Aired: April 28, 1998
A journalist investigating a money-counterfeiting gang is murdered; The Clown uncovers a violent counterfeit operation.
Aired: May 05, 1998
An anonymous extortionist demands 50 million Deutsche Mark from the federal government, threatening to kill members of the Bundestag and their families. When ignored, he fires shots at a charity event attended by Ludowski and Claudiaânarrowly missing Sarah Graz, a member of parliament and Claudiaâs former schoolmate. Max poses as their driver/bodyguard; when their car is shot at, he neutralizes the assassin. After the government gives in, The Clown refuses, leading to a highâstakes catâandâmouse game with the extortionist and the police
Aired: May 12, 1998
Cosmo Nunnari, an old friend from Maxâs Bundeswehr and WIPA days, pleads for helpâheâs building a case against the ruthless arms dealer Van Vericke. Vericke retaliates by kidnapping Cosmoâs young daughter, Gina, and exchanging her for the evidence. The Clown, joined by Claudia and Cosmo, locates her on an isolated farm. In a tense raid, they storm the hideout, only to face an unexpected twist upon arrivalâŻ.
Aired: May 19, 1998
A man wearing a harlequin mask leaves a trail of murders in the redâlight district. The press falsely accuses the Clown, and Ludowski fails to convince FĂŒhrmann otherwise. Max infiltrates as bait with Claudiaâs help to expose the Harlequin, linked to a brothelâownerâs underworld killingsâŻ.
Aired: May 26, 1998
An assassination attempt on Ludowski outside a chess club alerts Max and Cosmo. They uncover a group of Russian specialâforces called the "Shadows of Rasputin," and, with Claudiaâs aid, locate their hideoutâŻ.
Aired: June 02, 1998
Real estate tycoon Börner uses threats and violence to acquire properties in the station district. Martina Sanchez, owner of a local bar, refuses to sell. After her employee is run downâstaged as a hit and runâLudowski suspects police involvement and corruption. It's up to The Clown to intervene. Max and his allies confront Börner directly; he retaliates fiercely. The resulting confrontation becomes a nerveâwracking duel between Börner and The ClownâŻ.