The Best TV Shows on WDR Fernsehen
Every WDR Fernsehen Show Ranked From Best To Worst
Leading the pack on WDR Fernsehen are Zur Person and Graf Luckner, with their initial broadcasts in 1963 and 1971. Boasting a rich catalog, WDR Fernsehen features more than 20 shows, with broadcasting dates ranging from 1963 to 2017. Our curated list, current as of June 2026, showcases over 20 of WDR Fernsehen’s highest-rated series.
Graf Luckner (1971)10.0Between the first and second World Wars, we portray glorified and renown naval sea officer Felix Graf von Lucker and his fictitious ship Niobe, which is the 1887 built Amphitrite from Southampton. Von Luckner is famous for his tactical genius in the first World War, especially sinking 14 enemy ships and only losing one crewman, whilst always seeking a peaceful outcome - making him the ideal seaman.
Presseclub (1995)10.0
Feuer & Flamme (2017)9.6This 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.
Quarks (1993)9.4- Bio’s Bahnhof (1978)9.0
- Die Anrheiner (1998)9.0
Die Anrheiner is a German television soap opera series, broadcast on WDR-TV since March 21, 1998. The series is set and filmed in Cologne.
- Pssst ... (1990)8.0
Schimanski (1997)7.9
Geld oder Liebe (1989)7.0
Boulevard Bio (1991)7.0
Planet Wissen (2002)7.0
Dittsche - Das wirklich wahre Leben (2004)6.9
Kölner Treff (1976)6.8
Zimmer frei! (1996)6.8
Klimbim (1973)6.1A German sketch comedy show that prioritises provocative absurdity above all else.
- Mitternachtsspitzen (1988)5.3
Zur Person (1963)N/AA 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.
- West.art am Sonntag (2003)N/A
- Das NRW Duell (2006)N/A
- Westpol (2010)N/A