The Lifesavers of Murnau

Original title: Die Lebensretter von Murnau

• 2025 –2026
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• Returning series

• Documentary

High tension in the Alpine foothills: real emergencies, tough decisions, strong stories. „The Lifesavers of Murnau“ shows medicine where it counts – told directly, closely and intensely. The series that follows the daily work of emergency physicians, nurses, and rescue teams at BG Unfallklinik Murnau, one of Germany’s leading trauma hospitals located in the Bavarian Alps. Showing real emergency cases — from rescue operations in the mountains and severe traffic accidents to intensive care treatments, complex surgeries, and rehabilitation. With close-up footage from bodycams, drones, and cameras inside the trauma room, viewers experience how the medical teams handle life-threatening situations with precision and compassion.

● Now airing Season 2: 6 of 7 episodes out Next: episode 7, Oct 14, 2026

Seasons

2

Episodes

12

Episode length

~44m

First aired

Nov 19, 2025

Networks

ZDF

Original language

German

Origin

Germany