Observed Signal · Aug 7, 2026 · Ratings Report · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
‘Gefragt - gejagt’ hits season‑best ratings
DWDL/AGF audience data shows ARD's quiz Gefragt - gejagt performed strongly on two August 2026 dates: on 6 Aug its 18:00 edition drew 1.80 million viewers (16.4% share) and a season‑best 15.9% among 14–49-year-olds (190,000), with the season averaging roughly two million viewers. On 15 Aug it was the most successful non-sport primetime format with 2.72 million viewers and a 16.7% share, though younger-demo shares were lower (710,000 / 12.8% in 14–59; 220,000 / 8.7% in 14–49). ZDF dominated the afternoon on 6 Aug with Bares für Rares (1.70m; 25.1%) and Rosenheim‑Cops (2.08m; 28.1%). On 15 Aug Sat.1 posted a weak day (3.3%); its documentary reached 400,000 (2.8% core), while ProSieben and Vox each achieved a 6.9% day share. Data: AGF SCOPE 1.15 / AGF Videoforschung.
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- 6 Aug 2026 — Gefragt - gejagt (ARD) drew 1.80 million viewers at 18:00 (16.4% overall) and 190,000 viewers (15.9% season‑best) in 14–49; season avg ~2 million.
- ZDF dominated afternoons on 6 Aug: Bares für Rares 1.70 million (25.1%) and Rosenheim‑Cops 2.08 million (28.1%).
- 15 Aug 2026 — Gefragt - gejagt reached 2.72 million viewers in primetime and a 16.7% overall share; 710,000 / 12.8% in 14–59 and 220,000 / 8.7% in 14–49.
- 15 Aug 2026 — Sat.1 recorded a low daily market share of 3.3%; its documentary attracted 400,000 viewers (2.8% in the core target); ProSieben and Vox each reached a 6.9% day share.
- Source: AGF SCOPE 1.15 / AGF Videoforschung (preliminary weighted viewing data); figures reported by DWDL.de.
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"Gefragt - gejagt" succeeds in anniversary week
ARD doubled the programming of its quiz show "Gefragt - gejagt" ahead of the 1,000th episode and achieved strong linear-TV ratings on Monday: the 18:00 broadcast averaged 1.92 million viewers (16.1% market share) and a later repeat reached 1.97 million (12.7%). Among 14–49-year-olds the first show posted 10.2% and the later slot 7.3%. At the same time, a repeat of ZDF's "SOKO Potsdam" recorded an unprecedented 10.3% among 14–49 and ZDF overall posted 2.89 million viewers (22.9%). Daytime ZDF programs like "Bares für Rares" and "heute - in Europa" also delivered high market shares. Data source: AGF (AGF SCOPE 1.15).
Quiz Show and Women's World Cup Qualifier Tie in Ratings
DWDL reports on TV audience figures for June 9, 2026: Das Erste’s quiz show “Gefragt - gejagt” reached a season-best 2.38 million viewers (19.3% market share), narrowly ahead overall of ZDF’s women’s World Cup qualifier, which attracted 2.35 million viewers (16.4%). Demographically the football match performed better with younger viewers (190,000 in 14–49; 11.3% share) versus the quiz (6.2% in 14–49). In primetime Das Erste’s “Die Kanzlei” (3.18 million; 16.2%) and “In aller Freundschaft” (2.89 million; 14.6%) were the reach leaders, while a ZDF documentary drew 1.53 million (7.8%). All audience data are attributed to AGF (AGF SCOPE) and are described as preliminary, weighted TV measurement figures.
‘Quiz-Champion’ Sets Record Among Younger Viewers
ZDF's quiz show 'Der Quiz-Champion' recorded an unusually high market share among younger viewers on Saturday, achieving 15.8% in the 14–49 group and 16.8% in the 14–59 group, with 3.07 million total viewers. The overall audience winner was a repeat on Das Erste, the crime drama 'Die Toten am Meer - Tod an der Klippe', which reached 3.48 million viewers (21.2% share). A later 'Barcelona' crime drama averaged 1.51 million viewers (11.2% overall, 3.5% among 14–49). The jointly broadcast 'Sommer-Spaß mit Andy Borg' on SWR and MDR attracted 1.76 million viewers in total (0.98m on SWR, 0.78m on MDR) and an 11% overall market share, performing better with older audiences. Data source: AGF SCOPE 1.15 (AGF Videoforschung).
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