formats such as “The Masked Singer”, “The Voice of Germany”, and “The Voice Kids”.
• [● 4 SOURCES] The series “Club der roten Bänder – Die neue Generation” will return with six episodes starting 25 August on RTL+, Sky and Wow, and from 8 September on Vox.
• [● 4 SOURCES] ARD’s six‑part series “Selling Sex” will premiere on 25 August, depicting sex work.
• [● 4 SOURCES] ZDF will broadcast the film “Eine Wingwoman verliebt sich nicht” on 30 August, available for streaming from 21 August.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The series ‘Alles was zählt’ will feature a plotline where Johannes Hagedorn contacts Vanessa.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Johannes Hagedorn is seeking early release from prison.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] ZDFneo will broadcast a repeat of the Inspector Barnaby episode ‘Schreie in der Nacht’ on August 22, 2026, at 4:25 AM.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Sat.1 is scheduled to air the FBI: Special Crime Unit episode ‘Glaubensbekenntnis’ at 10:10 PM.

Timeline

1. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   German television programming schedules for TV and livestreaming

   Various German television programs, including “Heidi,” “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” and “In aller Freundschaft,” are scheduled for broadcast with synchronized livestreaming options on platforms like KiKa, MDR, and Joyn

2. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   VOX to broadcast ‘American Dreams’ documentary episode

   The documentary ‘American Dreams: Beauty, Bikes und Fitnesseis’ airs its third episode on VOX on August 24, 2026, featuring Jeannine Gutierrez’s journey to become a motorcycle tour guide in the USA.

3. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 2 sources

   German television programming schedule for August 2026

   A variety of television programs, including the Swetlana Stalin documentary and various children's series, are scheduled for broadcast and streaming on German networks in August 2026.

4. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 9 sources

   German television programming and ratings updates

   German TV highlights include a ratings surge for Sat. 1's ‘Villa der Versuchung’ via delayed viewing and ongoing drama in RTL soaps like GZSZ and ‘Alles was zählt’.

5. about 1 month ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   German television programming highlights for August 2026

   German television schedules for August 2026 feature documentaries on equestrian sports and cooking, alongside several episodes of the RTL2 docu-soap ‘Der Trödeltrupp - Das Geld liegt im Keller’.

6. about 2 months ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   ZDF and SWR unveil 2026 film lineups for Sunday and Saturday prime time

   ZDF’s Herzkino season starts 30 Aug 2026 with new romantic dramas, while SWR’s Saturday Wunschfilmzeit runs 15‑29 Aug, letting viewers vote classic films each week.

7. about 2 months ago

   [CULTURE] 4 sources

   German broadcasters unveil new TV season line‑up

   Amazon Prime Video, ARD and ZDF announced key new shows, including the “Maxton Hall” finale, “Babylon Berlin” final season, a “Wetten, dass..?” special with the Kaulitz brothers, and returns of popular formats.

8. about 2 months ago

   [CULTURE] 9 sources

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

   ZDF revised its August 2026 schedule, cancelling “Die Spur”, adding a “Terra X” deepfake documentary with Harald Lesch, and adjusting news and documentary slots for weeks 36 and 37.

9. about 2 months ago

   [CULTURE] 3 sources

   German broadcasters roll out new episodes and livestreams for popular TV series

   German TV schedule: RTL2 livestreams “Berlin – Tag & Nacht” episode 3736 on 3 Aug; National Geographic premieres “Hitlers letzter Widerstand” (3 Sep) and “Entschlüsselt: Prophezeiungen der Geschichte” (24 Sep);

10. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    German Media Platforms Launch New Series and Subscription Bundle

    ARD Mediathek adds new series and a recommendation system on 19 July 2026; Axel Springer and RTL Deutschland launch a €9.99 bundle of BILDplus and RTL+ Premium, cutting prices by about 45 %.

11. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    German TV platforms add new streaming titles in July 2026

    Sky Go adds the film “Der Zoowärter” to its July 19, 2026 lineup, while ZDFneo airs repeats of “MAITHINK X – Die Show” on multiple July dates.

12. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    ZDF streams 'Bibi und Tina' episode live on July 19, 2026

    ZDF aired the 'Gestüt Szendrö in Gefahr' episode of 'Bibi und Tina' on 19 July 2026 at 07:50, simultaneously on TV and via its streaming portal and Joyn, aiming for synchronized viewing.

13. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Das Traumschiff airs classic 1991 episode as star Daniel Morgenroth reflects on 23‑year partnership

    ZDF select aired a classic 1991 Disney World episode of Germany's Das Traumschiff, and actor Daniel Morgenroth discussed his 23‑year partnership with Johanna Klante.

14. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    ZDF schedules back-to-back episodes of Das Traumschiff on July 9, 2026

    ZDF will air back‑to‑back Das Traumschiff episodes “Kolumbien” and the 2018 “Malediven” on July 9 2026, trimming heute journal to 15 minutes and preceding ARD’s World Cup quarter‑final.

15. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    German broadcasters RTLZWEI and ZDF announce week 28 programming updates

    RTLZWEI launches new “Hartz und herzlich” episodes on 28 July; ZDF’s week 28 schedule adds live World Cup coverage, women’s Nations League match and moves SOKO Leipzig dates.

16. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    ARD's 'Polizeiruf 110' Leads Sunday TV Amid Sports Broadcast Shifts

    ARD's repeat of Polizeiruf 110 attracted 4.4 M viewers (21% share), beating other channels as Sky’s F1 and DTM draws modest audiences; ZDF shifts its Saturday crime for a World Cup match.

17. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources

    ZDF postpones Saturday crime series to 10 PM for World Cup match

    ZDF pushes its Saturday crime series to 10 PM on 4 July to air the Canada‑Morocco World Cup match; ARD likewise airs a crime film instead of football, highlighting broadcasters’ schedule shifts for the 2026 WC.

18. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    ZDFneo and ZDFinfo Schedule Adjustments for July 2026

    ZDFneo and ZDFinfo announced July 2026 broadcast schedule changes, correcting titles, times and cancelling specific documentaries.

19. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    German TV channels ZDF and SAT.1 adjust June schedules for World Cup and series cancellation

    ZDF drops its Saturday crime shows for World Cup matches, while SAT.1 pulls the daily drama “Frieda” from prime‑time, moving its remaining episodes to early‑morning slots.

20. 4 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    ZDFinfo Revises Week 27 Schedule, Several Programs Cancelled

    ZDFinfo alters its week‑27 schedule, cancelling seven programmes including a documentary on antisemitism and a series on online gambling, with regular broadcasting resuming thereafter.

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