Across the timeline from 1965 to 2021, MDR Fernsehen has presented audiences with over 20 captivating shows. Among MDR Fernsehen’s finest offerings are Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort and Ein Kessel Buntes, which debuted in 1965 and 1972, respectively. As of October 2026, we’ve curated over 20 of MDR Fernsehen’s premier shows for your viewing pleasure.




German soap opera about the staff of the fictional hospital "Sachsenklinik" in the city of Leipzig.



The show was meant to compete with those on West German television. To this end it was fairly successful even attracting a following in parts of West Germany which could receive Eastern TV. Its production values were high. Apart from song and dance numbers and appearances from East German celebrities, almost every broadcast featured well-known stars from the west, often after their popularity had peaked in their home countries.

Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort was an East German television series.











