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Season 1

6 décembre 1998·52 épisodes·63h 12min
Synopsis

Lele Martini, a general practitioner with Rome's experimental local health authority, moves to a new home in Poggio Fiorito, a residential area just outside the Italian capital. He's accompanied by his father, Libero, who recently retired, and their children, Maria, Ciccio, and Annuccia. Maria is opposed to the move, but changes her mind when she meets Reby, a classmate who becomes her best friend.

Épisodes · 52
The New House \ The Mystery of Cetinka
E1

The New House \ The Mystery of Cetinka

The Martini family moves to Poggio Fiorito, a residential area on the outskirts of Rome. Lele faces all the problems that the move entails. Luckily, his sister-in-law, Alice, is there to help him. The family's new housekeeper, Cetinka, causes chaos: as soon as she's hired, some money goes missing, and suspicion falls on her. But could this really be true? And are we sure she's from Poland?

1h 39min·6 déc. 1998
A Cousin on the Run / Happy Birthday, Maria!
E2

A Cousin on the Run / Happy Birthday, Maria!

Alberto, Lele's only grandchild, runs away from home and takes refuge at the Martini house because his parents are divorcing. Meanwhile, Grandpa Libero, to save money, starts selling musical pillows. Maria's birthday is coming up and she asks her father if she can celebrate alone with her friends. Lele agrees but is reluctant. Around the same time, Maria gets her period, and Rebby is the first to know.

1h 42min·13 déc. 1998
Lele, Meet Irene / A Question of Image
E3

Lele, Meet Irene / A Question of Image

Alice and Giulio, Lele's best friend, are worried because the doctor hasn't dated women in years, so they decide to set him up with a 35-year-old doctor named Irene. Lele's salary isn't enough to cover his family expenses. So his ex-father-in-law finds him a job at a private clinic that performs plastic surgery. Will this be the right fit for him?

1h 37min·20 déc. 1998
Heartbreaks / Wounds Old and New
E4

Heartbreaks / Wounds Old and New

Barbara, a young intern who courts Lele, arrives at the local health authority. Meanwhile, Giulio is admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack; will Lele's timely intervention save his life? Ciccio is struggling with his first love and would like to ask his father for advice, but Lele has other things on his mind at the moment. The trial regarding the accident that killed his wife Elena has begun.

1h 36min·25 déc. 1998
Forty-Four Cats / Missteps
E5

Forty-Four Cats / Missteps

Due to a sudden flood in his home, Giulio finds temporary shelter at the Martini house. Lele is obviously happy to lend a hand to his best friend... but only up to a point. Alice convinces Lele to sign up for a tango class with her. Sparks fly between them and they realize they're attracted to each other. But just then, Sergio, Alice's ex, arrives.

1h 38min·27 déc. 1998
Let's Go... Slowly / Loves... and Non-Loves
E6

Let's Go... Slowly / Loves... and Non-Loves

Grandpa Libero, attracted to piano teacher Maritè, takes some piano lessons from her, and Alberto and his friends start smoking against Lele's wishes. Laura, a colleague at the local health authority, is having problems with her ex-husband, and so Lele decides to help her, pretending to be her boyfriend. But it seems only Lele is pretending: Laura seems to have genuine feelings for the doctor.

1h 37min·3 janv. 1999
The Great Fear / Love Means Jealousy
E7

The Great Fear / Love Means Jealousy

Alice has an unusual mole appearing on her skin. She'll have to undergo surgery, and she wants only Lele by her side. This will trigger intense jealousy in her current boyfriend, Sergio. Sergio and Alice's relationship is becoming serious. Lele decides to openly confess his feelings to his sister-in-law, but the results aren't what he hoped for.

1h 38min·10 janv. 1999
Alice Is Getting Married / This Wedding Won't Happen
E8

Alice Is Getting Married / This Wedding Won't Happen

Sergio and Alice set a wedding date. At the Martini household, no one is happy about Alice getting married, and they're right: one evening, in fact, after returning home drunk, Sergio savagely beats Alice. Alice's wedding is annulled: fortunately, she has truly seen who she's dealing with. So, distraught, she moves into the Martini household. Meanwhile, an old flame of Lele's arrives at the clinic.

