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Fri, Jun 12 · 48 minutes

Jonas and Simon got lost in the woods when Simon suddenly collapsed. Jonas didn’t know what to do. He tried to carry Simon, but then had to leave him alone until he finally managed to alert Michael and Carla. At the hospital, the seriousness of the situation hit Valerie like a shock. Seeing Simon so helpless triggered an urge to run away, just when Simon needed her most. Daniel wants to build a house on the estate for Jess and the children. Jess was thrilled, but when Daniel wanted to cancel the boys’ important flag football game to spend time with Jess, she was painfully reminded of her childhood trauma and overreacted. Richard and Julius unexpectedly ended up in bed together. Julius suspiciously suspected another plot, but Richard was genuine, which softened Julius’s heart again. Lilly was preparing for her first time with Nico. Britta left them alone together. But the next morning, Lilly was strangely withdrawn. What had happened?

Thu, Jun 11 · 48 minutes

Richard and Julius pretend to be in a relationship to appease Victoria. The charade quickly escalates, and now they both have to play the part of a couple in front of Franka, Gisela, and everyone else. Julius does it reluctantly, but the charade seems to be working... Simon and Jonas plan a survival camp to reconcile the feuding sisters Toni and Valerie. The two are outraged and simply abandon their partners. When Jonas and Simon learn that a lamb has escaped, they set out to find it. But suddenly, Simon becomes dizzy and collapses in front of Jonas. Ellie is struggling with her chef apprenticeship, while Carla and Michael are putting pressure on her. When Ellie vents her frustration in the hotel kitchen, she is secretly filmed by Jolina. Britta gives Lilly the house to herself for her first time and is overwhelmed by the situation. Gisela realizes that Lilly had imagined her mother’s reaction differently. Can she mediate between the two?

Wed, Jun 10 · 48 minutes

Jess wants to romantically reenact the chance romance she and Daniel sparked and quickly invents a series of firsts. Enchanted, Daniel plays along: a staged first meeting, a first date, the first argument, the first kiss. Can this game bring magic back into their relationship? Richard is under pressure: If Julius doesn’t return to the supervisory board, Victoria will kick him out of EmKa. Richard stokes Julius’s fears that Victoria might also oust him as a hotelier to put pressure on him. How will Julius decide? Toni and Jonas want to retire at 40 and take on several jobs. But they quickly realize that life can’t consist solely of work. Ellie is disqualified from the cooking competition. When Carla and Michael pressure her into an apprenticeship, she seems devastated. Ellie vents her anger in a video that goes viral, with unexpected consequences.

Tue, Jun 9 · 48 minutes

Toni is confused because she had an erotic dream about Ellie. When she tells Jonas about it, they both laugh. But when Jonas wants to tell Ellie, Toni is strictly against it. Only Gisela calms her down: such dreams are merely placeholders for unprocessed feelings. The dream still haunts Toni, though. When Ellie agrees to appear on Gisela’s podcast, Toni believes Jonas has betrayed her... Meanwhile, Richard panics: Julius is picking Victoria up from the airport and could tell her about his scheme. When Richard confronts Julius, he takes an unexpected step. Jess and Daniel are looking for an apartment together and realize how little they know about each other. After agreeing to split the rent, they resolve to make up for lost time getting to know each other.

Mon, Jun 8 · 48 minutes

Ellie has to deliver a catering order for Carla and is being helped by Toni. The atmosphere is great, and Toni doesn’t notice how her feelings for Ellie are growing stronger. She’s surprised to realize that she not only enjoys being close to Jonas but also dreams of being close to Ellie... Richard is desperately trying to win Julius back. But Julius remains firmly at arm’s length. Then Richard is shocked to learn that Julius is picking up Victoria at the airport. Will he tell on Richard to his mother? Jonas wants to get rich quick with undeclared side jobs. Although Carla and Michael are on to him, he brazenly signs up for a taxi app. But Franka catches him and firmly forces him to give up all his side jobs! Britta confirms to Gerd that his health is improving. For him, this is the perfect excuse to cancel his spa treatment. But Jess amusingly shows her father, with the help of a puzzle, that he definitely needs a spa treatment.

