Is Nachtstreife coming back?
Nachtstreife (2020–present) — crime on SWR
About Nachtstreife
Nachtstreife is currently not scheduled to return soon, as the show is between seasons. The latest episode aired on February 4, 2026, and there is no confirmed date for the next season.
Nachtstreife is a documentary series that began in 2020, providing an unfiltered look into the nighttime work of police officers in Mainz and Hamburg. The show follows various police units as they respond to incidents involving violence, racism, alcohol abuse, and other social issues during their night shifts. It offers viewers an inside perspective on the challenges faced by law enforcement officers working to keep their communities safe.
The series features police officers from different departments, including the uniformed police, criminal investigation, and highway patrol. It aims to show the human side of law enforcement, highlighting the dedication and professionalism of those who serve. The show has aired five seasons, with the most recent episode broadcast in February 2026.
Nachtstreife episode schedule
40 aired
Aired · 40
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2026 | S7·E6 | Verfolgung in der Finsternis |
| August 18, 2026 | S7·E5 | Alkohol und Gewalt |
| August 18, 2026 | S7·E4 | Düsteres Drama |
| August 18, 2026 | S7·E3 | Feuer im Autohaus |
| August 18, 2026 | S7·E2 | Unheimliche Begegenung |
| August 18, 2026 | S7·E1 | Eine blutige Nacht |
| February 4, 2026 | S6·E5 | Zoff auf der Reeperbahn |
| February 4, 2026 | S6·E4 | Falsche Polizisten |
| February 4, 2026 | S6·E3 | Blutiger Streit |
| February 4, 2026 | S6·E2 | Brandstifter in der Nacht |
| February 4, 2026 | S6·E1 | Gefährliche Flucht |
| May 27, 2025 | S5·E6 | Fahndung mit Herz |
| May 27, 2025 | S5·E5 | Der tödliche Schuss |
| May 27, 2025 | S5·E4 | Beziehungsdrama in der Nacht |
| May 27, 2025 | S5·E3 | Rätselhafter Todesfall |
| May 27, 2025 | S5·E2 | Im Rausch der Finsternis |
| May 27, 2025 | S5·E1 | Ein brutaler Raub |
| January 8, 2025 | S4·E5 | Mysteriöses Treibgut |
| January 8, 2025 | S4·E4 | Endstation Zelle |
| January 8, 2025 | S4·E3 | Fahndung in der Dunkelheit |
| January 7, 2025 | S4·E2 | Ärger auf der Großen Freiheit |
| January 7, 2025 | S4·E1 | Schüsse im Wohnviertel |
| July 11, 2024 | S3·E6 | Finsteres Neujahr |
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E5 | Eiskalte Diebe |
| June 27, 2024 | S3·E4 | Eskalation an Fastnacht |
| June 20, 2024 | S3·E3 | Randale in der Dunkelheit |
| June 13, 2024 | S3·E2 | Eine düstere Fahndung |
| June 6, 2024 | S3·E1 | Der Mainzer Feuerteufel |
| December 1, 2022 | S2·E6 | Diebe der Finsternis |
| November 24, 2022 | S2·E5 | Gangs und Gewalt |
Show 10 earlier episodes
| November 17, 2022 | S2·E4 | In tödlicher Gefahr |
| November 10, 2022 | S2·E3 | Schüsse in der Nacht |
| November 3, 2022 | S2·E2 | Suche in der Dunkelheit |
| October 27, 2022 | S2·E1 | Rausch und Randale |
| November 12, 2020 | S1·E6 | Die total verpeilte Nacht |
| November 5, 2020 | S1·E5 | Ärger vorm Nachtclub |
| October 29, 2020 | S1·E4 | Fahndung um Mitternacht |
| October 22, 2020 | S1·E3 | Eine finstere Fastnacht |
| October 15, 2020 | S1·E2 | Geschrei in der Nacht |
| October 14, 2020 | S1·E1 | Eine todeskalte Nacht |
