Father Matteo (2000)

The Foreign Man

In the series premiere, parish priest Don Matteo investigates a young man's apparent suicide.

Trivial Operation

The murder of a doctor is investigated.

The Courage to Speak

Don Matteo's help is needed by a young woman, whose family is in financial distress and being blackmailed. The citizens, surprised about their priest's meetings with this beautiful woman, start to spread rumours.

Anna

Don Matteo investigates a drug ring that attacked an undercover police officer.

The Scorpion's Strategy

An inmate is killed in jail. Suspicion falls on a prisoner who claims to be not guilty, although his fingerprints were found on the murder weapon. A scorpion fight, organized by the citizens, points Don Matteo in the right direction.

Episode 6

The Antique Rose

Don Matteo is asked for help: Unfaithful wife Annalisa wants to save her marriage. Soon after this conversation she is found dead, her husband becomes main suspect. Don Matteo finds out that someone observed the victim.

The Little Angel

Awaiting Trial

Police officers find Don Matteo, gun in hand, next to a dead body. What happened? During a fight with the killer, the weapon was pushed in the priest's hands while the real murderer escaped. Imprisoned Don Matteo starts to investigate.

Blackmail

A well known entrepreneur is being blackmailed. Suspicion falls on a landlord who had differences with him before. While Don Matteo aids police investigations, the entrepreneur's son is poisoned...

The Actor

A film team comes to town. An actor is killed on the set - the gun was loaded with real bullets! The person responsible for the props seems to have a motive...

Drunk

An accident occurs during a bus ride. The driver seems to be responsible, tests reveal that he had alcohol in his system. Rumours start to spread in town about the rivalry of two bus enterprises...

Academic Crime

Another homicide in town: An employee of the research center is found dead. A fellow worker is suspected to have committed the crime, but Don Matteo's investigations point in a different direction.

Ageless Love

Don Matteo prepares for a funeral when he finds out that the man, who passed away in an old people's home, didn't die a natural death. Suspicion falls on the victim's son's girlfriend, who offers to anonymously pay for the funeral.

The Fire of the Passion

Mr. Morabito has an affair. He buys a rare diamond as a gift for his lover and hides it from his wife - in an inconspicuous container. Mrs. Morabito gives this container - not knowing what really is inside - to Don Matteo, who plans to host a charity event.

The Bad Apple

A police officer who investigates a drug ring - incognito - is obviously discovered and violently punished by the gang. Don Matteo helps investigations.

The Poisoned Apple

Many of the town's citizens suffer from food poisoning. Police officers investigate and find out that the cause are poisoned apples sold by the Di Giacomos, a family of farmers. After some interrogations by Captain Anceschi, it seems that the family is not responsible for the case after all. Don Matteo's investigations lead him to a seasonal worker Di Giacomo's who seems to have motive.

Branded Skin

A young soccer player dies of a drug overdose. Was it an accident or murder? The first person suspected by police officers is the owner of a tattoo shop who was in trouble with drug abuse before. The woman denies to be involved and Don Matteo tries to convince the police.

Heart of Ice

Nino Coronna is found in a garden of a villa, next to a corpse. The victim is the owner of the house, Giulia Chimenti's husband. Nino seems to be guilty and is immediately accused of homicide. Maresciallo Cecchini has to investigate alone because Captain Anceschi is a 'special friend' of Giulia. When Anceschi seems to be involved in the homicide, Don Matteo and Cecchini have to uncover the truth.

The Magician

Monica, who believes to have cancer, meets the healer and magician Kaspar, who has a reputation of taking advantage of people in distress. After several healing sessions with Kaspar, Monica's medical condition improves. It's a miracle - and attracts many people to Kaspar's 'practice'. Police officers question Kaspar, but only Don Matteo's help leads them on the right track

Five Lobsters

A famous chef is killed. Police suspect the Bagnetti brothers, who were evicted by the chef and therefore have a motive. Gerolamo, a homeless man and witness of the homicide accuses Mordelli, another famous chef. Don Matteo thinks that the police in on the wrong track.

Honest Man

Maresciallo Cecchini is suspected to be a drug dealer! He supposedly only keeps his position as police officer to cover up his life of crime. Don Matteo and Captain Anceschi have to prove their friend's innocence.

