The Best Episodes of The Cesaronis

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#1 - Betrothed / I Can't See Clearly
S1:E19/7/2006
Giulio Cesaroni and Lucia Cudicini, he a widower, she separated, meet again after twenty years in Rome. They realize they still love each other and decide to get married, so Lucia's daughters, Eva and Alice, arrive from Milan and move in with the Cesaronis. Getting to know Marco, Rudi and Mimmo, Giulio's sons, is not easy and things are also complicated by uncle Cesare, Giulio's brother, and his jealousy. Sergio wants Lucia to get back together with him, but after her ex refuses, the ruthless manager goes to Giulio's liquor store and threatens to take away his future wife, daughters and job. Giulio acts on impulse and doesn't hesitate to punch him, so Sergio, with the complicity of a doctor friend, makes the Cesaronis believe he is dying.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Luca Monesi, Francesco Cioce
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Writers:Luca Monesi, Francesco Cioce
8.5/10(12 votes)
#2 - The Pilot Fish / Mutual Aid
S3:E53/6/2009
Marco, feeling neglected by Criscuolo, decides to leave. However, the record producer warns him that if the musician terminates his contract, he will have to pay a penalty of thirty thousand euros, representing the expenses he has incurred up to that point for his promotion. And, to spite him, he entrusts him with the task of creating the jingle for a toilet paper commercial. Lucia points out to Giulio that it's partly his fault: Marco, before signing the contract, had asked his father for his opinion. Eva gets an opportunity: she's called to the editorial office of the trendiest magazine of the moment, the famous Up To You. She's welcomed by Cinzia, assistant to the newspaper's fearsome editor, Iva Zavattini, who never shows up in the editorial office. In such a competitive environment, the apprenticeship is brutal: Eva is tasked with organizing the archives.
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8.4/10(20 votes)
#3 - The Last Chance / Cleaning School
S1:E1211/5/2006
Giulio helps Rudi study for his class test, but the boy gets a bad grade for the umpteenth time. Meanwhile, the school newspaper edited by Alice reports a secret relationship between a student and a teacher, and Rachele, thinking that Marco is to blame, tries to get revenge. Rudi and Alice manage to make amends. At school Rudi and Alice compete for the role of gang leader, while Lucia, depressed by her absence from teaching, devotes herself with obsessive attention to household chores, worrying Giulio. Marco, abandoned by Rachele, confesses to Eva that months before he had been in love with her.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Maurizio Careddu, Fabrizio Cestaro, Sergio Di Pasquale Luci, Herbert Simone Paragnani
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Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Maurizio Careddu, Fabrizio Cestaro, Sergio Di Pasquale Luci, Herbert Simone Paragnani
8.4/10(8 votes)
#4 - But How Hard Is the Climb?
S2:E134/24/2008
The Cesaroni's great soccer dream is about to come true: Romulana could make the jump in category. Giulio uses legal and illegal means to achieve victory, while Cesare does everything he can to ensure Romulana loses.