Fri, Jun 5 · 48 minutes

Daniel is shocked to realize how much he hurt Jess with his jealousy of Lou’s new boyfriend and that he needs to sort out his feelings. Because Jess actually makes him happy. He reconciles with Lou, who also reaches out to him: Jess is allowed to move into the garden shed. When Daniel then takes Jess’s hand, they both reaffirm their love for each other. Gisela is upset when Julius announces his separation from Richard. Lou encourages Richard to fight for Julius. But Julius remains firm: the separation is final. Richard is shocked. Without Julius, his schemes against Victoria won’t work. Michael and Carla are struggling with too much work on the farm. Jonas offers to help out—and secretly gets paid by both of them. But his trick is discovered. Simon surprises Valerie with a romantic evening and has paid off her beloved Gigidoux handbag. But where did Simon get the money? Valerie is outraged when she learns that he bet against Valerie’s cryptocurrency.

Thu, Jun 4 · 48 minutes

A fire at a car paint shop causes a toxic cloud of smoke, and the Hotel Drei Könige remains sealed off! Daniel jealously provokes Lou’s childhood sweetheart, Per: He still holds the most important place in Lou’s life. But Per remains unfazed, and Lou spontaneously decides to accompany him to Gran Canaria. Jess watches Daniel’s jealousy, hurt: Does he love Lou more than her? Julius catches Richard cheating and, hurt, distances himself. Now Richard has to fight for him. He gets down on one knee in front of him at «Carlas» and hands him his apartment key. But Julius refuses – he no longer trusts him! Toni and Valerie engage in a spectacular bidding war for the waitress job during their trial day at «Carlas.» Julius faces a difficult decision: Toni Fröhlich or his sister Valerie? Gerd finally relaxes while peeling potatoes, while Ellie uses AI to enhance her photos for a cooking competition.

Wed, Jun 3 · 48 minutes

Lou and Per are enjoying their rekindled romance, but Daniel, hurt, accuses Lou of hypocrisy: Why is she allowed to have male visitors, but he can’t be with Jess here? After a clarifying conversation with Franka, Lou wants to smooth things over. But just when an emergency keeps everyone stuck in the hotel, Daniel is shocked to discover that Lou spent the night with Per. Julius wants to get closer to Richard and asks him to move in with him. Richard cleverly avoids the question and seeks distraction with a female hotel guest. But when the hotel is locked down due to an emergency alarm, Richard is stuck with his tryst... Jess desperately tries to lower Gerd’s high blood pressure with walks and yoga – but just as he finally relaxes, an emergency alarm blares through the hotel. At the family gathering, Toni learns that Valerie has gambled away all her savings. She needs money and applies for a job at «Carlas.» But Valerie is also broke and wants the same job.

Tue, Jun 2 · 48 minutes

Daniel is surprised when Jess refuses to move in with him. She feels pushed out of the family by Lou and demands that Daniel make sure she’s welcome in the new blended family. Daniel sets off to see Lou. Lou, on the other hand, is confused as to why her childhood sweetheart, Per, simply dumped her. But familiarity wins out, and they grow closer again. When Per invites her to Gran Canaria, she declines, but still manages to share a tender moment with him. And then, of all times, Daniel arrives... Simon and Valerie are finally a couple. Gisela wants to celebrate and gathers the family. Jonas dreams of no longer having to work so he can spend more time with Toni. When he hears about frugalism from Gerd—saving now and living off the interest later—he convinces Toni to invest her savings for the long term. But Valerie has gambled away Toni’s savings.

Mon, Jun 1 · 48 minutes

Simon supports Valerie after her crypto investment fails. But the very next day, Valerie reverts to her old ways. While everyone else shakes their heads, Simon remains lenient. Does he have stronger feelings for Valerie than he’s willing to admit? Jess believes Gerd has already left, but he wants to have an open conversation about their shared past. The emotional stress takes a toll on his health, landing him in the hospital. On the way back, the two finally manage to talk things out, and Jess learns that the breakup was also very painful for Gerd. Toni persuades Ellie to participate in an amateur cooking competition, but she needs a professional kitchen. At night, Ellie sneaks into «Carlas» to get her hands on the professional equipment and is promptly caught. Michael takes his daughter under his wing and makes Ellie think. Even Toni and Jonas’s rescue attempt couldn’t raise the necessary funds for the garden center. Is Franka at her wit’s end?

