This year there is a special package under the Christmas tree: LOL, Germany's most successful comedy show, returns as a special edition at Christmas time! In three episodes, Michael Bully Herbig welcomes eight genuine LOL all-stars who compete in teams of two. The special feature this time: If one laughs, both are out!

In order to leave a lasting impression in space, Dr. Georg Friedle and his team of researchers include a condensed version of world history with the 1977 Voyager mission. However, their attempt to present themselves as an intelligent and empathic race backfires unchecked: their version presents a completely insane species whose development is apparently based on pure luck rather than solid reason. A planet where Greek philosophers are celebrated as rap stars, religion is touted as a clever marketing concept, stag parties serve as a secret weapon in the First World War and the construction of the Great Wall of China is a misunderstanding of honest Berlin craftsmanship. Even the revelation of the alleged true background to the assassination attempt on Hitler is likely to make experienced historians see the end of humanity as a mere matter of time.

One of the biggest comedians in Germany, Carolin Kebekus, mixes festive nostalgia and social commentary with her signature edgy wit to poke fun and challenge 'the most wonderful time of the year'.

Ten top stars of German comedy join in the ultimate battle to find out who laughs last! Who will be able to stay serious? Which performance won't leave a dry eye in the house? And who will be the last one standing?

After a coup in Fairyland, the pied piper took over political power. Many inhabitants saw no other choice but to flee, searching for asylum in Germany and trying to build an existance in their new homeland. Of course, that brings about friction. In a self-help group for persons with a fairytale background, they meet with like-minded people. They report their experiences and conflicts with integration and life in Germany. Despite all difficulties, our protagonists remain optimistic, attempting to integrate into German society and they shall live happily ever after.

In this stand-up special, comedian Hazel Brugger offers her breezy takes on unruly geese, chatty gynecologists, German bank loans and more.

Lotta, 11 years old, and best friend Cheyenne don't get along with the arrogant Berenike, so they don't want to let it bother them when they're the only ones not invited to her party.

German version of the reality singing competition where celebrities battle it out with one major twist: each singer is shrouded from head to toe in an elaborate costume, concealing their identity from the audience and the viewers at home.

This is going to be the best holiday ever. Coconut The Little Dragon is thrilled about going to summer camp with his best friends Oscar and Matilda. But due to wild Water Dragons and carnivorous plants, the adventure he wished for turns out tougher than expected.

Toni and Marc want to divorce, because the great passion seems to be extinguished after 15 years of marriage. It should be a consensual separation, but the new beginning is not so easy: Both have just the chance of a job abroad.

It's Men's Day, Men's Day, Father's Day, Ascension Day - many terms, one date, but always a reason to celebrate. Having just finished school, five Bavarian friends start a common tradition: Every year they want to get together on Men's Day and douse their friendship properly. But every good resolution eventually dies, and so after 20 years most of them lost contact.

One day before Waldemars big birthday party, the excitement rising in Mullewapp. Waldemar may withhold the chocolate-creamy strawberry pie that is to give it to celebrate, to eat up already, but then appeared unexpected walk on the quiet farm on barely. The rude boar bristle Horst and his gang have his eye on the birthday treats and take Mollywoop residents hogging. The three friends Waldemar, Franz von Hahn and Johnny Mauser guessed immediately: Here's wrong! But they are tricked by windy boar chief Horst and with a trick he sends them thereby unintentionally on a particularly adventurous bike tour. How can they now liberate their beloved home only by the invaders?

A game show where stars compete at Texas Hold 'em to win a cash prize of 6000 Euros. They don't use playing cards, but they guess a question's answer, then bet according to the hints given per round.

They couldn't be more different, the members of the trio that allies in the fight against an Ancient Ice Ghost (AIG): Tom, an easily scared boy, Hetty, a professional ghosthunter and the loveable, but pretty slimy Hugo - a ghost. Will the team manage to save their town from the next ice age?

Coconut and his friend Oscar are outsiders on Dragon Island. Coconut is supposed to be a flying dragon but he can't fly and Oscar, a carnivore by nature, is a vegetarian bychoice. Together with the porcupine Matilda they go on fabulous adventures and meet dragons in all shapes and sizes.

Just like in the original "Saturday Night Live" to greet the audience in every week a changing celebrity guest. Then there are introductory films, skits and live performances of the ensemble to see in which repeatedly subjects and events around the celebrity guest to be told.

Daniel and Thomas are two friends who are trying to catch girls in various therapy groups.

With his friends, the energetic damsel Bö and the dragon Koks, Knight Rust lives in the Iron Castle in Scrap Land. Everything in the kingdom, which is ruled by King Leadfoot the Bent, is welded and riveted together from metal and scrap parts. Even everyday objects lead idiosyncratic lives.

Neo Magazin Royale is a satirical late night show hosted by Jan Böhmermann.

Rusty lives with his dragon Cole and faithful friend Bo in the kingdom of Scrapland, a magical world completely made of scrap-metal. With dreams of winning the great knights' tournament, Rusty acquires a speedy engine for his horse Chopper that propels them into first place. But when the engine turns out to be stolen from ambitious Prince Novel, brave Rusty must redeem his knightly honor, save the kingdom and prove that true friends always stick together.

The Dutch supervillain Freek van Dyk is keeping the world on tenterhooks - and the world's best secret services can only stand by and watch. Finally, the Turkish Ayran Secret Service intervenes. However, there is a mix-up, because after two of the ASS men are eliminated, ASS head Süleyman is looking for a "Süper agent" and mistakes the clueless Indian cleaner Ranjid for one. He actually just wants to cure his sick cow, but suddenly has to save the world.

The summer break is over and the twins returned to Lindenhof. That has now changed a lot. Because Mrs Theobald had to travel, Mademoiselle Bertoux has taken the lead.

Oliver Welke and his team report on political topics as well as international news giving them their own satirical, comedic twist.

Oliver Welke and his team report on political topics as well as international news giving them their own satirical, comedic twist.

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