Observed Signal · Aug 12, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Joko & Klaas Return with New Quiz Season on ProSieben
ProSieben announced a new season of the quiz show "Ein sehr gutes Quiz (mit hoher Gewinnsumme)" featuring hosts Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf. The four-episode season will air Sundays at 20:15 starting 20 September 2026. The show's format remains unchanged: live episodes in different locations, three contestants per episode, 25 quiz rounds and a €100,000 prize for the contestant who answers the 25th question correctly. Ahead of the quiz season, Joyn will premiere a six-episode documentary series "Joko & Klaas machen Urlaub" on 26 August; ProSieben will broadcast three episodes on 2 and 9 September. Both the quiz and the documentary are produced by Florida Entertainment. The article was published by Alexander Krei on DWDL.de on 2026-08-12.
Affects linear TV scheduling and advertiser planning (Sunday prime slot and cross-promotion with streaming), but is a routine programming update with modest industry impact.
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- ProSieben announced a new four-episode season of "Ein sehr gutes Quiz (mit hoher Gewinnsumme)" starting 20 September 2026, airing Sundays at 20:15.
- The quiz format stays the same: live shows in various locations, three contestants, 25 rounds, and a €100,000 prize for answering the 25th question.
- Joyn will premiere the documentary series "Joko & Klaas machen Urlaub" on 26 August 2026 with six episodes; ProSieben will air three episodes on 2 and 9 September 2026.
- Both the quiz and the documentary are produced by Florida Entertainment.
- The article was published on DWDL.de by Alexander Krei on 2026-08-12.
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Joko & Klaas travel series premieres on Joyn
A six-part travel documentary starring German presenters Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, titled "Joko & Klaas machen Urlaub", will premiere on streaming service Joyn on 26 August 2026, with a linear broadcast on ProSieben following one week later. The series, financed by ProSiebenSat.1 and produced by Florida Entertainment, follows the two travelling through Iceland and focuses on their friendship and contrasting holiday preferences. Episodes will air on ProSieben in two blocks (3 episodes each) on 2 and 9 September 2026 at 20:15.
ProSieben Staff to Face Joko & Klaas in Special
ProSieben will revive a special edition of the game show "Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben" for its 77th episode, broadcasting on 2026-06-03 at 20:15. Instead of celebrities, numerous ProSieben employees from areas such as programming, marketing, accounting, sports, IT, HR and legal will compete against hosts Joko and Klaas — repeating a format first aired in May 2023. The article notes a promotional photo featuring ProSieben channel chief Hannes Hiller, ProSiebenSat.1 CFO Bob Rajan and corporate spokesperson Stefanie Rupp-Menedetter. The 2023 employee special holds the show's record with a 20.1% market share (weighted 21.3%) and about 1.5 million viewers; recent episodes show weaker performance (December 2025 hit a 9.0% low), with the current season averaging roughly 12% in the young target group and reach below 1 million.
ProSieben Staff to Challenge Joko & Klaas Again
ProSieben will air a special 77th episode of "Joko & Klaas gegen ProSieben" on 2026-06-03 at 20:15 that again pits the presenters Joko and Klaas against numerous ProSieben employees from departments including programming, marketing, accounting, sports, IT, HR and legal. The format repeats a May 2023 special in which 777 employees participated and which set the show's all-time market‑share record (20.1% conventional, weighted 21.3%) with about 1.5 million viewers. ProSieben published a photo showing channel chief Hannes Hiller, ProSiebenSat.1 CFO Bob Rajan and corporate spokesperson Stefanie Rupp‑Menedetter. The article notes recent episodes have lower reach (under 1 million) and varying market shares, including a December 2025 low of 9.0%.
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