Löwenzahn 1981
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- March 24, 1981
- Last Aired
- March 8, 2026
- Format
- 45 seasons · 467 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~233.5 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E4 "Episode 4" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Peter Lustig
- Network
- ZDF
- Where to Stream
- KiKA
What is Löwenzahn?
Löwenzahn is a German educational television series that premiered in 1981. The show presents informational content through thirty-minute episodes, each focused on a specific subject or theme.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 467
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 24, 1981
- Last aired
- Mar 8, 2026
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- ZDF
- Genres
- Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 22 votes
- Format
- 45 seasons · 467 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- ZDF
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Löwenzahn is a German educational television series that premiered in 1981. The show presents informational content through thirty-minute episodes, each focused on a specific subject or theme. The program's format consists primarily of brief documentary segments that examine and clarify various aspects of daily life and intricate systems. These segments serve an educational purpose by demonstrating how different mechanisms and processes function. The series covers an extensive range of subjects including technological innovations, industrial operations, and routine services such as postal delivery systems. Through its exploration of both simple and complex topics, the program aims to increase viewer understanding of the world around them. Each episode maintains a consistent structure while addressing diverse educational themes relevant to everyday experiences. The show's approach combines entertainment with learning to make educational content accessible to broad audiences. This children's series became notable for its informative style and systematic presentation of knowledge about common and uncommon subjects alike.
Should you watch it?
“A German educational series exploring everyday systems and technologies.”
- Covers a wide range of practical topics
- Each episode is self-contained
- Suitable for family viewing
- May feel dated to modern audiences
- Limited appeal outside educational interest
You enjoy learning how everyday systems work.
Appropriate for children and families, with a focus on education.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 24, 1981
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 24, 1981
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 18, 1981
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 25, 1981
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 1, 1981
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 8, 1981
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 15, 1981
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 22, 1981
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 29, 1981
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 6, 1981
- E11 Episode 11 Core Dec 13, 1981
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Dec 20, 1981
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Dec 27, 1981
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 2, 1983
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 9, 1983
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 16, 1983
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 23, 1983
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jan 30, 1983
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 6, 1983
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 13, 1983
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 20, 1983
- E9 Episode 9 Core Feb 27, 1983
- E10 Episode 10 Core Mar 6, 1983
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 13, 1983
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Mar 20, 1983
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Mar 27, 1983
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 1, 1984
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 8, 1984
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 15, 1984
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 22, 1984
- E5 Episode 5 Core Apr 29, 1984
- E6 Episode 6 Core May 6, 1984
- E7 Episode 7 Core May 13, 1984
- E8 Episode 8 Core May 20, 1984
- E9 Episode 9 Core May 27, 1984
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jun 3, 1984
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jun 10, 1984
- E12 Episode 12 Mytharc Jun 17, 1984
- E13 Episode 13 Mytharc Jun 24, 1984
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 31, 1985
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 7, 1985
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 21, 1985
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 28, 1985
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 8, 1985
- E6 Episode 6 Core May 12, 1985
- E7 Episode 7 Core May 26, 1985
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jun 9, 1985
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Jun 16, 1985
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Jun 23, 1985
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 6, 1986
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 20, 1986
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 27, 1986
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 4, 1986
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 18, 1986
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jun 1, 1986
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jun 8, 1986
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jun 15, 1986
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Jun 22, 1986
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Jun 29, 1986
Season 6 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 4, 1987
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 11, 1987
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 25, 1987
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 8, 1987
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 22, 1987
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 1, 1987
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Mar 15, 1987
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Mar 29, 1987
Season 7 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 3, 1988
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 10, 1988
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 24, 1988
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 8, 1988
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 22, 1988
- E6 Episode 6 Core May 29, 1988
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jun 5, 1988
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Jun 12, 1988
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Jun 26, 1988
Season 8 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 22, 1989
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 5, 1989
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 12, 1989
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 26, 1989
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Dec 24, 1989
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Dec 31, 1989
Season 9 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 14, 1990
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 28, 1990
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 4, 1990
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 18, 1990
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Mar 4, 1990
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Mar 18, 1990
Season 10 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 10, 1991
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 24, 1991
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 31, 1991
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 14, 1991
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Apr 21, 1991
Season 11 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 6, 1992
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 13, 1992
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 27, 1992
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 11, 1992
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Oct 18, 1992
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Nov 1, 1992
Season 12 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 4, 1993
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 11, 1993
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 25, 1993
- E4 Episode 4 Core May 2, 1993
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc May 16, 1993
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Jun 6, 1993
Season 13 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 21, 1994
- E2 Episode 2 Core Aug 28, 1994
- E3 Episode 3 Core Sep 4, 1994
- E4 Episode 4 Core Sep 11, 1994
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Sep 18, 1994
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Sep 25, 1994
Season 14 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 30, 1995
- E2 Episode 2 Core Nov 6, 1995
- E3 Episode 3 Mytharc Nov 13, 1995
Season 15 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 24, 1995
- E2 Episode 2 Core Dec 31, 1995
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 15, 1996
- E4 Episode 4 Mytharc Jan 22, 1996
Season 16 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 29, 1996
