Episode guide
De Slimste Mens: Season 28
35 episodes · premiered Sep 21, 2026
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- Episode 1: Challengers: Kefah Allush, Wina Ricardo and Nienke van Dijk Sep 21, 2026 · 42m In the upcoming season of De slimste mens, comedians, politicians, musicians, journalists, and other creators will compete against each other. This autumn, presenters Nienke van Dijk and…
- Episode 2: Challenger: Kiki Boreel Sep 22, 2026 · 42m Challenger Kiki Boreel is a former international model and climate activist. After working for major fashion brands, she turned her back on fast fashion due to its environmental impact…
- Episode 3: Challenger: Roeland Wendel Sep 23, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Roeland Wendel is a Dutch journalist, presenter, and content creator. He is best known as the resident librarian on the Emmy-nominated children’s program De Mensenbieb (The…
- Episode 4: Challenger: Mats Akkerman Sep 24, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Mats Akkerman is a Dutch political reporter and presenter. After working at the Binnenhof for BNR Nieuwsradio for many years, he moved to broadcaster WNL in 2025. There, he…
- Episode 5: Challenger: Lindsay Zwaan Sep 25, 2026 · 42m Challenger Lindsay Zwaan is a Dutch actress and theatre maker. She made her breakthrough with television audiences playing Sally in the drama series Bodem and has appeared in series such…
- Episode 6: Challenger: Jet van der Steen Sep 28, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Jet van der Steen is a Dutch singer-songwriter rapidly gaining popularity. She started out performing covers on TikTok and made her breakthrough with emotional Dutch-language…
- Episode 7: Challenger: Claudia de Breij Sep 29, 2026 · 42m Challenger Claudia de Breij is a Dutch cabaret artist, singer, and writer. She has been active in the theater for years and scored a major hit with "Mag ik dan bij jou." In 2026, she will…
- Episode 8: Challenger: QiQi van Boheemen Oct 1, 2026 · 42m Herman also shares the sad news that Paulien Cornelisse passed away yesterday; these segments had already been recorded, and the family wishes for them to be broadcast as planned…
- Episode 9: Challenger: Rob Kamphues Oct 2, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Rob Kamphues is a Dutch television presenter, comedian, and race car driver. He became a household name through programs such as De Reünie. He is currently closely involved in…
- Episode 10: Challenger: Fimme Bakker Oct 2, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Fimme Bakker is a Dutch comedian and writer. He is known for his raw humor and personal stories, including those about addiction. In 2023, he won the jury prize at the…
- Episode 11: Challengers: Evrim Akyigit and Luuk Ornstein Oct 5, 2026 · 42m More challenging: Evrim Akyigit is a Dutch actress with a Turkish background. She is best known to the general public as Hanna from the drama series Oogappels and Elif from ONM. She…
- Episode 12: Challenger: Adriaan ter Braack Oct 6, 2026 · 42m Challenger Adriaan ter Braack is a Dutch science journalist and podcaster. Writing under the online pseudonym Sjamadriaan, he covers science and nonsense for publications such as VICE and…
- Episode 13: Challenger: Carine Lacor Oct 7, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Carine Lacor is a Dutch radio presenter, best known for her work with NPO Klassiek. Since 2018, she has hosted the lunchtime program De Muziekfabriek for AVROTROS. In addition…
- Episode 14: Challengers: Camiel Jansen and Harmen Krul Oct 9, 2026 · 42m Challengers: Camiel Jansen and Harmen Krul a Dutch politician representing the CDA. Before being sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives in 2023, he served as an officer in…
- Episode 15: Challenger: Jan Jaap van Weering Oct 11, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Jan Jaap van Weering is a Dutch etiquette and protocol expert. Through his consultancy firm, Distinguished, he provides training on etiquette and protocol. He has appeared in…
- Episode 16: Challenger: Julia Wouters Oct 12, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Julia Wouters is a Dutch political scientist, political advisor, and author. She is best known for her role as a political advisor to former Deputy Prime Minister Lodewijk…
- Episode 17: Challenger: Thomas Hogeling Oct 13, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Thomas Hogeling studied Law at the University of Amsterdam but decided not to put his legal knowledge into practice. Instead, he chose a career in journalism. He writes for…
- Episode 18: Challenger: Whitney Janssen Oct 14, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Whitney Janssen. She is a presenter for *EenVandaag*, named after the legendary Whitney Houston, and spent her childhood in a small town in Limburg.
