The Black Forest Clinic is a German-language medical drama television series that was produced and filmed in West Germany. The series was produced between 1984 and 1988, with the original airing from October 2, 1985, to March 25, 1989, on West Germany's ZDF television channel. The storyline follows the inner workings of a small fictional hospital in the Black Forest region of Germany, as well as the lives of the Brinkmann family of doctors who work there. Shortly after its debut in 1985, The Black Forest Clinic became a highly popular television event, reaching audiences of over 20 million viewers. 25 years since its premiere, it is still highly regarded in Germany. The series has been re-broadcast several times since 1985 and has led to two television films released 20 years after its initial airing.













