The television evening on December 22, 2024, holds something for everyone's taste. Whether thrilling crime dramas, action-packed blockbusters, heartwarming Christmas stories, or fascinating documentaries, the primetime starting at 20:15 offers a varied lineup. Here’s a detailed overview of the highlights from major channels:
ARD: Double Crime Fun with "Tatort"
Like every Sunday, it gets criminally exciting on ARD. At 20:15, "Tatort: Fährmann" kicks off, captivating viewers with its complex investigation. Following at 21:45 is "Tatort: MagicMom," another episode of the beloved crime series.
ZDF: Christmas Comedy and Award-Winning Drama
The ZDF brings festive cheer with "Nelly und das Weihnachtswunder" at 20:15, telling the story of a woman facing unexpected surprises during Christmas. At 22:15, it moves to the acclaimed drama "Mephisto," and late-night, viewers can tune to the documentary "Camilla – Geliebte. Gemahlin. Königin" at 23:45 for insights on the life of the British monarch.
Pro7: Pure Action with "Top Gun" and "John Wick"
Adrenaline junkies tune in starting at 20:15 for the action blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick," where Tom Cruise returns as the fearless pilot. Following at 22:55 is the gritty film "John Wick: Kapitel 2"—a late-night must-see for action enthusiasts.
RTL and RTL2: Sports and Fairytale Fun
RTL tackles American football with live NFL coverage starting at 22:05, captivating fans deep Into the night. Meanwhile, RTL2 offers the modern fairytale fun "Spieglein Spieglein – Die wirklich wahre Geschichte von Schneewittchen" at 20:15, followed later by the thriller "Till Death – Bis dass dein Tod uns scheidet".
VOX: Cooking at Its Finest
If cooking is your passion, VOX serves up the Christmas edition of "Kitchen Impossible" at 20:15. Here, top chefs Tim Mälzer and his competitors engage in thrilling culinary battles with festive flair.
ARTE and 3sat: Classics and Epic
ARTE will cuddle up with Western romance starring John Wayne, airing "Rio Lobo" at 20:15. Meanwhile, 3sat shares the epic biographical drama "Gandhi," highlighting a timeless masterpiece about the freedom fighter, also at 20:15.
ZDFneo and Tele5: Romance and Fairy Tales
For romance lovers, ZDFneo presents "Notting Hill" and "Die Hochzeit meines besten Freundes" starting at 20:15, providing top-notch romantic comedies. Tele5 features enchanting fairytales with "Wunder einer Winternacht" and "Die Braut des Prinzen" to keep audiences enchanted.
Regional Highlights: Christmas and Sports
Regional channels also offer exciting content: WDR showcases "Ein Jahr auf unserer Erde," blending nature documentary with football highlights. MDR entertains with "Sagenhaft – Advent im Weihnachtsland," sharing winter traditions, and NDR brings musical festive vibes with "Weiße Weihnachten mit Wincent Weiss".
The Primetime Overview:
ARD - 20:15 – 21:45: Tatort: Fährmann (Crime)
- 21:45 – 23:15: Tatort: MagicMom (Crime)
- 23:15 – 23:35: Tagesthemen
- 23:35 – 01:00: Hannes
ZDF - 20:15 – 21:45: Nelly und das Weihnachtswunder (Comedy)
- 21:45 – 22:15: heute journal
- 22:15 – 23:45: Mephisto (Drama)
- 23:45 – 00:30: Camilla – Geliebte. Gemahlin. Königin
RTL - 22:05 – 01:30: NFL: American Football (Live-Sport)
RTL2 - 20:15 – 22:15: Spieglein Spieglein (Fairy tale)
- 22:15 – 23:58: Till Death (Thriller)
- 23:58 – 02:15: What Happened To Monday?
Kabel1 - 20:15 – 22:40: Die rechte und die linke Hand des Teufels (Italowestern)
- 22:40 – 01:10: Vier Fäuste für ein Halleluja
Pro7 - 20:15 – 22:55: Top Gun: Maverick (Action)
- 22:55 – 01:15: John Wick: Kapitel 2
Sat1 - 20:15 – 22:05: Der Nachname (Comedy)
- 22:05 – 00:30: Candy Cane Lane – Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte
VOX - 20:15 – 23:40: Kitchen Impossible – Weihnachts-Edition (Cooking show)
- 23:40 – 00:25: Prominent!
ARTE - 20:15 – 22:05: Rio Lobo (Western)
- 22:05 – 23:00: John Wayne – Amerika um jeden Preis (Documentary)
- 23:00 – 01:25: Maestro Ennio Morricone
3sat - 20:15 – 23:15: Gandhi (Biographical drama)
- 23:15 – 00:45: Wenn wir uns begegnen
ZDFneo - 20:15 – 22:10: Notting Hill (Romantic comedy)
- 22:10 – 23:45: Die Hochzeit meines besten Freundes
- 23:45 – 02:00: Tod auf dem Nil
Tele5 - 20:15 – 21:50: Wunder einer Winternacht (Christmas fairy tale)
- 21:50 – 23:50: Die Braut des Prinzen
- 23:50 – 01:35: Category 5
Conclusion: Whether it be suspense, action, or festive entertainment, the television program today offers numerous options for a cozy evening. From the new "Tatort" episodes to romantic comedies and action-packed blockbusters like "Top Gun: Maverick," there’s sure to be something for everyone!
