Despite Eleonora's initial opposition, JJ begins filming life at the Nest to share with the public. He invents catastrophic scenarios and has very sad stories to tell.

Renzo finally returns home with bad news. Despite the compliments he received, the highly-connected candidate won. Gaetano, while at home with his girlfriend, receives a message from Camilla, and jealousy takes over.

At the police station, everyone is concentrated on the intercepted phone call to the Borrelli household. They discuss whether the speaker was Italian, whether he was reading, or whether it was a recording.

Chef Borghese tastes and evaluates the main courses and The Best end in a tie. Everything is left to play for with the desserts. Who knows if Joy's grandmother's recipe will be the winning one.

Matteo stays to play his solo for Marioni, who makes him play without looking at the music. Outside, the others in his group discuss how long they think he will endure Marioni's harsh treatment.

Although Eleonora had asked JJ for time to ask the other members of the Nest if they could shoot a feature, he shows up to film the community. Michele arranges the final details to have the painting delivered.

Berardi and Torre ask Tucci for information about the victim's dating history, but the person with whom the woman had a date cannot be traced. Susanna admits to being in love with Nico, while Camilla is worried about Renzo.

After asking Dodo's father some questions, Palma and Lojacono advise him to be cooperative for the sake of the investigation and the child. Meanwhile, there is some new information about the gardener.

Chef Borghese begins to give out the scores. One by one, the contestants present their dishes, and even though Max was a bit awkward at one point, the Jams manage well. But never think you have victory in your pocket until the end!

Sara offers to walk Chiara home, and the two have a conversation about how it feels to be visually impaired. At the rehearsal, Marioni expresses his frustration with orchestra's lack of passion in their playing and discusses the significance of performing the Unfinished Symphony.

Camilla and Susanna are at the marriage agency, when the school principal shows up, without an appointment, to see Dr. Tucci. But Berardi and Torre show up, as well.

Dodo's mother and her new partner try to identify the hooded person the boy walked off with. The boy's father is also questioned.

The Jams arrive running at school where the award ceremony is already underway. Chef Borghese has just awarded the cup but asks the winners if they want to win by challenging the Jams. Oscar, as captain, decides to continue the competition and they begin with the appetizer tasting.

Marioni is summoned by the principal because he received a warning from Giacomo's parents who hold him responsible for what happened to their son. During rehearsals, the maestro discovers someone who shouldn't be in the hall.

Michele continues to reassure Iolde about the newspaper article that came out, but they are interrupted by Nicoletta, who brings a catalog to show Michele. At the office, Eleonora has a tense conversation with her boss.