The Race

1. Abandoned in Africa without money

Air Date: 2024-06-16

The first episode of THE RACE begins in northern Africa. The participants are simultaneously abandoned in the narrow streets of Morocco and have to find their way out. Your goal is clear: Germany! But the participants have no idea what problems will await them during the journey. Who will be the first to reach Europe? THE RACE begins!

2. The only way to Europe

Air Date: 2024-06-19

In the second episode of THE RACE, each participant tries to get a coveted ferry ticket in their own way. But the clock ticks tirelessly. The first groundbreaking decisions are made and while everyone is fighting for every single euro, the police suddenly become aware of one of the participants. Will all candidates make it to the ferry before sunset?

3. The first wrong decisions

Air Date: 2024-06-23

Once they have arrived in Europe, the participants face the next difficult obstacles in the third episode of THE RACE. Rain and storms make it difficult to contact locals and tourists. As darkness falls, the participants are faced with the crucial question: Where will they spend the first night?

4. Strangers become friends

Air Date: 2024-06-26

In the fourth episode of THE RACE, the participants struggle with the aftermath of the night, because it couldn't have been more different. While the weather shows no mercy, the five try to get a little closer to Germany. The patience of the participants is put to the test. Only one person enjoys the sunny side of life.

5. It doesn't work anymore

Air Date: 2024-06-30

The five candidates work meticulously on their plan to reach the next big city. But for that they need one thing: money. The differences between joy and sorrow couldn't be greater until one candidate pulls the ripcord and makes a momentous decision.

6. The emergency phone rings

Air Date: 2024-07-03

After night number two, the candidates start the day with new motivation. But as always, the weather makes life difficult for some candidates and drives them to the brink of despair. You still keep moving until a participant's emergency phone suddenly rings.

7. One mistake changes everything

Air Date: 2024-07-07

The participants continue to fight bravely from city to city, always with the goal in mind. Despite the rain clouds, the mood is still high. But while the other participants are looking for a place to sleep, a lack of attention forces one participant to make an emotional decision.

8. The calm before the storm

Air Date: 2024-07-10

The shock after the departure is deep. However, the other participants don't know anything about it and are heading for France. The day offers more surprises for them and gives them a little time for relaxation after a lot of hectic and rain. But how quickly will their smiles disappear again?

9. The cards are remixed

Air Date: 2024-07-14

Participants take every opportunity to make up kilometers. New contacts provide a brief moment of serenity. But the uncertainty about the other participants drives them further and further towards Cologne. So much so that suddenly a participant can dream of victory.

10. The grand finale

Air Date: 2024-07-17

The grand finale of "THE RACE". The fifth day should make the decision. Until the very end, the two candidates were in a close, neck-and-neck race. Will one of them be crowned the winner of "THE RACE" or will a smiling third party win in the end?

11. A look behind the scenes

Air Date: 2024-07-21

12. The final hours until drop-off

Air Date: 2024-07-24

Weeks of preparatory work were needed before the first participant in “THE RACE” was released. The first part of the two-part BTS series covers the brainstorming process, the selection of participants and the problems that jeopardized the launch hours before the start.

1. Abandoned in Paris without money

Air Date: 2025-03-09

THE RACE season 2 begins! The five participants embark on an exciting journey in Paris that they never expected. The most important change: they don't know their destination. To find out where their journey will take them, the participants have to puzzle their way through the urban jungle of Paris. How will the participants fare and who will be the first to find out their destination?

2. The goal of THE RACE

Air Date: 2025-03-13

Each of the contestants struggles with the puzzle in Paris to be the first to discover the destination for THE RACE season 2 and gain a valuable head start. They rattle off location after location, but one of the four riddles brings some of the contestants to the brink of despair. When the participants finally find out where the journey is taking them, they are left speechless.

3. The journey begins

Air Date: 2025-03-16

The riddle has been solved and the destination of THE RACE season 2 has been set. 3,500km now separate the candidates from the coveted finish buzzer in Turkey. The first plans are being made, rides are being sought and meters are being measured. The plan is clear: get out of Paris as quickly as possible. But things don't go according to plan for everyone - and cause the first serious crisis before the first night.

4. Kilometer by kilometer

Air Date: 2025-03-20

The first night awaits the candidates. While most of them are already asleep, one contestant fights for a place to sleep until late into the night. Who will cover the most kilometers the next day? Who will have luck on their side? And what happens if the previous day's tactics suddenly no longer work?

5. Sleepless nights

Air Date: 2025-03-23

While Lézan continues to look for a way to get out of Paris, the other candidates fight for every single kilometer that brings them closer to their goal. They even take detours to get there. Will this pay off in the end? The second night is also just around the corner and once again requires creativity from all the candidates to find a safe place to sleep.

6. One ride changes everything

Air Date: 2025-03-27

Day three of THE RACE season 2 begins and proves to be a tough test of patience for some participants. While some cross more national borders, others struggle with the harsh reality: hours of rejections, skeptical looks and euphoria that quickly turns to bitterness. Who remains positive and waits for that one important trip?

7. Stowaway

Air Date: 2025-03-30

The participants of THE RACE are only as good as the people who help them. Participants battle their way toward the finish line on a variety of paths and meet people who would significantly change their journeys. So much so that their help even brings tears to their eyes. Furthermore, the fourth night is approaching, and suddenly, one participant is offered a very special place to sleep.

8. Thrown out on the highway

Air Date: 2025-04-03

Day four of THE RACE and the mood of the participants could hardly be better in the morning. But the mood changes. One wrong decision can mean that you quickly fall behind and start to doubt everything.

9. "NEVER AGAIN!"

Air Date: 2025-04-06

The tough everyday life of THE RACE puts a strain on the nerves of the participants. Not knowing where the others are keeps everyone on their toes. While some experience success, others struggle with their mental health.

10. An unexpected opportunity

Air Date: 2025-04-10

The participants are rapidly approaching the finish line of THE RACE. While most of them make their way from border to border in the traditional way, one participant finds a vehicle that nobody expected.

11. Taken away by the police

Air Date: 2025-04-13

THE RACE is entering the hot phase. All participants use every possible opportunity to get to Turkey as quickly as possible. But some have something against it: there is an unexpected visit from the police.

12. The Call

Air Date: 2025-04-17

After the first person has crossed the finish line, the remaining participants are informed by the team and react very differently to the news. Who will cross the finish line next?

13. Lost the backpack

Air Date: 2025-04-20

The battle for 2nd and 3rd place is on. On the last kilometer, one participant not only almost loses his nerve, but also his backpack. Find out how it ends in episode 13.

14. The grand final!

Air Date: 2025-04-24

The grand final of THE RACE! Lézan and Dave are in a neck-and-neck race in Istanbul. Which of the two will reach the last remaining podium?