The Old Fox 1977
What is The Old Fox?
The Old Fox is a German crime drama television series that premiered on April 11, 1977, on ZDF. The series was created by Helmut Ringelmann and it depicts the crime solving activities of four police detectives.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 483
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 11, 1977
- Last aired
- May 22, 2026
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- ZDF
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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The Old Fox is a German crime drama television series that premiered on April 11, 1977, on ZDF. The series was created by Helmut Ringelmann and it depicts the crime solving activities of four police detectives. Since 1978, the series has been part of the network's Friday Crime Night. The original German title of the series is Der Alte, which translates to The Old Man. A police department, led by an older, experienced detective, solves crimes together in the series. The series has been on the air for many years, but specific details about the number of episodes or awards won are not available in the provided information. The Old Fox is a notable part of German television programming and has maintained a presence on ZDF for a significant amount of time.
Should you watch it?
“An experienced detective leads his police department to solve complex crimes in this long-running German drama.”
- established police procedural
- experienced lead character
- older production values
Watch it if you enjoy classic European detective series focused on police investigations.
The series is a crime drama featuring police investigations.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 9 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Apr 11, 1977
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 17, 1977
- E3 Episode 3 May 1, 1977
- E4 Episode 4 May 15, 1977
- E5 Episode 5 Jun 26, 1977
- E6 Episode 6 Jul 24, 1977
- E7 Episode 7 Sep 4, 1977
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 2, 1977
- E9 Episode 9 Nov 27, 1977
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 27, 1978
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 17, 1978
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 17, 1978
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 21, 1978
- E5 Episode 5 May 19, 1978
- E6 Episode 6 Jun 23, 1978
- E7 Episode 7 Jul 21, 1978
- E8 Episode 8 Aug 11, 1978
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 8, 1978
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 6, 1978
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 3, 1978
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 24, 1978
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 29, 1978
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 19, 1979
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 16, 1979
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 16, 1979
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 20, 1979
- E5 Episode 5 May 18, 1979
- E6 Episode 6 Jun 15, 1979
- E7 Episode 7 Jul 6, 1979
- E8 Episode 8 Aug 10, 1979
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 14, 1979
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 12, 1979
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 2, 1979
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 30, 1979
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 28, 1979
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 18, 1980
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 1, 1980
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 14, 1980
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 11, 1980
- E5 Episode 5 May 9, 1980
- E6 Episode 6 Jun 6, 1980
- E7 Episode 7 Jul 4, 1980
- E8 Episode 8 Aug 8, 1980
- E9 Episode 9 Aug 29, 1980
- E10 Episode 10 Sep 26, 1980
- E11 Episode 11 Oct 24, 1980
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 14, 1980
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 9, 1981
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 13, 1981
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 10, 1981
- E4 Episode 4 May 10, 1981
- E5 Episode 5 Jun 15, 1981
- E6 Episode 6 Jul 31, 1981
- E7 Episode 7 Oct 30, 1981
- E8 Episode 8 Nov 27, 1981
Frequently asked questions
What is the original title of the series?
The original German title is Der Alte, which translates to The Old Man or The Old Fox.
When did the series premiere?
The series premiered on April 11, 1977.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Helmut Ringelmann.
On which network did the show premiere?
The show premiered on the German network ZDF.
Who are some of the actors in the series?
The series features actors including Michael Ande, Markus Böttcher, and Rolf Schimpf.