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Father Matteo
2000 - 2024 6.2 (65 votes) 14 Seasons
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Genres
Drama Comedy Mystery Crime Family
Networks
RaiPlay
Rai 1
Created By
Enrico Oldoini

Father Matteo (Don Matteo)

An unique priest and an extraordinary detective.

Overview

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.

Top Cast

Terence Hill
Terence Hill

Don Matteo

Nino Frassica
Nino Frassica

Maresciallo Nino Cecchini

Nathalie Guetta
Nathalie Guetta

Natalina Diotallevi

Francesco Scali
Francesco Scali

Pippo Gimignani-Zarfati

Raoul Bova
Raoul Bova

Don Massimo

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2000)

No overview available.

16 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Foreign Man
2000-01-07

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

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 2: Trivial Operation
2000-01-07

The murder of a doctor is investigated.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 3: The Courage to Speak
2000-01-14

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.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 4: Anna
2000-01-14

Don Matteo investigates a drug ring that attacked an undercover police officer.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 5: The Scorpion's Strategy
2000-01-21

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.

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 6: A Matter of Smell
2000-01-21

Runtime: 49 min
Episode 7: The Antique Rose
2000-01-28

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.

Runtime: 54 min
Episode 8: The Little Angel
2000-01-28

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 9: Awaiting Trial
2000-02-04

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.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 10: Blackmail
2000-02-04

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...

Runtime: 47 min
Episode 11: The Actor
2000-02-11

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...

Runtime: 54 min
Episode 12: Drunk
2000-02-11

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...

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 13: Academic Crime
2000-02-18

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.

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 14: Ageless Love
2000-02-18

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.

Runtime: 49 min
Episode 15: The Fire of the Passion
2000-02-20

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.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 16: The Bad Apple
2000-02-20

A police officer who investigates a drug ring - incognito - is obviously discovered and violently punished by the gang. Don Matteo helps investigations.

Runtime: 45 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2001)

No overview available.

16 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Poisoned Apple
2001-10-21

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.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 2: Branded Skin
2001-10-21

A young soccer player dies of a drug overdose. Was it an accident or murder? The first person suspected by police officers is the owner of a tattoo shop who was in trouble with drug abuse before. The woman denies to be involved and Don Matteo tries to convince the police.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 3: Heart of Ice
2001-10-28

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.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 4: The Magician
2001-10-28

Monica, who believes to have cancer, meets the healer and magician Kaspar, who has a reputation of taking advantage of people in distress. After several healing sessions with Kaspar, Monica's medical condition improves. It's a miracle - and attracts many people to Kaspar's 'practice'. Police officers question Kaspar, but only Don Matteo's help leads them on the right track

Runtime: 57 min
Episode 5: Five Lobsters
2001-11-04

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.

Runtime: 57 min
Episode 6: Honest Man
2001-11-04

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.

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 7: The Coach Travel
2001-11-11

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.

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 8: Maximum Weight
2001-11-11

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.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 9: Move Gambling
2001-11-18

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…

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 10: Wife and Oxen of Your Countries
2001-11-18

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.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 11: The Band
2001-11-25

Sergio is run over by a car. His fiancée Angela mourns his death but decides to begin a new life. After joining a music band, she receives anonymous threats: Someone wants her to leave town. Police investigations lead to a young man who seems to be involved in the car accident. Don Matteo has to solve the case.

Runtime: 58 min
Episode 12: The Bite of the Snake
2001-11-25

During a religious procession, Benito Lippi is bitten by a snake. Only an antidote can help to save his life, but it is hard to find since the snake is of a rare Asiatic breed. While police investigate who smuggled the snake into the country, suspicion falls on an oriental man who was seen near the victim during the procession.

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 13: Etruscan Tomb
2001-12-02

During a walk in the woods, Nerino falls into a 'hole' and discovers an old Etruscan tomb, filled with treasures. When police officers arrive, the treasures have disappeared. Suspicion falls on Lanza, a surly man who was involved in a robbery before. But Don Matteo suspects a certain Mr. Todi.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 14: Playing with Fire
2001-12-02

A fire threatens the town. The culprit seems to be a little boy, Fabio, who immediately admits to be guilty. His father is convinced of his innocence and asks Don Matteo for help. It seems that the boy wanted to get his father's attention.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 15: Out Game
2001-12-09

The town's volleyball team won the championship. During the celebration, Varoli, president and trainer of the team, is found dead. Vivana an ex-player of the team is suspected to have committed this crime because she has a motive: Since a car accident caused by Varoli, she is bound to a wheel chair. Don Matteo knows the girl and tries to prove her innocence.

Runtime: 54 min
Episode 16: The Confession
2001-12-09

A young woman is killed in her home. Natalina, the house keeper, can aid police investigations because she saw Giovanni Antonelli escaping from the house. The man admits that he had a relationship with the victim but refuses to confess to the crime. Police investigations move to a company, owned by the victim's 'real' boyfriend.

Runtime: 55 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2002)

No overview available.

16 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Secrets of the Heart
2002-09-27

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.

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 2: Never Too Late in Love
2002-09-27

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.

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 3: Scandal in the City
2002-10-04

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.

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 4: The Hostage
2002-10-04

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.