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8.3/10(20 votes)
#5 - The Gifted / All the President's Men
S1:E59/28/2006
Rudi takes part in a psychological test and the result, to everyone's surprise, is that the boy is a genius. Giulio, enthusiastic, does everything to satisfy his son's needs and stimulate his intelligence. Alice, suspicious, discovers that the Leonardo da Vinci of Garbatella copied the answers. Lucia convinces Rudi to confess and the father's punishment is not long in coming. Marco seems increasingly strange and it is now clear to everyone that he is in love. However, no one suspects that the lucky girl is Eva. Meanwhile, Sergio shows up at the Cesaroni house and, on the verge of being named Cavaliere del Lavoro by the President of the Republic, he would like to take advantage of the opportunity to embarrass Giulio and win Lucia back.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Mattia Torre, Fabrizio Cestaro, Giacomo Ciarrapico
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Writers:Mattia Torre, Fabrizio Cestaro, Giacomo Ciarrapico
8.3/10(22 votes)
#6 - Marta / Jokes Aside
S1:E69/29/2006
Giulio must serve a two-match suspension as the Romulan coach following a heated argument with a referee and is forced to ask Ezio to replace him on the field. Meanwhile, little Mimmo is struggling with a difficult assignment for him: an essay about his mother. The child, who remembers nothing about Marta, his dead mother, asks his father and brothers for news. Marco learns that Eva is going to London for a weekend and would like to accompany her, so he tries to scrape together the necessary money and his uncle Cesare finds him a job as a liscio player with a small orchestra of over-sixty year olds in a club. Meanwhile, Ezio, because of a prank by Giulio and his brother, argues with Stefania and leaves home.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Fabrizio Cestaro, Antonio Antonelli, Alex Oriani
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#7 - Maturity Test
S2:E165/8/2008
Giulio and Lucia Cesaroni organize the ritual barbecue that marks the end of summer. Among those present are Giulio's inevitable brother, the mechanic Ezio Masetti and his wife Stefania, a friend of Lucia and the principal of the school where they both teach. Obviously Lucia's mother, Gabriella, is also there, while the youngest of the family, Mimmo, observes that this year the doors of middle school are opening for him. For Alice and Rudi, always dog and cat, instead the much more terrifying doors of high school are opening wide! The firstborns Marco and Eva are far away: he studies music in Milan while she is in New York to specialize in journalism and live with her chef boyfriend, Alex. Their friend Walter, son of Stefania and Enzo, is left hanging around Garbatella, drooling over Carlotta, his beautiful girlfriend from the upper neighborhoods. While walking with Rudi, his passion for mechanics leads him to notice a splendid vintage motorcycle that he inadvertently knocks over.
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8.2/10(5 votes)
#8 - Grandpa, no Love / The Inauguration
S7:E34/27/2026
Giulio and Carlo try to help Adriano win over his beloved Federica. Their disastrous advice puts Adriano under pressure from his terrible partner Renato, but the arrival of Rovazzi will set things right! Walter supports Virginia in creating the new menu. Marco, discovering Marta's crush on Jonathan, creates a fake profile for him to talk to his daughter, unleashing the girl's ire. Father and daughter have just reconciled when Marta receives a call from Eva: she must return to New York immediately.
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8.0/10(22 votes)
#9 - The Perfect Father / The Handcuffs of Love
S1:E39/15/2006
After a meeting with the school psychologist, Giulio tries to imitate Lucia in his relationship with his children, who are worried about their father's change. Meanwhile, Lucia feels lost when Eva confides in her that she intends to make love for the first time with her boyfriend and has a tough fight with her daughter. There is tension in the Cesaroni household. Lucia is so busy with work and household chores that Giulio hasn't been able to have a moment of intimacy with her for several days. Meanwhile, Marco has a fight with Lucia, guilty of having taken the guitar from the closet that reminds the boy of his deceased mother. However, things smooth out and Marco starts playing again.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Massimiliano Bruno, Edoardo Falcone
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Writers:Massimiliano Bruno, Edoardo Falcone
8.0/10(9 votes)
#10 - Fighting Without the Neighborhood
S3:E12/6/2009
Giulio and Lucia Cesaroni organize the ritual barbecue that marks the end of summer. Among those in attendance are Giulio's ever-present brother, mechanic Ezio Masetti, and his wife Stefania, a friend of Lucia's and the principal of the school where they both teach. Lucia's mother, Gabriella, is also present, of course, while the youngest member of the family, Mimmo, remarks that this year the doors to middle school are opening for him. Alice and Rudi, always a cat and dog, are instead opening up the far more terrifying doors of high school! Their eldest children, Marco and Eva, are far away: he studies music in Milan, while she's in New York majoring in journalism and living with her chef boyfriend, Alex. Their friend Walter, Stefania and Enzo's son, has remained hanging around Garbatella, drooling over Carlotta, his beautiful girlfriend from the upper-middle classes.
