Showcasing over 20 shows from 1963 up until 2017, WDR Fernsehen stands as a beacon of television excellence. Icons of WDR Fernsehen, Zur Person and Klimbim made their debut in 1963 and 1973, setting industry standards. Our curated list, current as of December 2025, showcases over 20 of WDR Fernsehen’s highest-rated series.









A German sketch comedy show that prioritises provocative absurdity above all else.






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.





Ein Fall für die Anrheiner is a German television series.