The Best TV Shows on WDR Fernsehen
Every WDR Fernsehen Show Ranked From Best To Worst
As of June 2026, we’ve curated over 20 of WDR Fernsehen’s premier shows for your viewing pleasure. Highlighting WDR Fernsehen’s quality programming, Zur Person and Kölner Treff stand out, premiering in 1963 and 1976. Boasting a rich catalog, WDR Fernsehen features more than 20 shows, with broadcasting dates ranging from 1963 to 2017.
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- 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.
Wissen macht Ah! (2001)8.3- Pssst ... (1990)8.0
Wunderschön! (2008)7.8
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- 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.
- Hier und heute (1998)N/A
- West.art am Sonntag (2003)N/A
- Das NRW Duell (2006)N/A
- Tag7 (2006)N/A
Zeiglers wunderbare Welt des Fussballs (2007)N/A- Westpol (2010)N/A