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Derrick: Season 1

3 episodes Premiered Oct 20, 1974 Updated Jul 18, 2026

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Waldweg

Oct 20, 1974 · 60 min

After an afternoon spent in Munich, Ellen Theiss, a young student from a provincial college, does not return to the institute. Her lifeless body is found along the path through the

S1·E2 Core

Johanna

Nov 3, 1974 · 60 min

The lifeless body of the owner, Martha Balke, is found in a country house. For Derrick the case seems simple enough: the victim's husband, Alfred, inherits a great fortune with Mar

S1·E3 Mytharc

Stiftungsfest

Dec 1, 1974 · 60 min

The 75th anniversary of the founding of a choir is celebrated in a hotel. At the party we sing, drink and dance. August Bark is also particularly cheerful and, during the evening,