TV highlights on October 28th: ​​Action, crime and fashion for everyone!

TV highlights on October 28th: ​​Action, crime and fashion for everyone!

On October 28, 2025, there will once again be an exciting evening of television in Germany. The variety of programs offers something for every interest, from gripping crime stories to entertaining reality shows. Spectators can look forward to some highlights. At 8:00 p.m. in “KiKa Live” KiKA will be presenting the topic “Style Stars”, in which creative design talents design fashion pieces. Immediately afterwards, the action film “Blood For Dust” will be shown on Tele 5 at 8:15 p.m., in which the traveling salesman Cliff immerses himself in a criminal environment in order to earn some money. At the same time, the legal series “Die Heiland – We are Lawyers” on Erste has a format that has proven popular with audiences: Dr. Monika Gross-Zeder faces accusations of taking advantage in office.

But that's not all: At the same time, ZDFneo is broadcasting a promising crime thriller called “Stralsund”, in which Inspector Jule Zabek follows the leads in the case of the missing teenage sisters. Even the private broadcasters' evenings are no less exciting. RTL sends viewers to “The Summer House of the Stars” and ProSieben surprises during this time with “TV total”, which is known for its entertaining mix of comedy and current topics.

Channel overview for the evening

Here is a brief overview of the program highlights from the main channels this evening:

• Das Erste (ARD):
  • 20:15 Uhr: Die Heiland – Wir sind Anwalt: Hexenjagd
  • 21:00 Uhr: In aller Freundschaft: Ein Kuss zu viel
  • 22:15 Uhr: Tagesthemen
• ZDF:
  • 20:45 Uhr: UEFA Nations League der Frauen: Halbfinale: Frankreich – Deutschland
  • 00:00 Uhr: Markus Lanz
• RTL:
  • 20:15 Uhr: Das Sommerhaus der Stars – Kampf der Promipaare
  • 22:30 Uhr: Extra – Das RTL Magazin
• ProSieben:
  • 20:15 Uhr: TV total
• Tele 5:
  • 20:15 Uhr: Blood For Dust

The importance of television

Television still enjoys great popularity in Germany. According to Statista, it is one of the favorite media activities. For broadcasters, audience ratings are a crucial measure of the success of their formats. The traditional ARD crime scene series in particular regularly attracts millions of viewers. The local programming, which is strongly based on the preferences of the audience, also ensures a successful television experience.

A variety of formats, from action-packed films to emotional dramas, are broadcast, especially during prime time at 8:15 p.m. If you would like to get an overview in advance, you will find a clear list of all programs for the next 14 days at TV TODAY. The editorial team also provides helpful rating points and recommendations for interesting programs that might be worth watching on TV. In any case, the selection is large, whether it's action, drama or entertainment - everyone will find their perfect program for tonight!

For detailed TV planning, we recommend taking a look at the following links for more information: [news.de]. TODAY](https://www.tvtoday.de/tv-programm/), [Statista](https://de.statista.com/themen/1105/ Fernsehenprogramm/).