Thursdays' Television Guidance

20:15, ZDF, Poolside Sheriff, Sitcom

- Thursdays' Television Guidance

Overseeing Grubberg, Bavaria's municipal pool as if it were his fiefdom, pool manager Karl Kruse (Milan Peschel) maintains an iron grip on order and timeliness. The pool possesses a 70s charm, yet the occupying duck family and elderly Frau Bogner (Monika John) disregard Karl's regulations. The pool is in dire need of updates, and Karl anticipates financial assistance from the city. However, the mayor (Gisela Schneeberger) envisions a different future: selling the pool's land to developer Albert Dengler (Sebastian Bezzel) for profit.

20:15, Das Erste, Danger on the Run: Criminals at Large, Crime Drama

Faced with treacherous adversaries this time around, Hauke Jacobs (Hinnerk Schoennemann) and Hannah Wagner (Jana Klinge) must confront their foes. A daring prison break orchestrated by four inmates leaves them seeking refuge in Schwanitz. Subsequent to a botched burglary, gunfire ensues with the homeowner, leaving one escapee wounded. The prisoners subsequently kidnap Jule Christiansen (Marleen Lohse), who accords them medical attention, along with her intern Lea (Carolin Granier).

20:15, RTL, I'm a Jungle Legend - Anniversary Showdown, Reality Show

Venerating Marvel's Avengers and DC's Justice League, RTL stretches the limits of celebrity by unveiling its jungle legends for the 20th anniversary of "IBeS," this time in the summer heat of South Africa. In this commemorative season, 13 former jungle luminaries return for a rite of jungle passage. Will they excel at challenges, share poignant anecdotes around the campfire, and demonstrate unyielding fortitude?

20:15, ProSieben, Beauty & Brains, Romantic Competition

Eight introverted scholars pair up with eight self-assured beauties: Who exhibits the aptitude to embody one another's realm? The ensuing beauty-nerd couples engage in a battle for superiority on Koh Samui (Thailand). Those who transmit camaraderie stand the best chance of scaling the winners' podium: What role do assertive beauties and timid loners assume in pushing each other to new heights? Which pair triumphs in offbeat challenges, ultimately securing a 50,000 euro prize?

20:15, VOX, The Outlaw, Historical Epic

Set in 13th-century England, archer Robin Longstride (Russell Crowe) serves under King Richard the Lionheart (Danny Huston). During an unsuccessful assault on a French stronghold, Lionheart suffers a fatal injury from an arrowshot. In light of Lionheart's demise, Robin and companions elect to return to England. However, a menacing ambush threatens a group of crusaders, resulting in the loss of Robin's comrade Robert Loxley (Douglas Hodge). Robin's resolve: Secure the throne for England and carry out Loxley's final wishes.

In the world of reality TV, RTL celebrates its 20th anniversary of "I'm a Jungle Legend" by featuring past contestants from shows like Marvel's Avengers and DC's Justice League in the summer heat of South Africa. On the other hand, ProSieben presents "Beauty & Brains," a romantic competition where eight introverted scholars pair up with eight confident beauties, battling for superiority in challenges on Koh Samui, Thailand.

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