ProSieben has officially confirmed the much-anticipated return of the show "Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben," hosted by Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, scheduled to air its new season on April 9, 2025. The show's shift to a new primetime slot promises to inject fresh excitement into Tuesday evenings, which will now be filled with competitive tension against other major television programs.
Starting at 20:15 on Wednesdays, this popular game show will now directly compete with Stefan Raab's prominent show "Du gewinnst hier nicht die Million," which has been captivating audiences since its debut on February 12, 2025. Viewers can expect a lively contest as both programs vie for ratings in what has become an increasingly competitive TV landscape.
The new schedule has drawn attention due to its strategic timing, as it places "Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben" in a direct line of fire against Raab's returning format, which has already found its footing on the RTL network. According to an announcement from ProSieben, the stakes are high for Joko and Klaas; if they succeed against their own network, they stand a chance to reclaim 15 valuable minutes of airtime that they can utilize according to their own creative vision.
Reportedly, the show will feature six episodes in this eighth season, with audiences eager to see how the two entertainers can leverage their previous success into meaningful viewer engagement. "If they win against their home broadcaster, they will have 15 minutes of airtime at their disposal," states the ProSieben report outlining these high-stakes promises. Joko and Klaas have shown they can bring in audiences, and this season’s changes aim to boost those numbers even further.
Simultaneously, on the competition front, the Wednesdays primetime slot has also been a home for the men's episodes of "Germany's Next Topmodel." However, these episodes are set to conclude on March 26, paving the way for a fresh dynamic in the viewing alternatives on those nights. The eagerly awaited crossover of female and male models in the show is expected to further shake up the ratings after that date.
For fans of Joko and Klaas, the anticipation doesn't stop with the return of their flagship show. The duo will appear a day earlier on March 22, 2025, with the live special episode titled "Ein sehr gutes Quiz (mit hoher Gewinnsumme)," premiering at 20:15. This show promises to add another layer to their visibility before their scheduled Wednesday slot. Following the return of their main competitive show, viewers can also look forward to a repeat of this quiz program starting at 23:10.
This revised schedule marks a significant change for ProSieben's programming, which had originally positioned "Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben" on Tuesday evenings. Given the earlier hour of programming, the network faces the critical challenge of capturing ideal viewing figures against established blockbusters peppering their competition landscape.
Even as ProSieben attempts to overhaul its programming to keep pace with rivals, it's evident that this programming change is not merely about battling ratings; it’s reflective of the evolving landscape of television where viewer preferences can sway dramatically overnight. Will Joko and Klaas be able to entice their audience away from familiar rivals and breathe new life into the mid-week slot?
This ongoing battle extends beyond mere viewer preferences, pointing to an industry-wide recognition of changing perceptions and viewing habits in Germany. A new analysis by AGF Videoforschung highlighted that Raab's show managed to achieve impressive ratings, capturing 13.5 percent of the market share within the coveted demographic aged 14-49. In contrast, earlier programming on ProSieben, especially with established shows like "Schlag den Star," had to adjust back in anticipation of this calculated clash.
As the countdown to the new premiere begins, fans are left wondering if Joko and Klaas's return will indeed mark a significant turning point in TV engagement for ProSieben. The real question is whether they can hold their ground against the momentum built by Raab's return and the fresh dynamics introduced by the shifting airwaves on Wednesdays.
This season of "Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben" appears poised to present a more formidable challenge than previous years, with the stakes at an all-time high. Audiences eagerly await the outcome as both shows work to define their place in an ever-changing entertainment landscape.
