Overview
- The eighth episode of the 10th season airs Thursday, November 13 at 20:15, one day earlier than usual.
- RTL shifted the broadcast to avoid clashing with Friday's Germany vs. Luxembourg World Cup qualifier.
- Billed as 'Der direkte Weg ins Finale,' the Hangel-Special features up to 35 athletes drawn from earlier rounds.
- The top ten finishers earn direct tickets to the final, with a contingency guaranteeing a spot for the best woman if none place in the top ten.
- Jan Köppen, Frank Buschmann and Laura Wontorra present the episode, with Wontorra also involved in RTL's sports coverage this week.