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In the world of German television, two shows reigned supreme on Saturday night, each attracting a significant number of viewers.
For Lara Mandoki, the 13th installment of "Saxon Crime: Over the Border" marked her 15th appearance in the series, as she prepares for her farewell from the popular crime drama. The show, airing on ZDF, was the clear daily high in terms of viewership and share, with 5.49 million viewers and a 27.8 percent share among the total audience. However, the numbers fell short of the series' previous peaks, still managing to outshine any competition.
Meanwhile, on ARD, "The Great Mouse Show" with Florian Silbereisen entertained audiences, with a notable increase in viewers compared to the July episode. Despite having to concede defeat in a direct comparison with the Sat.1 show, the show managed to captivate 2.65 million viewers, making it the second most-watched show of the night. Among 14- to 59-year-olds, "The Great Mouse Show" achieved a 10.9 percent share, while Sat.1 had a 7.5 percent share in the same demographic.
The show's ratings were notably older than usual, possibly due to the absence of regular host Esther Sedlaczek, who is currently on maternity leave. Florian Silbereisen stepped in as guest host for this special edition, providing a fresh take on the beloved family show.
In a surprising turn, the ARD quiz "Gefragt – Gejagt" emerged as the show with the highest ratings among 14- to 59-year-old viewers, achieving a market share of 13.6 percent in the young target group and winning the prime time slot against competitors like "Schlag den Star" and "Geo-Quiz". The show also achieved its best result since 2021 with a share of 14.8 percent among the total audience.
The "Guinness World Records - The Great Show of World Records" also aired on Saturday, but saw a slight decrease in audience to 830,000 viewers, marking the first single-digit figure since 2019 for the show. Despite the drop, the show managed to secure a 9.7 percent share in the classic target group, an improvement of 1.2 percentage points compared to the previous day.
As Lara Mandoki bids farewell to "Saxon Crime," her future projects are sure to be watched with anticipation. Meanwhile, "The Great Mouse Show" continues to entertain families across Germany, with Florian Silbereisen at the helm. And with shows like "Gefragt – Gejagt" providing engaging content, German television continues to offer a diverse range of programming for viewers.
