After the death of his wife Gudrun, Michael left Mannheim for good. In the current episodes of the social documentary, he shows his new home in Bavaria.

A lot has changed in Michael's life after his wife's death. He has not only parted with his life in Mannheim, but also with some old vices. "I have to think about my health," Michael continues in the 6th season of "Hartz und herzlich" "I now only drink one beer a week," he says.