Observed Signal · May 28, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Start date set for 'Die Landarztpraxis' spin-off
German broadcaster Sat.1 will launch a spin-off of the daily drama 'Die Landarztpraxis' titled 'Die Landarztpraxis - Team Sonnenhof' on 29 June 2026. The Filmpool-produced series will air Monday to Friday at 19:00. The article notes viewers will meet the new protagonist Lilli Lamminger (played by Pina Kühr) in the week prior to the launch; Nina Schmieder appears as Dr. Ella Wagner. Other cast members named include Michael Epp, Sina Zadra, Tobias Schäfer, Rike Schmid and Max Alberti. DWDL.de reported the programming change on 28 May 2026 and also mentions an adjacent schedule change: the series 'Frieda - Mit Feuer und Flamme' will take the 18:00 slot earlier that week.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Sat.1 will broadcast 'Die Landarztpraxis - Team Sonnenhof' starting 29 June 2026.
- The spin-off will air Monday through Friday at 19:00.
- The series is a Filmpool production.
- Pina Kühr stars as Lilli Lamminger; Nina Schmieder appears as Dr. Ella Wagner. Other cast: Michael Epp, Sina Zadra, Tobias Schäfer, Rike Schmid, Max Alberti.
- DWDL.de published the report on 28 May 2026 (author: Alexander Krei).
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