

Die Pfefferkörner is a German television series produced by Der Kinderkanal. The peppercorns are five friends from Hamburg: Jana Holstein Coutre, Natasha "Tascha" Jaonzäns, Philip "Fiete" Overbeck, Cem Gülec and Vivien "Vivi" Overbeck, Fiete's eight year old sister. After school, the young detectives meet at a high level of a spice warehouse of the company Overbeck & Associates, which belongs to Fiete and Vivi's parents in the first part, but is later given to Fiete and Vivi to look after. Here, in the historic warehouse district, the five friends have their headquarters. With smarts, combined delivery and support of the Internet, they find their cases here. The detectives convict polluters, animal dealers and drug smugglers. They also help each other with personal problems they encounter. Cem has lost his parents in a car accident and sometimes feels sad and lonely. Jana lives with her divorcee mother, a lawyer who is rarely at home. Natasha comes from Latvia. Her parents initially have very strict rules in terms of her education, that make Natasha unhappy. Fiete has problems showing his feelings and hides them behind grumpiness and hostility towards girls, until he falls in love with Natasha. Vivi is suffering from her role of the youngest member of the group. She believes that she must constantly struggle for recognition.
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Best: S21E12
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Kiss
S21 E12
Stumbling blocks
S18 E1
The missing coin
S19 E3
Shutdown
S21 E1
Entführt
S20 E7
Neighbor's garden
S19 E8
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Natascha has money stolen from her, but she doesn't dare to tell anyone about it. Finally, the Peppercorns manage to figure it out and offer their help.
During a fire in the free port, the shed belonging to Fiete's parents burns down along with the fireworks stored there. A boy found at the scene is immediately suspected. But was he really responsible…
Cem and Fiete find a very rare snake and are certain that it was smuggled illegally into Hamburg. But the snake escapes from them. How can they now catch both the snake and the smugglers?
Natascha has a dream: she wants to join the circus. After an argument with her mother, she sets off for France with her circus friend Rafael. The Peppercorns begin their pursuit.
Cem keeps quiet even though he caught Rachel breaking in - he likes her too much. But then it comes to light that she was forced by her gang. The Peppercorns confront the thieves.
Vivi is allowed to look after Cola, a friend's dog. But the dog runs away. During her desperate search, she gets dangerously close to a bomb disposal operation in the harbor.
Cem is being used as a drug courier without his knowledge. Dealers secretly hide drugs in his bicycle. Fiete wants to catch the dealers.
Natascha is about to compete in her artistic gymnastics championship. Then she is knocked down by a rollerblader. In the fall, she breaks her arm. Was it a deliberate attack by her competitor?
Jana is allowed to go to a Michael Jackson interview with Celine, her father's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Celine's car gets stolen. The Peppercorns set out to search for it.
Vivi discovers a canister in the Elbe River. At first, the Peppercorns hope for a finder's reward, but the barrels contain toxic sulfuric acid. Lausen, a friend of Fiete's father, turns out to be the …
At the harbor, the Peppercorns discover a boy wearing Jana's stolen coat. However, the boy turns out to be a girl who is being beaten by her father. The gang gets involved and ensures that the girl do…
The Peppercorns want to celebrate a Latvian Midsummer festival. But two rowdies destroy the festival grounds. The Peppercorns won't let themselves be discouraged by this.
Due to the Overbecks' financial problems, a warehouse and the Peppercorns' headquarters are to be sold. But then Vivi finds a belt buckle. Could it be the key to saving their headquarters?
Emma's new classmate Nina is accused of theft. Together with her fellow student Max, Emma sets out to search for clues.
E2 · Das Spinnennetz
Max is being blackmailed by drug dealer Dragan and is forced to sell "Happy Pills" at school. Henri senses another case and falls under suspicion himself.
E3 · Ninas Geheimnis
Nina and Emma get robbed. When they confront the thief, they see how she lives at home. Meanwhile, the Pfefferkörner (Peppercorns) discover that Nina is also hiding something.
E4 · Sneakerfieber
Emma and Max find a suitcase with a pair of sneakers in the bulk waste. Shortly after, there is a break-in at the Krogmanns' house and Henri's dog Feline disappears.
E5 · Versklavt
The Sudanese girl Acai helps Henri after a fall, but then disappears with Emma's bicycle. The Peppercorns observe her selling illegal cigarettes with her mother.
E6 · Cybermobbing
The Peppercorns suspect blackmail: A female classmate was filmed while changing in the school locker room and is now being asked to pay money to prevent the video from being posted on the internet.
E7 · Die Kiste aus Afrika
Henri's mother is visiting and wants to take her son with her to Africa. When Henri discovers smuggled ivory, he ventures on a dangerous solo mission.