1h 34min·17 janv. 1999
Libero in Name and Deed / Scandal at the Park
E9

Libero in Name and Deed / Scandal at the Park

Grandpa Libero argues with his in-laws who want Maria to enroll in a very exclusive private school. Although things aren't going well, she's rather focused on her crush on a boy from her school. Irene's reappearance creates a lot of confusion in Lele's mind, so much so that he doesn't realize how unhappy Alice is. Meanwhile, Grandpa Libero's romantic relationship seems to be progressing.

1h 39min·24 janv. 1999
Reunited / The Allure of the Circus
E10

Reunited / The Allure of the Circus

Lele organizes a weekend reunion at the Martini house with all his childhood friends, offering them room and board, but over the years his friends seem to have changed significantly. Ciccio is sad because he didn't bring a good report card to his father, who scolded him. He meets Gus, a boy who lives and works at the circus, and decides to go with him and run away from home.

1h 39min·31 janv. 1999
Doubts and Suspicions / The Other Side of the Coin
E11

Doubts and Suspicions / The Other Side of the Coin

Great jealousy swirls in the air: Irene is angry with Lele because no doctor at the local health authority can resist his advances, while Maria is dealing with her first heartbreak. Not all the flirtations are welcome. Grandpa Libero tries to contain Marite's advances, while Alice must curb the editor-in-chief's "attentions." A surprise ending to Irene's birthday party.

1h 38min·7 févr. 1999
Finally... Lele! / Brothers
E12

Finally... Lele! / Brothers

Lele finally manages to spend a passionate night with Irene, but things get complicated when he decides to introduce her to his family. Meanwhile, Giulio is grappling with a serious problem. Lele's relationship with Irene has begun, but not everyone is happy about it. Especially Maria. Uncle Spartaco's arrival from America is welcomed as something to celebrate, but the visit hides a bitter surprise.

1h 40min·14 févr. 1999
Drawings and Projects / When the Cat's Away
E13

Drawings and Projects / When the Cat's Away

Maria continues to hate Irene, hoping that Aunt Alice will fall in love with her father, because to her they seem like a perfect match. Meanwhile, Cettina rejects her boyfriend's offer to live together. Lele discovers that Irene has hidden the news of her scholarship to Boston from him. She also doesn't intend to follow him to a friend's wedding in Milan. It's there that Alice and Lele meet again in Lele's room, alone.

1h 37min·21 févr. 1999
A Head-Stopping / Let's Go! Let's Go!
E14

A Head-Stopping / Let's Go! Let's Go!

Ciccio wears a hat lent to him by his girlfriend Susy, but it's full of lice, and the whole family becomes infected. Meanwhile, Alice and Giulio plan a night out, but it turns out to be a disaster. Lele and Irene argue after Irene discovers that Lele spent the night with Alice during the wedding in Milan; Irene is involved in a car accident, while Grandpa Libero's motorcycle is stolen.

1h 34min·28 févr. 1999
Guests / The Martinis Conquer Venice
E15

Guests / The Martinis Conquer Venice

A new doctor arrives at the local health authority: Dr. Oscar Nobili. One day, a gunshot is heard from the new arrival's room; it's a man attempting to commit suicide in front of Oscar. Lele will discover a secret. The Martinis go to Venice to visit Grandpa Libero's brother. After visiting the city, the Martinis separate. From this moment on, the trip turns out to be full of unexpected events, hidden just around the corner.

1h 39min·7 mars 1999
Fire! Fire! / Guilt
E16

Fire! Fire! / Guilt

While Lele and Irene browse the stalls at the neighborhood festival, where Libero, Giulio, and Giacinto are also selling modern antiques, the Martinis' house catches fire. Lele is very worried: the insurance, having expired, doesn't cover the renovation costs of the burned house, and Ciccio confesses to having started the fire by playing with firecrackers.

