Father Matteo Season 8, Episode 22: Betrayal

1

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.

2

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.

3

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…

4

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.

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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.

12

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.

13

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.

14

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.

15

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.

16

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.

17

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.

18

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.

19

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.

20

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.

21

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.

22

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.

23

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.

24

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.