A Doctor in the Family — Season 3
26 episodesFirst aired 16 March 2003
The story picks up approximately three years after the season two finale. Lele, Alice, and the twins move to Australia, as he begins a research career. Libero then becomes the head of the family. Maria, fresh from high school, goes to university to begin medical school, where she meets the handsome and kind Dr. Guido Zanin, who has just arrived from Milan. Guido goes to work at the local health authority and rents Lele's room in the Martini household. He grows fond of everyone in the family and falls in love with Maria. Marcello, Guido's childhood friend, begins working at the radio station where Alice worked. Cettina, abandoned by Giacinto, begins a relationship with Augusto Torello, an undertaker: it is the first time a character in a fictional story has held this position.
E1Hello, Family! / A New Doctor in the Family
Mar 20031h 42m
Lele leaves for Australia while Alice, who will soon join her husband, is in Brazil. At university, Maria meets Guido, a brilliant doctor who is looking for a place to live and will be hired by the new director of the local health authority. Maria is fascinated by Guido, but the doctor seems completely uninterested in her. Meanwhile, Ciccio, after a prank that nearly ended in tragedy, attempts to escape from Lele in Australia.
E2The Woodworm of Suspicion / The Frog Pond
Mar 20031h 38m
Enrica notices the growing connection between Maria and Guido and puts a "flea in Grandpa Libero's ear," who begins to worry. Meanwhile, everyone begins to discover that Alberto hasn't even passed a single university exam. Grandpa Libero doesn't want anything to happen between Guido and Maria and does everything he can to keep them apart. Meanwhile, Alberto is depressed and sleeps in the garage to be alone. It will take his family's help to pull him out of this dark depression.
E3White Nights / Duty First
Mar 20031h 47m
Cettina sets out to find Giacinto, discovering a bitter truth. Maria, due to a painful experience, no longer wants to take her medical tests. Will Guido be able to convince her otherwise? Nilde is forced to close the restaurant due to a poisoning and notices that Guido is the one signing the complaint. Alberto, improvising a late-night radio show, manages to get a permanent job.
E4Indecent Proposals
Mar 200348m
A new nutritionist, Carlotta, arrives at the local health authority. Her obsessive and aloof behavior fails to win her affection, and misunderstandings and disagreements arise between her and Guido. Until something brings them together again.
E5No, It's Not Jealousy
Apr 200351m
Guido tries to befriend Carlotta, but the obstacle he has to overcome is her phobia of physical contact, a difficult obstacle to overcome. Meanwhile, Maria is increasingly jealous of Guido.
E6Vive la France! / The Beautiful Statuettes
Apr 20031h 38m
Grandpa Libero meets Antoinette, the nanny of one of Annuccia's classmates; the child is strangely too quiet, and Antoinette doesn't understand why, so Grandpa Libero invites her to take him to the local health authority so Guido can examine him. A mysterious statue found in the garden divides the family. Guido tries to help Carlotta solve her problem, but the situation quickly escalates, verging on disaster.
E7Secrets and Unforeseen Events / The Precious
Apr 20031h 36m
Carlotta confesses to Guido that she's in love with him, sending him into a crisis because he can't understand his feelings for Maria. Their birthday dinner, however, is cancelled due to an unexpected event. Maria is delighted to have met Gianluca, a charming lawyer who courts her like a true princess. Meanwhile, at Ciccio's school, some kids break in at night and break the pipes to skip tests and homework.
E8Collision Course / The Mating Season
Apr 20031h 35m
Gianluca surprises Maria by taking her to lunch on a boat on the Tiber, bearing a flag with the word "Maria" written on it. Meanwhile, Guido has started dating Carlotta, and everything seems to be going well... or not? Carlotta suggests that Guido move in together, and the doctor accepts. Meanwhile, Maria, having broken off her relationship with Gianluca, has begun volunteering at a drug rehabilitation center.
E9Thirty for Everyone... or Almost / You'll Give Me a Heart Attack
May 20031h 35m
Maria is preparing for an exam and is very nervous, and Grandpa Libero thinks it's Gianluca's fault. Guido and Carlotta continue their relationship, even though the breakup puts a strain on their relationship. Grandpa Libero hears the news on the news that a young blonde student has been arrested in Fiumicino along with Gianluca for drug dealing. Thinking it's Maria, he feels ill and suffers a heart attack.
E10An Impatient... Patient / Betrayal Love
May 20031h 33m
Meanwhile, Guido is having problems with Carlotta, who's fed up with seeing her boyfriend completely absorbed in the Martini family. Maria sees Gianluca in front of her house, telling her he wants to run away to avoid the trial. Guido and Carlotta are increasingly at odds, and they argue again during dinner. Guido goes to a friend's house, who introduces him to two girls, and the next morning, the doctor wakes up drunk next to one of them.