1h 35min·14 mars 1999
Confidential... Diagnosis / The Announcement
E17

Confidential... Diagnosis / The Announcement

Alberto hopes his mother has finally found the man of her life. Unfortunately, she has decided to resume her relationship with her ex-husband, which leads to a heated argument with her son. Alberto will remain at the Martini home. Irene, due to the expiration of her contract with the Rome Local Health Authority, must request a transfer. Lele tries to save their relationship and asks her if she wants to marry him.

1h 37min·21 mars 1999
A Jewel... of a Husband / Dad Dongiovanni
E18

A Jewel... of a Husband / Dad Dongiovanni

Grandpa Nicola finally returns from Brazil, and Grandma Enrica decides to look in his suitcase and discovers a beautiful necklace. The unpleasant surprise, however, is that her husband returned three days early: he lied to her! Ciccio suspects an affair between his father Lele and his friend Susi's mother. Meanwhile, Alice is becoming famous, but her career seems to be jeopardizing her family's affections.

1h 42min·28 mars 1999
Engaged at Home / Old Grudges
E19

Engaged at Home / Old Grudges

While Lele and Irene spend the weekend in Bologna, their new neighbors arrive, with whom Ciccio is having some problems. Meanwhile, Cettina argues with Alberto over his snobbish friends. At the Martini house, it seems like a maniac is stalking Cettina, but in reality it's just a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Alessia Merz shows up at the local health authority, apparently interested in Lele.

1h 39min·4 avr. 1999
Christmas Letters / Christmas at the Martini House
E20

Christmas Letters / Christmas at the Martini House

A group of children from an orphanage arrive at the clinic for vaccinations. Among them is Robertino, a boy with Down's syndrome who mistakes Lele for Santa Claus and asks him for a new bus for the orphanage as a Christmas gift. Grandpa Libero has organized a show with Orietta Berti, but it looks like a scam. Alice and Irene will also have to work on Christmas Eve, and the magic of Christmas is struggling to arrive at the Martini house.

1h 39min·11 avr. 1999
Old Lonely Hearts / Thank You, Dr. Lele!
E21

Old Lonely Hearts / Thank You, Dr. Lele!

Ciccio searches for a girlfriend for Grandpa Libero in a lonely hearts magazine. Ricky, Jessica's boyfriend, ends up in a coma after a car accident. Maria, on the other hand, is invited by a boy she likes. At the radio station where Alice works, there's a health program. Lele and Alice are convinced the host is a charlatan, and even the local health authority is starting to worry about the show's success.

1h 36min·18 avr. 1999
Dad, Will You Send Me to the Concert? / The Awakening
E22

Dad, Will You Send Me to the Concert? / The Awakening

Alice gives Maria tickets to the Backstreet Boys concert, but Lele, worried, refuses to let her. Luckily, Grandpa Libero intervenes! Giacinto is fired, and it's up to Cettina to resolve the situation. Meanwhile, Jessica and Lele go to Ricky, who has woken up, but there's a nasty surprise lurking.

1h 36min·25 avr. 1999
The Law of Silence / Cettina's Dilemma
E23

The Law of Silence / Cettina's Dilemma

Ciccio steals from Grandpa Libero's wallet and, along with his friend Filiberto, skips school to go to the mall. But there, the two are threatened by other kids, who force them to give up the money. Lele finds a pregnancy test in Irene's locker and hopes for a child. But things aren't going to be like that, and in fact, Irene has been arrested at a doctor's office in Milan. This changes everything.

1h 36min·2 mai 1999
Leonardo or Johnny? / Alice Superstar
E24

Leonardo or Johnny? / Alice Superstar

Maria hears the news of Leonardo DiCaprio's arrival in Rome to shoot a movie and goes to Cinecittà, where she meets Johnny, his bodyguard, and develops a crush on him. Meanwhile, Giulio decides to leave for Africa. Alice has been spotted with Tiberio Timperi, and Lele becomes jealous. Meanwhile, Giorgi discovers he's suffering from kidney failure, and everyone at the local health authority is worried, while Lele and Irene continue to argue.

