There is a glitch in the girls' plans. Lorenzo is more and more curious about who his father was.

We're at the bivio or crossroads part of the game, and some contestants are either very close to being eliminated or are indeed eliminated. There's always something new to learn on this quiz show.

Christmas greetings from Italy by way of a Christmas poem by Alda Merini.

Minivip's complexes aren't leaving him in peace, not even at Christmastime. But his doctor might have found a new patient.

Luca goes to see signora Martini in the hospital. When he gets back to the police station there is a secret ballot going on. Caterina shows up at the end.

Giacomo and Mario become acquainted in the back of Giacomo's chauffeur-driven car, but Mario is puzzled, and worried, about the talk of reincarnation. His other worries involve creditors.

Daniela continues with examples of how tanto and quanto are used together in comparisons, as well as the pairing of così and come. She also provides examples involving quantities, where the word sets are not interchangeable.

Adriano has some unwelcome news from Paola, his wife. On a nighttime walk above Ivrea, Adriano is threatened by a woman brandishing a gun.

Eva explains her plan to her friends, and she and Lola get the first step underway. Lorenzo hangs out with Dante.

In this segment we learn about even more things to do with ordinary mouthwash.

Manara goes to see Casadio, asking for something he knows will be refused to him. He is actually in search of information on Rivera's earlier visit there. Buttafuoco and Barbagallo seem to think there is going to be a surprise party, since an assortment of cheeses was delivered to the police station.

Mario has all kinds of financial problems, and when Giacomo comes after him, Mario thinks that he's been sent by one of his many creditors.

We start discovering what kind of person Adriano Olivetti is.

Marika and Anna show us the steps involved in creating this hearty dish from the Piedmont Region.

Alessia has been transformed as far as her appearance is concerned. She'll be put to the test. Eva and Dante seem to be getting along, and Lorenzo tries to make a pitch for his beloved scooter.