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Abschnitt 40 2001

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What is Abschnitt 40?

Abschnitt 40 is a German police television series that originally aired on the network RTL Television. The program premiered on May 21, 2001, and remained part of the network's broadcast schedule until the series concluded in 2006.

Type
TV series
Year
2001
Status
Ended
Episodes
38
Runtime
46 minutes
First aired
May 17, 2001
Last aired
Dec 7, 2006
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
RTL
Genres
Crime
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Abschnitt 40 is a German police television series that originally aired on the network RTL Television. The program premiered on May 21, 2001, and remained part of the network's broadcast schedule until the series concluded in 2006. As a police-themed production, the show focused on the professional activities and operations of law enforcement personnel. Throughout its multi-year run on RTL Television, the series established itself as a notable entry in the genre of German television crime dramas. The production history of the show spans five years, beginning with its initial release in the spring of 2001 and ending with its final episodes in 2006. By maintaining a consistent presence on the network over this period, Abschnitt 40 served as a long-running example of police procedural storytelling within the German television landscape. The series is recognized for its specific focus on the operational duties of its characters, providing viewers with a look at the daily responsibilities associated with the titular police section throughout its broadcast tenure.

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“A German police drama that ran on RTL from 2001 to 2006.”

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  • Shows German police work
  • Aired on major network RTL
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  • Limited episode details are available publicly

Watch it if you enjoy German‑language police series from the early 2000s.

The series is presented in German and focuses on police investigations.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 9 episodes
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 8 episodes
Season 4 · 8 episodes
Season 5 · 5 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When did Abschnitt 40 first air?

It premiered on May 21, 2001.

When did the series end?

It concluded in 2006.

Which network broadcast the show?

It aired on RTL Television.

What genre is Abschnitt 40?

It is a crime/police television series.

Who created Abschnitt 40?

Christoph Darnstädt is credited as the creator.