Father Matteo
Season 8
201124 episodes
Episode 1
It Was My Daughter
Sep 15, 201150m
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.
Episode 2
Rave party
Sep 15, 201154m
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.
Episode 3
Proof of Love
Sep 22, 201150m
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…
Episode 4
The Man Who Knew How To Fly
Sep 22, 201150m
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.
Episode 5
Her Return
Sep 29, 201150m
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.
Episode 6
Three Grandchildren and One Nanny
Sep 29, 201153m
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.
Episode 7
Severino In Love
Oct 6, 201155m
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.
Episode 8
Another Life
Oct 6, 201150m
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.
Episode 9
Marry Me
Oct 13, 201150m
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.
Episode 10
Deception
Oct 13, 201158m
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.
Episode 11
The Father-in-law Is Always Right
Oct 20, 201150m
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.
Episode 12
The Secrets of Gubbio
Oct 20, 201156m
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.
Episode 13
Life Choices
Oct 27, 201150m
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.
Episode 14
Generation Y
Oct 27, 201155m
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.
Episode 15
The Most Beautiful Day
Nov 3, 201150m
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.
Episode 16
The Miracle Child
Nov 3, 201150m
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.
Episode 17
Old Friends
Nov 10, 201150m
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.
Episode 18
The Sought-after Child
Nov 10, 201150m
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.
Episode 19
A Shadow of Suspicion
Nov 17, 201150m
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.
Episode 20
The Investigation of a Daughter
Nov 17, 201150m
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.
Episode 21
Love Is Not Enough
Nov 24, 20111h 17m
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.
Episode 22
Betrayal
Dec 1, 201150m
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.
Episode 23
All is Lost
Dec 1, 201150m
A factory worker, who lives with his wife in a tent and who was unjustly fired after a lifetime of work, is found dead.
Episode 24
Don Matteo Under Accusation
Dec 8, 20111h 28m
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.