Notable series such as Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort and Ein Kessel Buntes from MDR Fernsehen first graced the screens in 1965 and 1972. MDR Fernsehen has delivered an expansive roster of over 20 shows, dating from 1965 all the way to 2020. As of January 2026, our compilation of MDR Fernsehen’s top-rated series boasts over 20 unique shows.




German soap opera about the staff of the fictional hospital "Sachsenklinik" in the city of Leipzig.



Der Staatsanwalt hat das Wort was an East German television series.

The show was meant to compete with those on West German television. To this end it was fairly successful even attracting a following in parts of West Germany which could receive Eastern TV. Its production values were high. Apart from song and dance numbers and appearances from East German celebrities, almost every broadcast featured well-known stars from the west, often after their popularity had peaked in their home countries.











