SOKO München 1978
What is SOKO München?
SOKO München is a German police procedural television series that first aired on 2 January 1978. The series was produced for forty-two years, with production ending in 2020.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 676
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 2, 1978
- Last aired
- Dec 29, 2020
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- ZDF
- Genres
- Crime
- Updated
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SOKO München is a German police procedural television series that first aired on 2 January 1978. The series was produced for forty-two years, with production ending in 2020. SOKO is an abbreviation of the German word Sonderkommission, which means special investigative team. The show is set in Munich and follows the cases of the city's major-crimes unit. It was broadcast on ZDF and is one of the longest-running series in German television. The series was previously known as SOKO 5113 until 2015. SOKO München is a long-running series that has been a part of German television for decades, with a large number of episodes produced during its run. The show's format as a police procedural has made it a staple of German television.
Should you watch it?
“A long-running German police procedural following Munich's special investigative unit.”
- consistent storytelling
- longevity proves quality
- focus on investigative process
- slow pacing
- dated visuals
You enjoy methodical crime dramas with strong procedural elements.
Suitable for mature audiences who appreciate realistic police work.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 19 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jan 2, 1978
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 9, 1978
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 16, 1978
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 23, 1978
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 30, 1978
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 6, 1978
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 13, 1978
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 20, 1978
- E9 Episode 9 Feb 27, 1978
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 6, 1978
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 13, 1978
- E12 Episode 12 Mar 20, 1978
- E13 Episode 13 Apr 3, 1978
- E14 Episode 14 Apr 10, 1978
- E15 Episode 15 Apr 17, 1978
- E16 Episode 16 Apr 24, 1978
- E17 Episode 17 May 8, 1978
- E18 Episode 18 May 22, 1978
- E19 Episode 19 May 29, 1978
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 27, 1980
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 3, 1980
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 10, 1980
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 17, 1980
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 24, 1980
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 1, 1980
- E7 Episode 7 Dec 8, 1980
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 15, 1980
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 22, 1980
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 29, 1980
- E11 Episode 11 Jan 5, 1981
- E12 Episode 12 Jan 12, 1981
- E13 Episode 13 Jan 26, 1981
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 31, 1983
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 7, 1983
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 14, 1983
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 21, 1983
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 28, 1983
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 7, 1983
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Oct 15, 1984
- E2 Episode 2 Oct 22, 1984
- E3 Episode 3 Oct 29, 1984
- E4 Episode 4 Nov 5, 1984
- E5 Episode 5 Nov 12, 1984
- E6 Episode 6 Nov 19, 1984
- E7 Episode 7 Nov 26, 1984
- E8 Episode 8 Dec 3, 1984
- E9 Episode 9 Dec 10, 1984
- E10 Episode 10 Dec 17, 1984
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mar 10, 1986
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 7, 1986
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 17, 1986
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 24, 1986
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 14, 1986
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 21, 1986
- E7 Episode 7 May 5, 1986
- E8 Episode 8 May 12, 1986
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 2, 1986
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 9, 1986
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 26, 1986
- E12 Episode 12 Jul 16, 1986
Frequently asked questions
What does SOKO stand for?
It stands for Sonderkommission, meaning special investigative team in German.
When did the show first air?
It first aired on 2 January 1978.
Is the series still running?
No, production ended in 2020 after forty-two years.
Where is the show set?
The show is set in Munich, Germany.
What type of cases are featured?
It features cases handled by Munich police's major-crimes unit.