Using several examples, Sabine and Jan explain the weak verb "erklären" ("to explain") in the following verb tenses: present, simple past, present perfect, and conditional. The present perfect form of the verb is conjugated with the auxiliary verb "haben" ("to have") and in German often used similarly to the simple past, or preterite tense.

While Schotty cleans up the crime scene, E.M.M.A. gets him talking.... and laughing! She cleverly engages him in a conversation about his exes.

Lothar and Nicki find their suspicions about Commissioner Küppers confirmed. Meanwhile, Rosa's father shows up unexpectedly at the family home.

In the rap ballad "Tears of Kohl" (referring to the eye makeup), the German pop singer Céline addresses the pain of separation and lovesickness.

Rosetta tells us about what she learned during her first year studying comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko — and Philae, asleep on the comet itself, finally wakes up from his hibernation!

E.M.M.A. proves to be an excellent listener. With a few very focused questions, she gets Schotty rambling about human emotions in general, and his relationships in particular.

This satirical commercial for the made-up company TOYtschland takes a critical look at Germany's arms exports to nations embroiled in conflicts outside of the EU.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit retailers particularly hard. Wiesbaden's "StadtMomente" campaign aims to attract more foot traffic to the city center in order to keep shops afloat.

Before Lothar can confront Ms. Kuppers, she sends him and Nikki to check on Mr. Würfelkrütz, where something is amiss. Meanwhile, Rosa realizes that the seriousness of her allegations and tries to contact Henning.

Scotty's philosophical monologue continues, and he begins questioning the meaning and usefulness of emotions, all while E.M.M.A. listens patiently. Then the receptionist returns to the lab, attracting his attention…

Heidi and Peter manage to trick Karl and Theresa into telling them where Peter’s treasure chest is hidden. They bring the chest back to the tree house. But someone has been spying on them!

"Kuckuck, Kuckuck, ruft's aus dem Wald" (Cuckoo, Cuckoo, Calls from the Woods) is a children's song written by the German poet August Heinrich Hoffmann, also known as Hoffmann von Fallersleben. The song is about the arrival of spring and the call of the cuckoo.

If you ask questions, you'll get answers — and you'll be conversing in German in no time! In this video, you'll get to know the German question words, which Eylin will also introduce with sample sentences.

As Mr. Ellwanger gets caught in the act, Henning decides to meet up with Rosa after all. But then Rosa's father turns up unexpectedly...

After Schotty finishes cleaning up the professor’s grisly remains, he goes to ask out the friendly receptionist – but then he suddenly has a revelation about what actually transpired at the lab.

Who doesn't love the arrival of spring? Here’s a song to chase away the winter and welcome the beautiful season of renewal. The original lyrics are by Hoffmann, and sung here by Caroline Tudyka.

The Moria refugee camp, on the Greek island of Lesbos, is characterized by crowded tents, mountains of garbage, and inhumane and unsanitary conditions. In summer 2020, Rhaja Horst traveled there to devote her time and energy to helping the refugees. The 19-year-old student from Reckenroth, a municipality in the Rhein-Lahn district, spent eight weeks at Moria giving German lessons. She encourages other who are interested in helping out to join an NGO and go.

In this video, Cettina and Sabine cook a delicious Hessian potato soup together. First they present the ingredients, and then it's off to the kitchen, where we can watch the preparation. Enjoy!

Nico wants to help Selma's family with the move, but Selma doesn't want him to – and she comes up with a lot of reasons why he shouldn't.

Inge and Jacques go for a walk and have a chat. What was it like to socialize in the era before cell phones? Inge expresses a desire to go back in time. And Jacques has a surprise for her!

During a carriage ride, Jacques and Inge discuss what’s changed in the city over the past decades. They seem to be getting along quite well. But then Jacques gets an alert on his phone — who’s been calling him, and what is he hiding?

Selma meets with Nico to try out her new bike. She’s making great progress and is enjoying their time together. But she’s actually not supposed to be spending time with him at all…

Nico and Selma meet in the park so that Selma can practice riding a bike. When Nico learns that Selma used to dance, he borrows a guitar and offers to play accompaniment. But she suddenly has to leave.

All's well that ends well! Rosa admits to having made up everything in order to get her father's attention, which means Henning can be reinstated; meanwhile, Lothar finally cracks his case.