Best German family series
A curated collection of popular family series from Germany.
Die Mockridges - Eine Knallerfamilie (2015)
Die Mockridges - Eine Knallerfamilie (2015)
Das Pubertier (2017)
Das Pubertier (2017)
Die Landarztpraxis (2023)
Die Landarztpraxis (2023)
Silverpoint (2022)
Silverpoint (2022)
The series follows a group of kids at an adventure camp who discover a strange artefact, while also drawn to the fate of four children who mysteriously disappeared twenty years ago.
13 Hours: Race Against Time (2010)
13 Hours: Race Against Time (2010)
A bunch of terrorists take over a school to get to an instructor who has access to an advanced scientific device. A core group of youngsters fight back to try and stop the bad guys.
Silas (1981)
Silas (1981)
Silas was a 1981 ZDF Adventure TV mini-series based on the Danish children's book „Silas og den sorte hoppe“ by Cecil Bødker who kept on writing instalments until 2001.The series was Patrick Bach's debut and because the series did so well he also starred the very next year in another adventure series about a young orphan: Jack HolbornSilas was a German production and filmed solely in German. Still it received attention beyond German-speaking countries and consequently the successor Jack Holborn involved international producers and was filmed in English.
The Curse of the Hawk (2011)
The Curse of the Hawk (2011)
The curse of the Hawk tells the story of six students who are on their way home from a school trip when their bus breaks down somewhere in the no man's land with a puncture and the bus driver disappears without a trace. Soon, the friends realize that they can no longer leave the forest and that it is inhabited by strange people. To get back home, they must first solve their mystery
The Masked Singer (2019)
The Masked Singer (2019)
German version of the reality singing competition where celebrities battle it out with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, concealing their identity from the audience and the viewers at home.
Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015)
Wer weiß denn sowas? (2015)
“Wer weiß denn sowas?” ("Who knows that?") is a quiz show, which is moderated by Kai Pflaume. In each episode, there are two teams led by Bernhard Hoëcker and Elton who compete against each other. The spectators sitting in the studio can decide which team to join. If a team wins, the money won is divided by the number of spectators who chose that team.
Viva la Diva (2022)
Viva la Diva (2022)
4 gegen Z (2006)
4 gegen Z (2006)
Lübeck is threatened! For centuries, the sinister ruler Zanrelot (Udo Kier), who is up to mischief in the underworld under the foundations of the old walls, has been trying to gain power over the Hanseatic city. From there, Zanrelot wants to destroy everything in the world that makes life worth living: colors, laughter, love. For the last few centuries, "Guardians" have prevented the evil machinations of Zanrelot. But now his last and most stubborn adversary has died, leaving behind a heavy legacy. The four children Karo, Pinkas, Otti and Leonie - nephews and nieces of the deceased - equipped with magical abilities, are supposed to save the city as new "guardians" and protect the world from the unimaginable.
Oliver Maass (1985)
Oliver Maass (1985)
Oliver Maass is a German television series.
Bas-Boris Bode (1985)
Bas-Boris Bode (1985)
Wer stiehlt mir die Show? (2021)
Schlag den Henssler (2017)
Schlag den Henssler (2017)
This live game show sees three competitors battle against each other, and then the host, in quizzes and competitions involving sports, general knowledge, skill, tactics or luck. The competitor who beats Steffen Henssler wins the jackpot.
Löwenzahn (1981)
Löwenzahn (1981)
Each 30 minute episode is dedicated to a separate issue or theme and consists mainly of related short featurettes, which explain, explore and educate how things of everyday life and even complex systems work. It spans a wide variety of topics from technology and industry to something as mundane as how the postal service works.
Ich heirate eine Familie (1983)
Ich heirate eine Familie (1983)
Pan Tau (1970)
Pan Tau (1970)
Pan Tau always had a gentle expression and a friendly smile, he was elegantly dressed in a stroller, with an umbrella and a white carnation in the lapel. Foremost, he was famous for his magic bowler hat. By tapping on his hat, Pan Tau was able to change his appearance into a puppet, to conjure up miscellaneous objects or to do other magic. His most characteristically behavior is that he would help children who were experiencing some sort of difficulties in-between their dreams and reality, like finding a place for skiing, settling family problems on Christmas, and even give a boy a good time at a fair when he is supposed to have piano lessons. To adults, he usually remained invisible.
Anna (1987)
Anna (1987)
Anna is a German television series.
Hello Spencer (1979)
Hello Spencer (1979)
Spencer, stets kariert gekleidet und mit Schiebermütze versehen, ist der aufgedrehte, wortgewandte und immer fröhliche Moderator einer eigenen Fernsehsendung und der Boss in seinem Dorf. Er muss nur mit dem Finger schnippen, um zu einer beliebigen Stelle im Ort zu schalten. Zu Beginn jeder Sendung begrüßt er alle "Leute von A bis Z, von 1 bis 100, von Norden bis Süden und von Osten bis Westen!"
Patrik Pacard (1984)
Patrik Pacard (1984)
Patrik Pacard was the sixth ZDF-Weihnachtsserie, and aired in 1984. The series was broadcast in Germany on ZDF, and consisted of 6 episodes. Broadcasting in Germany began on December 25, 1984. The series was also broadcast in Switzerland, and constisted of 12 episodes. Broadcasting in Switzerland began on December 4, 1984.An English-language version of this series was shown by the BBC in the United Kingdom in 1992, and repeated in 1995, though with a revised plot to reflect the end of the Cold War. A French-language version of this series was broadcast as well.The shows titular character and theme song are incorporated in an internet meme on YTMND in relation to an alter-ego of Star Trek's Jean-Luc Picard.
Die Camper (1997)
Die Camper (1997)
Fritzie - Der Himmel muss warten (2020)
Fritzie - Der Himmel muss warten (2020)
Ein Fall für TKKG (1985)
Ein Fall für TKKG (1985)
Ein Fall für TKKG is a German television series.
Kreuzfahrt ins Glück (2006)
Kreuzfahrt ins Glück (2006)
A picturesque journey on the waves of love and life. Each episode embarks on a tantalizing cruise, intertwining the stories of newlyweds beginning their matrimonial journey and the ship's crew navigating their own personal tribulations. As breathtaking locations unfurl in the backdrop, heartwarming encounters and serendipitous moments greet the passengers. However, it's not all smooth sailing—each voyage confronts its fair share of tempests, from past heartbreaks resurfacing to unexpected on-board mishaps. Yet, amidst the ebb and flow of emotions, the series consistently delivers an uplifting message: love and understanding can steer any ship to safe harbor. A truly heartwarming watch.