Overview

• RTL launched four 15‑minute preview editions of 'Die Stefan Raab Show' in mid‑September, with plans to expand to weekly 75‑minute episodes from late September.
• Early viewer reaction on social media was largely negative and press critiques highlighted crude jokes and a jab at President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier.
• ProSieben confirmed two live 'TV total Interaktiv' specials for Oct. 8 and Oct. 15 to compete directly with Raab’s new programme.
• Because RTL schedules a 'Wer wird Millionär?' event on Oct. 8, Raab’s show appears that night only on RTL+, making Oct. 15 the main head‑to‑head in primetime.
• Recordings take place at EMG Studio 1 in Hürth with audience tickets on sale, and all editions are available on RTL’s linear channel and via the RTL+ live stream.