Is The Professionals coming back?
The Professionals (2015–present) on NHK World
The answer: Between seasons — last episode February 28, 2026, no return date announced yet.
12seasons
167episodes
About The Professionals
A documentary series that focuses on first-class professionals from various fields in Japan.
The Professionals episode schedule
167 aired
Aired · 167
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | S2026·E2 | From the Kitchen, With Every Family in Her Heart: Kajiwara Masako, Supermarket Deli Dish Director |
| January 31, 2026 | S2026·E1 | kensuke ushio: Letting the Music Just Be There |
| November 29, 2025 | S2025·E3 | Going Beyond Three Stars: Kobayashi Kei, French Cuisine Chef |
| May 31, 2025 | S2025·E2 | Chasing Hope in Africa: Kumon Kazuko, Pediatrician |
| February 22, 2025 | S2025·E1 | Putting Himself Into Every Grain: Seki Tomoharu, Rice Farmer |
| December 28, 2024 | S2024·E8 | Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan - Aoyama Gosho, Manga Artist |
| November 30, 2024 | S2024·E7 | The Rising Sun of Cancer Treatment: Yasufuku Kazuhiro, Thoracic Surgeon |
| October 26, 2024 | S2024·E6 | The Courage to Look at the Unseen Future: Baba Masataka, Architect |
| July 27, 2024 | S2024·E5 | Stitching Wishes Together, Tailoring Myself: Murakami Rui, Shoe Repair Artisan |
| May 25, 2024 | S2024·E4 | Vessels of Unbreakable Spirit: The Professionals of Noto |
| April 27, 2024 | S2024·E3 | Connecting the Heart to Hope: Yamamoto Takumi, Reconstructive Supermicrosurgeon |
| February 24, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Making Barriers No Longer Barriers: Ochiai Yoichi, Researcher |
| January 27, 2024 | S2024·E1 | A Tiny Universe in the Palm of Your Hand: Honda Tsuneyuki, Toy Developer |
| December 30, 2023 | S2023·E7 | Two Masters of Cinema: Yamada Yoji and Yoshinaga Sayuri |
| November 25, 2023 | S2023·E6 | Never Wavering on His Path: Yamagishi Masaaki, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon |
| October 28, 2023 | S2023·E5 | A Traveling Family, Keeping Spring Alive: Fujii Takaharu, Beekeeper |
| September 30, 2023 | S2023·E4 | Putting Pride and Passion Into Every Fish: Maeda Naoki, Fish Shop Owner |
| August 26, 2023 | S2023·E3 | Making Little Wishes Heard: Sasaki Miwa, Child Life Specialist |
| July 29, 2023 | S2023·E2 | The Nameless Ace, Fighting on the Frontline: Narcotics Agent X |
| March 12, 2023 | S2023·E1 | The Quiet Joy of Unsung Support: Onishi Toshio, Copy Editor |
| December 4, 2022 | S2022·E12 | A God Never Wastes Nor Abandons: Toyoshima Masanobu, Yakiniku Restaurant Employee |
| October 16, 2022 | S2022·E11 | A Craftsman's Dream at 85: Iwai Makoto, Lathe Turner |
| October 9, 2022 | S2022·E10 | The Last Samurai of the Far North: Tanikawa Rokuya, Neurosurgeon |
| September 11, 2022 | S2022·E9 | This Is Where I Belong: Kawaguchi Kana, Social Entrepreneur |
| September 4, 2022 | S2022·E8 | Risking Your Life, Recycling Life: Katagiri Kunio, Trap Hunter |
| August 7, 2022 | S2022·E7 | Protecting the World with a Single Rope: Yamaguchi Takaharu, Civil Engineer |
| July 17, 2022 | S2022·E6 | Checking His Answers, All His Life: Kobayashi Toru, Garden Landscaper |
