Overview
Series synopsis
Wetten, dass..? is a German drama reality comedy talk television series that premiered on ZDF on February 14, 1981. It ended on October 5, 2013. It was created by Frank Elstner. It stars Wolfgang Lippert, Frank Elstner, Markus Lanz and Thomas Gottschalk.
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.
Premise
A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wolfgang Lippert as Self - Host
- Frank Elstner as Self - Host
- Markus Lanz as Self - Host
- Thomas Gottschalk as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Michelle Hunziker as Self - Host
- Heiner Lauterbach as Self
- Yvonne Catterfeld as Self
- Michael Herbig as Self
- Anke Engelke as Self
- Lenny Kravitz as Self
- Paris Hilton as Self
- Günther Jauch as Self
- Avril Lavigne as Self
- Melissa Etheridge as Self
- Jamie Foxx as Self
- Boris Becker as Self
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 128 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | March 17, 2001 | November 6, 2021 |
| Season 1 | 7 | February 14, 1981 | December 12, 1981 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 6, 1982 | December 11, 1982 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 19, 1983 | December 10, 1983 |
| Season 4 | 6 | February 18, 1984 | December 15, 1984 |
| Season 5 | 6 | February 9, 1985 | December 14, 1985 |
| Season 6 | 6 | February 15, 1986 | December 13, 1986 |
| Season 7 | 6 | February 21, 1987 | December 20, 1987 |
| Season 8 | 8 | January 23, 1988 | December 3, 1988 |
| Season 9 | 8 | January 28, 1989 | December 9, 1989 |
| Season 10 | 6 | January 6, 1990 | November 15, 1990 |
| Season 11 | 6 | March 2, 1991 | December 14, 1991 |
| Season 12 | 7 | January 25, 1992 | December 5, 1992 |
| Season 13 | 6 | January 23, 1993 | November 27, 1993 |
| Season 14 | 7 | January 15, 1994 | December 10, 1994 |
| Season 15 | 7 | January 14, 1995 | December 9, 1995 |
| Season 16 | 5 | January 13, 1996 | December 26, 1996 |
| Season 17 | 6 | January 18, 1997 | December 26, 1997 |
| Season 18 | 7 | January 24, 1998 | December 26, 1998 |
| Season 19 | 8 | January 23, 1999 | December 26, 1999 |
Season 0 preview
4 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 17, 2001 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 5, 2006 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 3, 2011 |
Season 1 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wetten, dass..? (001) aus Düsseldorf | February 14, 1981 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 4, 1981 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 16, 1981 |
Season 2 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 6, 1982 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 3, 1982 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 15, 1982 |
Season 3 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 19, 1983 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 16, 1983 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 28, 1983 |
Season 4 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 18, 1984 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 14, 1984 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 19, 1984 |
Season 5 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 9, 1985 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 30, 1985 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 18, 1985 |
Season 6 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 15, 1986 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 12, 1986 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 10, 1986 |
Season 7 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 21, 1987 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 3, 1987 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 26, 1987 |
Season 8 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 23, 1988 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 27, 1988 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 2, 1988 |
Season 9 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 28, 1989 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 4, 1989 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 8, 1989 |
Season 10 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oldenburg (1) | January 6, 1990 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 3, 1990 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 7, 1990 |
Season 11 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 2, 1991 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 13, 1991 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 29, 1991 |
Season 12 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 25, 1992 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 22, 1992 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 28, 1992 |
Season 13 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 23, 1993 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 20, 1993 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 17, 1993 |
Season 14 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 15, 1994 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 12, 1994 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 16, 1994 |
Season 15 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 14, 1995 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 18, 1995 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 18, 1995 |
Season 16 preview
5 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 13, 1996 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 30, 1996 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 9, 1996 |
Season 17 preview
6 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 18, 1997 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 22, 1997 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 22, 1997 |
Season 18 preview
7 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 24, 1998 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 28, 1998 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 28, 1998 |
Season 19 preview
8 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 23, 1999 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 20, 1999 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 20, 1999 |
Production
Genres
Drama, Reality, Comedy, Talk
Country
DE
Original language
de
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 14, 1981 |
| Last aired | October 5, 2013 |
| Runtime | 165 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:15:00 |