Fri, May 29 · 48 minutes

After Pelle’s outburst, Daniel and Lou grow closer as parents. When Pelle and Charly wish to spend an afternoon with their Uncle Richard, Daniel overcomes his reluctance and approaches Richard. The childcare arrangement works out, but will the two men also rediscover their old friendship? Lou is looking forward to seeing Per again, but he believes she’s in a relationship and keeps his distance. Only Franka’s encouragement prompts Lou to tell Per about their breakup, and the two end up together in Per’s hotel room. But before Lou can get involved with Per, she wants to know why he left her back then... Jonas and Toni try to raise funds for Franka via ClipClub, with limited success. Only when an accidental video of the two kissing goes viral do the donations start coming in. Will they manage to save the garden center? At the same time, Valerie experiences a severe setback on the stock market. Can she still save her savings?

Thu, May 28 · 48 minutes

Lou unexpectedly runs into Per, her first love. They spontaneously arrange a date, but getting there proves more difficult than expected: First Gerd stops her, then Britta. When Lou finally arrives at Per’s, the magic of the past is rekindled. But then a message from Daniel abruptly ends the evening. Toni is under pressure when Valerie demands her stolen designer bag back. To cover for Jonas, she lies to her sister. When Valerie threatens to file a police report, Toni decides to take action... Richard convinces Julius to sound out the board of directors about the possibility of replacing Victoria. Britta becomes suspicious and confronts Lou: Could Richard be behind the leak that has put everyone in a difficult position? Meanwhile, Ellie reluctantly completes her nursing internship at the hospital—and is clearly more interested in the hospital food than the actual work.

Wed, May 27 · 48 minutes

Lou has brilliantly handled the crisis at EmKa and even gotten Viktoria out of the firing line. But on her way to the office, she encounters someone she hadn’t expected, and her heart suddenly races. Meanwhile, the conflict between Jess and her father, Gerd, escalates: A panic attack in the elevator brings long-suppressed feelings to the surface, and Jess is forced to confront a painful truth about their shared history. Jonas is doing everything he can to save the garden center. When he learns that Valerie has bought an expensive luxury handbag, he decides on the spur of the moment to take justice into his own hands. But he hasn’t reckoned with Toni.

Tue, May 26 · 48 minutes

After a devastating server outage at EmKa, Lou, with Richard’s help, battles the chaos. Little does she know that Richard, who seems to be selflessly supporting her, is secretly pursuing his own agenda. Meanwhile, an old conflict resurfaces between Jess and her father, Gerd. Jess lovingly cares for her father, who, after his heart attack, wants to regain control of his body with the help of a smartwatch. But the technology only complicates matters. In the Böttcher household, Valerie is causing resentment: Instead of helping her sister Franka in her time of need, she prefers to invest in risky financial products – pushing Simon to his breaking point. And things are also heating up in the kitchen. Julius puts Carla under pressure and gives her a tough ultimatum. A difficult decision for Carla – will she give in?

Fri, May 22 · 48 minutes

While Jonas and Toni enjoy their newfound love, Ellie has a serious problem: Who ratted her out to Julius? At first, she suspects Carla and Michael, who trade accusations, before turning on Toni. But Toni gives her a good talking-to. After a devastating Japanese beetle infestation, Franka is desperately fighting to save her nursery. Valerie is celebrating her EUR50,000 stock market gain and is already planning risky new investments. Franka desperately begs Valerie for help. Will she lend her sister the money? Richard takes his plot against Victoria to the next level: He hires a hacker who completely cripples the EmKa company network. When work grinds to a halt for hours and Victoria is unreachable, Lou begins to have serious doubts: Is Victoria still capable of running the company? Gerd is released from the hospital, but he can’t shake the fear for his health. In his distress, he turns to Jess for help.