1h 38min·9 mai 1999
Long Live the Countryside! / Love Has No Age Limit
E25

Long Live the Countryside! / Love Has No Age Limit

The Martini family relaxes in the countryside, where Maria meets a boy who invites her to a party. But things go haywire: the boy becomes too insistent, to the point of becoming violent. But someone is ready to intervene. Grandma Enrica returns from Ponza with news: she's fallen in love with the owner of a fruit and vegetable supermarket, whom Alice doesn't like. Meanwhile, Lele decides to buy a ring.

1h 36min·16 mai 1999
...and I Among You
E26

...and I Among You

Alice meets François, a doctor and friend of Giulio's who helps find families to take in African children for a while, and she decides to go with him to make a reportage. And Lele?

51min·23 mai 1999
A Love Caught on the Fly
E27

A Love Caught on the Fly

Lele and Alice spend the evening together celebrating their departure, but he can't bring himself to confess his feelings. But when he learns from François that Alice is in love with him, he decides it's time to confess.

49min·30 mai 1999
Partiam! Partiam!
E28

Partiam! Partiam!

Lele and Irene argue after the latter discovers that Lele spent the night with Alice during their wedding in Milan; Irene is involved in a road accident, while Nonno Libero's motorbike is stolen.

48min·28 févr. 1999
Ospiti
E29

Ospiti

A new doctor arrives at the ASL: Doctor Oscar Nobili. One day a shot is heard from the newcomer's room, it is a man who is trying to commit suicide in front of Oscar. Lele will discover a secret.

53min·7 mars 1999
I Martini alla conquista di Venezia
E30

I Martini alla conquista di Venezia

The Martini family goes to Venice to visit Nonno Libero's brother. After visiting the city, the Martinis go their separate ways. From this moment on the trip turns out to be full of unexpected events hidden just around the corner.

48min·7 mars 1999
Al fuoco! Al fuoco!
E31

Al fuoco! Al fuoco!

While Lele and Irene visit the stalls of the neighborhood party where even Libero, Giulio and Giacinto sell modern objects, the Martini house catches fire.

48min·14 mars 1999
Sensi di colpa
E32

Sensi di colpa

Lele is very worried: the insurance, which has expired, does not cover the costs for the renovation of the burnt house and Ciccio confesses that he caused the fire by playing with firecrackers.

49min·14 mars 1999
Diagnosi riservata
E33

Diagnosi riservata

Alberto hopes that his mother has finally found the man of her life. Unfortunately the woman has decided to resume the affair with her ex-husband, who comes to a strong clash with her son. Alberto will still remain at the Martini house.

50min·21 mars 1999
L'annuncio
E34

L'annuncio

Irene, due to the expiry of her contract with the Asl of Rome, has to ask for a transfer. Lele tries to save their relationship and asks her if she wants to marry him.

49min·21 mars 1999
Un gioiello di marito
E35

Un gioiello di marito

Grandpa Nicola finally returns from Brazil, and Nonna Enrica decides to peek into his suitcase, discovering a beautiful necklace. The bad surprise, however, is that her husband returned three days before her: he lied to her!

52min·28 mars 1999
Papà Don Giovanni
E36

Papà Don Giovanni

Ciccio suspects a relationship between his father Lele and his friend Susi's mother. Meanwhile Alice is becoming famous, but her career seems to compromise her family affections.

52min·28 mars 1999
Fidanzati in casa
E37

Fidanzati in casa

While Lele and Irene spend the weekend in Bologna, the new neighbors arrive, with whom Ciccio has some problems. Meanwhile Cettina argues with Alberto because of his snobbish friends.