- Episode 19: Challenger: David van Rosmalen Oct 15, 2026 · 42m Challenger: David van Rosmalen is a comedian who recently won the 2025 Leids Cabaret Festival. He secured the jury prize, the audience award, and the student prize, and his show 'Als ik…
- Episode 20: Challenger: Caro van der Leeuw Oct 16, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Caro van der Leeuw is a Dutch jazz and pop singer. She achieved international success as Caro Emerald, scoring hits such as "A Night Like This." After a musical project under…
- Episode 21: Challenger: Nathalie Baartman Oct 19, 2026 · 42m Nathalie Baartman, a Dutch comedian and columnist with deep roots in the Twente region, is known for her solo shows that center on humor and the traditional Twente 'levenslied'…
- Episode 22: Challenger: Menno Bentveld Oct 20, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Menno Bentveld is a Dutch radio and television presenter. He previously hosted programs such as 'Jules Unlimited' and 'Op weg naar Het Lagerhuis'. Since 2007, he has been the…
- Episode 23: Challenger: Ghislaine van IJperen Oct 21, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Ghislaine van IJperen is a Dutch actress. She gained recognition for her lead role as Kees Flodder Jr. in the Videoland series 'Kees Flodder'. After graduating from the…
- Episode 24: Challenger: Kim van Zeben Oct 22, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Kim van Zeben is a Dutch theatre maker, actress, and voice actress. She performs in family-oriented productions such as '14 De Musical' and creates her own theatre for young…
- Episode 25: Challenger: Tobi Lakmaker Oct 23, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Tobi Lakmaker is a Dutch writer and philosopher. In 2021, he had his breakthrough with his much discussed and highly autobiographical debut novel, 'De geschiedenis van mijn…
- Episode 26: Challenger: Marjolein Moorman Oct 26, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Marjolein Moorman is a Dutch politician representing Progressief Nederland (PRO). From 2018, she served as the alderperson for education in Amsterdam, gaining national…
- Episode 27: Challenger: Yasmin Ait Abderrahman Oct 27, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Yasmin Ait Abderrahman is a journalist, columnist, and moderator. Previously, she served as chair of FNV Young & United and as a member of the Social and Economic Council…
- Episode 28: Challenger: Jeroen Gortworst Oct 28, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Jeroen Gortworst is a Dutch domestic correspondent for the 'NOS Journaal' (NOS News). He spent many years working for 'NOS Stories' and, since 2022, has been one of the regular…
- Episode 29: Uitdaagster: Annemarie Lekkerkerker Oct 29, 2026 · 42m Challengers: Eva Brandemann and Annemarie Lekkerkerker. Annemarie Lekkerkerker is a Dutch content creator, presenter, and actress, known on social media as @lekkeran. She gained…
- Episode 30: Challenger: Casper Starreveld Oct 30, 2026 · 42m Challenger: Casper Starreveld is a Dutch guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is a co-founder of the Utrecht-based rock band Kensington. With the band, he achieved several hits and…
- Episode 31: Episode 31 Nov 2, 2026 · 42m
- Episode 32: Episode 32 Nov 3, 2026 · 42m
- Episode 33: Episode 33 Nov 4, 2026 · 42m
- Episode 34: Episode 34 Nov 5, 2026 · 42m
- Episode 35: Episode 35 Nov 6, 2026 · 42m