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Verstehen Sie Spaß?’ Hits Historic Low with 191st Edition Viewership

The long-running German hidden camera show struggles to retain broad audiences, despite strong appeal among younger viewers.

Barbara Schöneberger bei der Aufzeichnung der ARD-Show „Verstehen Sie Spaß?“

Overview

  • The 191st episode of 'Verstehen Sie Spaß?' recorded one of its lowest viewership figures ever, attracting just 2.99 million viewers on April 13, 2025.
  • Despite the overall decline, the show achieved a 15.4% market share among the key 14-49 demographic, outperforming competing primetime programs.
  • Barbara Schöneberger, who has hosted the show since April 2022, initially drew 4.5 million viewers but has since faced significant ratings volatility.
  • The program's viewership has fallen sharply from its 1980s peak, when hosts Paola and Kurt Felix attracted over 20 million viewers per episode.
  • The decline reflects broader shifts in media consumption habits and challenges in adapting to a competitive modern broadcasting landscape.