Don Matteo is a thoroughly ordinary Catholic priest with an extraordinary ability to read people and solve crimes. He’s a parish priest who never met an unjustly accused person he didn’t want to help.
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Best Episodes of Father Matteo
Don Matteo Under Accusation
S8 Ep24
10.0
8th Dec 2011
The father of Laura’s daughter arrives in Gubbio. The young man’s parents demand custody of their grandchild at all costs. Laura and Don Matteo are at odds, but soon after the priest falls victim to deceit and is accused of harassment and even murder.
Old Friends
S8 Ep17
10.0
10th Nov 2011
Sonia, a poor teenage mother, has managed to start a new life by creating a booming business selling children’s wear and by helping other women going through hard times. The man she is about to marry, however, is under questioning for the murder of a maid who is also discovered to be a prostitute.
Academic Crime
S1 Ep13
10.0
18th Feb 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.
The Coach Travel
S2 Ep7
9.7
11th Nov 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.
Awaiting Trial
S1 Ep9
9.5
4th Feb 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.
The Scorpion's Strategy
S1 Ep5
9.3
21st Jan 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.
Maximum Weight
S2 Ep8
9.0
11th Nov 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.
Honest Man
S2 Ep6
9.0
4th Nov 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.
Heart of Ice
S2 Ep3
9.0
28th Oct 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.
The Fire of the Passion
S1 Ep15
9.0
20th Feb 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.
Ageless Love
S1 Ep14
9.0
18th Feb 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.
Worst Episodes of Father Matteo
The Foreign Man
S1 Ep1
5.9
7th Jan 2000
In the series premiere, parish priest Don Matteo investigates a young man's apparent suicide.
Generation Y
S8 Ep14
6.0
27th Oct 2011
The stop mother of Assunta Cecchini’s best friend Valeria is found dead. The sergeant’s adolescent daughters idolize their reckless friend who, this time however, has really gotten herself into trouble.
Never Too Late in Love
S3 Ep2
7.0
27th Sep 2002
The stables of an equestrian center catch fire. Suspicion falls on the old horse groom first, who has a motive to harm his employer. The employer, owner of the stables, might have a motive too - to collect insurance money. With Don Matteo's help and the aid of little boy Simone, the police uncovers the truth.
Five Lobsters
S2 Ep5
8.0
4th Nov 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.
Move Gambling
S2 Ep9
8.0
18th Nov 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…
Wife and Oxen of Your Countries
S2 Ep10
8.0
18th Nov 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.
The Hostage
S3 Ep4
8.0
4th Oct 2002
The young woman Petra (Jacqueline Lustig), on the run from police after supposedly committing a crime, takes Don Matteo hostage. While the police and Don Matteo's 'family' attempt to free him, our protagonist cooks up a plan: In order to escape and to uncover the truth, he tries to become an accomplice to his kidnapper.
Blackmail
S1 Ep10
8.5
4th Feb 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...
The Actor
S1 Ep11
8.5
11th Feb 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...
Drunk
S1 Ep12
8.5
11th Feb 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...
The Bad Apple
S1 Ep16
8.5
20th Feb 2000
A police officer who investigates a drug ring - incognito - is obviously discovered and violently punished by the gang. Don Matteo helps investigations.
Father Matteo Episode Guide
The Foreign Man
S1 Ep1
5.9
7th Jan 2000
In the series premiere, parish priest Don Matteo investigates a young man's apparent suicide.
Trivial Operation
S1 Ep2
9.0
7th Jan 2000
The murder of a doctor is investigated.
The Courage to Speak
S1 Ep3
8.8
14th Jan 2000
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.
Anna
S1 Ep4
9.0
14th Jan 2000
Don Matteo investigates a drug ring that attacked an undercover police officer.
The Scorpion's Strategy
S1 Ep5
9.3
21st Jan 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.
The Antique Rose
S1 Ep7
9.0
28th Jan 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.
Awaiting Trial
S1 Ep9
9.5
4th Feb 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.
Blackmail
S1 Ep10
8.5
4th Feb 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...
The Actor
S1 Ep11
8.5
11th Feb 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...
Drunk
S1 Ep12
8.5
11th Feb 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...
Academic Crime
S1 Ep13
10.0
18th Feb 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.
Ageless Love
S1 Ep14
9.0
18th Feb 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.
The Fire of the Passion
S1 Ep15
9.0
20th Feb 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.
The Bad Apple
S1 Ep16
8.5
20th Feb 2000
A police officer who investigates a drug ring - incognito - is obviously discovered and violently punished by the gang. Don Matteo helps investigations.
