
ONE is a German public-service television channel that focuses primarily on international cinema and high-quality series. Its programming consists largely of award-winning films, independent productions, and critically acclaimed television shows from around the world, often broadcast in their original language with German subtitles. The channel also airs selected documentaries, cultural features, and arts-related content, offering an alternative to mainstream commercial broadcasting. As part of the ARD network, ONE operates without advertising, which allows for uninterrupted viewing of its scheduled films and series.
Viewers can access ONE through standard cable and satellite providers across Germany, as well as via digital terrestrial television in many regions. The channel also streams its live feed and selected on-demand content through the ARD Mediathek platform, making its programming available online for a limited time after broadcast. TV guide listings for ONE are published weekly by various program magazines and digital schedule services, detailing the specific films and series airing each day.

