The Peppercorns 1999
What is The Peppercorns?
The Peppercorns (German title Die Pfefferkörner) is a German children’s television series produced by Der Kinderkanal (KIKA) that debuted in 1999. Classified as action‑adventure, family and crime programming, the show follows five friends from Hamburg—Jana Holstein Coutre, Natasha “
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 283
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 27, 1999
- Last aired
- Apr 11, 2026
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- NDR Fernsehen, KiKa, Das Erste
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Kids, Family, Crime
- Updated
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The Peppercorns (German title Die Pfefferkörner) is a German children’s television series produced by Der Kinderkanal (KIKA) that debuted in 1999. Classified as action‑adventure, family and crime programming, the show follows five friends from Hamburg—Jana Holstein Coutre, Natasha “
Should you watch it?
“Five young friends solve mysteries while operating out of a historic spice warehouse in Hamburg.”
- engaging mystery plots
- strong group dynamic
- limited to early series details
Watch it if you enjoy youth-led detective stories set in unique urban environments.
The series is produced for a younger audience and maintains a family-friendly tone.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Abgezogen Dec 27, 1999
- E2 Wer ist Jeremy? Dec 28, 1999
- E3 Schlange im Rohr Dec 29, 1999
- E4 Die Schimmelprinzessin Dec 30, 1999
- E5 Cem und Rachel Dec 31, 1999
- E6 Bombenstimmung Jan 3, 2000
- E7 Das teuerste Fahrrad der Welt Jan 4, 2000
- E8 Bladerflucht Jan 5, 2000
- E9 Starallüren Jan 6, 2000
- E10 Ätzende Kanister Jan 7, 2000
- E11 Der rote Mantel Jan 10, 2000
- E12 Das Johannisfest Jan 11, 2000
- E13 Der Schatz vom Kannengießerort Jan 12, 2000
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Würmer für die Braut Mar 22, 2001
- E2 Der Fluch der Mumie Mar 23, 2001
- E3 Der Bär ist los Mar 26, 2001
- E4 Vivi Einstein Mar 27, 2001
- E5 Katharina ist weg Mar 28, 2001
- E6 Jurmala Mar 29, 2001
- E7 Der Schwarzbrenner Mar 30, 2001
- E8 Graffiti Apr 2, 2001
- E9 Hooligans Apr 7, 2001
- E10 Der Pirat Apr 8, 2001
- E11 Cems Oma Apr 11, 2001
- E12 Der silberne Elefant Apr 12, 2001
- E13 Fröhliche Weihnachten Feb 13, 2002
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Crash, Boom, Bäng Jan 2, 2003
- E2 Börsenfieber Jan 6, 2003
- E3 Tafelraub Jan 7, 2003
- E4 Partycrasher Jan 8, 2003
- E5 Der Schlitzer von der Elbchaussee Jan 9, 2003
- E6 Lampenfieber Jan 10, 2003
- E7 Kampf um Hoppetosse Jan 13, 2003
- E8 Der Zeuge Jan 14, 2003
- E9 Tödlicher Müll Jan 15, 2003
- E10 Der Chip Jan 16, 2003
- E11 Weißes Gold Jan 17, 2003
- E12 Katia unter Verdacht Jan 20, 2003
- E13 Diamantenfieber Jan 21, 2003
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Fahrraddiebe Feb 26, 2004
- E2 Machtspiele Feb 27, 2004
- E3 Russische Geheimnisse Mar 1, 2004
- E4 Vorsicht, Krokodil! Mar 2, 2004
- E5 Hundeliebe Mar 3, 2004
- E6 Ein Bodyguard für Panda Mar 4, 2004
- E7 Trommelwirbel Mar 5, 2004
- E8 Vatertag Mar 8, 2004
- E9 Die Bladerbande Mar 9, 2004
- E10 Paul in Not Dec 7, 2004
- E11 Sabotage auf der Rennbahn Dec 14, 2004
- E12 Das Mondfest Dec 29, 2004
- E13 Karriereträume Jan 11, 2005
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Ein neuer Anfang Mar 15, 2008
- E2 Blutdiamanten Mar 22, 2008
- E3 Tödliches Serum Mar 29, 2008
- E4 Die Autoschieber Apr 5, 2008
- E5 Schlankheitspillen Apr 12, 2008
- E6 Happy Slapping Apr 19, 2008
- E7 Abgezockt Apr 26, 2008
- E8 Die Kakerlakenbombe May 3, 2008
- E9 Thérèses Geheimnis May 10, 2008
- E10 Karol undercover May 17, 2008
- E11 Zündstoff May 24, 2008
- E12 Der Fluch der Schwarzen Madonna May 31, 2008
- E13 Lilly ist weg Jun 7, 2008
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The group consists of Jana, Tascha, Fiete, Cem, and Vivi.
Where is the show set?
The series takes place in the historic warehouse district of Hamburg, Germany.
Where do the friends meet?
They gather at their headquarters located in a high level of a spice warehouse.
Who produces the series?
The show is produced by the German network Der Kinderkanal.
What is the relationship between Fiete and Vivi?
Vivi is Fiete's eight-year-old sister.