Season 3

01 The Secrets of the Heart Episode 127th September 2002 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. 02 Never Too Late in Love Episode 227th September 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. 03 Scandal in the City Episode 34th October 2002 The manager of a country hotel is found dead. By chance, Don Matteo discovers that the victim blackmailed unsuspecting hotel guests with video recordings. Suspicion falls on a woman who seems to be involved. Her husband accuses himself. 04 The Hostage Episode 44th October 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. 05 The Past Return Episode 511th October 2002 06 Stage Fright Episode 611th October 2002 07 Beauty Farm Episode 718th October 2002 08 The Assignment Episode 818th October 2002 09 Beautiful Episode 925th October 2002 10 The Mystery of the Convent Episode 1025th October 2002 11 The Witness Episode 111st November 2002 12 Natalina Is In Love Episode 121st November 2002 13 Three Weddings and...a Santa Claus Episode 138th November 2002 14 The King of Chess Episode 148th November 2002 15 The Anonymous Letter Episode 1515th November 2002 16 The Flight Episode 1615th November 2002