Ben has supposedly composed the perfect song for Nina. Using a clever plan and sophisticated technology, Nina, Emma, Max, and Henri lure music dealers into a trap.
E9 · Oma Leni in Not
A pub owner sees Grandma Leni as competition. Her customers are scared away and the next day her food truck disappears. The Peppercorns set out to search for it.
E10 · Diebstahl im Krankenhaus
Grandma Leni is hospitalized and gets robbed there. To avoid worrying her even more, Max doesn't call the police but instead sets out with the Peppercorns to search for the thief.
E11 · Ein Fall für den Gentleman
Matteo is suspected of stealing the school's donation box. The Peppercorns want to prove his innocence. In doing so, they receive help from boxer Henry Maske.
E12 · Hortensienschneider
The flower beds for the competition "Germany's Most Beautiful School Garden" have been vandalized. Is someone trying to take revenge on Nina's father? Emma's trail leads to a houseboat.
E13 · Strahlender Tee
Henri discovers radioactively contaminated tea in the headquarters. Nobody believes him. But then Henri gets kidnapped. Meanwhile, Nina wants to improve her relationship with Max.
E1 · Obdachlos
After Emma and Henri have emigrated, Nina and Max find two new Peppercorns in Jessi and Luis. Together they help homeless people who are about to be driven out of the HafenCity.
E2 · Alarm in der Schule
School life is being disrupted by malicious pranks. The school principal is also being threatened. Is a former student who was expelled from school behind it?
E3 · Hip-Hop
Jessi falls in love with her hip-hop teacher Chuoc at the youth center. When she realizes that he is involved in criminal activities, it seems to be already too late.
E4 · Im Seniorenheim
The Peppercorns discover that pills are being switched among residents in the senior home. Nina's former neighbor is also affected. Max observes the nursing staff.
E5 · Großwildjagd
Jessi is supposed to catalog stuffed animals for a job. But thieves use her key to gain access to the villa. Is a handyman behind the theft?
E6 · Mutproben
Max sneaks into a club that films dangerous dares for the internet. He puts himself in danger, and then Nina also wants to take a break from their relationship.
E7 · Das Geheimnis der Currywurst
Grandma Leni's historical cookbook containing the original recipe for currywurst has been stolen. The Peppercorns suspect Fish-Heini, but then Luis disappears.
An angel statue is stolen from the cemetery. The Peppercorns investigate the von der Hagen sculptor family and research the topic of occultism.
E9 · Gefahr von Rechts
Is Max's friend a neo-Nazi and involved in an attack on Nina's brother? The Peppercorns investigate in the environment of a group of right-wing radical youth.
E10 · Geocaching
Luis has a new hobby: treasure hunting using GPS. In the process, he gets locked in a tunnel system with Jessi and Feline. Can Max and Nina help their friends in time?
E11 · In die Tonne
Max has a new girlfriend. Luis and Jessi try to support Nina. She loses her theater role and falls under suspicion of having poisoned her rival.
E12 · Hauptgericht: Schlange
The Peppercorns investigate an unappetizing case. An endangered snake is supposed to be eaten as a delicacy. Meanwhile, Luis receives a visit from his father.
E13 · Verseuchte Erde
Dog Feline becomes sick after running across a construction site. A hotel design by Jessi's father is supposed to be built there. Was toxic waste illegally disposed of here?
E1 · Abschied tut weh
Nina has to move to Italy with her family. Saying goodbye to Max and her friends is difficult for her. But then the Peppercorns have to catch a pickpocket.
E2 · Notendruck
Jessi has a hard time with new Peppercorns. But when her classmate Jiao disappears, Luis convinces her to investigate with Niklas, Anton, and Ceyda.
E3 · Gekaufte Spiele
The Peppercorns support Jessi during climbing training. Suddenly they are threatened. A photo leads to the blackmailers who make money with criminal sports betting.
E4 · Campingfreunde
Niklas is afraid: His mother is suspected of theft. The Peppercorns want to prove the mother's innocence. They suspect the real perpetrator is at the campground.
E5 · Geködert
Luis' dog Feline suddenly becomes very ill: She ate poisoned dog bait in the park. The Peppercorns set out to find the perpetrator.
E6 · Ceydas Geheimnis
Ceyda is offered cheat sheets for a school dictation. She gets filmed and is blackmailed with the footage: Ceyda risks being expelled from school. Jessi is also keeping a secret.
E7 · Gefährlicher Gegner
Anton is desperate: A classmate falsely claims that Anton attacked him. He needs the help of the other Peppercorns - but they are distracted.
E8 · Munition
On Alex and Isabell's wedding day, there is great excitement. Luis is in the hands of arms dealers. And Erol and Anton are suspected of being connected to terrorists.