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 5, 1996
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 12, 1996
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 4, 1996
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Mar 10, 1996
Season 17 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 1, 1996
- E2 Episode 2 Core Dec 8, 1996
- E3 Episode 3 Core Dec 15, 1996
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 2, 1997
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Feb 16, 1997
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Feb 23, 1997
Season 18 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 11, 1998
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 18, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 25, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 1, 1998
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 1, 1998
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 22, 1998
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 29, 1998
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Apr 19, 1998
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Apr 26, 1998
Season 19 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 11, 1999
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 18, 1999
- E3 Episode 3 Core Feb 25, 1999
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 4, 1999
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 11, 1999
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 18, 1999
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 25, 1999
- E8 Episode 8 Core Apr 15, 1999
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Apr 22, 1999
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Apr 29, 1999
Season 20 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Feb 18, 2000
- E2 Episode 2 Core Feb 25, 2000
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 3, 2000
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 10, 2000
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 17, 2000
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 24, 2000
- E7 Episode 7 Core Mar 31, 2000
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Apr 7, 2000
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc May 21, 2000
Season 21 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 22, 2001
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 23, 2001
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 26, 2001
- E4 Episode 4 Core Mar 27, 2001
- E5 Episode 5 Core Mar 28, 2001
- E6 Episode 6 Core Mar 29, 2001
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc Mar 30, 2001
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Oct 28, 2001
Season 22 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 24, 2002
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 31, 2002
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 7, 2002
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 14, 2002
- E5 Episode 5 Core Apr 21, 2002
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 13, 2002
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 20, 2002
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Oct 27, 2002
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Mar 30, 2003
Season 23 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 6, 2003
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 13, 2003
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 20, 2003
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 27, 2003
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 4, 2003
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc May 11, 2003
- E7 Episode 7 Mytharc May 18, 2003
Season 24 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 4, 2004
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 11, 2004
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 18, 2004
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 25, 2004
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 2, 2004
- E6 Episode 6 Core May 9, 2004
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 9, 2004
- E8 Episode 8 Mytharc Oct 16, 2004
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Oct 31, 2004
Season 25 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 3, 2005
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 10, 2005
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 24, 2005
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 13, 2005
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 20, 2005
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 4, 2005
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 18, 2005
- E8 Episode 8 Core Sep 24, 2006
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Sep 24, 2006
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Oct 7, 2006
Season 26 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 8, 2006
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 15, 2006
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 22, 2006
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 29, 2006
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 11, 2006
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 12, 2006
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 3, 2006
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 10, 2006
- E9 Episode 9 Core Jan 14, 2007
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 27, 2007
- E11 Episode 11 Core Feb 11, 2007
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 25, 2007
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 11, 2007
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 18, 2007
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Apr 15, 2007
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Apr 22, 2007
Season 27 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 16, 2007
- E2 Episode 2 Core Sep 23, 2007
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 6, 2007
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 13, 2007
- E5 Episode 5 Core Oct 14, 2007
- E6 Episode 6 Core Oct 21, 2007
- E7 Episode 7 Core Oct 28, 2007
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 4, 2007
- E9 Episode 9 Core Nov 17, 2007
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 6, 2008
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 5, 2008
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 10, 2008
- E13 Episode 13 Core Feb 24, 2008
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 22, 2008
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Apr 6, 2008
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Apr 20, 2008
Season 28 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 11, 2008
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 18, 2008
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 25, 2008
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 1, 2008
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 8, 2008
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 15, 2008
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 22, 2008
- E8 Episode 8 Core Nov 29, 2008
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 13, 2008
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 20, 2008
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 31, 2009
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 7, 2009
- E13 Episode 13 Core Feb 21, 2009
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 7, 2009
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Mar 28, 2009
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Apr 11, 2009
Season 29 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 29 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 10, 2009
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 17, 2009
- E3 Episode 3 Core Oct 24, 2009
- E4 Episode 4 Core Oct 31, 2009
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 7, 2009
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 14, 2009
- E7 Episode 7 Core Nov 21, 2009
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 13, 2009
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 20, 2009
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 27, 2009
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 27, 2010
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 28, 2010
- E13 Episode 13 Core Apr 4, 2010
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 10, 2010
- E15 Episode 15 Mytharc Apr 11, 2010
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Apr 18, 2010
Season 30 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 30 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 24, 2010
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 31, 2010
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 7, 2010
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 14, 2010
- E5 Episode 5 Core Nov 21, 2010
- E6 Episode 6 Core Nov 28, 2010
- E7 Episode 7 Core May 8, 2011
- E8 Episode 8 Core May 15, 2011
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc May 22, 2011
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc May 29, 2011
Frequently asked questions
Is this show only for kids?
While aimed at children, adults can also learn from its clear explanations.
Are the episodes connected?
No, each episode focuses on a different topic and stands alone.
What language is the show in?
The show is in German.
When did it first air?
The series began airing in 1981.
Is there a host or narrator?
Originally hosted by Peter Lustig.
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