| June 12, 2022 | S2022·E5 | Fighting COVID-19 on the Frontlines: Takeda Shinhiro, ICU Doctor |
| June 5, 2022 | S2022·E4 | Put Your Heart Into Every Moment: Nakayama Yumiko, Airport Ground Staff |
| May 15, 2022 | S2022·E3 | Guarding the Road of Life: Ueno Toshio, Traffic Guard |
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| May 8, 2022 | S2022·E2 | The Unstoppable Pursuit of the Perfect Tuna: Fukushima Kazuhiko, Bluefin Tuna Farmer |
| April 10, 2022 | S2022·E1 | In Pursuit of Self-Improvement: Akimasa Nakao, Pancreatic Surgeon |
| November 14, 2021 | S2021·E18 | It's Alright to Take a Detour in Life: Nishihara Kinzo, Patissier |
| October 17, 2021 | S2021·E17 | Creation Is Life: Tsujimura Shiro, Ceramic Artist |
| October 10, 2021 | S2021·E16 | A Life-Changing Encounter: Hashimoto Kazue, Salesperson |
| September 12, 2021 | S2021·E15 | Caring for Each and Every Parcel: Nagasawa Kota, Delivery Driver |
| September 5, 2021 | S2021·E14 | Forging Swords, Forging Oneself: Yoshihara Yoshindo, Katana Swordsmith |
| August 8, 2021 | S2021·E13 | Smiles in Every Drop: Saito Mayu, Winemaker |
| August 1, 2021 | S2021·E12 | A Cool Job Done by a Cool Man |
| July 11, 2021 | S2021·E11 | Seeds Always Sprout: Kobori Natsuka, Vegetable Buyer |
| July 4, 2021 | S2021·E10 | Do Something Anyone Can Do To the Fullest: Shingai Koichiro, Futon Craftsman |
| June 13, 2021 | S2021·E9 | True Partnership: Kaida Hiroshi, Search and Rescue Dog Trainer |
| June 6, 2021 | S2021·E8 | The All-Or-Nothing Battle of the Lone Wolf: Saito Tomofumi, Italian Cuisine Chef |
| May 16, 2021 | S2021·E7 | Uncovering the Past Through Boundless Curiosity: Baba Ryoji, Restorer of Cultural Properties |
| May 9, 2021 | S2021·E6 | Alongside the Sky, Land, and Sheep: Sakai Shingo, Shepherd |
| April 11, 2021 | S2021·E5 | Picking Yourself Up to Carry Dreams: Take Yusuke, Garbage Collector |
| April 4, 2021 | S2021·E4 | For a Dish That Will Fill Hearts with Wonder: Kawada Tomoya, Chinese Cuisine Chef |
| March 7, 2021 | S2021·E3 | Keeping Things Running: Omori Toru, Bus Driver |
| February 14, 2021 | S2021·E2 | Living Life Feeling Alive: Hasegawa Hiroki, Fish Broker |
| January 17, 2021 | S2021·E1 | One Step Forward, Together: Sekine Shuichiro, Labor Union Manager |
| December 13, 2020 | S2020·E22 | The Battle Has Just Begun: Kasahara Kei, Infectious Disease Specialist |
| November 8, 2020 | S2020·E21 | New Seas for the Barefoot Captain: Tashiro Seiichiro, Fishing Boat Captain |
| November 1, 2020 | S2020·E20 | Always Stay Humble and True to Yourself: Shimada Yoshihiko, Western Cuisine Chef |
| October 11, 2020 | S2020·E19 | A Savory Pancake Greater Than Its Parts: Ichii Kaoru, Okonomiyaki Chef |
| October 4, 2020 | S2020·E18 | Starting a Rural Revolution: Iwasa Toru, Editor |
| September 6, 2020 | S2020·E17 | The Tale of Granny Mochi: Kuwata Misao |
| August 9, 2020 | S2020·E16 | Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes 2 |
| August 2, 2020 | S2020·E15 | Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes |
| July 12, 2020 | S2020·E14 | Fighting for Survival |