The Coach Travel

Don Matteo is on a bus trip when a rich elderly lady is given a fatal shove. Don Matteo watches the scene but is too far away to recognize the guilty. Police investigations lead to the victim's nephew, who sold merchandise on the bus. Don Matteo finds out that the nephew is interested in more than just the inheritance.

Maximum Weight

A young boxer dies during training. Accident or homicide? The boy's trainer is accused of the crime. Don Matteo tries to solve the riddle.

Move Gambling

A well known businessman is kidnapped. Who organized the abduction? Police seem to be on the right track and arrest an employee of the victim. While the son takes over his father’s business, Don Matteo finds out that many of the employees have bad interests…

Wife and Oxen of Your Countries

Tarek, an immigrant, wants to traditionally arrange a wedding for his sons, who disagree with this tradition. To avoid the marriage, Mohammed commits a theft. When his brother Abdul gets involved in a violent crime, Don Matteo begins to investigate.

The Band

Sergio is run over by a car. His fiancée Angela mourns his death but decides to begin a new life. After joining a music band, she receives anonymous threats: Someone wants her to leave town. Police investigations lead to a young man who seems to be involved in the car accident. Don Matteo has to solve the case.

The Bite of the Snake

During a religious procession, Benito Lippi is bitten by a snake. Only an antidote can help to save his life, but it is hard to find since the snake is of a rare Asiatic breed. While police investigate who smuggled the snake into the country, suspicion falls on an oriental man who was seen near the victim during the procession.

Etruscan Tomb

During a walk in the woods, Nerino falls into a 'hole' and discovers an old Etruscan tomb, filled with treasures. When police officers arrive, the treasures have disappeared. Suspicion falls on Lanza, a surly man who was involved in a robbery before. But Don Matteo suspects a certain Mr. Todi.

Playing with Fire

A fire threatens the town. The culprit seems to be a little boy, Fabio, who immediately admits to be guilty. His father is convinced of his innocence and asks Don Matteo for help. It seems that the boy wanted to get his father's attention.

Out Game

The town's volleyball team won the championship. During the celebration, Varoli, president and trainer of the team, is found dead. Vivana an ex-player of the team is suspected to have committed this crime because she has a motive: Since a car accident caused by Varoli, she is bound to a wheel chair. Don Matteo knows the girl and tries to prove her innocence.

The Confession

A young woman is killed in her home. Natalina, the house keeper, can aid police investigations because she saw Giovanni Antonelli escaping from the house. The man admits that he had a relationship with the victim but refuses to confess to the crime. Police investigations move to a company, owned by the victim's 'real' boyfriend.

The Secrets of the Heart

A laborer is found dead in the cement factory he works in. The suspect is the factory’s supervisor, who had differences with the victim. During research, Don Matteo and the police accidentally uncover a dramatic relationship.

Never Too Late in Love

The stables of an equestrian center catch fire. Suspicion falls on the old horse groom first, who has a motive to harm his employer. The employer, owner of the stables, might have a motive too - to collect insurance money. With Don Matteo's help and the aid of little boy Simone, the police uncovers the truth.

Scandal in the City

The manager of a country hotel is found dead. By chance, Don Matteo discovers that the victim blackmailed unsuspecting hotel guests with video recordings. Suspicion falls on a woman who seems to be involved. Her husband accuses himself.

The Hostage

The young woman Petra (Jacqueline Lustig), on the run from police after supposedly committing a crime, takes Don Matteo hostage. While the police and Don Matteo's 'family' attempt to free him, our protagonist cooks up a plan: In order to escape and to uncover the truth, he tries to become an accomplice to his kidnapper.

