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SOKO 5113 is a long-running German police procedural television series. It was first aired in 1978 on 2 January. SOKO is an abbreviation of the term "Sonderkommission" in German.

SOKO München

Name: SOKO München
Genre: Crime
Released: 1978-01-02
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Gerd Silberbauer, Joscha Kiefer, Mersiha Husagić, Christofer von Beau

TV Show 1978 50m/ep 5.5 /10 Ended

A ZDF Original

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About SOKO München

SOKO München centers on a Munich special commission, a police unit set up to tackle serious crimes that standard patrol officers can't handle. The show follows lead investigators as they piece together evidence, interview witnesses and work through procedural setbacks, with each episode building a contained case while leaving room for ongoing team dynamics. Gerd Silberbauer appears as Arthur Bauer, Joscha Kiefer plays Dominik Morgenstern, Mersiha Husagić is Theresa "Resi" Schwaiger, and Christofer von Beau appears as Franz Ainfachnur. The tone stays grounded in police work rather than sensationalism, and episodes highlight how investigations affect both victims and officers without giving away major plot turns.

First broadcast on 2 January 1978, the series was produced for German television under the SOKO banner, the abbreviation of "Sonderkommission." It launched as a regional crime drama rooted in Munich, aiming for procedural realism and steady weekly storytelling rather than cinematic spectacle.

As a long-running title in Germany, SOKO München helped make the "SOKO" label recognizable to viewers, and it became a familiar presence in the country’s TV schedules. Its Munich backdrop and focus on a dedicated investigation team made it a touchstone for viewers interested in local crime stories, influencing how later German police series framed urban investigations.

Critical reaction has been mixed, reflected in a modest audience score around 5.5 out of 10 from available votes. Viewers who stick with it tend to value the methodical approach to cases and the interpersonal chemistry among investigators, while others find episodes variable in pacing. Major themes include law versus community expectations, ethical choices in policing, and the procedural grind of solving crimes.

There are no widely cited major international awards attached to the series, but its longevity and steady presence on German television gave it a measure of national recognition. It maintained a reliable audience over years and contributed to the profile of procedural dramas on German screens.

Details

Release Date: January 02, 1978
Episode Length: 50m
User Ratings: 6 votes
Type: TV Series
Seasons: 46
Episodes: 676
Network: ZDF
Status: Ended
Genres: Crime
Country: Germany
Studio: UFA Fernsehproduktion +2 more
External Links: View on IMDB

Cast

Gerd Silberbauer

Arthur Bauer

Joscha Kiefer

Dominik Morgenstern

Mersiha Husagić

Theresa Schwaiger

Christofer von Beau

Franz Ainfachnur

Seasons (46 seasons, 676 episodes)

Season 1

19 episodes - 1978

Season 2

13 episodes - 1980

Season 3

6 episodes - 1983

Season 4

10 episodes - 1984

Season 5

12 episodes - 1986

Season 6

14 episodes - 1987

Season 7

11 episodes - 1988

Season 8

13 episodes - 1989

Season 9

15 episodes - 1990

S10

Season 10

15 episodes - 1992

S11

Season 11

15 episodes - 1993

S12

Season 12

9 episodes - 1996

S13

Season 13

11 episodes - 1997

S14

Season 14

19 episodes - 1997

S15

Season 15

12 episodes - 1998

S16

Season 16

16 episodes - 1999

S17

Season 17

8 episodes - 1999

S18

Season 18

17 episodes - 2000

S19

Season 19

12 episodes - 2000

S20

Season 20

11 episodes - 2001

S21

Season 21

7 episodes - 2002

S22

Season 22

9 episodes - 2002

S23

Season 23

12 episodes - 2002

S24

Season 24

13 episodes - 2003

S25

Season 25

8 episodes - 2004

S26

Season 26

12 episodes - 2004

S27

Season 27

9 episodes - 2005

S28

Season 28

5 episodes - 2005

S29

Season 29

13 episodes - 2005

S30

Season 30

12 episodes - 2006

S31

Season 31

9 episodes - 2007

S32

Season 32

13 episodes - 2007

S33

Season 33

13 episodes - 2008

S34

Season 34

20 episodes - 2008

S35

Season 35

20 episodes - 2009

S36

Season 36

21 episodes - 2010

S37

Season 37

22 episodes - 2011

S38

Season 38

24 episodes - 2012

S39

Season 39

25 episodes - 2013

S40

Season 40

23 episodes - 2014

S41

Season 41

25 episodes - 2015

S42

Season 42

26 episodes - 2016

S43

Season 43

27 episodes - 2017

S44

Season 44

22 episodes - 2018

S45

Season 45

13 episodes - 2019

S46

Season 46

15 episodes - 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

SOKO München is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy online in the US. Check back later for updates.

SOKO München has 46 seasons with a total of 676 episodes.

With a rating of 5.5/10 from 6 viewers, SOKO München is a mixed bag - check out reviews to see if it's right for you.

SOKO München stars Gerd Silberbauer, Joscha Kiefer, Mersiha Husagić, and Christofer von Beau.

SOKO München was released on January 02, 1978.

SOKO München is a Crime series.

SOKO is an abbreviation of the German term "Sonderkommission", which refers to a special investigative commission. The title signals that the show is a police procedural centered on those investigations.

Yes, SOKO München is also known as SOKO 5113. The series first aired on 2 January 1978 and that number-title refers to the same long-running police show.

Gerd Silberbauer plays Arthur Bauer, and Joscha Kiefer plays Dominik Morgenstern. The top cast also lists Mersiha Husagić as Theresa "Resi" Schwaiger and Christofer von Beau as Franz Ainfachnur.

SOKO München has been on the air since 2 January 1978 and has produced 46 seasons and 676 episodes. It's one of Germany's longest running crime series.