An aspiring director arrives on set for his first day and is faced with staffing issues, creative disagreements, and self-centered actors.

Sergio forces Alessandro to sign documents that strip him of all his rights, and the excellent performance of a stage actor casts the cast in a bad light.

The network hopes to boost ratings with a new character's raunchy jokes, just when Corinna may be forced to leave the series.

To appease the pro-Catholic press, René has to reshoot a scene featuring an abortion, while Duccio discovers that someone has taken the money from his jacket.

While the budget forces the production to shoot the final episode in just two days, everyone is anxious to find out whether the series will be canceled or not.

The crew is elated by the success of "Gli occhi del cuore." Meanwhile, the network announces that Corinna is leaving the series, and Alessandro has an accident during filming.

Alessandro tries to fix the problems he caused while making the show. Meanwhile, Corinna's replacement begins filming the new serie.

The network orders crew cuts and leaves René in charge of deciding who to fire. Meanwhile, Alessandro tries to keep the unstable Mariano under control.

The introduction of an element of sensuality into the drama creates conflict between Arianna, René, and Karin. Meanwhile, Gloria looks for a new job, and Biascica goes to psychoanalysis.

The writers want to eliminate a character played by an actor involved in a scandal. Meanwhile, Stanis tries to impress a new actress.

The director of photography enlists René in an attempt to insert covert advertising into an episode. Meanwhile, Karin forces Alessandro's hand in Rome.

Mariano, a new actor, experiences his inner dramas in a stormy way and creates problems for the production.

Arianna stifles her jealousy over Alessandro's new relationship. Meanwhile, Stanis waits on set for the arrival of a well-known director, and Lorenzo gets a "promotion."

René is forced to work on a new series whose fate is sealed. Meanwhile, discontent with Cristina grows within the group, and the crew teaches Lorenzo a lesson.

Filming is complicated by the lack of chemistry between Karin and Stanis, René's worries about his career, and Duccio's attempts to sell fish on set.

While René is anxious about his new assignment, Mariano takes a stand with his agent and Stanis comes to a conclusion about Alessandro.

Cristina is increasingly skeptical about her role and that of the production. Meanwhile, Duccio replaces René, and Arianna gives in to Stanis's insistent courtship.

Arianna and Stanis meet again after their night together, Alessandro plays a vacant role, and René discovers that the election results could affect filming.

Filming takes place amid uncertainty as we await the election results. Mariano takes a dramatic step, and René delivers news that surprises everyone.