The Past Return

Stage Fright

Beauty Farm

The Assignment

Beautiful

The Mystery of the Convent

The Witness

Natalina Is In Love

Three Weddings and...a Santa Claus

The King of Chess

The Anonymous Letter

The Flight

Election Campaign

Crime in the Library

My Father Was In Prison

Debt for Life

Dance Competition

Death at Dawn

Subparagraph 23

The Poisoned Chalice

The Suitcase

The Stolen Love

The Vaulting of the Heart

Murder in Direct

Private Investigation

The Stranger

Secrets and Lies

Behind the Curtain

Precious Merchandise

The Gift

The Suspect

The Law of the Case

Lonely Hearts

Fat Cows, Lean Cows

The Murder of the Baby Bottles

Three Shots in the Dark

The Accounts With the Past

Tarot of Blood

By Moon Light

False Copyright

Last Enigma

English Tourist

Self-Defense

The Force of Smile

Last Prey

A Quiet Sunday

Human Error

Broken Dream

The Dance of Debutants

Poisoned Waters

Fall From the Sky

Dreams and Needs

Memory Empty

Dirty Cloth

Arabesque

Winning Horse

Universal Judgment

The Elections of the Heart

Mail in the Game

False Start

Welcome Back Don Matteo

The Aroma of Coffee

Chocolate

An Angel's Room

Underage Dancers

Death of a Storyteller

The Rhythm of Pedals

The Strange Case of the Dog Who Disappeared at Noon

A Touch of Rouge

Well-being Treatments

A Restless Spirit

Unexpected Secrets

Francesca and the Wolf

The Carousel

I'll Save You

A Valentine for Natalina

A Stolen Dream

Frequent Encounters

Natalina's Brother

Sentimental Crisis

A Good Year

The Treasure of Orpheus

The Good Boys

A Challenge For Don Matteo

The Last Jump

The Art of Growing

Bear Tracks

The Girl Without a Name

Not a Joke

Prime Numbers

Behind Convent Walls

Dear Dad

A Question of Honor

Never Say Thirty

The Ring

Who Killed the Sitting Bull?

Ambitious Destinations

The Anniversary

Dance With Me

Race Against Time

A Bad Turn

A Friendly Chat

Perfect

Tango

Why Not Tell Daddy?

Look Who's Coming For Dinner?

A Daisy For Natalina

Whatever It Takes

It Was My Daughter

While Don Matteo investigates the attempted murder of an antique dealer, he finds himself taking care of Laura, a rebellious adolescent who is pregnant and currently staying at the rectory.

Rave party

A girl dies at a rave party after having taken a drug that was cut badly. While Don Matteo and the Carabinieri are working on the investigation, Cecchini tries to prevent Tommasi and his daughter from spending a romantic weekend together all alone.

Proof of Love

After a young woman dies in labor, the woman’s gynecologist is killed. Meanwhile, Tommasi is preparing for a boxing match and is forced to choose a coach - the ready and willing Cecchini or the professional MP Conti…

The Man Who Knew How To Fly

A falconer who adopted an autistic boy is stabbed to death. Meanwhile, due to a misunderstanding, Cecchini thinks he only has six months to live.

Her Return

Don Matteo investigates the attempted murder of a woman who has re-emerged from the past. Meanwhile, the captain tries not to make a bad impression on the young, athletic Spanish friends that are staying at Patrizia’s house.

Three Grandchildren and One Nanny

During a reception held at the mansion of a wealthy family, an unidentified body is found. The investigation brings the mysterious past of a loving nanny to the fore. Cecchini, instead, mistakenly believes Patrizia is pregnant, which leads to some comical misunderstandings.

Severino In Love

A young woman staying at the rectory to complete the Via Francigena pilgrimage is strangled to death. Meanwhile, Cecchini instructs Severino on how to win over the woman of his dreams.

Another Life

During a masquerade party for Carnival, a girl who strikingly resembles the daughter of the party hostess is attacked. Meanwhile, Tommasi is repelled by everything that has to do with Carnival and Natalina finds a new, noble, suitor.

Marry Me

A boy who seems to be from a drug addiction community in the city is found dead. Meanwhile, Tommasi buys Patrizia an engagement ring, but just when he is about to pop the question, things don’t go as he had planned.

Deception

An old celebrity from Gubbio is killed by a dose of insulin. Meanwhile, captain Tommasi must face MP Conti’s father, who has just arrived in Gubbio and thinks Tommasi is his daughter’s boyfriend.

The Father-in-law Is Always Right

There is a Robin Hood in Don Matteo’s gang that is accused of the attempted murder of a dishonest retired man. Meanwhile, Cecchini is trying to deal with his very taxing father-in-law, who demands doctoring and attention.

The Secrets of Gubbio

The author of a book written specifically to report local town gossip is found almost dead. Laura and Natalina become passionate about the scandalous book that produces overall discontent throughout the town.

Life Choices

Sister Mary is attacked and falls into a coma. Meanwhile, Natalina has left the rectory for the peace of the convent, which, however, has some surprises in store.

