About this season
Der Clown was a German television series that ran between 21 April 1998 and 11 October 2001. It ran for 46 episodes, and starred Sven Martinek, Diana Frank, Thomas Anzenhofer and Volkmar Kleinert. Der Clown was also a 2005 film.
Episodes (6)
1. Protection Money
Aired 6 September 2001 • 45 min
The mafia boss Di Peena controls the protection racket in a business district. Owners who refuse to pay are intimidated by his men. By chance, Max and Dobbs witness a money collection.
2. Silent Death
Aired 13 September 2001 • 45 min
By a lucky coincidence, Dobbs gets off a public bus before a poison gas attack kills all the passengers. Unfortunately, the police now suspect Dobbs of the perpetration. He flees and asks Max and Claudia for help.
3. Memory Loss
Aired 20 September 2001 • 45 min
The dubious meat wholesaler Winkelmann is suspected of smuggling drugs. Winkelmann's former secretary agrees to testify against her ex-boss in court. A witness protection program is supposed to protect her from attacks.
4. The Magpie
Aired 27 September 2001 • 45 min
Casual thief Frederico Spinosi only clears out apartments whose owners are deceased. During one of his burglaries, he breaks open the safe of a recently murdered prosecutor. This causes trouble for two corrupt commissioners.
5. Die Hard
Aired 4 October 2001 • 45 min
A truck speeds through the streets of Cologne and drives into the sold-out Kölnarena. Shortly after the crash, an anonymous caller contacts the police chief and demands the release of imprisoned war criminal Mirco Drusic.
6. Under Suspicion
Aired 11 October 2001 • 45 min
A truck speeds through the streets of Cologne and drives into the sold-out Kölnarena. Shortly after the crash, an anonymous caller contacts the police chief and demands the release of imprisoned war criminal Mirco Drusic.