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The Peppercorns

The Peppercorns

1999Returning Series21 Seasons273 Episodes6.8TMDB
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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.

Created by: Katharina Mestre

Season 18 Episodes

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Episode 1: Stumbling blocks

Jan 15, 2022 · 30m

Tali is threatened. A stumbling block flies through the window at her house. That gets the peppercorns on the scene.

Episode 2: Episode 2

Jan 15, 2022 · 30m

Clari has a suspicion: 5 million euros are hidden in the port. When the friends realize it, it's almost too late.

Episode 3: Episode 3

Jan 29, 2022 · 30m

Lou and Pippa find the perfect HQ - but Rafa only agrees when they find his mother's laptop.

Episode 4: Episode 4

Jan 29, 2022 · 30m

Pippa is involved in the bee club. After a brutal arson attack, eleven bee colonies have been wiped out.

Episode 5: Episode 5

Feb 12, 2022 · 30m

Jet's bike disappears. While searching, the peppercorns uncover a spectacular scam on senior citizens.

Episode 6: Episode 6

Feb 12, 2022 · 30m

Rafa believes his father is a criminal. The PK are investigating the case of a blind American woman who was robbed.

Episode 7: Episode 7

Feb 19, 2022 · 30m

Stolen chocolates and a tied up girl in the chocolate museum bring Milan and Pepper to the scene.

Episode 8: Episode 8

Feb 19, 2022 · 30m

Sven is said to deal in drugs; he only wanted to help his brother. The PK want to prove his innocence.

Episode 9: Episode 9

Mar 5, 2022 · 30m

Lou's godmother Jenny, who works as a hostess on a cruise ship, docks in the port of Hamburg.

Episode 10: Episode 10

Mar 5, 2022 · 30m

Pippa is meanly attacked by her classmates Edda and Benni in the schoolyard.

Episode 11: Episode 11

Mar 19, 2022 · 30m

Instead of lotus silk, Jet's mother is sent rag dolls in which the PK find live baby turtles.

Episode 12: Episode 12

Mar 19, 2022 · 30m

Milan finds dead bats and abandoned quarters in a new construction project. Who wants to get rid of the animals?

Episode 13: Episode 13

Mar 19, 2022 · 30m

Eva is €15,000 in debt. Her online store account has been hacked. Who is behind this?

Season 18 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did The Peppercorns Season 18 premiere?

The Peppercorns Season 18 premiered on January 15, 2022.

How many episodes are in The Peppercorns Season 18?

The Peppercorns Season 18 has 13 episodes.

What is the first episode of The Peppercorns Season 18?

The season opens with Season 18 Episode 1, "Stumbling blocks". It aired on January 15, 2022.

Go to Season 18 Episode 1

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