Quiz show: Asked 1000 times – and chased

Germany's fastest quiz show is entering its next round – and it's a real challenge. "Gefragt – Gejagt" will be back daily at 18:00 PM on ARD starting May 18, 2026.

But this season is no ordinary one: The show is celebrating its 1.000th anniversary – with a radio special, a whole week of festivities in July and two XXL primetime editions.

Presenter looks forward to anniversary

“1.000 episodes of ‘Gefragt – Gejagt’ represent a continuity in television that is unparalleled,” says presenter Alexander Bommes.

For him, the number primarily represents the hunters who impart knowledge daily and face the duels – as well as the growing number of candidates who want to compete with the quiz elite.

"It will be a special anniversary season with many surprises," Bommes announces.

Radio special: Presenters compete

The anniversary highlights kick off with a radio week from June 1st to 5th, 2026.

In these special editions, each at 18:00 pm, radio presenters from the ARD stations, together with their listeners, compete against the combined quiz expertise of the Chasers.

It is an unusual situation that is likely to create a lot of excitement.

Anniversary week in July

The real highlight of the celebrations: From July 20th to 23rd, 2026, “Gefragt – Gejagt” will be shown twice – at 18:00 pm and at 18:50 pm.

Quiz fans can therefore look forward to two episodes in a row every day during this festive week.

And for the first time, the quiz show is leaving its usual time slot for two XXL editions and will start at 20:15 pm in the summer.

Extra-long quiz nights with celebrity guests and burning minds – that should also appeal to viewers who otherwise only know the show by hearsay.

These hunters will be back in 2026

The familiar faces are back for more points in the anniversary season. Among them are:

◉ Adriane Rickel,
◉ Annegret Schenkel,
◉ Dr. Manuel Hobiger,
◉ Sebastian Klussmann,
◉ Thomas Kinne and
◉ Sebastian Jacoby.

They all once again represent quick decisions, accurate answers, and that certain quiz flair that has characterized the show for years.

Strong ratings, high market share

The numbers prove the format right: The last season achieved a best result of 16,7 percent market share among 20- to 59-year-olds.

The overall average market share was 17 percent, with a reach of approximately 2,127 million viewers per episode.

“Gefragt – Gejagt” can be followed via ARD Mediathek, the ARD Quiz-App and of course live on Das Erste.

The program is a production of ITV Studios Germany commissioned by ARD-Werbung and ARD; the editorial responsibility lies with Norddeutscher Rundfunk.

Sierks Media / PR Agent / © Photos: Simone Secci, Unsplash (1), ARD, Thomas Leidig, itv Studios, Das Erste (1)