Thu, May 21 · 48 minutes

Ellie gives Toni her blessing for a relationship with Jonas, but Toni hesitates, fearing further hurt. After encouraging conversations with her father and Valerie, she finally finds the courage. But does Jonas even still want her? Lou and Daniel are shocked that Pelle and Charly, disappointed, no longer want to see them. But Jess finds the right words and brings the fractured family back together. Despite her night with Simon, Valerie remains completely unpredictable—first she makes fun of him, then she forbids his interference. When Simon asks why she’s still living with him, Valerie wants to move out. Are there still feelings for Simon? Richard accidentally learns about Ellie’s forged certificates and ruthlessly uses this explosive information: He sends Julius to investigate, who discovers Ellie’s lie. How will he react? Lou lets Franka, Britta, and Carla persuade her to go dancing—a distraction is good for her!

Wed, May 20 · 48 minutes

After Pelle and Charly witness Daniel and Jess’s spontaneous kiss, the boys flee in shock to Richard’s house. Jess, deeply affected, realizes how painful the situation is for the children and tries to mediate. Lou and Daniel decide to work together and explain the new situation to the children. But when Lou goes to pick up the boys from Richard’s house, she receives a curt rebuff. Richard manipulates Julius for his plot against Victoria. Julius manages to fend off an important investor for EmKa, and Victoria’s great hope is shattered. Victoria is emotionally overwhelmed when Gerd has to go to the hospital with atrial fibrillation. She can’t be there for him and puts on her guard. Gisela tries to intervene bravely. Valerie defiantly treats herself to a Gigidoux bag. When Simon charmingly shows her appreciation, Valerie is overjoyed. The nursery is battling the Japanese beetle infestation.

Tue, May 19 · 48 minutes

Lou reluctantly lies to Pelle when he asks if Daniel and Jess are a couple. She demands that Daniel finally tell the children the truth. But he postpones the important conversation for a date with Jess. Lou is furious about his priorities. After a heated argument, they reconcile and decide to talk to the children together. But then Charly sees Daniel and Jess kissing... Toni believes she can trap the con man and lies in wait with Simon in the spa gardens. But then she gets a nasty surprise! Victoria spontaneously accepts Gerd’s invitation to a concert at the Elbphilharmonie. After a romantic evening, they sleep together. Victoria wakes up blissfully the next morning next to Gerd – but he’s not moving... Richard wants to sabotage Victoria’s business deal with investor Meinertzhagen. With Julius’s help, he deletes an important email before Victoria can read it. Julius throws aside his last remaining qualms and supports Richard’s perfidious scheme.

Mon, May 18 · 48 minutes

Toni is surprised when Ellie insists that she and Jonas should finally become a couple. Ellie is ashamed of the scam and wants to save her friends’ love lives. Toni asks Jonas to report the conman to the police, which he carelessly puts off. But then the conman suddenly targets Franka... Lou is in a bind: Daniel makes a jealous scene about Jonas, while Pelle confronts her with a surprising question – is Dad in love with Jess? Victoria and Gerd need to sort out their feelings after their passionate kiss. Both are unsure if they can still date after all these years. Finally, they both pluck up their courage and decide to take things slowly. Valerie triumphs: The «Three Kings» wants to put its seaweed patties on the menu, and Corinna offers to sell them in the greengrocer’s. Seaweed Feast is off to a great start!

Fri, May 15 · 48 minutes

Victoria dreams of a romance with Gerd, but he gives up and wants to leave early. Only Gisela’s courageous intervention ensures that the two meet again – and Victoria gives in to a passionate kiss that could change everything. After Toni’s shocking confession that he slept with Jonas, Ellie moves out of the shared apartment, furious. Only when Ellie receives more fake messages from Jonas while he’s standing right next to her does she see through the deception. She painfully realizes: Toni and Jonas are only separated because of her! Jonas acts on his own: He secretly submits excerpts from Jess’s novel to a writing competition, even though she wants to give up writing. How will Jess react? Valerie insists that she’s only staying with Simon temporarily, but keeps seeking his company. Can she really waste herself on a goatherd? A telltalely intimate moment between them makes Valerie doubt herself...