53min·4 avr. 1999
Vecchie ruggini
E38

Vecchie ruggini

At the Martini house, it seems that a maniac is pursuing Cettina, in reality it is just a misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Alessia Merz shows up at the local health authority and seems interested in Lele.

50min·4 avr. 1999
Letterine di Natale
E39

Letterine di Natale

A group of children from an institution for orphans arrive at the polyclinic for vaccinations. Among them is Robertino, a kid with Down syndrome who mistakes Lele for Santa Claus and asks him for a new bus for the Institute as a Christmas gift.

49min·11 avr. 1999
Natale in casa Martini
E40

Natale in casa Martini

Nonno Libero has organized a show with Orietta Berti, but it would appear to be a scam. Alice and Irene will also have to work on Christmas Eve, and the magic of Christmas is struggling to reach the Martini house.

52min·11 avr. 1999
Vecchi cuori solitari
E41

Vecchi cuori solitari

Ciccio is looking for a girlfriend for Nonno Libero in a magazine for lonely hearts. Ricky, Jessica's boyfriend, ends up in a coma after a car accident. Maria, on the other hand, is invited by a boy she likes.

49min·18 avr. 1999
Grazie, dottor Lele!
E42

Grazie, dottor Lele!

On the radio where Alice works there is a column dedicated to health. Lele and Alice are convinced that the presenter is a charlatan, and even the ASL are starting to worry about the success of the show.

50min·18 avr. 1999
Papà, mi mandi al concerto?
E43

Papà, mi mandi al concerto?

Alice gives Maria tickets for the Backstreet Boys concert, but a worried Lele doesn't want to give her permission. Luckily grandfather Libero intervenes!

48min·25 avr. 1999
Il risveglio
E44

Il risveglio

Giacinto is fired, and it's up to Cettina to resolve the situation. Meanwhile Jessica and Lele go to Ricky who has awakened, but there is a nasty surprise lurking.

52min·25 avr. 1999
La legge del silenzio
E45

La legge del silenzio

Ciccio steals from grandfather Libero's wallet and together with his friend Filiberto skips school and goes to the mall. But there the two are threatened by other kids, who force them to give them the money.

50min·2 mai 1999
Il dilemma di Cettina
E46

Il dilemma di Cettina

Lele finds a pregnancy test in Irene's locker, and hopes for the arrival of a child. But things are not like that, and indeed Irene was taken to a clinic in Milan. This changes everything on the table.

49min·2 mai 1999
Leonardo o Johnny
E47

Leonardo o Johnny

Maria heard the news of Leonardo Di Caprio's arrival in Rome to shoot a film and goes to Cinecittà, where she meets Johnny, the bodyguard, and develops a crush on him. Meanwhile Giulio decides to leave for Africa.

50min·9 mai 1999
Alice superstar
E48

Alice superstar

Alice was seen in the company of Tiberio Timperi and Lele gets jealous. Meanwhile, Giorgi discovers that he has kidney failure and everyone at the ASL is worried, while Lele and Irene continue to argue.

51min·9 mai 1999
W la campagna
E49

W la campagna

The Martini family relaxes in the countryside, where Maria meets a boy who invites her to a party. But the situation takes a turn for the worse: the boy shows too much insistence, until he becomes violent. But someone is ready to intervene.

50min·16 mai 1999
L'amore non ha età
E50

L'amore non ha età

Grandma Enrica returns from Ponza with some news, she has fallen in love with the owner of a fruit and vegetable supermarket that Alice doesn't see kindly. Meanwhile Lele decides to buy a ring.

49min·16 mai 1999
E io tra di voi
E51

E io tra di voi

Alice meets François, a doctor friend of Giulio's who is in charge of finding families who can take in African children for some time and decides to leave with him to make a report. And Lele?

51min·23 mai 1999
Un amore preso al volo
E52

Un amore preso al volo

Lele and Alice spend the evening together to celebrate their departure, but he is unable to confess what he feels. But when she finds out from François that Alice is in love with him, she decides it's time to come out.

49min·30 mai 1999