Der Landarzt is a German television series that aired for 22 seasons from 1987 to 2013. During early seasons, the show revolves around country doctor Dr. Karsten Matthiesen who runs a practice in his Northern German hometown of Deekelsen with the help of his mother Olga. In season 5, after Karsten has died in an accident, Dr. Uli Teschner succeeds him, until being replaced by Dr. Jan Bergmann in season 18.