While Paolo prepares to go on stage, he is approached by a well-known television writer who presents him with an interesting proposal, assuring him that Maurizio Costanzo is also in favor. Back in Genoa, Paolo rushes to look for the children, but discovers they are at the carnival rides.

Giuseppe announces to his colleagues that he will marry Laura, but he wakes up with a start: it's only a dream. Romano finds a newborn baby near the dumpsters in front of the police station and when the ambulance arrives he asks to be able to go to the hospital with her.

In class, Barbara proves to be much further ahead than her classmates in the curriculum; for this reason the teacher decides to assign double the homework to all students. Meanwhile, Sara continues her battle, trying to convince Marioni to give her the chance to play.

In Fregene, Berardi and Torre discover that Camilla and her friend Susy are also there, on Tucci's trail. Following Sabrina, they all end up in front of an isolated villa. But as soon as they see it, they understand that this is not Tucci's house.

Paolo enjoys great success during his performances in Rome. The newspapers praise the brilliance of his comedy and, finally, he decides that the time has come to resign from Cosider.

It's almost midnight and everyone goes out on the terrace to toast and be enchanted by the fireworks while Pisanelli remains alone in the house. In front of the television, he makes an incredible discovery that will change everything.

Irene becomes furious with Luca when she discovers that he is obsessively following and controlling Marco, while she takes refuge in a fictitious identity to distract herself from her own thoughts. Meanwhile, Barbara arrives at the new school and Sara makes a request with a determined tone.

Roberta, annoyed by Gaetano's behavior, decides to return to her home. Meanwhile, Camilla and Susy ask one of the students to trace the address from which Tucci sent the message, while Gaetano provides instructions on how to tail the secretary.

Paolo is worried about the future and dissatisfied with his job at Cosider. Maura is by his side and together they decide to go to Rome to understand how things will evolve.

Everyone is ready to celebrate New Year's when, amid pleasantries and exchanges of good wishes, the police commissioner makes his entrance, surprising everyone with an unexpected announcement.

Barbara and her mother appear decidedly more serene, and the girl seems ready to start over. Meanwhile, at Rosario's house, his parents try to reassure him in anticipation of the meeting with his mother.

Gaetano returns to the police station with the children. Meanwhile, Torre has carried out some checks on Tucci's secretary, while he and Berardi go to question the craftsman reported by Camilla. In the meantime, while Livietta is in tears, Renzo arrives with good news.

Paolo briefly improvises to announce Jannacci's absence and, between jokes and banter, gets a surprisingly positive response from the audience. After saying goodbye to Chiesa, he is approached by a well-known figure who makes him a proposal.

Lojacono immediately goes to Laura's house, where she confides in him that she finally feels ready to take the risk and start a relationship with him, if he wants it too. Although Christmas has already passed, Marinella insists on wanting to put up the tree anyway, but just at that moment Giuseppe receives a phone call.

Camilla reports to Gaetano what she discovered by talking to Tucci's secretary and also explains her theory to him. Later she goes to the dentist's office for a treatment, while Renzo is busy with his personal blackbird hunt.