Die Schwarzwaldklinik
Series Overview
The Black Forest Clinic is a German language medical drama television series that was produced by and filmed in West Germany. The series was produced between 1984 and 1988 with the original airing being from October 2, 1985 to March 25, 1989 on West Germany's ZDF television channel. The series' storyline follows the inner workings of a small fictional hospital in the Black Forest region of Germany as well as the lives of the Brinkmann family of doctors who work at the hospital. Shortly after broadcasting had begun in 1985, The Black Forest Clinic became a highly popular television event, reaching audiences of over 20 million viewers. 25 years since its debut, it is still highly regarded in Germany. The series had been re-broadcast several times since 1985 and has spawned two television films released 20 years after its initial airing.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 70 Episodes
45 min per episode
1985 – 1989
Premiered: Tue, Oct 22, 1985
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 24: “Episode 24”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Klausjürgen Wussow
Professor Brinkmann
Gaby Dohm
Christa Brinkmann
Sascha Hehn
Udo Brinkmann
Barbara Wussow
Elke
Jochen Schroeder
Mischa
Eva Maria Bauer
Hildegard
Evelyn Hamann
Carsta Michaelis
Karin Eckhold
Ms. Meis
Alf Marholm
Mr. Mühlmann
Christian Kohlund
Dr. Vollmers
Franz Rudnick
Dr. Wolter
Holger Petzold
Dr. Rens
Ilona Grübel
Katarina Gessner
Angelika Reißner
Angie
Horst Naumann
Dr. Römer
Gabi Fischer
Ina
Herbert Tennigkeit
Dr. Laudann
Wolfgang Wahl
Wolfgang Pohl
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Rademann
Herbert Lichtenfeld
Hans Hammerschmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Rademann
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Schwarzwaldklinik
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What is Die Schwarzwaldklinik about?
The Black Forest Clinic is a German language medical drama television series that was produced by and filmed in West Germany. The series was produced between 1984 and 1988 with the original airing being from October 2, 1985 to March 25, 1989 on West Germany's ZDF television channel. The series' storyline follows the inner workings of a small fictional hospital in the Black Forest region of Germany as well as the lives of the Brinkmann family of doctors who work at the hospital. Shortly after broadcasting had begun in 1985, The Black Forest Clinic became a highly popular television event, reaching audiences of over 20 million viewers. 25 years since its debut, it is still highly regarded in Germany. The series had been re-broadcast several times since 1985 and has spawned two television films released 20 years after its initial airing.
How many seasons does Die Schwarzwaldklinik have?
Die Schwarzwaldklinik comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Die Schwarzwaldklinik?
Key cast members in Die Schwarzwaldklinik include Klausjürgen Wussow, Gaby Dohm, Sascha Hehn, Barbara Wussow, Jochen Schroeder.
Who created or directed Die Schwarzwaldklinik?
Die Schwarzwaldklinik was developed and directed by Wolfgang Rademann.