The Best TV Shows on RTL 4

Every RTL 4 Show Ranked From Best To Worst

With its programming history stretching from 1990 to 2025, RTL 4 offers an impressive lineup of over 20 shows. Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden and Wie ben ik? represent the pinnacle of RTL 4’s programming, launching in 1990 and 1990. As of July 2025, our compilation of RTL 4’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows.

  • The Masked Singer Netherlands
    The Masked Singer Netherlands (2019)9.8

  • The Voice Kids
    The Voice Kids (2012)9.5

    Dutch version of the reality singing competition in which talented young solo singers between the ages of 7 and 14 wow coaches and audiences alike in a bid to become the next big thing!

  • Wie ben ik?
    Wie ben ik? (1990)8.0

  • Weet Ik Veel
    Weet Ik Veel (2013)8.0

  • Beat The Champions
    Beat The Champions (2021)8.0

  • Ranking the Stars
    Ranking the Stars (2006)7.7

    Ten Dutch celebrities participate in each broadcast. Two non-ordinary questions are asked of the Dutch celebrities per episode, such as "Who would have the easiest time going forty days without sex?", "Who used to be chosen last in gymnastics?" and "Who is your best friend?". The broadcasts claim that for each question a panel of 100 people compiled in advance a top 10 in which the famous candidates were "ranked."

  • Baantjer
    Baantjer (1995)7.2

    Baantjer is a Dutch television programme which was broadcast by RTL 4 from 6 October 1995 until 1 December 2006 for a total of 123 episodes in 12 seasons. It stars Piet Römer as Jurriaan 'Jurre' de Cock, a police detective, and Victor Reinier as Dick Vledder, his helper. The series is based on the novels of writer A. C. Baantjer. In 1999, RTL 4 broadcast the television film Baantjer, de film: De Cock en de wraak zonder einde because of the tenth anniversary of the network.

  • Expeditie Robinson
    Expeditie Robinson (2000)7.0

    A reality survival program in which BN'ers do battle with each other and the elements.

  • Nieuwe Tijden
    Nieuwe Tijden (2016)7.0

  • Divorce
    Divorce (2012)6.9

    Three guys, all in their late 30s and early 40s, are going through a divorce. They decide to live together for a while to get through the tough times. As they go through the ups and downs of their shared experience, they start to become really good friends. The show explores the ups and downs of divorce, showing the intense emotions, heated arguments, the weight of loss, the lingering doubts, the responsibilities of parenthood, the financial implications, and the journey of self-discovery while rebuilding their lives.

  • Gooische Vrouwen
    Gooische Vrouwen (2005)6.7

    Gooische Vrouwen is a Dutch comedy-drama series, created by Linda de Mol for her brother John de Mol's TV network Tien in 2005. However, after the show's second season, Tien went bankrupt and Gooische Vrouwen was transferred to RTL4, where it ran for three more seasons until its finale in 2009. After its 42-episode run the show was followed by a theatrically released feature film in 2011. The show chronicles the everyday lives of four female friends living in het Gooi. Gooische Vrouwen has since been sold to Germany, Belgium, France and Serbia.

  • Dit Was Het Nieuws
    Dit Was Het Nieuws (1996)6.5

    Dit was het nieuws is a Dutch television program of RTL4, wherein two teams give a satirical account of the previous week's news. The program has the form of a game show in which two teams, each with a team leader and weekly guest, compete against each other. The scoring is not serious; after the first round, for instance, the score is always 4-4.

  • Lubach
    Lubach (2025)6.3

    Basically, LUBACH will probably be very similar to De Avondshow with Arjen Lubach. The presenter also discusses current affairs in his characteristic, humorous way in this satirical late night show. With sharp monologues, in-depth stories and playful sketches, he and his team examine politics, media and society. All this is interspersed with changing guests, music and of course a good dose of comedy.

  • New Neighbors
    New Neighbors (2014)6.0

    Peter and Eva, a nice young couple expecting their first child, buy a house in a suburban village. Before they get to move into their new home, they lose their baby girl. Eva has a hard time coping with her loss. Peter has mixed feelings. The baby wasn’t his to begin with.He’s infertile and hopes the chapter of having children has now come to an end. Then they meet their new neighbors Rebecca and Steve, a carefree outgoing couple, that helps them forget their pain. But are they really who they say they are?

  • Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden
    Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden (1990)5.3

    Goede tijden, slechte tijden, also known as GTST, is the longest-running Dutch soap opera, revolving around the lives of the families Alberts, Sanders, De Jong, Van Houten and Bouwhuis. It all takes place in the fictional town of Meerdijk.

  • Moordvrouw
    Moordvrouw (2012)5.0

  • Westenwind
    Westenwind (1999)1.0

  • Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter
    Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter (1995)N/A

  • Grijpstra & de Gier
    Grijpstra & de Gier (2004)N/A

  • RTL Late Night
    RTL Late Night (2013)N/A