| July 5, 2020 | S2020·E13 | Embracing Beauty as Self-Care: Kanzaki Megumi, Beautician |
| June 14, 2020 | S2020·E12 | A Life That Shines From the Shoes Up: Hasegawa Yuya, Shoeshiner |
| June 7, 2020 | S2020·E11 | A Career Built on Passion and Connections 2020: Honda Daisuke, Department Store Buyer |
| May 9, 2020 | S2020·E10 | Charmed by a Magical Flower: Washizawa Koji, Plant Breeder |
| May 2, 2020 | S2020·E9 | One Animal at a Time, One Step at a Time: Tamukai Kenichi, Veterinarian |
| April 11, 2020 | S2020·E8 | The Children Have the Answers: Imoto Haruhisa, Maths Teacher |
| April 4, 2020 | S2020·E7 | To the Deep! 9 Days of Adventure: Shinkai 6500 |
| March 14, 2020 | S2020·E6 | Be Yourself, and Live with a Smile: Hideo Honda, Psychiatrist |
| March 13, 2020 | S2020·E5 | Serving Joy - The Resolve of a Mother: Hiroe Higuchi, Hotel Executive Chef |
| February 29, 2020 | S2020·E4 | Supporting Families with a New Endeavor: Shima Tassin, Household Helper |
| February 8, 2020 | S2020·E3 | Aiming for the Point of Perfection: Hajime Yoneda, Chef |
| February 2, 2020 | S2020·E2 | Knives Made with Heart and Soul: Katsumi Sakashita, Knife Sharpener |
| January 11, 2020 | S2020·E1 | Giving Brings Hope: Ippei Torii, Foreign Worker Advocate |
| December 14, 2019 | S2019·E21 | My Work Is Never Done: Miyuki Nishimura, Medical Instrument Developer |
| November 30, 2019 | S2019·E20 | Strength in Weakness: Taizo Shibano, Gelato Artisan |
| November 9, 2019 | S2019·E19 | Giving Electronics "Life" Until the Very End: Kazumi Imai, Electronics Shop Owner |
| November 2, 2019 | S2019·E18 | Climbing Higher - The World's Best Cleaning: Haruko Niitsu, Cleaner |
| October 12, 2019 | S2019·E17 | Life as a Geisha: Ikuko Akasaka, Geisha |
| October 5, 2019 | S2019·E16 | Through Hair, I Fashion Better Lives!: Takuya Takagi, Hair Stylist |
| September 14, 2019 | S2019·E15 | The Path of Meat, My Way: Yoshinobu Niiho, Meat Shop Owner |
| September 7, 2019 | S2019·E14 | Tradition and Revolution: Two Kings of Curry |
| August 17, 2019 | S2019·E13 | People Can Change From the Bottom Up: Tomo Okabe, Beautiful Butt Trainer |
| August 10, 2019 | S2019·E12 | Saving Lives in the Countryside: Akihide Kon, Emergency Physician |
| July 13, 2019 | S2019·E11 | Following the Anko Road at Full Speed: Toshiyasu Obata, Japanese Sweets Artisan |
| June 8, 2019 | S2019·E10 | Limitless Bravery, Endless Innovation: Toichi Takahashi, Master Brewer |
| June 1, 2019 | S2019·E9 | The Path of Conviction, Eliminating Medical Errors: Yoshimasa Nagao, Doctor/Patient Safety Department Supervisor |
| May 11, 2019 | S2019·E8 | Unleash the Inner Light: MIKIKO, Director & Choreographer |
| May 4, 2019 | S2019·E7 | Absolute Devotion: Isao Amano, Sushi Chef |
| April 13, 2019 | S2019·E6 | A Career Built on Passion and Connections: Daisuke Honda, Department Store Buyer |
| April 6, 2019 | S2019·E5 | Take Life at Your Own Pace: Tamaya Shobei, Karakuri Puppet Maker |
| March 17, 2019 | S2019·E4 | Strength and Grace: Sadako Akashi, Breast Surgeon |
| March 3, 2019 | S2019·E3 | To See Them Smile: Yukako Fukushima, Cosmetic Prosthesis Maker |