E9 · Liebe macht blind
While Niklas is suspected of stealing jewelry at a party, Ceyda only has eyes for her big crush Ivo. Does he have anything to do with the thefts?
E10 · Blütenregen
Grandma Leni was given counterfeit money, now she fears for her livelihood. Niklas soon has a suspect, but this also puts him in a dilemma.
E11 · Kinderkram
The Peppercorns are searching for stolen strollers. Then Niklas' mother Janin disappears. Is there a connection?
E12 · Der Bootsklau
At the boat storage facility, a customer's yacht is stolen. The insurance company refuses to pay, and Erol's existence is at stake.
E13 · Endlich Hochzeit
While wedding preparations for Isabell and Alex are underway, there's a break-in at the headquarters. The Peppercorns try to investigate without the bride and groom noticing.
E1 · Die Flaschenpost
E2 · Vertauschte Handys
E3 · Ausgebremst
E4 · Vor Gericht
E5 · Durchgeknallt
E6 · Geraubte Kunst
E7 · Nachts im Museum
E8 · Abgeschoben
E10 · Fenster zum Hof
E11 · Die Superhelden
E12 · Toms Vater
E13 · Auf dem Holzweg
E1 · Der rätselhafte Kleiderraub
E2 · Abgedreht
E3 · Doppelleben
E4 · Selbstjustiz
E5 · Rotkäppchen
E6 · Der Zwilling
E7 · Goldqueen liebt dich
E8 · Jonne unter Verdacht
E9 · Üble Tricks
E10 · Kredithaie
E11 · Wolke Sieben
E12 · Gewissensfragen
E13 · Giftige Absichten
E1 · Die Ratte ist los
E2 · Der rosa Diamant
E3 · Ein Buch für Murphy
E4 · Der Bodyguard
E5 · Schlimmer geht immer
E6 · Der Apfel fällt nicht weit vom Stamm
E7 · Freigang
E8 · Die Trinkgeld-Mafia
E9 · Die falsche Schlange
E10 · Flucht nach Afghanistan
E11 · Nächstes Level
E12 · Weil ich ein Mädchen bin
E13 · Alles steht Kopf
E1 · Für die Kunst
E2 · Natürlich Jule
E3 · Die Aal-Mafia
E4 · Die Aussteigerin
E5 · Das Wunderkind
E6 · Die alte Frau
E7 · Abi um jeden Preis
E8 · Schwimmbadhelden
E9 · Fischköppe
E10 · Aliens
E11 · Der doppelte Willie
E12 · Tankstopp
E13 · Stille Nacht
E1 · Das Cello
E2 · Glücksspiele
E3 · Glaubensfragen
E4 · Escaperoom
E5 · Goldfieber
E6 · Pepper in Gefahr
E7 · Entenjagd
E8 · Kiras Albtraum
E9 · Ferngesteuert
E10 · Null Sterne
E11 · Nachrichten aus dem Jenseits
E12 · Waschbär und Kaninchen
E13 · Sabotage
E1 · Wunderland
E2 · Im Darknet
E3 · Vergiftet
E4 · Wahlkampf
E8 · Giftige Fässer
E9 · Hausboot in Not
E10 · Blaue Flecken
E11 · Der rote Elefant
E12 · Im Rolli
E13 · Lebensretter
Tali is threatened. A stumbling block flies through the window at her house. That gets the peppercorns on the scene.
Clari has a suspicion: 5 million euros are hidden in the port. When the friends realize it, it's almost too late.
Lou and Pippa find the perfect HQ - but Rafa only agrees when they find his mother's laptop.
Pippa is involved in the bee club. After a brutal arson attack, eleven bee colonies have been wiped out.
Jet's bike disappears. While searching, the peppercorns uncover a spectacular scam on senior citizens.
Rafa believes his father is a criminal. The PK are investigating the case of a blind American woman who was robbed.
E7 · Episode 7
Stolen chocolates and a tied up girl in the chocolate museum bring Milan and Pepper to the scene.
Sven is said to deal in drugs; he only wanted to help his brother. The PK want to prove his innocence.
Lou's godmother Jenny, who works as a hostess on a cruise ship, docks in the port of Hamburg.
Pippa is meanly attacked by her classmates Edda and Benni in the schoolyard.
Instead of lotus silk, Jet's mother is sent rag dolls in which the PK find live baby turtles.
Milan finds dead bats and abandoned quarters in a new construction project. Who wants to get rid of the animals?
E13 · Episode 13
Eva is €15,000 in debt. Her online store account has been hacked. Who is behind this?
Underage Vietnamese women work in a nail salon for a pittance. The peppercorns reveal.
Milan and the dog Pepper accidentally meet an unscrupulous puppy dealer. Then Pepper disappears.
New team, new case: Jasina has found something with the detector in an abandoned factory and is knocked out. beaten.
