For TV quiz fans, a special week begins this Monday: From July 20 to 23, "Gefragt - Gejagt" (Das Erste) is celebrating its 1,000th episode. During the anniversary week, double episodes will air on four days, at 6 PM and 8:50 PM respectively. On Friday (July 24), the time slot is occupied by sports. The actual milestone can be seen on Tuesday, July 21: Episode 999 airs at 6 PM and the 1,000th episode follows at 8:50 PM, as the ARD program management confirmed to spot on news upon request. But that's not all.

Host Alexander Bommes Emphasizes Continuity

For host Alexander Bommes (50), the number is above all a compliment to the show's quiz elite. "1,000 episodes of 'Gefragt - Gejagt' represent a continuity in television that is second to none. This number stands above all for our impressive chasers, who convey knowledge and look forward anew each day to the challenges in the duels", he told the network. He also points to the growing number of challengers: "The number of those who compete against them and want to measure themselves against them is also constantly growing - that makes us very satisfied as a team."

"It will be a special anniversary season with many surprises", promises Alexander Bommes, who has been hosting the show since 2012. Fans can once again look forward to "Die Generalistin" Adriane Rickel, "Die Schlagfertige" Annegret Schenkel, "Der Quizvulkan" Dr. Manuel Hobiger, "Der Besserwisser" Sebastian Klussmann, "Der Quizdoktor" Thomas Kinne and "Der Quizgott" Sebastian Jacoby.

From Radio Week to "Gefragt - Gejagt XXL"

The road to the anniversary episode was already well-filled before the anniversary week. In early June, during the popular Radio Week, hosts from ARD radio stations competed alongside their listeners against the concentrated expertise of the quiz professionals.

After the double episodes this week, the show will once again leave its regular early evening time slot. Two XXL editions will conquer primetime this summer, providing extra-long quiz evenings with celebrity guests at 8:15 PM. In the first edition "Gefragt - Gejagt: Quiz-Marathon" on July 25, these celebrities will test their knowledge:

  • Mariella Ahrens
  • Rebecca Immanuel
  • Valerie Niehaus
  • Heiner Lauterbach
  • Uwe Ochsenknecht
  • Armin Rohde
  • Michael Kessler
  • Julian Sengelmann
  • Smudo (Die Fantastischen Vier)
  • Alec Völkel and Sascha Vollmer (The BossHoss)
  • Johannes B. Kerner
  • Ruth Moschner
  • Thomas Hermanns
  • Gayle Tufts
  • Evelyn Burdecki

Join the Quiz on TV, App and Media Library

The audience can participate as usual in several ways: in front of the television, via the ARD Quiz app, or in the ARD media library.