With its programming history stretching from 1990 to 2019, RTL 4 offers an impressive lineup of over 20 shows. Our curated list, current as of June 2025, showcases over 20 of RTL 4’s highest-rated series. Leading the pack on RTL 4 are Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden and Wie ben ik?, with their initial broadcasts in 1990 and 1990.
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?
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."
A reality survival program in which BN'ers do battle with each other and the elements.
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.
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.
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, 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.