The Best TV Shows on SWR Fernsehen

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.

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.

With a woof-woof here and a baaa-baaa there and a quack-quack, oink-oink everywhere, there's always some furry or feathered creature demanding attention from the Hansens. It's partly because Dr. Philipp Hansen is a veterinarian who's just opened a practice in the big old villa he's moved into with his family. But it's mostly because of ten-year-old daughter Greta, who never saw an animal she didn't want to adopt.

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.

Nia, homeless and deeply in debt, unexpectedly inherits the Stardust, a run-down grand hotel in space. But what seems to be the solution to all her problems turns out to be pure chaos, along with the staff. Nia actually hopes to get rid of her debts by selling the hotel quickly. But to do that, she would have to get the hotel in shape and entice guests to check in, which the Stardust sorely lacks. And last but not least, she has to get her feelings for the head concierge Adam under control. She convinces Adam with a passionate speech to join her in restoring the outdated grand hotel to its former glory.

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...

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.

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

A reality dance competition for kids.