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 5: The Past Return
2002-10-11

Runtime: 56 min
Episode 6: Stage Fright
2002-10-11

Runtime: 55 min
Episode 7: Beauty Farm
2002-10-18

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 8: The Assignment
2002-10-18

Runtime: 49 min
Episode 9: Beautiful
2002-10-25

Runtime: 52 min
Episode 10: The Mystery of the Convent
2002-10-25

Runtime: 48 min
Episode 11: The Witness
2002-11-01

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 12: Natalina Is In Love
2002-11-01

Runtime: 50 min
Episode 13: Three Weddings and...a Santa Claus
2002-11-08

Runtime: 57 min
Episode 14: The King of Chess
2002-11-08

Runtime: 53 min
Episode 15: The Anonymous Letter
2002-11-15

Runtime: 51 min
Episode 16: The Flight
2002-11-15

Runtime: 51 min
Season 8 poster
Season 8 (2011)

No overview available.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: It Was My Daughter
2011-09-15

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.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 2: Rave party
2011-09-15

A girl dies at a rave party after having taken a drug that was cut badly. While Don Matteo and the Carabinieri are working on the investigation, Cecchini tries to prevent Tommasi and his daughter from spending a romantic weekend together all alone.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 3: Proof of Love
2011-09-22

After a young woman dies in labor, the woman’s gynecologist is killed. Meanwhile, Tommasi is preparing for a boxing match and is forced to choose a coach - the ready and willing Cecchini or the professional MP Conti…

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 4: The Man Who Knew How To Fly
2011-09-22

A falconer who adopted an autistic boy is stabbed to death. Meanwhile, due to a misunderstanding, Cecchini thinks he only has six months to live.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 5: Her Return
2011-09-29

Don Matteo investigates the attempted murder of a woman who has re-emerged from the past. Meanwhile, the captain tries not to make a bad impression on the young, athletic Spanish friends that are staying at Patrizia’s house.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 6: Three Grandchildren and One Nanny
2011-09-29

During a reception held at the mansion of a wealthy family, an unidentified body is found. The investigation brings the mysterious past of a loving nanny to the fore. Cecchini, instead, mistakenly believes Patrizia is pregnant, which leads to some comical misunderstandings.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 7: Severino In Love
2011-10-06

A young woman staying at the rectory to complete the Via Francigena pilgrimage is strangled to death. Meanwhile, Cecchini instructs Severino on how to win over the woman of his dreams.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 8: Another Life
2011-10-06

During a masquerade party for Carnival, a girl who strikingly resembles the daughter of the party hostess is attacked. Meanwhile, Tommasi is repelled by everything that has to do with Carnival and Natalina finds a new, noble, suitor.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 9: Marry Me
2011-10-13

A boy who seems to be from a drug addiction community in the city is found dead. Meanwhile, Tommasi buys Patrizia an engagement ring, but just when he is about to pop the question, things don’t go as he had planned.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 10: Deception
2011-10-13

An old celebrity from Gubbio is killed by a dose of insulin. Meanwhile, captain Tommasi must face MP Conti’s father, who has just arrived in Gubbio and thinks Tommasi is his daughter’s boyfriend.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 11: The Father-in-law Is Always Right
2011-10-20

There is a Robin Hood in Don Matteo’s gang that is accused of the attempted murder of a dishonest retired man. Meanwhile, Cecchini is trying to deal with his very taxing father-in-law, who demands doctoring and attention.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 12: The Secrets of Gubbio
2011-10-20

The author of a book written specifically to report local town gossip is found almost dead. Laura and Natalina become passionate about the scandalous book that produces overall discontent throughout the town.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 13: Life Choices
2011-10-27

Sister Mary is attacked and falls into a coma. Meanwhile, Natalina has left the rectory for the peace of the convent, which, however, has some surprises in store.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 14: Generation Y
2011-10-27

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.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 15: The Most Beautiful Day
2011-11-03

The lead model of a fashion show for wedding gowns is almost suffocated to death in her bed. Meanwhile, Tommasi is at the wedding expo and is subjected to his mother and soon to be father-in-law’s bickering about the details of his wedding.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 16: The Miracle Child
2011-11-03

The murder of a prostitute is linked to the story of an orphan who is also a fencing champion who has found a new family in her trainer and her trainer’s husband. Meanwhile, Laura begins having second thoughts about abandoning her daughter.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 17: Old Friends
2011-11-10

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.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 18: The Sought-after Child
2011-11-10

A boy caught in the middle of a custody battle between his parents suddenly disappears. The case brings up some sad childhood memories for MP Conti, who follows the case with particular interest.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 19: A Shadow of Suspicion
2011-11-17

A baker known for great generosity is murdered. The investigation points to his sister-in-law, a rebellious young woman whose sister, the baker’s wife, caught behaving intimately with her murdered husband.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 20: The Investigation of a Daughter
2011-11-17

A sixteen year old girl disappears into thin air with no evidence of how to find her. As the investigation proceeds, the girl’s parents realize they never really knew their daughter.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 21: Love Is Not Enough
2011-11-24

A deaf girl who is unable to make her own parents accept her disability, finds herself involved in the murder of the director of the factory she works in. The prime suspect is one of the girl’s friends whose job is to insert disabled people into the workplace.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 22: Betrayal
2011-12-01

A boy watches as his father is accused of attacking the girl he is in love with. It’s up to Don Matteo to help father and son re-establish their relationship.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 23: All is Lost
2011-12-01

A factory worker, who lives with his wife in a tent and who was unjustly fired after a lifetime of work, is found dead.

Runtime: N/A min
Episode 24: Don Matteo Under Accusation
2011-12-08

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.

Runtime: N/A min
Season 9 poster
Season 9 (2014)

No overview available.

26 episodes

Season 10 poster
Season 10 (2016)

No overview available.

26 episodes

Season 11 poster
Season 11 (2018)

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.

26 episodes

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