We are at the finals of the cooking contest, the dessert competition, and both JAMS and The Best have a new captain. Joy talks to the therapist about how much she likes cooking, but drawing, not so much.

After Marioni assigns the orchestra parts to play with the guest conductor, there are some moments of tension between Matteo and Nathan. As a few students gather outside the conservatory, they see Giacomo, an ex-student.

Joy is not going to school and is not responding to phone calls anymore. Melissa seems happy to know that the JAMS will be in trouble at the competition, but the kids want to give it their all. Meanwhile, Joy is being helped by her parents.

The conservatory orchestra learns that the world-famous conductor, Ruggero Fiore, will be coming in just a few days to work with them and even give a public performance. With little time to prepare, Marioni asks for total commitment.

Alice returns home and is sad and very worried about Joy. She tells her mother about the forgotten cake and what she learned from Michelino. Her mother calls Joy's mother.

The kids continue to practice their instruments and go to lessons, but there's no shortage of love dramas and first kisses. Sara is dealing with her ex who just won't accept the breakup. And as before, she leans on Matteo.

At school, the teacher talks about bullying and after the lesson, Alice invites Joy to have something to drink. They talk about the party, Alice's parents, and the cake...

After Alice's surprise birthday party, she and Max share their "monthiversary" and want to tell the story of how they helped Joy.

Max and Alice are at the amusement park and want to go on a ride, but the place looks deserted. Everything is ready at the bistrot except for the cake, which Joy should be bringing. On the way to the party, she runs into her little friend on his bike.

For the finals, there will be an exceptional guest, a famous chef, and the kids are beside themselves with excitement. JAMS needs to go up in the rankings, and Melissa's team changes their approach to winning.

At school, Stefano has good news, but then, class begins. The teacher asks the students to observe what's outside the window and express what they see and feel through drawing. She is particularly struck by a couple of drawings, albeit for different reasons.

After Stefano returned with the Jams, things seem to have gone back to normal. Alice reflects on the fact that their age isn't an easy one because there are many changes. Some beautiful, others less so.

Joy finally realizes where Stefano might be and goes looking for him. She finds out what went wrong.

When Joy locks herself in her room, her mother joins her to understand what's happening. At that moment, Max calls to warn that Stefano has run away, and the girl rushes to the park to meet the others and figure out what to do.

In the challenge of the second courses, with a twist, the Jams slip to third place. Only the dessert challenge was left, but the final is not yet compromised if they manage to climb back up the rankings.