Deutschland sucht den Superstar is a German reality talent show, also commonly known by its initials DSDS. Part of the Idol franchise, it was created by English media mogul Simon Fuller as a spin-off from the British show Pop Idol, of which two series were broadcast between the years of 2001 and 2003. Debuting to mediocre ratings in October 2002 on the RTL network, the show has since become one of the most successful shows on German television. The program aims to discover the best singer in the country through a series of nationwide auditions in which viewer voting determines the winner. Voting is done through telephone and SMS text voting.
TV series
Deutschland sucht den Superstar
5.3/ 10· 102002135 min22 seasons · 423 episodes
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Seasons and episodes
22 seasons · 423 episodes
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Deutschland sucht den Superstar?
- Deutschland sucht den Superstar is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Deutschland sucht den Superstar are there?
- Deutschland sucht den Superstar has 22 seasons and 423 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Deutschland sucht den Superstar?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Deutschland sucht den Superstar. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on May 9, 2026.
- Who stars in Deutschland sucht den Superstar?
- Deutschland sucht den Superstar stars Dieter Bohlen, Marco Schreyl, Pietro Lombardi, Michelle, H.P. Baxxter.