Wed, May 13 · 48 minutes

Ellie wants to celebrate with her housemates, but an argument with Jonas overshadows everything – because her feelings for him are still there. Toni tries to cheer up her best friend with a crazy trip, but she’s carrying a heavy secret. How long can she keep it from Ellie? Lou is planning an ambitious speed-dating event to finally juggle her schedule, children, and career. Even an emergency with Daniel can’t deter her. Full of anticipation, she throws herself into the evening... Jess is struggling with a persistent case of writer’s block because her thoughts constantly revolve around Daniel. In a desperate search for inspiration, she loses her notebook – and with it, her entire novel! Valerie refuses to admit her feelings for Simon and escapes into her seaweed patty startup. When the taste tests are a disaster, Simon takes her in. As a roommate, of course...

Tue, May 12 · 48 minutes

Valerie is planning her future: With the expected windfall from her stocks, she wants to buy a condo. Simon dreams of a home together, but Valerie gives him a curt refusal - share her life with a goatherd? Never. When she decides to buy Simon’s attic apartment and kick him out, the situation escalates. Julius and Richard successfully sabotage Victoria’s presentation on inclusive living. When Victoria discovers the manipulated calendar, she is stunned. Meanwhile, Richard sows doubts about Victoria’s sanity with supervisory board member Gerd. Ellie faces a test: She has unilaterally changed the lunch buffet to steaks cooked to order. When Victoria’s scandalous presentation causes delays, the lunch threatens to end in disaster. Can Ellie still avert catastrophe? Lou and Daniel get into a heated argument about Jess, which painfully makes Lou realize what she truly misses.

Mon, May 11 · 48 minutes

Julius is playing a dangerous game: He secretly tampers with Victoria’s calendar, changing the topic of her important presentation from inclusive to exclusive living. But then his conscience gets the better of him. When he tries to undo his sabotage, Victoria herself bursts into the office! Lou is desperately struggling to accept the new reality: Daniel and Jess are a couple. When Daniel forgets his tablet and Jess takes it to the family home, Lou involuntarily witnesses a passionate kiss. In her anger, she berates Jess. Valerie urgently needs money for her algae investment. When Gisela uses Hans-Harald’s money to buy an expensive handbag, Valerie resorts to drastic measures. How will Gisela react? Ellie is going all in: She wants to impress Julius with perfect steaks. Will her plan work?

Fri, May 8 · 48 minutes

Julius faces a difficult decision: Should he stand by Richard in his fight against his manipulative mother, Victoria? Through a secret recording, Julius learns that Victoria is demanding Richard take the blame for a carelessly read soil survey. When she harshly punishes Jolina for a minor mistake shortly afterward, Julius realizes which side he must be on. Meanwhile, Daniel and Jess are on cloud nine after their first night together. But their bliss is overshadowed: Jess hesitates to tell Lou about their new relationship. How will Lou react? Valerie is desperately searching for money to buy more shares in her algae startup. When Gerd shows up with EUR40,000 from Hans-Harald, Valerie thinks she’s finally got what she was looking for, but Gisela is dreaming of a Gigidoux luxury handbag.

Thu, May 7 · 48 minutes

Jess and Daniel long for each other but miss each other all day. When they finally meet, Jess enchants Daniel with her knowledge of stars. A rain shower interrupts the romance, but the two seek shelter and, for the first time, give in to their attraction. Julius begs Richard not to break up with him. Triumphantly, Richard takes him back-on one condition: he must help him depose Victoria. But when Julius discovers Richard’s secret audio recording, he sees through his wicked scheme. Lou sneaks out of Jonas’s bed. But Toni notices that Jonas has had female company. While Toni and Ellie are hurt that Jonas isn’t exactly innocent, Lou and Jonas decide to continue their casual affair. In his role as a hunter, Simon is supposed to shoot the wolf that’s terrorizing the area. But thanks to Valerie’s fearless intervention, the wolf turns out to be a frightened cub. What will they do with the little wolf now?