Moritz's father is arrested for dealing in cocaine. But there is something fishy about it: the cocaine is nothing but flour.
After a color attack on Djamila's snack bar, a lead leads the peppercorns to the youngsters of HSV.
Leo sells her bike to a shady guy when the police shows up. She escapes and is acting very strange.
Who played online poker illegally with Mira's ID? This time the peppercorns are investigating undercover in the outdoor pool.
The traffic accident of a high school student under the influence of drugs leads the peppercorns to an allotment association.
Amy and her best friend Nika witness a theft. Why is Nika suddenly acting so distant afterwards?
Are the jackets that Leo is supposed to sell in the schoolyard fake? The peppercorns are in a real dilemma.
Djamila receives oil that she never ordered. The peppercorns quickly realize that something bigger is at stake here.
Hakim's classmate Tjelle is being blackmailed. Hakim's research leads to his mother, who is a pediatrician.
Amy finds a glitter pendant. At first nobody suspects that it could be valuable. Until someone vandalizes the headquarters.
Moritz and Hakim observe fifteen-year-old Azra selling suspicious bags at school. Homemade organic gummy bears, she explains, but Moritz doesn't believe a word of it. Azra threatens to hurt his little…
Jasina finds herself in the middle of a dramatic chase, during which she is secretly given a mini USB stick. The data stored on it leads the Peppercorns to the trail of an illegal wildlife trafficking…
From the HQ window, Taara observes something in the building across the street that she considers suspicious. Jules is skeptical—the items the man over there has stashed away in the dead of night look…
There's a lot going on in Kofi's group home: Roommate Freddy is preparing to move out, a new roommate, Piet, is moving in, and then someone vandalizes the office, causing valuable items to disappear. …
In HafenCity, a homeless man is hit at night – with Alva's car. And the victim, whom Malin knows and likes as E.T., provides a description of the perpetrator that fits Alva perfectly. Since Malin's gr…
During a firefighting operation, Pascal suffers from dangerous smoke poisoning. Jules, who is already constantly worried about his father, wants to get to the bottom of the cause. Did someone neglect …
Kofi films his friend Till doing parkour, who immediately posts the video online and immediately garners likes and hearts from his fangirl Lea, who has been following him for a while. And not only tha…
Kofi and Piet's group home has a new roommate, Milo Kaya. The sixteen-year-old is trying to escape from his criminal family clan with Arne's help. But he is suddenly suspected of stealing valuable pro…
Noah and Pfefferkorn Taara are the English losers in their class. Both suffer from the pressure to perform at school. When their teacher, Amsel, refuses to grant Noah time off for basketball training …
The radical animal rights organization TBF uncovers a doping scandal and suspects veterinarian Nina Berger of being partly responsible. The veterinarian is the mother of Piet's classmate Hanna and run…
Early one morning while jogging, Pfefferkorn Malin hears a scream and spots an injured man who appears to have fallen off a building facade. But before she can make out his face, the figure flees, lea…
During a choir rehearsal at school, a fight breaks out between student Ana and her former best friend Janine – and Ana leaves the room crying. While trying to comfort her, Malin notices signs of abuse…
On Girls&Boys Day at a bank, Malin, Kofi, Taara, and Jules become embroiled in a robbery and extortion case: Amelie, the bank director's daughter, is kidnapped and her mother is being blackmailed for …
E1 · Tick Tack
Fifth-graders are behaving strangely, then the supposed perpetrators become victims. The Peppercorn Gang investigates under time pressure.
E2 · A matter of trust
Malfunction or sabotage? After water damage in Fariba's warehouse, the Peppercorn Gang uncovers dark dealings.
E3 · Scholar's mate
Jules suspects foul play at his chess tournament. The Peppercon Gang investigates, and indeed, cheating has occurred. However, it's not the kind of cheating they suspected.
E4 · Together
A young refugee is suspected of stealing a donation. The Peppercorn Gang fights against prejudice and finds the real thief.
E5 · Aftermath
Taara is caught in a robbery and is shocked. Her friends try to solve the case. Why did apprentice Maja give a false alibi?
E6 · The missing money
Donated funds are disappearing from the teachers' lounge. Two classmates are blackmailing Linn; did she take the money in her desperation?
A groundbreaking perfume invention is sabotaged. The Peppercorn Gang uses their keen sense of smell to solve the case.
Kofi witnesses an act of violence against a queer teenager. The Peppercorn Gang investigates undercover – but then Kofi is kidnapped.
E9 · Once a gangster, always a gangster
Piet falls into a trap. He's supposed to break into a house – and then he reveals himself to his friends. They come up with a daring plan.
Cocaine in mangoes! The last case of this Peppercorn generation involves drugs, a kidnapped bagel, and a new arrival at HQ.