In Italy, August is the warmest month, and most Italians try to go on vacation for at least part of the month. The most important vacation day is August 15th, called Ferragosto.

Doctor Policari brings the consent form, along with some seemingly paradoxical advice. Luigi's wife tries to get more information from this doctor, without success.

Ricotta can't believe his eyes when Manzi comes to take him back to his inmates. The kids are incredulous, too, and Manzi, having gained their respect, can finally begin teaching.

Ciccio and Maria are in the backyard, when Alberto shows up unexpectedly. The neighbors look on.

All that remains is to take Bibì back to her owner. Nothing easier, right?

Detective Lojacono meets his team and learns why they talk about the "bastards." He also learns what the future holds for the police station.

Some patients are afraid to go home, to do things for themselves, but once they are well, they must. Luigi waits to sign the informed consent form before his operation. He hears about Doctor Zamagna who will be performing the surgery.

Frederick is trying to explain "rain" to Piggeldy. There are many kinds of rain!

Alberto Manzi takes an exam, getting a high grade. He takes the opportunity to express his ideas about teaching troubled young people. There's trouble at the reformatory, and Alberto steps in.

Now that the case has been solved, all that needs to happen is for Bibì to go back to Francesca. Livietta isn't so sure about that.

The whole family goes to the opening of Nilde's restaurant, and there are a few surprises.

Detective Lojacono is transferred to a police station that is considered to be the worst of the worst. Judging from his first encounter there, it seems he has his work cut out for him.

Let's learn some numbers and colors in Italian.

Inspector Barreca gets to where the Italo-Australian has been stopped and fiddles with something without being seen. In the locker room of the stadium, Del Vento enjoys his victory shower, a moment he always looks forward to. Then he sets out towards Calabria to visit some relatives.

Luigi discovers that not only is his oncologist young, but he is his first patient. Luigi and his wife are nervous but ready, while the department head seems to be more interested in her phone call.