Wed, May 6 · 48 minutes

Britta calms Carla down. Her wedding panic is caused by her hormones, which are going haywire during menopause. Relieved, Carla marries her Michael on the very same day when an appointment opens up at the registry office. But Ellie indignantly demands a big celebration! Lou and Jonas, independently of each other, feel unloved and lonely. Then they meet by chance and, for one evening, find solace in each other’s company. Jess and Daniel track down the author of Johanna’s old love letter. But Johanna doesn’t want to see him again. They missed their chance back then. Daniel is touched by Johanna’s words and confesses to Jess in a letter that he has fallen in love with her. Richard puts on a brave face when Victoria blames him for her mistake. To make Julius even more dependent on him, Richard coldly breaks up with him, knowing that this will only make Julius desire him more.

Tue, May 5 · 48 minutes

Richard blames Victoria for causing the company significant financial losses. Horrified, she realizes her supposed mistake and desperately begs Richard to take responsibility. He agrees but secretly records her confession. Jess and Daniel find a mysterious love letter from the 1950s and try to guess the recipient. Although they want to keep their distance, they spend a lot of time together and grow closer. Carla hides her health problems from Michael, who is happily planning the wedding. When she struggles to breathe again, she realizes: her body is reacting with panic to the wedding. She can’t marry Michael like this. Toni doesn’t want to get involved with Jonas again. Her friendship with Ellie is more important to her. Ellie is still in love with Jonas, too. Jonas, on the other hand, has to decide whether to press charges against Valerie after she confessed to shooting him.

Mon, May 4 · 48 minutes

Jonas wants to sue the shooter who wounded him. But Valerie hopes to dissuade Jonas from filing charges. Simon, however, is adamant: he wants to be honest and take the blame. Toni lovingly cares for Jonas. Old feelings resurface, and the two grow close again. Lou looks to the future and agrees to a date. But it’s too soon. Although she has a pleasant evening with her date, she prefers to go home alone. Jess overhears this and now believes that Daniel is available for her. Victoria rightly fears that Richard is using the smitten Julius for his business interests. She invites them both to dinner and warns Julius about Richard. When Richard finds out, he puts pressure on Julius: if he believes Victoria, their love is over. Michael surprises Carla with his desire to finally set a wedding date. Carla is overjoyed, but suddenly her health begins to fail.

Thu, Apr 30 · 48 minutes

Simon and Valerie are shocked: Valerie didn’t shoot at a wolf, but grazed Jonas. Simon is plagued by guilt, but Valerie convinces him not to report the incident. But then Valerie learns with horror: Jonas intends to press charges. Victoria is as nervous as a teenager before her date with Gerd. Richard senses danger to his plans and manipulates Victoria by stirring up memories of her deceased husband. Will Victoria get cold feet? Ellie fears she’ll be fired when Michael wants to talk to Julius. But before that happens, she receives the shocking news of Jonas’s injury. In the hospital, Jonas confesses his love to Ellie. Were his feelings for her real after all? Lou is suffering because Daniel has already moved on from the breakup, while she’s still grieving. Carla and Franka get her to flirt-with success.

Wed, Apr 29 · 48 minutes

Valerie can’t accept that Hans-Harald has stopped sending her money. Julius suspects she’s lacking love and affection. Valerie rejects this, but Simon’s presence exerts a powerful pull on her. That night, she accompanies him on a wolf hunt, and playful teasing blossoms into a sizzling attraction. In the morning, however, Valerie jolts awake with a start: Simon is asleep beside her-and outside, a wolf is howling. Valerie makes a fateful decision. Michael is shocked: Ellie has forged her application documents, but Carla stands by her. Michael gives Ellie an ultimatum: resign or confess to Julius. Nervous about Gerd’s date invitation, Victoria, encouraged by Lou, finds courage: love knows no age. Will she give Gerd a chance? Jess struggles with self-doubt before the author reading, but inspired by other authors, she plucks up her courage and reads aloud herself. How will the audience react?

Tue, Apr 28 · 48 minutes

Michael is back in Lüneburg and causes a stir with a surprise marriage proposal to Carla. But the joy is short-lived: Michael secretly tries to organize the wedding menu and catches Carla and Ellie cooking together at «Carla’s.» Will Ellie’s infidelity now be exposed? Gisela panics: Her ex-husband Hans-Harald’s check for 900,000 euros has disappeared. After a frantic search, it reappears-but the amount has shrunk. Valerie feels betrayed and ignites a fierce family argument. Furious, Gisela calls Hans-Harald-with devastating consequences... Richard pretends to be deeply in love with Julius to secure his vote on the supervisory board. While Lou fully trusts her brother, Franka remains skeptical. Jess doubts her writing talent due to Valerie’s and Gerd’s comments and is ready to give up in disappointment. Can a reading by up-and-coming authors give her renewed hope?

