The Best TV Shows on Das Erste
Every Das Erste Show Ranked From Best To Worst
Showcasing over 20 shows from 1952 up until 2015, Das Erste stands as a beacon of television excellence. Highlighting Das Erste’s quality programming, Tagesschau and What Am I? stand out, premiering in 1952 and 1955. As of May 2025, we’ve curated over 20 of Das Erste’s premier shows for your viewing pleasure.
Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015)7.6
Extra 3 (2004)7.4Extra 3 is a political satirical magazine from Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR).
In aller Freundschaft - Die jungen Ärzte (2015)7.1The spin-off to the original series 'In aller Freundschaft' focuses on the young doctors in a fictional clinic in Erfurt. In this emotional drama series, hospital staffers and patients navigate life's challenges.
Tagesschau (1952)6.7German daily news program, the oldest still existing program on German television.
What Am I? (1955)6.5- For Heaven's Sake (2002)6.5
Sister Hanna is a spirited, witty, resolute, warm-hearted, and - attractive nun. With her wit and street cred, she takes charge of Kaltenthal Cloister, transforming it into a popular refuge for all those seeking help of one kind or another. She also brings new life to the sleepy provincial community, proving herself quite a match for her great rival and opponent, the mayor Wolfgang Wöller.
- Menschen bei Maischberger (2003)6.3
Scene of the Crime (1970)6.2Tatort is a long-running German/Austrian/Swiss, crime television series set in various parts of these countries. The show is broadcast on the channels of ARD in Germany, ORF in Austria and SF1 in Switzerland.
Sturm der Liebe (2005)6.1These are the stories of relationships taking place in the fictional five-star hotel Fürstenhof, located in Feldkirchen-Westerham near Rosenheim with the plot revolving around members of the family room area, the hotel owners, and employees.
- Zum blauen Bock (1957)6.0
In aller Freundschaft (1998)6.0German soap opera about the staff of the fictional hospital "Sachsenklinik" in the city of Leipzig.
Castle Einstein (1998)5.7Schloss Einstein is a long-running, popular German television series which is designed as a teenage soap opera. It portrays the lives of teenagers in Schloss Einstein, a fictional boarding school. The intended audience is 10- to 14-year-olds. The series combines the genres of comedy, action, drama, and natural science. Scripts for the series are written by prominent television script writers.
alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio (1994)5.0
Hart aber fair (2001)5.0
Käpt'n Blaubärs Seemannsgarn (1991)N/A- Sabine Christiansen (1998)N/A
ANNE WILL (2007)N/AAnne Will discusses political processes, economic relationships, and social trends with her guests. Her motto: to think politically and ask directly.