The Best TV Shows on RTL 4

Every RTL 4 Show Ranked From Best To Worst

RTL 4’s extensive portfolio includes more than 20 shows, spanning the years from 1968 to 2025. Peruse our comprehensive roster of RTL 4’s top shows, encompassing over 20 distinct series as of August 2026. For top-tier entertainment, RTL 4 delivered De Fabeltjeskrant and BZN Muziekspecials in 1968 and 1977.

  • De Bauers
    De Bauers (2003)10.0

  • Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter
    Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter (1995)8.5

  • De Fabeltjeskrant
    De Fabeltjeskrant (1968)8.0

    Fabeltjeskrant [ 'faːbəɫcəskrɑnt] is a Dutch children's television series featuring puppetry and stop motion. Created in 1968 by Leen Valkenier and produced by Thijs Chanowski and Loek de Levita, it ended in 1989 and was broadcast on the Dutch channels NOS, RTL 4 and RTL 8 and on Belgian channel VRT. From 1973 to 1975 it was broadcast also in the United Kingdom, on ITV, with the title The Daily Fable.

  • Ik Weet Er Alles Van!
    Ik Weet Er Alles Van! (2019)8.0

    Quiz in which six candidates, each with their own specialism, try to win a large amount of money for a week. In addition to factual knowledge, human knowledge also plays an important role. The participants can challenge each other to a duel and run off with each other's money. Who knows the most and has the best strategy?

  • Het Zonnetje In Huis
    Het Zonnetje In Huis (1993)7.7

  • Expeditie Robinson
    Expeditie Robinson (2000)7.3

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

  • Dit Was Het Nieuws
    Dit Was Het Nieuws (1996)7.2

    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.

  • The Voice of Holland
    The Voice of Holland (2010)7.2

    Dutch reality singing competition where four coaches, themselves popular performing artists, train the talents in their group and occasionally perform with them. Talents are selected in blind auditions, where the coaches cannot see, but only hear the auditioner.

  • Ik hou van Holland
    Ik hou van Holland (2008)7.0

  • Nieuwe Tijden
    Nieuwe Tijden (2016)7.0

  • RTL Tonight
    RTL Tonight (2025)7.0

    In RTL Vanavond's new talk show, presenters Renze Klamer, Beau van Erven Dorens, and Humberto Tan are joined by a whole squad of well-known divers. And there are some notable names among them.

  • Baantjer
    Baantjer (1995)6.9

    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.

  • Lubach
    Lubach (2025)6.0

    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)5.9

    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.

  • Help, My Husband is a Handyman!
    Help, My Husband is a Handyman! (2005)5.0

  • Westenwind
    Westenwind (1999)3.7

  • BZN Muziekspecials
    BZN Muziekspecials (1977)N/A

  • RTL Vandaag
    RTL Vandaag (2009)N/A

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