Overview
- RTL confirmed new episodes of “Wer weiß wie wann was war?” for the second half of 2026, crediting the on‑air pairing of Stefan Raab and Barbara Schöneberger for the show’s momentum.
- After a 17.0% share among 14–49s at launch (1.81 million viewers total), the second episode posted split ratings of 1.38 million early and 1.58 million later, with 12.8%–14.0% in 14–49 as ZDF’s “Quiz‑Champion” competed strongly for younger viewers and ARD led overall reach with a primetime film.
- The latest broadcast generated a viral moment when Raab fell while handling a Bonanza‑style bike on set, which he blamed on his costume, drawing wide social‑media attention.
- Audience reaction remained polarized on social platforms, with comments ranging from praise for the format and guests to critiques calling it boring or embarrassing and some viewers switching off early.
- On rival ARD’s “Wer weiß denn sowas?” Elton made a one‑off return for Bernhard Hoëcker’s birthday after the surprise was inadvertently revealed on Instagram, and the broadcaster publicly warned users it would block repeat offenders after abusive comments appeared online.