E11Playing with Fire / Returns
May 20031h 36m
Maria is angry with Guido and disappointed because he cheated on Carlotta. A self-esteem course is being held at the local health authority, and thanks to it, the doctors are able to talk about their problems, especially Carlotta's. Guido and Maria go to pick up Annuccia at the zoo, but the little girl gets lost. Because of this, Guido doesn't show up for his appointment with Carlotta, but in the meantime, Maria and the doctor finally kiss.
E12Contracts / Watch Out, Little Red Riding Hood!
May 20031h 36m
After their kiss at the zoo, Guido realizes he has strong feelings for Maria, but she wants him to leave Carlotta first. Meanwhile, Carlotta seems increasingly attached to Marcello, and not just for work. Maria is tired of waiting for Guido and decides to go out and distract herself with Reby. During a night out, she's stopped by the police and her car is confiscated. Who will get her out of this mess?
E13Quicksand / Home Visits
May 20031h 40m
Maria and Guido go to the beach to be alone, and when they return home, covered in sand, Libero realizes they spent the afternoon together. Due to a mistake, Guido is suspended from the local health authority. Maria asks Nonno Libero not to tell anyone about her affair with Guido, but he realizes that everyone already knew. Meanwhile, Guido makes house calls, and patients show up at the Martini house because they want only him.
E14Why Don't You Believe Me? / Never Give Up on Your Dreams
May 20031h 49m
Guido and Maria's relationship falls apart due to a misunderstanding. Even Grandpa Libero is furious with the boy, unable to understand that it's not actually his fault. Guido then decides to make a video to explain everything. Given all hope of getting Maria back, Guido requests an immediate transfer to Milan and says goodbye to Marcello and Carlotta outside the local health authority. On the way to church, Maria realizes she wants Guido and runs to the station...
E15Trenta per tutti o quasi
May 200350m
Maria is preparing for an exam and is very nervous and Nonno Libero thinks it is Gianluca's fault. Guido and Carlotta continue their story, even if the failed cohabitation puts the relationship to the test.
E16Mi farete venire un infarto
May 200348m
Nonno Libero picks up the news on the news that a young blonde student has been arrested in Fiumicino together with Gianluca for drug dealing. Thinking it's Maria, he feels bad and suffers a heart attack.
E17Un paziente impaziente
May 200348m
Meanwhile, Guido has problems with Carlotta, tired of seeing her boyfriend totally taken by the Martini family. Maria sees Gianluca in front of her house who tells her he wants to escape to avoid trial.
E18Amori a tradimento
May 200348m
Guido and Carlotta are increasingly in crisis and during a dinner they argue again. Guido goes to a friend's house who introduces him to two girls and the following morning, the doctor wakes up drunk next to one of the two.
E19Scherzare col fuoco
May 200348m
Maria is angry with Guido and disappointed because he betrayed Carlotta. A course on self-esteem is held at the ASL and thanks to it the doctors are able to bring out their problems, especially Carlotta.
E20Ritorni
May 200351m
Guido and Maria go to get Annuccia from the biopark, but the little girl gets lost. Because of this, Guido does not show up for the appointment with Carlotta, but in the meantime Maria and the doctor finally kiss.
E21Contratti
May 200348m
After the kiss at the biopark, Guido understands that he has feelings for Maria but she would like him to leave Carlotta first who, in the meantime, seems increasingly tied to Marcello and not just for work.
E22Attenta, Cappuccetto Rosso!
May 200352m
Maria is tired of waiting for Guido and decides to go out and have fun with Reby. During a night outing she is stopped by the police and her car is withdrawn. Who's gonna get her out of that mess?
E23Sabbie mobili
May 200352m
Maria and Guido go to the beach to be alone and when they return home, covered in sand, Libero understands that the two have spent the afternoon together. However, due to an error, Guido is suspended from the ASL.
E24Visite a domicilio
May 200351m
Maria asks Nonno Libero not to tell anyone about her affair with Guido, but he realizes that in reality everyone already knew. Meanwhile, Guido makes home visits and the patients show up at the Martini house because they only want him.
E25Perché non mi credi?
May 200355m
The story between Guido and Maria falls apart due to a misunderstanding. Even grandfather Libero is furious with the boy, he can't understand that in reality it's not his fault. Guido then decides to make a video to explain everything.
E26Mai rinunciare ai sogni
May 200357m
Having lost all hope of getting Maria back, Guido asks for an immediate transfer to Milan and outside the ASL he says goodbye to Marcello and Carlotta. During the journey to the church, Maria realizes that she wants Guido and she runs to the station.
