Overview
Series synopsis
A Case For Two, also known as Ein Fall für zwei is a German drama crime television series that premiered on ZDF on September 11, 1981. It ended on March 29, 2013. It was created by Karl Heinz Willschrei. It stars Günter Strack, Renate Kohn, Paul Frielinghaus and Mathias Herrmann.
Ein Fall für zwei is a German television series, which premiered on September 11, 1981 on ZDF. The series, located in Frankfurt am Main, features two main characters who solve crimes: a defense attorney and a private investigator. Josef Matula, a former German police officer, has gone into private business. His method of investigation is very effective and direct, and he sometimes even resorts to dirty tricks. Claus Theo Gärtner has portrayed the role since the start of the series.
Premise
Ein Fall für zwei is a German television series, which premiered on September 11, 1981 on ZDF. The series, located in Frankfurt am Main, features two main characters who solve crimes: a defense attorney and a private investigator. Josef Matula, a former German police officer, has gone into private business. His method of investigation is very effective and direct, and he sometimes even resorts to dirty tricks. Claus Theo Gärtner has portrayed the role since the start of the series.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Günter Strack as Dr. Dieter Renz
- Renate Kohn as Helga
- Paul Frielinghaus as Dr. Markus Lessing
- Mathias Herrmann as Dr. Johannes Voss
- Claus Theo Gärtner as Josef Matula
- Rainer Hunold as Dr. Rainer Franck
- Ulrike Frank as Michaela Weiss
- Dietmar Schönherr as Claus Brinkstedt
Supporting cast
- Barbara Rütting as Birgit Weißenborn
- Karl-Heinz Vosgerau as Konrad Weißenborn
- Brigitte Grothum as Staatsanwältin
- Liane Hielscher as Iris Berns
- Ida Ehre as Sophie Franke
- Simone Brahmann as Wilma
- Dieter Prochnow as Kommissar Bender
- Karl-Heinz von Hassel as Ellerwein
- Claudia Rieschel as Frau Weiermüller
- Charles Brauer as Herr Brenneisen
- Wilfried Klaus as Herbert Schlichting
- Julia Biedermann as Gabi Berg
Guest cast
- Claus Theo Gärtner as Josef Matula
- Rainer Hunold as Dr. Rainer Franck
- Ulrike Frank as Michaela Weiss
- Dietmar Schönherr as Claus Brinkstedt
- Barbara Rütting as Birgit Weißenborn
- Karl-Heinz Vosgerau as Konrad Weißenborn
- Brigitte Grothum as Staatsanwältin
- Liane Hielscher as Iris Berns
- Ida Ehre as Sophie Franke
- Simone Brahmann as Wilma
- Dieter Prochnow as Kommissar Bender
- Karl-Heinz von Hassel as Ellerwein
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 182 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | September 11, 1981 | December 18, 1981 |
| Season 2 | 8 | January 29, 1982 | October 22, 1982 |
| Season 3 | 7 | January 28, 1983 | November 18, 1983 |
| Season 4 | 10 | January 27, 1984 | December 21, 1984 |
| Season 5 | 7 | January 25, 1985 | December 20, 1985 |
| Season 6 | 9 | February 14, 1986 | December 19, 1986 |
| Season 7 | 9 | January 23, 1987 | December 18, 1987 |
| Season 8 | 9 | January 29, 1988 | November 18, 1988 |
| Season 9 | 9 | February 17, 1989 | December 8, 1989 |
| Season 10 | 10 | January 26, 1990 | December 21, 1990 |
| Season 11 | 10 | January 25, 1991 | December 13, 1991 |
| Season 12 | 10 | January 3, 1992 | November 27, 1992 |
| Season 13 | 10 | January 8, 1993 | November 19, 1993 |
| Season 14 | 10 | January 28, 1994 | December 23, 1994 |
| Season 15 | 10 | January 27, 1995 | December 22, 1995 |
| Season 16 | 10 | January 26, 1996 | December 27, 1996 |
| Season 17 | 10 | January 24, 1997 | November 28, 1997 |
| Season 18 | 11 | January 2, 1998 | November 6, 1998 |
| Season 19 | 9 | February 5, 1999 | November 26, 1999 |
| Season 20 | 9 | February 4, 2000 | December 22, 2000 |
Season 1 preview
5 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 11, 1981 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 25, 1981 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 23, 1981 |
Season 2 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 29, 1982 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 12, 1982 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 30, 1982 |
Season 3 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 28, 1983 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 11, 1983 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 8, 1983 |
Season 4 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 27, 1984 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 16, 1984 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 18, 1984 |
Season 5 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 25, 1985 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 8, 1985 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 24, 1985 |
Season 6 preview
9 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 14, 1986 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 16, 1986 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 14, 1986 |
Season 7 preview
9 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 23, 1987 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 6, 1987 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 10, 1987 |
Season 8 preview
9 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 29, 1988 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 11, 1988 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 15, 1988 |
Season 9 preview
9 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 17, 1989 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 10, 1989 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 31, 1989 |
Season 10 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 26, 1990 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 23, 1990 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 23, 1990 |
Season 11 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 25, 1991 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 8, 1991 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 12, 1991 |
Season 12 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 3, 1992 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 31, 1992 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 13, 1992 |
Season 13 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 8, 1993 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 19, 1993 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 26, 1993 |
Season 14 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 28, 1994 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 18, 1994 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 18, 1994 |
Season 15 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 27, 1995 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 14, 1995 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 12, 1995 |
Season 16 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 26, 1996 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 1, 1996 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 19, 1996 |
Season 17 preview
10 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 24, 1997 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 14, 1997 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 17, 1997 |
Season 18 preview
11 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 2, 1998 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 30, 1998 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 13, 1998 |
Season 19 preview
9 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 5, 1999 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 19, 1999 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 30, 1999 |
Season 20 preview
9 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 4, 2000 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 10, 2000 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 21, 2000 |
Production
Genres
Drama, Crime
Country
DE
Original language
de
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 11, 1981 |
| Last aired | March 29, 2013 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:15:00 |