Premiering in 1977 and 1978, Polizeiinspektion 1 and kinokino are among BR Fernsehen’s most celebrated shows. Explore our list of the top rated shows up to date from June 2026 that includes over 20 unique series. Across the timeline from 1977 to 2022, BR Fernsehen has presented audiences with over 20 captivating shows.



"Löwengrube – Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit" is a German television series first aired between 1989 and 1992, created by Willy Purucker and directed by Rainer Wolffhardt. It is set in Munich and follows the lives of Ludwig Grandauer and his son Karl, both policemen, covering the years from 1897 to 1954. The TV show is based on Purucker's radio play series Die Grandauers und ihre Zeit (‘The Grandauers and their time’). The series’ main title "Löwengrube", meaning ‘Lions’ Den’, refers to the address of the Munich Police Headquarters inaugurated in 1913.

Café Meineid is a German courtroom comedy television series based on actual cases. The series aired 147 episodes from 1990 to 2003 and ended with the death of lead actor Erich Hallhuber.



The lives of the residents of the fictitious village of Lansing in Upper Bavaria.