Mon, Apr 27 · 48 minutes

Richard is getting ever closer to taking over EmKa: Victoria has had to relinquish her majority stake. Distracted by a flirtation with Gerd, she also signs a purchase agreement for a property contaminated with chromium. Richard senses his opportunity and seizes it. Gisela can hardly believe her luck: Hans-Harald’s check is in her hands, and she dreams of owning her own pub. But then Valerie unexpectedly returns from Switzerland, and Gisela hides the check in a stack of newspapers, which disappears without a trace a short time later... Lou plans a perfect day with Pelle and Charly, but the children would rather play alone. Franka is on to them. Will she betray the boys to Lou? After Ellie compliments her kissing skills, Toni embarks on a turbulent journey of self-discovery: Could she actually be attracted to women? Meanwhile, Gerd develops tender feelings for Victoria and wants to get to know her beyond the business world, but Victoria is blocking any personal intimacy.

Fri, Apr 24 · 48 minutes

Victoria returns from Switzerland dejected: The share sale didn’t bring in enough for the Emilia Kaiser Tower. When Gerd suggests she give up her majority stake in EmKa, Victoria reacts angrily. But his words have a lasting effect... Richard proposes to Julius, purely tactically to secure his vote on the supervisory board. Julius is perplexed and refuses, but Lou fights for her brother. Finally, Julius agrees to a relationship. Will Richard break his heart? Toni wants to create harmony with a shared living plan. When Ellie confesses how much the months of fake Jonas chats have hurt her, Toni is able to comfort her. But at night, Ellie crawls into bed with her and casually mentions that Toni is a good kisser. Toni is completely confused: What does that mean? After quitting his job, Daniel discovers a new connection with Jess and decides to move to Dornenhof with Carla to sort out his feelings. Meanwhile, Jess focuses on professionalizing her writing.

Thu, Apr 23 · 48 minutes

Lou saves Richard’s life, but he immediately and cleverly uses the opportunity to manipulate Julius further: his last thought was only for him. Julius is touched but cautiously keeps his distance from Richard. Then Richard goes all in and unexpectedly proposes to Julius. Jess dances away her writer’s block and euphorically writes all night on her novel. Daniel enviously admires her energy and realizes: only he himself can pull himself out of his professional slump. Gisela learns of her impending windfall and wants to fulfill Julius and Franka’s dreams. But they both refuse: she should treat herself. Gisela ponders this and finds her dream: her own pub. Toni and Ellie pretend to Jonas that they’ve fallen in love with each other in order to kick him out of their shared apartment. When Jonas sees through their plan and packs his bags, hurt, the two feel guilty and persuade him to stay after all. Was that clever?

Wed, Apr 22 · 48 minutes

Richard invites Julius on a hike to manipulate him for his own ends. When Julius cancels due to an emergency at the hotel, Richard sets off alone. Lou is horrified to discover that Richard has forgotten his medication and is in mortal danger because of his food allergy. He’s brought along a chocolate bar that now contains peanuts... After their argument, Daniel and Lou fear they can no longer have constructive conversations. They manage to talk things out, but Lou’s worry about Richard interrupts everything. Jonas wants to rent the spare room in their shared apartment to his good friend Ralf - Toni refuses. But at Gisela’s party, Toni suddenly finds Ralf attractive. Jealous, Jonas throws Ralf out. Toni has had enough. Jess wants to reconcile her father, Gerd, with his brother, Hans-Harald. But Hans-Harald wants to sneak away. Jess puts him in his place. He apologizes to Gisela and promises her a check for everything she’s done for her over the past few years.

