SOKO Leipzig 2001
What is SOKO Leipzig?
SOKO Leipzig is a German police procedural television series that functions as a spin-off of the earlier German crime program SOKO 5113. The series premiered on the German television channel ZDF on January 31, 2001.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 525
- First aired
- Jan 31, 2001
- Last aired
- Mar 27, 2026
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- ZDF
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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SOKO Leipzig is a German police procedural television series that functions as a spin-off of the earlier German crime program SOKO 5113. The series premiered on the German television channel ZDF on January 31, 2001. Directed by Johannes Grieser and others, the show features a cast that includes Melanie Marschke, Marco Girnth, and Andreas Schmidt-Schaller. As of January 2026, the series has reached its twenty-sixth season, totaling 534 aired episodes. The program is notable for its international collaboration, including a two-part crossover event with the British police procedural The Bill. The first installment of this crossover was broadcast on November 12, 2008, appearing simultaneously on both the German channel ZDF and the British channel ITV1. The show remains a long-running fixture in German television, focusing on the investigative work of its central police team. By maintaining a consistent presence on air since its debut in 2001, SOKO Leipzig has established itself as a significant entry in the police procedural genre within the German media landscape.
Should you watch it?
“A team of detectives from the Leipzig police department investigates a variety of criminal cases.”
- established police procedural format
- long-running series history
- features crossover episodes with international television
- content is primarily in German language
Watch it if you enjoy traditional police procedural dramas involving team-based investigations.
The series focuses on crime investigation and police procedural elements.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jan 31, 2001
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 7, 2001
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 14, 2001
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 21, 2001
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 28, 2001
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 7, 2001
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 14, 2001
- E8 Episode 8 Mar 21, 2001
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 28, 2001
- E10 Episode 10 Apr 4, 2001
- E11 Episode 11 Apr 11, 2001
- E12 Episode 12 Apr 18, 2001
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Der Lockvogel Jan 23, 2002
- E2 Irrwege Jan 30, 2002
- E3 Dickes Blut Feb 6, 2002
- E4 Alte Freunde Feb 13, 2002
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 20, 2002
- E6 Echte Profis Feb 27, 2002
- E7 Eine Liebe von Jan Mar 6, 2002
- E8 Schuld ohne Sünde Mar 20, 2002
- E9 Doppelleben Mar 27, 2002
- E10 Sport ist Mord Apr 3, 2002
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 25, 2002
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 2, 2002
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 9, 2002
- E4 Episode 4 Oct 16, 2002
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 23, 2002
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 30, 2002
- E7 Episode 7 Jan 3, 2003
- E8 Episode 8 Jan 10, 2003
- E9 Episode 9 Jan 17, 2003
- E10 Episode 10 Jan 24, 2003
- E11 Episode 11 Jan 31, 2003
- E12 Episode 12 Feb 14, 2003
- E13 Episode 13 Feb 21, 2003
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 28, 2003
- E15 Episode 15 Mar 7, 2003
- E16 Episode 16 Mar 14, 2003
- E17 Episode 17 Mar 21, 2003
- E18 Episode 18 Mar 28, 2003
Season 4 · 20 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 17, 2003
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 23, 2003
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 31, 2003
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 14, 2003
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 21, 2003
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 5, 2003
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 12, 2003
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 30, 2003
- E9 Episode 9 Jan 2, 2004
- E10 Episode 10 Jan 9, 2004
- E11 Episode 11 Jan 16, 2004
- E12 Episode 12 Jan 23, 2004
- E13 Episode 13 Jan 30, 2004
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 13, 2004
- E15 Episode 15 Feb 27, 2004
- E16 Episode 16 Mar 5, 2004
- E17 Episode 17 Mar 12, 2004
- E18 Episode 18 Mar 19, 2004
- E19 Episode 19 Mar 26, 2004
- E20 Episode 20 Apr 2, 2004
Season 5 · 11 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Dec 17, 2004
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 14, 2005
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 21, 2005
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 28, 2005
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 4, 2005
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 11, 2005
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 18, 2005
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 25, 2005
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 4, 2005
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 11, 2005
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 18, 2005
Frequently asked questions
What is SOKO Leipzig?
It is a German police procedural television series that follows a team of detectives solving crimes.
When did the series premiere?
The series was first broadcast on 31 January 2001.
Is it related to other shows?
Yes, it is a spin-off of the earlier German police programme SOKO 5113.
Did it have any international crossovers?
Yes, a two-part crossover between SOKO Leipzig and the British series The Bill aired in 2008.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in the city of Leipzig, Germany.