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8.0/10(6 votes)
#11 - She Was My Mother / Sometimes They Come Back
S3:E83/27/2009
Matilde accidentally meets a colleague of Pamela's, the prostitute Godiva, who has just been released from prison. Naturally, the young girl doesn't know what her beloved mother's profession was, believing her to have been a noble benefactor. When Matilde comes up with the idea of organizing a memorial in her honor, Cesare and the Cesaroni family are shocked: no one dares tell her the truth. A man with a seductive yet disreputable air shows up at the Cesaroni wine shop asking for news of Pamela's daughter. His name is Lojacono and he claims to be Matilde's father. Cesare puts up a fight, but Ezio, with his clumsiness, even takes the stranger home to avoid him! A debate erupts at the Cesaroni family: what if Lojacono is really Matilde's father? What right does Cesare have to prevent them from meeting?
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8.0/10(6 votes)
#12 - Shopping Campaign / Lullaby Grandparents
S3:E114/17/2009
Iva Zavattini calls Eva: she assumes she's in Friuli for the investigation she's entrusted to her and recommends she return to Rome immediately to interview the famous athlete Tiziano Marrese. The child prodigy of Italian track and field has never given an interview because he's dependent on a controlling mother, and the "stolen" meeting could prove to be a real scoop. It's Giulio's birthday, but tensions are palpable in the Cesaroni household. Lucia remains conflicted about the country house, even though Sergio, her ex-husband, has denied her the loan. She'll be met by Sonsei, who received a large inheritance following his wife's death. The former school janitor, who was never lame, now wants to settle all accounts with his past. He shows up at Stefania's house, telling her he'll help the high school renovate the gym. He also wants to repay the Cesaronis, who helped him when loan sharks were harassing him.
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7.9/10(19 votes)
#13 - America's Uncle / Seduced and Abandoned
S1:E810/8/2006
While Augusto, out of the hospital, starts a relationship with Gabriella, Eva returns from Milan with her friend Beatrice. Giulio, hoping that Marco will fall in love with her and forget his stepsister, convinces his son to organize a party. Marco, however, disappoints his father's expectations. Meanwhile, Lucia, due to the return of Professor Zuppante, has to leave school. Giulio, Cesare and Ezio are about to leave for the traditional fishing trip when Sergio, seriously ill, shows up again. The three, suspicious of the sudden arrival of Lucia's ex, kidnap him and take him with them to Abruzzo. Upon returning to Rome, his illness revealed, the man says goodbye to his family and leaves for treatment in the United States, accompanied by Lucia, encouraged by Giulio.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Francesco Vicario, Amelia Pollicino, Fabrizio Cestaro, Herbert Simone Paragnani, Paola Mammini
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Writers:Francesco Vicario, Amelia Pollicino, Fabrizio Cestaro, Herbert Simone Paragnani, Paola Mammini
7.9/10(9 votes)
#14 - Father Master / You Again
S3:E145/11/2009
Eva discovers that Alex has been lying to her: he isn't the head chef at the restaurant where she works, but merely an assistant. By chance, she encounters Selvaggia, a spoiled and overbearing teenager who, blinded by jealousy, stalks her boyfriend Daniele. Eva encourages Alex to never settle and pushes him to accept a catering job for a birthday party, which turns out to be Selvaggia's mega-party! Eva receives a visit from her father Sergio, who still doesn't know Alex. The two hit it off, and Sergio suggests that Alex work at a restaurant in Milan where he will be a partner. Eva urges him to accept, but Alex wants to be with her as much as possible, so overworking isn't a good idea. Jolanda decides to celebrate her fifteenth birthday in style and asks Alice for help organizing the party in Walter's warehouse.
