Valentina's success coincided with the beginnings of feminist movements in Italy. She depicted a woman who was strong and independent, who could do anything a man could do, a departure from the stereotype of the Italian housewife.

Elena goes to see Giuseppe together with little Antonio. She notices right away that the apartment is empty. At the hospital, one of Mussolini's federal agents is visiting and gives Moscati some troubling news.

Pisanelli goes to see a pharmacist friend who gives him a hand in his private investigation. Romano brought home pizza, but once again, Giorgia arrives late. At police headquarters, the team is celebrating having solved the case.

Imma is home feeling weakened by recent events. Pietro is very supportive and convinces her to take a day off, something she had never done before.

Lojacono and the DA go back to the nightclub to see the homeless guy. He knows what kind of car he saw the night of the murder.

After Imma talks with Andrea's mother, she seeks out Calogiuri and updates him. He tells her about his coming exam for becoming a marshal and about how things have evolved with Maria Luisa.

As far as Clelia is concerned, she has told the police everything about how the murder took place. The DA and Lojacono still have grave doubts.

Imma goes to Bruno's funeral and Calogiuri goes to Andrea Saponaro's. Imma is approached by a woman on a dark street.

In 1963 Crepax got his start in the world of comic books and two years later created his famous character, Valentina. The comic strip first appeared in the anthology comic book, "linus," founded by Giovanni Gandini, who had known Crepax as a kid.

The agents arrive at the Filangieri house with a warrant and Lojacono asks Clelia some questions about the girl in the photo. Clelia decides to send her friends home, canceling the Burraco game.

Clearly, Imma has been deeply affected by Andrea Saponaro's suicide. Her solution is to peel a lot of potatoes. The next day, there is a press conference at the prosecutor's office, where Zaza the journalist tries to get a rise out of her with a provocatory question.

Some members of the team go back to the prison to have another chat with Castrotevere, who gives them some very important information. And then they go back to the Filangieri house, where the old ladies are still playing cards.

Imma is devastated by the news of Andrea Saponara's suicide and her team is trying to be supportive. Then Imma gets a surprise visit from someone who needs to talk to her. It's someone who knew Andrea.

Arcangelo and Sister Helga don't like each other much, but they have to work together to save the patient. At home, at lunch, Giuseppe has a strange feeling and rushes off.

Lojacono and DA Piras once again go to see the Filangeri sisters who say they had never met Cosimo Capuano. The sisters and some friends have plans to play the game of Burraco, a card game. Later, Ottavia does a bit of research about Capuano and the team connects some dots. Lojacono goes to the Alba Rossa Yacht Club to do some checking up.