Father Matteo

In the series premiere, parish priest Don Matteo investigates a young man's apparent suicide.

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.

A laborer is found dead in the cement factory he works in. The suspect is the factory’s supervisor, who had differences with the victim. During research, Don Matteo and the police accidentally uncover a dramatic relationship.

While Don Matteo investigates the attempted murder of an antique dealer, he finds himself taking care of Laura, a rebellious adolescent who is pregnant and currently staying at the rectory.

A young, new captain arrives in Spoleto hoping to fulfill big dreams, just as Father Matteo takes in a teenager who has seemingly lost everything.

As Father Matteo faces increasingly complex cases in Spoleto, he reluctantly finds himself the focus of attention in shocking and unbelievable ways.