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7.9/10(7 votes)
#15 - Milestones
S4:E2012/21/2010
Olga has returned profoundly changed. Still in love with Giulio, she intends to win him back, but she hasn't reckoned with Emma, who has finally decided to reveal her feelings. Giulio is caught between two fires, and the surprises aren't over. Ezio is deeply hurt by Stefania's betrayal and has no intention of forgiving her.
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7.8/10(6 votes)
#16 - Head Up / The Seed of Friendship
S3:E42/27/2009
Rudi is worried about Ulrico's reported attack and enlists the help of the high school janitor, Son-sei, a crippled martial arts instructor. Marco seems to have his big break with Criscuolo: a prime-time debut on a show hosted by Pippo Baudo! At the last minute, however, the record producer announces that he will have to replace one of the missing musicians from the well-known band he promoted, Cugini di Campagna. Disgusted and disappointed, Marco refuses. To improve his relationship with Matilde, Cesare has decided to buy a new, larger house. The girl will start school, and her teacher will be none other than Lucia. Giulio urges his brother not to embarrass Matilde when he drops her off the next day: for once, she should dress appropriately.
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7.8/10(6 votes)
#17 - Damage and Women / Just Believe
S3:E94/3/2009
At home, they debate whether a new maid is really necessary, and ultimately decide on the beautiful Teresa, a Venetian woman separated with children, excellent and desperate for work. When Barilon sees her, it's love at first sight. Meanwhile, Germana is complaining to Lucia about having argued with her husband, as has often happened lately. Lucia consoles her and, lying under Stefania's astonished gaze, admits that things are going badly with Giulio too. Rudi, increasingly hurt by Fabiana's behavior, stops going to school. He starts working in the wine shop, welcomed enthusiastically by his uncle Cesare. Giulio, however, disagrees and, as is his wont, becomes angry with his son, who refuses to offer any explanation and withdraws into himself. Meanwhile, Marco and Simona, increasingly in love, are working tirelessly on recording their first album, he as a musician, she as a producer.
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7.8/10(6 votes)
#18 - Family Photo
S3:E165/22/2009
Lucia and Giulio aren't speaking; this time, the crisis is serious, and tensions in the Cesaroni household are sky-high. Eva and Alex decide not to announce their impending wedding for the time being. The couple leaves for a farmhouse where Alex is invited for an important catering event. Marco is also leaving for the press conference in Milan, but he's hesitant: his brothers urge him to go. His world tour is about to begin, and it's an opportunity he can't miss: he'll be supporting the Arctic Monkeys! Lucia realizes she's hurt her husband with her story of wanting to change him for the elections.
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7.8/10(6 votes)
#19 - You and Me Forever / Wherever You Go
S3:E175/25/2009
Mimmo wisely comments that the fate of exes is truly unpredictable. Cesare is in crisis because his relationship with Pamela becomes more complicated day by day, while the rift between Giulio and Lucia deepens. And inevitably, suitors appear for both of them. Eva and Marco are also suffering from the mutual distance while preparations are in full swing for her upcoming wedding and his first Milanese concert in front of thousands of people. Eva has asked Walter to be her best man, while James, Alex's friend and best man, arrives from the United States. Marco successfully presents his new song from Milan, meanwhile Cesare faces a grave threat concerning Pamela and Matilde. On the wedding day itself, Lucia and Giulio, who have decided to separate immediately after the ceremony, find themselves feverishly searching for a new apartment each. Yet fate will surprise them once again.
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7.8/10(5 votes)
#20 - Sitting Bull
S4:E29/16/2010
After two weeks of heated discussions and arguments, the crisis between Giulio and Lucia hasn't subsided. The two have decided to separate. Giulio acts calm, but it's just a facade. He begins to have a crisis and decides to seek therapy from Emma, the sister of Olga, the wedding planner for Cesare's wedding. Things are also getting tough for Ezio: he argues with Walter, who wanted to repair a motorcycle at the shop.
