Is Break Free coming back?
Break Free (2016–present) on NPO 3
About Break Free
Break Free is currently on a seasonal break after its seventh season aired in March 2026. The show last aired on March 31, 2026, on NPO 3. There is no confirmed return date for the next season.
Break Free was a documentary series that premiered in 2016, which explored the lives and memories of young people who tragically lost their lives abroad. Presented by Chris Zegers, the series paid tribute to these individuals through heartfelt stories shared by family and friends, aiming to keep their memories alive. Over the years, it became a platform for remembrance and awareness.
The show featured a single main host, Chris Zegers, who guided viewers through these poignant stories. The series had a runtime of 46 minutes per episode. It aired for seven seasons, with the most recent season concluding in March 2026.
Break Free episode schedule
36 aired
Aired · 36
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | S7·E5 | Tim |
| March 24, 2026 | S7·E4 | Manon |
| March 17, 2026 | S7·E3 | Dorian |
| March 10, 2026 | S7·E2 | Robbin & Bram |
| March 3, 2026 | S7·E1 | Freya Schmitz |
| October 3, 2024 | S6·E5 | Floris |
| September 26, 2024 | S6·E4 | Femke |
| September 19, 2024 | S6·E3 | Timon |
| September 12, 2024 | S6·E2 | Francien |
| September 5, 2024 | S6·E1 | Gerben |
| September 29, 2022 | S5·E5 | Sophia Koetsier, Oeganda |
| September 15, 2022 | S5·E4 | Emma Arfman, Bolivia |
| September 8, 2022 | S5·E3 | Kim Akker, Mexico |
| September 1, 2022 | S5·E2 | Dion van Diermen, Amerika |
| August 25, 2022 | S5·E1 | Charmayne Holslag |
| April 11, 2019 | S4·E5 | Laurens van der Graaff |
| April 4, 2019 | S4·E4 | Darryl Gunawan |
| March 28, 2019 | S4·E3 | Paul Goes |
| March 14, 2019 | S4·E2 | Sascha Meijer |
| March 7, 2019 | S4·E1 | Tallander Niewold |
| April 5, 2018 | S3·E5 | USA |
| March 29, 2018 | S3·E4 | Vietnam |
| March 22, 2018 | S3·E3 | Australië |
| March 15, 2018 | S3·E2 | Nepal |
| March 8, 2018 | S3·E1 | Zuid-Frankrijk |
| April 20, 2017 | S2·E6 | De Antillen |
| April 13, 2017 | S2·E5 | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| April 6, 2017 | S2·E4 | Sydney |
| March 30, 2017 | S2·E3 | Maleisië |
| March 23, 2017 | S2·E2 | Nepal |
Show 6 earlier episodes
| March 16, 2017 | S2·E1 | Laos |
| April 28, 2016 | S1·E5 | Italiaanse Alpen |
| April 21, 2016 | S1·E4 | Borneo |
| April 14, 2016 | S1·E3 | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| April 7, 2016 | S1·E2 | Panama |
| March 31, 2016 | S1·E1 | Puerto Rico |