| February 10, 2019 | S2019·E2 | Healing Wounded Families: Akemi Tomoda, Child Neurologist |
| January 13, 2019 | S2019·E1 | Shouldering Destiny, Innovating Kabuki: Ichikawa Ebizo, Kabuki Actor |
| December 16, 2018 | S2018·E17 | Walk in the Center of a Sunny Street: Yoko Shibata, Brand Producer |
| December 9, 2018 | S2018·E16 | We're Their Last Resort: Akihiro Yamamoto, Credit Union President |
| December 2, 2018 | S2018·E15 | Capturing Fleeting Lives: Satoshi Kuribayashi, Biological Ecology Photographer |
| November 11, 2018 | S2018·E14 | Crafting a New Tono Legend: Katsuhiko Tada, Farmer |
| October 14, 2018 | S2018·E13 | Sorting Effects and Emotions: Masatomi Yokoo, Bereavement Cleaner |
| September 16, 2018 | S2018·E12 | The Joys of Uncertainty |
| September 2, 2018 | S2018·E11 | A Passion for Chocolate |
| August 5, 2018 | S2018·E10 | Supporting Moms and Families: Shima Tassin, Household Helper |
| July 15, 2018 | S2018·E9 | The Women of Ginza |
| July 1, 2018 | S2018·E8 | Passion in a Bowl |
| June 10, 2018 | S2018·E7 | Pull Out All the Stops |
| May 6, 2018 | S2018·E6 | Lacquer Is My Life: Noritake Sato, Lacquerer |
| April 8, 2018 | S2018·E5 | Enchantment of the Oceans |
| March 4, 2018 | S2018·E4 | Always Joyful |
| February 11, 2018 | S2018·E3 | No Risk, No Fun |
| February 4, 2018 | S2018·E2 | Taking Flight, Saving Lives |
| January 14, 2018 | S2018·E1 | The Joy of Walking, Once More |
| December 17, 2017 | S2017·E17 | Winning Big: Akira Matsumoto |
| December 3, 2017 | S2017·E16 | Exploring the Mysteries of Life |
| November 12, 2017 | S2017·E15 | The Artisans Who Made a Luxury Train |
| October 1, 2017 | S2017·E14 | Fighting for Families' Futures |
| September 3, 2017 | S2017·E13 | Beauty Flowering in the Heart |
| August 6, 2017 | S2017·E12 | I'll Follow This Path |
| July 16, 2017 | S2017·E11 | Opening New Paths to Save Young Lives |
| July 2, 2017 | S2017·E10 | The Men Who Build "Hope" |
| June 11, 2017 | S2017·E9 | One Story at a Time |
| June 4, 2017 | S2017·E8 | Tofu Taught Me How to Live |
| May 14, 2017 | S2017·E7 | Bringing Hidden Treasures to Light |
| April 16, 2017 | S2017·E6 | Bringing Terminal Patients Peace of Mind |
| March 19, 2017 | S2017·E5 | A Singular Path to Excellence |
| February 19, 2017 | S2017·E4 | Renovating Buildings, Rejuvenating Communities |
| February 12, 2017 | S2017·E3 | The Masters of Tsukiji Market |
| February 5, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Life in Light and Shadow |
| January 8, 2017 | S2017·E1 | A Fish Seller's Spirit |
| December 25, 2016 | S2016·E18 | Repair Done Right - The Koyama Brothers, Auto Mechanics |
| December 18, 2016 | S2016·E17 | Protecting Mother and Child - Kazuhide Ogita, Obstetrician |
| December 9, 2016 | S2016·E16 | Defying Convention - Hiroshi Michiwaki, Inventor |
| November 4, 2016 | S2016·E15 | A Place to be Yourself - Tadasuke Kato, Care Center Manager |
| October 28, 2016 | S2016·E14 | The Town Holds the Answers - Eiji Teramoto, Civil Servant |
| October 7, 2016 | S2016·E13 | Making Limbs That Walk with You - Fumio Usui: Prosthetic Limb Technician |
| September 8, 2016 | S2016·E12 | Master of Airplane Safety - Yoshio Sugimoto, Aircraft Mechanic |
