Katja Woywood (who joins the team shortly after this era as the new chief). Director: Axel Sand Alternative Numbering Note
In the Italian broadcasting numbering for Squadra Speciale Cobra 11 , is titled "Unità di crisi" (Original German: "Stadt in Angst" ). This episode is a feature-length special that originally aired in Germany in 2008 and served as the introduction for partner Ben Jäger (played by Tom Beck), following the death of Semir’s previous partner, Chris Ritter. Episode Overview: "Unità di crisi" (Crisis Unit)
The episode centers on a high-stakes terrorist threat that forces the newly formed duo to work together despite an immediate personality clash.
In , this is often considered the start of Season 24 or part of a 2008 production block. In Italy (RAI) , it is categorized as Season 23 .
Depending on the streaming service or country, this episode might be listed differently:
A group of dangerous criminals, led by the ruthless Sander Kalvus , threatens to release a deadly biological agent unless their demands are met. The situation escalates into a city-wide emergency, requiring the "Crisis Unit" to take control.