Tue, Apr 21 · 48 minutes

Lou and Daniel’s nesting arrangement is causing problems: When Charly wanders into Victoria’s manor house at night to stay with Lou, she forgets to inform Daniel. The next morning, he’s furious, and the situation escalates: Daniel wants to quit immediately, and Lou loses her temper. The couple is more irreconcilable than ever. Gisela, Julius, and Franka see through Hans-Harald’s miraculous family commitment: He’s been using money to help things along. Then he should pay up properly. Gisela confronts her ex-husband about her achievements as a single mother. She estimates it’s roughly EUR900,000 for all the work she’s done raising the children. Hans-Harald storms out indignantly. Carla and Ellie spend an enthusiastic night cooking at «Carla’s» and are almost caught. To secretly continue Ellie’s training, Carla even takes a job as a temporary cook. Julius mustn’t find out that Ellie has no formal qualifications.

Mon, Apr 20 · 48 minutes

Lou is finding it difficult to establish a relaxed work routine with Daniel. With a heavy heart, she leaves their shared home for the «nesting» arrangement and moves in with Victoria. But the loneliness overwhelms her so much that she collapses in tears on the street. Of all people, Jess-who is herself suffering from heartbreak over Daniel-finds Lou and comforts her. Hans-Harald confesses his midlife crisis to the Böttchers and asks for a second chance. Gisela puts him to the test with a to-do list, which he masters with flying colors. Even Gisela is surprised. After initial resistance, Ellie secretly begins a cooking apprenticeship with Carla so that Carla won’t betray her to Julius. Because the kitchen at the horse farm is too small, the two sneak into «Carla’s» at night... Britta steals a necklace from Lilly to show her what theft feels like. But Simon makes it clear to her that she should try to empathize with her daughter. Sometimes empathy is the best parenting guide.

Fri, Apr 17 · 48 minutes

Carla is appalled: Ellie arrogantly lied to Julius to get the head chef job. Outraged, Carla considers telling Julius the truth. But then she decides to teach Ellie a lesson: She makes sure all the guests order Eggs Benedict at the same time - a dish Ellie can’t cook. In desperation, Ellie has to ask Carla for help. Jonas calls in sick, leaving Franka to handle a large order alone. Lou and Jess spontaneously step in to help, even though their relationship is strained because of Daniel. Lou confesses her jealousy to Franka: She fears something might develop between Daniel and Jess. Britta suspects Gisela of theft, but the real thief is Lilly. When she’s caught, she shows no remorse and downplays her actions. Britta is stunned. Julius wants to cut his father, Hans-Harald, out of his life for good. But Hans-Harald unexpectedly collapses in tears. What’s behind Hans-Harald’s breakdown?

Thu, Apr 16 · 48 minutes

Richard desperately tries to reach Julius emotionally, but Julius strictly separates his private life from his business. When Victoria suddenly leaves without discussing new investors, Richard’s need for action becomes urgent. Ironically, his grief over his deceased father opens a path to Julius. Driven by his own family history, Julius is deeply moved and immediately comes to Richard’s aid - his cunning strategy works. Ellie rashly forges her references to land her dream job as head chef at «Carla’s.» But when Carla wants to meet the new chef, they both experience an unexpected surprise. Jess is lovingly distracted from her heartbreak by the Böttchers and tests out her future daily life as a single mother with baby Olivia. Viktoria is increasingly attracted to Gerd, but when he openly expresses his feelings, she gets cold feet. Lou and Daniel sadly remove their wedding rings and venture apart into the unknown.

Wed, Apr 15 · 48 minutes

Lou and Daniel panic when Pelle and Charly suddenly disappear. Together, they desperately search for their children, working as a well-oiled machine. Their shared worry briefly bonds them together - until Carla discovers the runaways on the farm. Relieved, they embrace their children. Can Lou and Daniel also find their way back to each other? Richard relentlessly pursues his plan to transform EmKa into a public limited company in order to oust Victoria. When Victoria arrives late to the supervisory board meeting and signs the agreement, Richard’s strategy finally seems to be working. Toni has completely forgotten her hunting exam and now has to cram the material in record time. She also suffers from severe exam anxiety. When Jonas tries to help her, he takes a wrong turn... Ellie is mistaken for a temporary cook and spontaneously takes over the kitchen management at «Carla’s.» Julius is thrilled, but when he asks for her credentials, Ellie falters.