NaN/100 votesLoading...#1 - The Scorpion's Strategy
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/21/2000
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.
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Carlo Mazzotta
NaN/100 votesLoading...#2 - A Matter of Smell
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2000
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Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Paola Catella
NaN/100 votesLoading...#3 - The Antique Rose
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2000
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.
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Anna Samueli
NaN/100 votesLoading...#4 - The Little Angel
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 1/28/2000
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Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Alessandro Bencivenni, Domenico Saverni
NaN/100 votesLoading...#5 - Awaiting Trial
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2000
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.
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Alessandro Bencivenni, Domenico Saverni
NaN/100 votesLoading...#6 - Blackmail
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/4/2000
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...
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Carlo Mazzotta
NaN/100 votesLoading...#7 - The Actor
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/11/2000
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...
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Carlo Mazzotta, Paola Catella
NaN/100 votesLoading...#8 - Drunk
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/11/2000
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...
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Anna Samueli
NaN/100 votesLoading...#9 - Academic Crime
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/18/2000
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.
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Carlo Mazzotta, Luca Manfredi
NaN/100 votesLoading...#10 - Ageless Love
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 2/18/2000
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.
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Carlo Mazzotta
NaN/100 votesLoading...#11 - The Fire of the Passion
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/2000
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.
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Anna Samueli
NaN/100 votesLoading...#12 - The Bad Apple
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2000
A police officer who investigates a drug ring - incognito - is obviously discovered and violently punished by the gang. Don Matteo helps investigations.
Director: Enrico Oldoini
Writer: Carlo Mazzotta, Paola Catella
NaN/100 votesLoading...#13 - The Poisoned Apple
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/21/2001
Many of the town's citizens suffer from food poisoning. Police officers investigate and find out that the cause are poisoned apples sold by the Di Giacomos, a family of farmers. After some interrogations by Captain Anceschi, it seems that the family is not responsible for the case after all. Don Matteo's investigations lead him to a seasonal worker Di Giacomo's who seems to have motive.
Director: Leone Pompucci
Writer: Francesca Melandri
NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - Branded Skin
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/21/2001
A young soccer player dies of a drug overdose. Was it an accident or murder? The first person suspected by police officers is the owner of a tattoo shop who was in trouble with drug abuse before. The woman denies to be involved and Don Matteo tries to convince the police.
Director: Leone Pompucci
Writer: Francesca Melandri
NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - Heart of Ice
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/28/2001
Nino Coronna is found in a garden of a villa, next to a corpse. The victim is the owner of the house, Giulia Chimenti's husband. Nino seems to be guilty and is immediately accused of homicide. Maresciallo Cecchini has to investigate alone because Captain Anceschi is a 'special friend' of Giulia. When Anceschi seems to be involved in the homicide, Don Matteo and Cecchini have to uncover the truth.
Director: Leone Pompucci
Writer: Carlo Mazzotta
NaN/100 votesLoading...#16 - The Magician
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2001
Monica, who believes to have cancer, meets the healer and magician Kaspar, who has a reputation of taking advantage of people in distress. After several healing sessions with Kaspar, Monica's medical condition improves. It's a miracle - and attracts many people to Kaspar's 'practice'. Police officers question Kaspar, but only Don Matteo's help leads them on the right track
Director: Andrea Barzini
Writer: Anna Samueli
NaN/100 votesLoading...#17 - Five Lobsters
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2001
A famous chef is killed. Police suspect the Bagnetti brothers, who were evicted by the chef and therefore have a motive. Gerolamo, a homeless man and witness of the homicide accuses Mordelli, another famous chef. Don Matteo thinks that the police in on the wrong track.
Director: Andrea Barzini
Writer: Duccio Camerini
NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Honest Man
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2001
Maresciallo Cecchini is suspected to be a drug dealer! He supposedly only keeps his position as police officer to cover up his life of crime. Don Matteo and Captain Anceschi have to prove their friend's innocence.
Director: Leone Pompucci
Writer: Duccio Camerini
NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - The Coach Travel
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2001
Don Matteo is on a bus trip when a rich elderly lady is given a fatal shove. Don Matteo watches the scene but is too far away to recognize the guilty. Police investigations lead to the victim's nephew, who sold merchandise on the bus. Don Matteo finds out that the nephew is interested in more than just the inheritance.
Director: Leone Pompucci
Writer: Massimo Torre
NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - Maximum Weight
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2001
A young boxer dies during training. Accident or homicide? The boy's trainer is accused of the crime. Don Matteo tries to solve the riddle.
Director: Leone Pompucci
Writer: Mauro Marsili, Isabella Franconetti
NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - Move Gambling
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2001
A well known businessman is kidnapped. Who organized the abduction? Police seem to be on the right track and arrest an employee of the victim. While the son takes over his father’s business, Don Matteo finds out that many of the employees have bad interests…
Director: Andrea Barzini
Writer: Carlo Mazzotta
NaN/100 votesLoading...#22 - Wife and Oxen of Your Countries
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2001
Tarek, an immigrant, wants to traditionally arrange a wedding for his sons, who disagree with this tradition. To avoid the marriage, Mohammed commits a theft. When his brother Abdul gets involved in a violent crime, Don Matteo begins to investigate.
Director: Andrea Barzini
Writer: Mauro Marsili, Isabella Franconetti
NaN/100 votesLoading...#23 - The Band
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/2001
Sergio is run over by a car. His fiancée Angela mourns his death but decides to begin a new life. After joining a music band, she receives anonymous threats: Someone wants her to leave town. Police investigations lead to a young man who seems to be involved in the car accident. Don Matteo has to solve the case.
Director: Andrea Barzini
Writer: Francesca Melandri
NaN/100 votesLoading...#24 - The Bite of the Snake
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 11/25/2001
During a religious procession, Benito Lippi is bitten by a snake. Only an antidote can help to save his life, but it is hard to find since the snake is of a rare Asiatic breed. While police investigate who smuggled the snake into the country, suspicion falls on an oriental man who was seen near the victim during the procession.
Director: Leone Pompucci
Writer: Massimo Torre
NaN/100 votesLoading...#25 - Etruscan Tomb
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 12/2/2001
During a walk in the woods, Nerino falls into a 'hole' and discovers an old Etruscan tomb, filled with treasures. When police officers arrive, the treasures have disappeared. Suspicion falls on Lanza, a surly man who was involved in a robbery before. But Don Matteo suspects a certain Mr. Todi.
Director: Andrea Barzini
Writer: Anna Samueli
The Worst Episodes of Father Matteo
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Worst Episodes Summary
"The Scorpion's Strategy" is the worst rated episode of "Father Matteo". It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Enrico Oldoini and written by Carlo Mazzotta, it aired on 1/21/2000. This episode scored NaN points lower than the second lowest rated, "A Matter of Smell".