Series synopsis
The Lifesavers of Murnau, also known as Die Lebensretter von Murnau is a German documentary television series that premiered on ZDF on November 19, 2025.
High tension in the Alpine foothills: real emergencies, tough decisions, strong stories. „The Lifesavers of Murnau“ shows medicine where it counts – told directly, closely and intensely.
The series that follows the daily work of emergency physicians, nurses, and rescue teams at BG Unfallklinik Murnau, one of Germany’s leading trauma hospitals located in the Bavarian Alps. Showing real emergency cases — from rescue operations in the mountains and severe traffic accidents to intensive care treat ...
Premise
High tension in the Alpine foothills: real emergencies, tough decisions, strong stories. „The Lifesavers of Murnau“ shows medicine where it counts – told directly, closely and intensely.
The series that follows the daily work of emergency physicians, nurses, and rescue teams at BG Unfallklinik Murnau, one of Germany’s leading trauma hospitals located in the Bavarian Alps. Showing real emergency cases — from rescue operations in the mountains and severe traffic accidents to intensive care treatments, complex surgeries, and rehabilitation. With close-up footage from bodycams, drones, and cameras inside the trauma room, viewers experience how the medical teams handle life-threatening situations with precision and compassion.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | November 19, 2025 | December 17, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
18-year-old after crash in the shock room Maximilian loses control of his car and is admitted with serious injuries. How will he cope with the consequences of his accident? |
November 19, 2025 |
| 2 |
Runner collapses during ultratrail In the Zugspitze Ultratrail, a runner with acute heart problems collapses. Can he overcome the extreme strain and continue on his way to the finish? |
November 26, 2025 |
| 3 |
Motorcycle crash with hidden injuries A 54-year-old motorcyclist appears unharmed externally, but several broken ribs cause his lungs to collapse. Will he recover from this serious accident? |
December 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 19, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2025 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |