S1 E1 • Retour au pays

In the series premiere, parish priest Don Matteo investigates a young man's apparent suicide.

Première diffusion : 1 juillet 2000

S1 E2 • Une intervention de routine

The murder of a doctor is investigated.

Première diffusion : 1 juillet 2000

S1 E3 • La loi du silence

Don Matteo's help is needed by a young woman, whose family is in financial distress and being blackmailed. The citizens, surprised about their priest's meetings with this beautiful woman, start to spread rumours.

Première diffusion : 14 janvier 2000

S1 E4 • Anna

Don Matteo investigates a drug ring that attacked an undercover police officer.

Première diffusion : 14 janvier 2000

S1 E5 • La stratégie du scorpion

An inmate is killed in jail. Suspicion falls on a prisoner who claims to be not guilty, although his fingerprints were found on the murder weapon. A scorpion fight, organized by the citizens, points Don Matteo in the right direction.

Première diffusion : 21 janvier 2000

S1 E6 • Question de flair

Première diffusion : 21 janvier 2000

S1 E7 • La rose antique

Don Matteo is asked for help: Unfaithful wife Annalisa wants to save her marriage. Soon after this conversation she is found dead, her husband becomes main suspect. Don Matteo finds out that someone observed the victim.

Première diffusion : 28 janvier 2000

S1 E8 • Le petit ange

Première diffusion : 28 janvier 2000

S1 E9 • L’étau de la justice

Police officers find Don Matteo, gun in hand, next to a dead body. What happened? During a fight with the killer, the weapon was pushed in the priest's hands while the real murderer escaped. Imprisoned Don Matteo starts to investigate.

Première diffusion : 4 février 2000

S1 E10 • Le chantage

A well known entrepreneur is being blackmailed. Suspicion falls on a landlord who had differences with him before. While Don Matteo aids police investigations, the entrepreneur's son is poisoned...

Première diffusion : 4 février 2000

S1 E11 • Mort d’un acteur

A film team comes to town. An actor is killed on the set - the gun was loaded with real bullets! The person responsible for the props seems to have a motive...

Première diffusion : 11 février 2000

S1 E12 • Qui a bu boira

An accident occurs during a bus ride. The driver seems to be responsible, tests reveal that he had alcohol in his system. Rumours start to spread in town about the rivalry of two bus enterprises...

Première diffusion : 11 février 2000

S1 E13 • Turpitudes universitaires

Another homicide in town: An employee of the research center is found dead. A fellow worker is suspected to have committed the crime, but Don Matteo's investigations point in a different direction.

Première diffusion : 18 février 2000

S1 E14 • L’amour n’a pas d’âge

Don Matteo prepares for a funeral when he finds out that the man, who passed away in an old people's home, didn't die a natural death. Suspicion falls on the victim's son's girlfriend, who offers to anonymously pay for the funeral.

Première diffusion : 18 février 2000

S1 E15 • Laisse les gondoles à Venise

Mr. Morabito has an affair. He buys a rare diamond as a gift for his lover and hides it from his wife - in an inconspicuous container. Mrs. Morabito gives this container - not knowing what really is inside - to Don Matteo, who plans to host a charity event.

Première diffusion : 20 février 2000

S1 E16 • La taupe

A police officer who investigates a drug ring - incognito - is obviously discovered and violently punished by the gang. Don Matteo helps investigations.

Première diffusion : 20 février 2000