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Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst 1967

★ 8.0/10 · 9 votes NR RealityDocumentaryCrime 60 seasons · 636 eps Returning Series

Created by Eduard Zimmermann

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What is Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst?

Aktenzeichen XY … ungelöst is a German television programme that has been broadcast since October 1967 on ZDF with the objective of combating and solving crimes. The show was produced in cooperation with the Austrian public service broadcaster ORF and Schweizer Fernsehen, a division of the Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR idée suisse, until 2003.

Type
TV series
Year
1967
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
636
Runtime
90 minutes
First aired
Oct 20, 1967
Last aired
Mar 18, 2026
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
ZDF
Genres
Reality, Documentary, Crime
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Overview

Aktenzeichen XY … ungelöst is a German television programme that has been broadcast since October 1967 on ZDF with the objective of combating and solving crimes. The show was produced in cooperation with the Austrian public service broadcaster ORF and Schweizer Fernsehen, a division of the Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR idée suisse, until 2003. This long-running series presents unsolved criminal cases to the public in an effort to generate new leads and information from viewers. The format has proven influential internationally, serving as the basis for several similar programmes in other countries. Notable adaptations include the BBC show Crimewatch, the Dutch programme Opsporing Verzocht, and its American counterpart America's Most Wanted. The series has maintained its focus on presenting real unsolved cases to television audiences in order to assist law enforcement agencies in their investigative efforts.

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“This long-running German television program enlists public assistance to help solve real-world criminal investigations.”

# investigative# serious# factual# informative
Reasons to watch
  • assists in solving actual crimes
  • provides historical context on international police cooperation
Keep in mind
  • content may be disturbing to some viewers
  • format is strictly procedural

Watch it if you are interested in the history of true crime television and international investigative reporting.

The program features depictions and discussions of real-world criminal activities.

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Cast

Eduard Zimmermann Host
Rudi Cerne Host
Sabine Zimmermann Host
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Butz Peters Host
Thomas Franz Self
Manuel Santiago Renken Andreas Meier
Madeleine Vester
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Wolfgang Grönebaum Self - Speaker
Stephan Schill Self
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Helmut Alimonta
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Erwin Scherschel
Klaus Bräuer Self

Episode guide

Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Season 5 · 10 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the show?

The program aims to combat and solve crimes by engaging the public.

When did the show premiere?

The show has been broadcast on ZDF since October 1967.

Did other countries produce similar shows?

Yes, the show served as the basis for programs like Crimewatch in the UK and America's Most Wanted in the US.

Was the show always a solo German production?

No, it was produced in cooperation with Austrian and Swiss broadcasters until 2003.

Which network airs the show?

The program is broadcast on the German network ZDF.