The Best TV Shows on RTL 4

Every RTL 4 Show Ranked From Best To Worst

As of July 2026, our compilation of RTL 4’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows. For top-tier entertainment, RTL 4 delivered De Fabeltjeskrant and Spijkerhoek in 1968 and 1989. Showcasing over 20 shows from 1968 up until 2025, RTL 4 stands as a beacon of television excellence.

  • Wie ben ik?
    Wie ben ik? (1990)8.3

  • Ranking the Stars
    Ranking the Stars (2006)8.3

    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."

  • 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.

  • Kees & Co
    Kees & Co (1997)8.0

    This is the life of Kees Heistee. Kees is married to the charming, good-natured Ben, and together they have two children: their daughter Anne, a nightmare for any mother, and their son Rudie, who has a taste for the morbid. Her best friend and next-door neighbor, Sonja, also plays a major role in her life. Kees tries to teach her family morals and values, but so far, that seems impossible...

  • RTL Boulevard
    RTL Boulevard (2005)8.0

    RTL Boulevard is a daily television programme on the Dutch broadcasting station RTL 4. It was set up as a television equivalent of a tabloid, with a lot of airy subjects, news items and gossip about the stars, fashion and criminality. The programme is renowned for its sarcastic and cynical tone.

  • Weet Ik Veel
    Weet Ik Veel (2013)8.0

  • 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.

  • Het Perfecte Plaatje
    Het Perfecte Plaatje (2016)7.2

  • B&B Full of Love
    B&B Full of Love (2021)7.2

    B&B Vol Liefde is a heartwarming adventure, full of romance, excitement, and unforgettable moments. Adventurous Dutch B&B owners abroad throw their doors wide open and let their hearts speak, determined to find that one special person with whom they want to share their piece of paradise. From atmospheric mountain lodges to sun-drenched coastal villas: the locations are just as enchanting as the stories of the people who live there. In this quest for true love, new encounters arise, relationships blossom, and dreams become reality, all set against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes and vibrant cultures. This season is an ode to following your heart, where every day offers new opportunities for happiness and love.

  • De TV Kantine
    De TV Kantine (2009)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.

  • Spijkerhoek
    Spijkerhoek (1989)6.5

  • Divorce
    Divorce (2012)6.1

    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.

  • 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.

  • Westenwind
    Westenwind (1999)3.7

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