The arrival of Dante Balestra, the new philosophy professor, brings some surprises at Leonardo Da Vinci High School — together with some resentment.
Simone's recently discovered spirit of rebellion leads him to an unexpected decision. Dante encourages the class to attend a poetry contest.
Manuel gets into some shady business, while his friendship with Simone grows stronger. The affair between Marina and Dante raises some issues.
Dante visits Cecilia at the museum and a spark lights up between them. The professor doesn't give up on Pin, while Simone and Manuel have an argument.
Manuel asks Simone for money to fix the destroyed car, unaware of the truth. Dante explains to the class the Aristotelian research for happiness.
After waking up at Simone's house, Manuel visits Alice once again. Dante tries to warn Anita about her son's situation, but she reacts badly.
Dante, who is now aware of Simone's feelings, tries to make him open up. Manuel feels overwhelmed by the issues piling up in his life.
Monica's ex-boyfriend becomes increasingly pushy until Dante decides it's time to intervene. The situation between Manuel and Simone boils over.
It's time for some confrontations. Chicca meets Manuel's lover while Simone, after sharing his thoughts with his mother, decides to talk to Manuel.
Dante visits Pin again and helps him clean his room. Anita talks to Alice about the situation with Manuel. Simone makes a shocking discovery.
After the mess of the previous night, Dante holds a special lesson at the Colosseum. The professor finds out why Pin abandoned school.
Manuel is worried about Simone and makes a desperate move to stop him from working for Sbarra. Simone can't handle the truth and does something extreme.
The comeback looks promising. Anita and Dante are happy. Mimmo finds virtual freedom and a job. The Balestras make an offer to Anita and Manuel.
Dante and Anita try to help a girl who refuses to go to school. When Mimmo defends Simone, a boy ends up in a coma. Floriana returns from Glasgow.
Floriana, Anita and Dante end up living together. Viola agrees to return to school. Simone is in trouble for injuring Ernesto. Dante has a CT scan.
Simone confesses the truth about the attack on Ernesto. Nina opens up to Manuel. Dante meets Manuel and a suspicion leads him to confront Anita.
Mimmo falls in with a bad crowd. Nina confides in Dante. Ernesto awakes from the coma and relates his story. Anita tells Dante the truth about Nicola.
Luna sends racy photos to her "admirer." Nina discovers she will be able to see Lilli again. Manuel argues with Anita. Dante receives his diagnosis.
Molosso decides to find out who his wife is cheating with. Luna kisses Rayan thinking he is her admirer. Floriana and Virginia discuss Dante's health.
Luna goes out with her admirer. Nicola offers financial help to Anita. Dante gives a lecture on gender-based violence. Dante and Floriana reconnect.
Nina wants custody of her daughter. A distressed Simone confides in Dante. The extended family faces tension. Nina, Manuel and Lilli have an accident.
Nina devises an escape plan. Pantera asks Mimmo to cooperate with the police. Dante is forced to talk to Simone about his health problems.
Viola and Rayan are growing closer. Lilli's abduction wreaks havoc. Dante must convince Nina to return her daughter before it's too late.
Mimmo and Pantera take action. Nicola offers Nina an opportunity. Anita and Dante tell each other the truth, and attempt to start over together.