Alberto becomes a hero by bringing his kids some pencils. They start to feel the thrill of simply being able to write their own names.

During the show, Allegra sees that her father is no longer in the audience and runs off the stage. Her mother comes to see her in the dressing room.

Libero goes to the job interview, where his future employer throws around some words in English that Libero has no idea about. He is shown a product with a demonstration of some of its features.

It's the night before Luigi's operation. It's hard to sleep for various reasons, but he is resting, when Doctor Zamagna pays him a visit.

The prison director refuses Alberto's request for writing materials, so he takes matters into his own hands, and learns a thing or two from his pupils, too.

There's a class performance, Camilla is late, and the principal is not happy about it all. Viola and Allegra have a peek at the audience before the curtain goes up, and they each reach some conclusions.

Lele deals with a patient who says she has trouble sleeping. Libero answers an ad from a sleep center.

Luigi's wife reads the consent form. Meanwhile, Luigi gets prepped by different nurses for the operation he will have the next day.

People often wonder where the name ferragosto comes from, as well as the holiday itself. Marika fills us in with its fascinating history and evolution.

Alberto and the kids at the reformatory all lie down on the ground to see the clouds better. They let their imaginations run wild. Alberto takes Ida and Alda to their new home.

Camilla oversleeps, and Livietta comes to the rescue, but Renzo is already out, jogging with Potti.

Lele is trying to get Annuccia to eat her lunch and Libero helps out. Uncle Giulio stops by to tell Lele he should get out more and start dating.

Doctor Policari brings the consent form, along with some seemingly paradoxical advice. Luigi's wife tries to get more information from this doctor, without success.

Ricotta can't believe his eyes when Manzi comes to take him back to his inmates. The kids are incredulous, too, and Manzi, having gained their respect, can finally begin teaching.

All that remains is to take Bibì back to her owner. Nothing easier, right?