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Zomergasten

1988 – nowShow39 seasons212 episodes

RealityTalk
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

Summary

This VPRO's ‘summer classic’ is based on an equally simple and refreshing idea that originated in 1988: When during the summer most of the channels are showing reruns…

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for adrenaline, laughs or scares.

Shows with

Zomergasten episodes

39 seasons · 212 episodes

  1. S18 E2 Episode #18.2, 7.6
  1. S19 E4 Episode #19.4, 7.8
  1. S23 E5 Episode #23.5, 8.6
  1. S36 E1 Thomas Hertog, 8.0
  2. S36 E2 Hoyte van Hoytema, 8.1
  3. S36 E3 Khadija Arib, 6.8
  4. S36 E4 Bibi Dumon Tak, 8.2
  1. S38 E1 Özcan Akyol, 7.0
  2. S38 E2 Simon Kuper, 8.5
  3. S38 E4 Ugur Ümit Üngör, 7.8
  4. S38 E5 Femke Halsema, 7.4
  1. S39 E1 Peter Pannekoek, 6.4
  2. S39 E2 Nasrah Habiballah, 7.6

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Facts

July 3, 1988 · August 30, 2026 · Still running

First aired
July 3, 1988
Latest episode
August 30, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
39 seasons · 212 episodes
Genres
Talk, Reality
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Netherlands
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Zomergasten?"

Questions about Zomergasten

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zomergasten?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Zomergasten worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.1). Season 39 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.0 against 8.6 for the best season.

Which season of Zomergasten is best?

Season 23, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 39 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is Episode #23.5 (season 23, episode 5) at 8.6, and the lowest is Peter Pannekoek (season 39, episode 1) at 6.4.

How long does it take to watch Zomergasten?

636 h

About 636 hours: 212 episodes in 39 seasons of about 180 minutes each since 1988, and it's still in production.

Is Zomergasten plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Zomergasten in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.