Balko
Series Overview
Balko is a German prime time television series broadcast on the private TV channel RTL. It is a police detective story with comical twists featuring two inspectors of the Dortmund police, Balko and his colleague Klaus Krapp. Balko's main characteristics are his coolness and his consistently laid-back appearance, whereas “Krappi” is a typical mama’s boy and very clumsy. The series started in 1995 and has won several television awards.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
8 Seasons • 124 Episodes
45 min per episode
1995 – 2006
Premiered: Sun, Mar 19, 1995
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 8, Episode 7: “Episode 7”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manfred Stelzer
Department Leadership Roster
Manfred Stelzer
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Balko about?
Balko is a German prime time television series broadcast on the private TV channel RTL. It is a police detective story with comical twists featuring two inspectors of the Dortmund police, Balko and his colleague Klaus Krapp. Balko's main characteristics are his coolness and his consistently laid-back appearance, whereas “Krappi” is a typical mama’s boy and very clumsy. The series started in 1995 and has won several television awards.
How many seasons does Balko have?
Balko comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Balko?
Key cast members in Balko include Bruno Eyron, Ludger Pistor, Armin Krug, Jürgen Elbers, Mathias Kniesbeck.
Who created or directed Balko?
Balko was developed and directed by Manfred Stelzer.