Kitchen Impossible (DE)

Kitchen Impossible (DE) season 11
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VOX
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Ended on June 07, 2026
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"Elite chefs face relentless culinary challenges, recreating complex local dishes blind with high stakes and fiery egos on display."
Tone: Competitive, Unvarnished, High-Stakes Reality
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Tim Mälzer's flagship cooking competition strips culinary masters of their recipes and comfort zones. In Kitchen Impossible, top-tier international chefs arrive in foreign kitchens to decipher regional specialties using taste alone. VOX delivers genuine kitchen grit, volcanic temperaments, and ruthless culinary critique. Following the wrap of Season 11, the format proves that true culinary brilliance requires pure instinct under punishing pressure, preserving its status as a peak gastronomic duel.

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Season: 11
Watched? # Air Date Episode Name
E1 Apr 12, 2026 Tim Mälzer vs. Salt & Silver
E2 Apr 19, 2026 Roland Trettl vs. Martin Klein
E3 Apr 26, 2026 Tim Mälzer vs. Alexander Herrmann
E4 May 03, 2026 Roland Trettl vs. Lukas Mraz
E5 May 10, 2026 Team Edition: Cornelia Poletto, Viki Fuchs, Elif Oskan
E6 May 17, 2026 Tim Mälzer vs. Die Rachingers
E7 May 24, 2026 Roland Trettl vs. Hans Neuner
E8 Jun 07, 2026 Tim Mälzer vs. Matthias Diether vs. Anton Schmaus (Best-Friends-Edition)
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Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series

Release Window: February

Kitchen Impossible (DE) has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 9 years, typically returning in February. Since its debut on VOX in 2016, the culinary competition has established itself as a reliable ratings powerhouse for the network during the late winter months. Tim Malzer's flagship series consistently anchors the Sunday night prime-time slot, providing high-stakes international travel and cooking challenges that have become a seasonal tradition for German television viewers.

The historical broadcast trajectory shows remarkable consistency, with main competition seasons almost exclusively launching in the first quarter. While the show occasionally features special holiday editions in December, the core numbered seasons adhere to a strict February premiere cycle. This predictability ensures the show remains a cornerstone of the German television landscape year after year.

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Technical Details
Network: VOX
Seasons: 11
Years: 2016 - 2026
Genre: Food, Game Show, Reality
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kitchen Impossible typically follows a mid-season premiere schedule, with new seasons usually launching in February or March on VOX. While some special episodes may air in the fall, the main competitive season is a staple of early-year German television programming.

Yes, the series continues to be a flagship program for VOX and has been renewed for its upcoming production cycle. Tim Mälzer remains the central figure of the show as it expands its roster of international culinary challenges.

A standard season of Kitchen Impossible generally consists of 8 to 10 episodes, including the highly anticipated season finale. Each episode features a high-stakes culinary duel between Tim Mälzer and a guest chef in two different international locations.

Episodes are available for streaming on RTL+, the primary digital platform for RTL Deutschland's networks. Viewers can catch up on past seasons and stream new episodes shortly after their linear broadcast on VOX.

Each episode features two chefs who are sent to foreign countries to recreate a local specialty dish without a recipe. They are judged by a jury of locals who are familiar with the original dish, scoring them on a scale of one to ten.

In addition to the regular season, the show frequently airs themed specials such as the Christmas Edition or the Best Friends Edition. These specials often feature multiple chefs competing simultaneously or collaborating in unique culinary environments.
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