Icons of Nelonen, Gladiaattorit and Team Ahma made their debut in 1993 and 1998, setting industry standards. From 1993 through to 2023, Nelonen has accumulated a diverse collection of over 20 television shows. Our curated list, current as of April 2026, showcases over 20 of Nelonen’s highest-rated series.

Stories about things that happen in the line of duty to two good friends working in the volunteer road service.


Like good soldiers in a war-zone, hospital staff are expected to respect the chain of command when dealing with life and death situations. But what happens when smug doctors, arrogant surgeons, and out-of-touch administrators make that easier said than done? Nurses deals with the professional and personal lives of four female colleagues who cope in different ways with the challenges of life on the trauma ward. With determination, strength, and a dark sense of humor, they achieve the demanding and inspiring task of saving lives in a system that sometimes seems designed to do the opposite.

Suomen huutokauppakeisari is finnish TV serie, which follows everyday activities of auction house, located in Uurainen, Hirvaskangas.

Kylmäverisesti sinun (Sincerely Yours in Cold Blood) is a Finnish true crime drama television series. All episodes are based on real life cases. The show follows Helsinki central police department investigator Veli Miettinen and lawyer Mira Kataja as they tackle with personal life problems and try to keep their relationship purely professional.


MasterChef Suomi sees amateur chefs compete against each other in different culinary challenges for the honourable title of MasterChef!

Finnish version of The Best Singers series. Each week, one artist is chosen and the remaining artists perform covers of their songs and are judged by that artist.


Black Widows is a series about 3 ordinary women, friendship and an impossible secret.

Selviytyjät Suomi is a Finnish reality show based on Survivor. It started on MTV3 in 21 February 2013. First season was filmed from May 2012 to July 2012 in Malaysia. 16 contestants participated in the competition. Winner of the show received 50,000 euros. The program is hosted by Heikki Paasonen. Winner of the first season was Jarkko Kortesoja.



Mad Cook Show is a smart and witty food show by mad chefs Riku Rantala and Tunna Milonoff, that invites Finland's most interesting guests to their table to eat, drink and chat - with a guaranteed Madventures twist.

A Finnish reality competition that matches amateur athletes against each other and the show's own "gladiators" in contests of strength, agility, and endurance.





The legendary entertainment show finally comes to Finland. Amazing Race Suomi takes 12 teams of two well-known and unlikely Finnish celebrities on an adventure of a lifetime.