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7.8/10(5 votes)
#21 - Guilty For a Night
S4:E1812/14/2010
Emma is scheduled to attend a conference on stalking, and Ezio and Cesare become convinced that she's being stalked by a maniac. The man is actually Flavio, Emma's ex, who has resurfaced. Giulio helps the therapist win him back, but is their closeness merely friendship?
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7.7/10(20 votes)
#22 - Try Again Cesare / It's Not Jealousy
S1:E49/21/2006
Marco and Giulio have a tough fight over the young man's decision to become a musician. Meanwhile, Lucia receives a beautiful necklace as a gift from an anonymous admirer. The woman thinks that the gift was given to Giulio and when she discovers that the necklace actually came from her admirer Andrea, she flies into a rage. Don Gervasio, the president of the Romulana, the neighborhood soccer team, dies suddenly, so Cesare and Andrea run for the succession. The innkeeper, thanks to Ezio's help, becomes the new president but, for the good of the team, gives up his place to the wealthier rival. The latter, after another attempt to seduce Lucia, receives Giulio's violent congratulations.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Fabrizio Cestaro, Aaron Ariotti
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7.7/10(20 votes)
#23 - The Masetti War / Arrivals and Departures
S1:E710/5/2006
Ezio and Stefania argue furiously and involve Giulio and Lucia in their delusions. Meanwhile Marco wins a music competition but is sad because he would like to confess his love to Eva and to complicate matters there is also Cristian, the girl's ex who resurfaces after a long time, and Giulio, who, not understanding the young man's feelings, urges him to forget his stepsister. After years of absence, Augusto Cesaroni, Giulio and Cesare's brother, leaves the United States and returns to Rome. Giulio, who has always believed Augusto to be a rich and powerful former race car driver, has to change his mind. The man, full of debts, has actually shown up only to claim his share of the liquor store. Meanwhile, Rudi blackmails Alice because of his stepsister's affair with a boy.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Gianluca Bomprezzi, Fabrizio Cestaro, Violetta Bellocchio
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Writers:Gianluca Bomprezzi, Fabrizio Cestaro, Violetta Bellocchio
7.7/10(21 votes)
#24 - Derby of the Heart / A Sea of Troubles
S1:E1311/12/2006
While Eva tries to win over Marco, who is distressed by the end of his relationship with Rachele, Giulio and Cesare find themselves in trouble with the tax authorities. With financial help from Gabriella, the two must accept the woman, Lucia and Stefania as assistants in the management of the wine shop. The business starts up again with flying colors, but the men are not happy with the female presence. Lucia plans a group vacation at a campsite in Sardinia, but friends and relatives have other plans and one by one they back out, so Giulio and Lucia are forced to leave alone. Eva, convinced by Giulio to forget Marco, for the good of the family, follows Veronica to Croatia, while Marco and Walter leave for Greece.
Director:Francesco Vicario
Writers:Fabrizio Cestaro, Giacomo Durzi, Francesca Primavera, Herbert Simone Paragnani
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Writers:Fabrizio Cestaro, Giacomo Durzi, Francesca Primavera, Herbert Simone Paragnani
7.7/10(6 votes)
#25 - Are We Men or Gnomes? / Russian Roulette
S3:E73/20/2009
Walter seems to have finally found a "serious" job: he's a debt collector, handling the most difficult cases, clients of finance companies who refuse to pay, disappearing into thin air or making the most unlikely excuses. With the astute intelligence of someone who grew up in Garbatella, he's a natural fit for his new job. His father, however, continues to avoid work at the new garage, which would otherwise be busy, to frequent Cesaroni's wine shop. The director of Up To You commissions Eva to conduct an investigation that touches her deeply: why do men today reject fatherhood? In the office of a well-known gynecologist, Eva spots the dancer Esmeralda. When she confronts her, abandoned by her partner Sandro, Eva relives her own drama and the painful rejection of her ex-partner Alex and discovers that, in reality, it's the girl herself who resists her own motherhood, much like her.
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