Contemplative celebration of the dance duel of the stars: In "Let's Dance - The Big Christmas Show" five successful celebrities of the last seasons compete against each other with popular professional dancers in a festive atmosphere. Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski lead through the Christmas show, the jury sits Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi and Jorge González. Rumba and jive between the Advent wreath and the Christmas tree: who will be the "Christmas Dancing Star"?

No ordinary crime scene awaits the team around Commissioner Vera Lanz (Katharina Böhm) at the altar of the monastery church. The murder victim, a monk, was bizarrely adorned after his death. What at first glance appear to be stigmata in his hands, Dr. Rüders (Tatja Seibt) as defensive injuries. The murder of the friar Jakob Andresen was an act of passion. And why was the body lovingly decorated post mortem?

The Earl of Dorincourt (Alec Guinness) harbors a deep dislike for all things American. He could never get over the fact that his son married an American. Nevertheless, he brings his grandson Ceddie (Ricky Schroder) from New York to England. The sole heir should enjoy a decent upbringing. The "little lord" stirs up the court and teaches the old man to enjoy life.

The "Guardians of the Galaxy" are given the task of protecting sacred energy cells on the Sovereigns' home planet. Unnecessarily, Rocket steals some, triggering the unbridled ire of the populace. On their escape they get unexpected help.

When the man is picked up, the matter seems clear. He still has the gun with him, his gloves are covered in blood, and he's certain the hunt for his victim is finally over. There's only one catch. The man doesn't know who he is or who he shot. For Ina (Melanie Marschke) and her team, this not only begins the search for the victim, but also for the identity of the perpetrator. And it takes them back to a dark GDR past.