| August 26, 2016 | S2016·E11 | Encounters Inspire Strength - Masamichi Yoshitsubaki, Disaster-relief Expert |
| August 12, 2016 | S2016·E10 | Lessons for Life - Chieko Nojima, Childminder |
| July 17, 2016 | S2016·E9 | Propelling the Aerial Filming Revolution |
| July 3, 2016 | S2016·E8 | Recovering the Joy of Eating - Tamami Koyama, Nurse |
| May 27, 2016 | S2016·E7 | A Life in Each Encounter - Hideo Ito, Home-mover |
| April 22, 2016 | S2016·E6 | Keeping it Real for Housewives - Asako Imao, Editor-in-Chief |
| April 17, 2016 | S2016·E5 | Seeking the Ultimate in Hospitality - Hitoshi Ishihara, Chef |
| February 19, 2016 | S2016·E4 | Moving Structures with Heart - Kentaro Ishikawa - Hikiya Building Mover |
| February 5, 2016 | S2016·E3 | The God of Wagyu - Hidetoshi Kamada, Beef Cattle Farmer |
| January 22, 2016 | S2016·E2 | The Long Way is the Best Shortcut - Tadatoshi Takayama, Liver Surgeon |
| January 3, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Treasures Lie at Your Feet - Paul Smither, Garden Designer |
| December 13, 2015 | S2015·E24 | Ikuko Nakamura, Home Care Dietitian |
| November 22, 2015 | S2015·E23 | Bending Steel at Will - Koichi Kuzuhara, Line-heating Craftsman |
| November 8, 2015 | S2015·E22 | Tireless Devotion to Animals' Lives - Motokazu Hasuoka, Veterinarian |
| October 25, 2015 | S2015·E21 | Courageous Buyer, Passionate Salesman - Greengrocer, Teruaki Sugimoto |
| October 11, 2015 | S2015·E20 | A Life in Clocks - Keiichi Matsuura, Clocksmith |
| September 11, 2015 | S2015·E19 | Preserving Waterworks with Pride - Hisafumi Shogi, Waterworks Engineer |
| September 6, 2015 | S2015·E18 | Deli Meals from the Heart - Keiji and Sumiko Sato, Supermarket Owners |
| August 16, 2015 | S2015·E17 | Special Edition: Cleaning Craftspeople |
| August 2, 2015 | S2015·E16 | Demolishing Preconceptions - Hideki Ichihara, Construction Engineer |
| July 19, 2015 | S2015·E15 | Beyond Fear Lies Hope - Atsuyuki Yamataka, Pediatric Surgeon |
| July 5, 2015 | S2015·E14 | Ebola: Knowledge is Power - Ayato Takada, Virologist |
| June 14, 2015 | S2015·E11 | The Human Touch - Shintaro Hayashi |
| June 7, 2015 | S2015·E10 | Weaving Memories in Clothing - Takao Matsumoto, Invisible Mender |
| May 31, 2015 | S2015·E9 | Forging Ahead into the Future - Daito Manabe, Programmer/Artist |
| May 24, 2015 | S2015·E8 | The God of Polishing - Kazuo Kobayashi, Master Metal Polisher |
| May 17, 2015 | S2015·E7 | A Learner by Nature, Always - Etsuo Asano, Vegetable Farmer |
| May 10, 2015 | S2015·E6 | Yoshikazu Okazaki, Packaging Manager |
| May 3, 2015 | S2015·E5 | Reviving Wardrobe Treasures - Takeru Furuta, Master Cleaner |
| April 26, 2015 | S2015·E4 | In Endless Pursuit of the True Artistic Flower - Mansai Nomura, Kyogen Actor |
| April 19, 2015 | S2015·E3 | Blazing a New Trail in Pole-and-line Fishing - Manabu Myojin, Skipjack Tuna Fisherman |
| April 12, 2015 | S2015·E2 | Cyborgs: A Future of Hope - Yoshiyuki Sankai, Robot Researcher |
| April 5, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Top Gun of the Docks: Shigeru Kamiakutsu, Crane Jockey |