Overview

• The season finale aired on September 28 from Mainz-Lerchenberg with an Oktoberfest theme and a Schlager-heavy bill including voXXclub, Antonia aus Tirol, Die Draufgänger, Die Jungen Zillertaler, Relax, Mountain Crew and Die Schürzenjäger.
• ARD presenter Stefan Mross made his first-ever Fernsehgarten appearance and was joined on the lineup by his ex-wife Stefanie Hertel.
• A ceremonial keg tapping by TV chef Johann Lafer failed on air, spilling beer on stage and resulting in no beer being served.
• Host Andrea Kiewel criticized current Wiesn prices during a crowd quiz, citing roughly €15.50 for a Maß, €10.95 for water and €24 for organic chicken.
• Kiewel also made a cheeky, self-described “politically not correct” quip during a bell segment, and press coverage framed the episode as a chance to recover from last week’s ratings slide, with final figures for the finale not yet reported.