Dirk tries to console and help a homeless man named Kutte whom he has known for 15 years. While on patrol, Ben and Katja come across a young woman buckled over in severe pain.

Although it might help with fighting age-related diseases in the future, research into calorie restriction and aging is not so far along – or free of contradictions – that we should factor it into our dietary choices.

Despite his parents' disapproval, Nico has decided to stay in Germany. Yara is helping him take care of all the details – and has a nice surprise for him, too.

The heute-show is a German late-night satirical TV program. In this clip, comedian and presenter Oliver Welke takes a look at Germany on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Wall, and discusses what kinds of divisions and inequalities remain.

Katja and Ben are part of a rare and special moment that then goes terribly awry: a woman gives birth to a baby boy before disappearing suddenly.

While Johannes tries to win Marion back, Sascha's parents continue fighting. He overhears his mother accusing his father of cheating – and his father denying it.

Nico needs to open a German bank account, but he's a bit nervous. Max tells him what to expect and gives him pointers.

The young mother cannot be found anywhere, and we learn that she is in high school and still lives at home. Kutte is found camped out in front of the precinct, despite Dirk having secured him a place to sleep at the night shelter.

Marion and Johannes share a bottle of wine together, and Marion admits that she has feelings for him and sometimes wishes they had never split up. But their moment is interrupted when Sascha appears and has a terrible accident.

Yara is a bit overwhelmed as she tries to catch up with all of the work she didn't complete during her absence. Tarek stops by, and they are both happy to get good news from Nico.

Miriam's mother finds out that Miriam skipped school and locks her in her bedroom. Meanwhile, Henning and Harry investigate a fight between neighbors, and Dirk deals with Kutte.

The classic story of the gingerbread man who comes to life is retold in this fun animation.

In Part 2 of this episode of the heute-show, host Oliver Welke and comedian Claus von Wagner address the uneven distribution of wealth, jobs, and government agencies between East and West Germany – which remains a problem even 30 years after reunification.

Nico runs into Selma, who wants to withdraw some cash before she goes to her language class. While Nico waits for her, Selma has some trouble with the ATM.

All is lost for Johannes: He's unable to convince Marion that he didn't walk out on her, and even Sascha won't speak to him anymore. Johannes takes it upon himself to find the boy's father.