The Best TV Shows on SWR Fernsehen

Every SWR Fernsehen Show Ranked From Best To Worst

From 1957 through to 2021, SWR Fernsehen has accumulated a diverse collection of over 20 television shows. Notable series such as Landesschau Baden-Württemberg and Zur Person from SWR Fernsehen first graced the screens in 1957 and 1963. Check out the most acclaimed shows on SWR Fernsehen, with a catalog of over 20 series updated for April 2026.

  • Feuer & Flamme
    Feuer & Flamme (2017)9.6

    This documentary series follows emergency services from various fire stations in the Ruhr area up close and portrays the people in their grueling everyday working life.

  • Kurzstrecke mit Pierre M. Krause
    Kurzstrecke mit Pierre M. Krause (2020)8.5

  • Eisenbahn-Romantik
    Eisenbahn-Romantik (1991)8.3

    Railway-related documentary covering modern railway systems, museum railways and their facilities as well as items on model railway layouts. Politics and criticism is not left out; the series reports on closures, controversial model ideas, delays to reconstruction plans or smart commuter transport concepts.

  • Almania
    Almania (2021)7.4

    Shortly after taking on his new job as a teacher, Stimpel realizes this career is not as easy as he thought it would be. After having a bad start off with his students, Stimpels love life also changes.

  • Menschen der Woche
    Menschen der Woche (2000)6.0

  • Nachtcafé
    Nachtcafé (1987)4.7

  • Schnell ermittelt
    Schnell ermittelt (2009)4.1

    Angelika Schnell is the head of homicide and living proof that chaos is just another form of order. Nevertheless, she is a brilliant investigator - even if her methods are sometimes quite unconventional: In addition to hard facts, she also allows her distinctive inner voice to apply, which often leads to incomprehensible but very important conclusions...

  • Landesschau Baden-Württemberg
    Landesschau Baden-Württemberg (1957)N/A

  • Zur Person
    Zur Person (1963)N/A

    A German television format in which Günter Gaus interviewed prominent members of German society, particularly politicians. More than 200 interviews were conducted over the course of 40 years.

  • Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis
    Deutscher Kleinkunstpreis (1972)N/A

  • Wortwechsel
    Wortwechsel (1982)N/A

  • Leute
    Leute (1983)N/A

  • Planet Wissen
    Planet Wissen (2002)N/A

  • Betrifft
    Betrifft (2008)N/A

  • Landesschau Rheinland-Pfalz
    Landesschau Rheinland-Pfalz (2010)N/A

    The news program delivers captivating stories and informative insights on current topics in Rhineland-Palatinate.

  • Meister des Alltags
    Meister des Alltags (2012)N/A

  • Marktcheck checkt
    Marktcheck checkt (2012)N/A

  • Lesenswert
    Lesenswert (2013)N/A

  • Kunscht!
    Kunscht! (2014)N/A

    A reality dance competition for kids.

  • Sag die Wahrheit
    Sag die Wahrheit (2015)N/A