1x1 - The Foreign Man

January 7, 2000

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

1x2 - Trivial Operation

January 7, 2000

The murder of a doctor is investigated.

1x3 - The Courage to Speak

January 14, 2000

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.

1x5 - The Scorpion's Strategy

January 21, 2000

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.

1x6 - A Matter of Smell

January 21, 2000

1x7 - The Antique Rose

January 28, 2000

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.

1x8 - The Little Angel

January 28, 2000

1x9 - Awaiting Trial

February 4, 2000

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.

1x10 - Blackmail

February 4, 2000

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...

1x11 - The Actor

February 11, 2000

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...

1x12 - Drunk

February 11, 2000

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...

1x13 - Academic Crime

February 18, 2000

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.

1x14 - Ageless Love

February 18, 2000

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.

1x15 - The Fire of the Passion

February 20, 2000

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.

1x16 - The Bad Apple

February 20, 2000

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