Generation Y

The stop mother of Assunta Cecchini’s best friend Valeria is found dead. The sergeant’s adolescent daughters idolize their reckless friend who, this time however, has really gotten herself into trouble.

The Most Beautiful Day

The lead model of a fashion show for wedding gowns is almost suffocated to death in her bed. Meanwhile, Tommasi is at the wedding expo and is subjected to his mother and soon to be father-in-law’s bickering about the details of his wedding.

The Miracle Child

The murder of a prostitute is linked to the story of an orphan who is also a fencing champion who has found a new family in her trainer and her trainer’s husband. Meanwhile, Laura begins having second thoughts about abandoning her daughter.

Old Friends

Sonia, a poor teenage mother, has managed to start a new life by creating a booming business selling children’s wear and by helping other women going through hard times. The man she is about to marry, however, is under questioning for the murder of a maid who is also discovered to be a prostitute.

The Sought-after Child

A boy caught in the middle of a custody battle between his parents suddenly disappears. The case brings up some sad childhood memories for MP Conti, who follows the case with particular interest.

A Shadow of Suspicion

A baker known for great generosity is murdered. The investigation points to his sister-in-law, a rebellious young woman whose sister, the baker’s wife, caught behaving intimately with her murdered husband.

The Investigation of a Daughter

A sixteen year old girl disappears into thin air with no evidence of how to find her. As the investigation proceeds, the girl’s parents realize they never really knew their daughter.

Love Is Not Enough

A deaf girl who is unable to make her own parents accept her disability, finds herself involved in the murder of the director of the factory she works in. The prime suspect is one of the girl’s friends whose job is to insert disabled people into the workplace.

Betrayal

A boy watches as his father is accused of attacking the girl he is in love with. It’s up to Don Matteo to help father and son re-establish their relationship.

All is Lost

A factory worker, who lives with his wife in a tent and who was unjustly fired after a lifetime of work, is found dead.

Don Matteo Under Accusation

The father of Laura’s daughter arrives in Gubbio. The young man’s parents demand custody of their grandchild at all costs. Laura and Don Matteo are at odds, but soon after the priest falls victim to deceit and is accused of harassment and even murder.

A New Beginning

The Second Wife

The Prosecutor's Witness

Love Put to the Test

A Record for Life

Out of this World

A Daughter's Courage

Hanging On by a Thread

The Final Blow

Cyberbully

Near and Far

A Losing Bet

The Price of Love

The Foreigner

A Question of Priority

A Choice

Under Attack

The Fortune Teller

Custody Battles

My Son

Family Business

Nothing to Lose

A Real Fairy Tale

Alma's Return

Old Memories

Goodbye Natalina!

Guilt

Prohibited shots

Without exit

Safety distance

I thought it was love

Out of the Game

Don't Blame the Stars

Medical Market

Locally Sourced Love

The Shopping Cart Man

And How Much Are You Worth?

Delivered From Evil

Little Stars

Webcam Mom

The Promise

Life is a Movie

The Rediscovered Friend

The Two Mothers

The Diva

The Scam

The Last Memory

Resurrection

The Infection

The Last Turn of the Carousel

The Escape

Faithful Through The Centuries

The Most Beautiful Mistake

Scenes from a Wedding

Salvation

For Their Own Good

True Wealth

The Price of Talent

Mismatched Love

I'll Take Care of You

My Justice

The Night of the Soul

Still a Child

Choose Me!

Pain of Love

A Normal Family

A Personal Matter

One of Those

Parents and Children

Don Matteo Under Fire

Tell Me Who You Are

One Way

The Crack

Premonitions

For Life

The Power of Forgiveness

The Christmas Baby Part 1

The Christmas Baby Part 2

Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Part 1

Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Part 2

Not Take the Lord's Name in Vain, Part 1

Not Take the Lord's Name in Vain, Part 2

Remember the Sabbath Day, Part 1

Remember the Sabbath Day, Part 2

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother, Part 1

Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother, Part 2

Thou Shalt Not Kill, Part 1

Thou Shalt Not Kill, Part 2

The Perfect Day

Love and Anger

The Queen's Sacrifice

So Close, So Far

The Friend Found

The Innocent

The Faults Of Others

But is it love that makes the family or the family that makes love?

The Courage to Believe

Forgetting Matthew

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