A Doctor in the Family: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of A Doctor in the Family Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Returns / Love Nests
Sep 26, 2004
There's a lot of news in the Martini household: Maria and Guido have been engaged for two years, and Guido travels back and forth between Rome and Milan. Ciccio still plays rugby a
The Vote / All Together with Music
Sep 27, 2004
Meanwhile, Guido is sad because he has to stay in Milan for another two years and doesn't know how to tell Maria, who is currently interning at the local health authority. On the w
Much Noise... About Nothing! / The Vampire's House
Oct 3, 2004
Cettina and Torello's house is now finished, but Cettina is in for some unpleasant surprises. Maria and Guido have decided to move in together, and to keep them from moving far awa
Between Husband and Wife... / A Stowaway on Board
Oct 10, 2004
Among friends and family, Guido and Maria can't find a moment of peace at home, and this certainly isn't good for the couple. Grandpa Libero, however, due to a series of misunderst
Relationships and Calendars / Who Looks After the Carer?
Oct 17, 2004
While Marcello feels attracted to Eufrasia, Torello's nephew arrives in Rome, whom Cettina welcomes like a son. Cettina asks Torello to bring his grandson Rosalbo into the partner
Secrets and Lies / The Distinguished Guest
Oct 24, 2004
Cettina doesn't know how to tell Torello that she's not actually pregnant because he's showering her with attention, arranging everything for the future baby. During an ultrasound,
Twists of Fate / A Foot in Both Stirrups
Oct 31, 2004
Maria has returned from her cruise, and Guido immediately showers her with affection, so much so that the entire Martini family catches them soaking in the hot tub. Meanwhile, Cett
This Wedding Is Not Going To Happen! / Guido, Where Are You?
Nov 7, 2004
Reby tells the Martinis that she's getting married to a Japanese designer she met the week before. Maria isn't convinced, knowing her friend's quick crush, but this time it seems s
Stand-Ins / Cards and Crowns
Nov 14, 2004
A man very similar to Grandpa Libero has been wandering around the Martini house for a few days, and trouble begins for Grandpa: everyone is starting to think he's seriously gettin
Heart Problems / Mrs. Martini
Nov 21, 2004
Libero writes a letter and gives it to Enrica, asking her to pass it on to Lele in case he dies. Then they both go to the town hall to sign the wedding papers and ask to get marrie
No Man's Land / Families
Nov 28, 2004
While the local health authority (ASL) is being dismantled, the doctors decide to perform all scheduled visits free of charge. Meanwhile, Guido is nervous and has an argument with
The Game of the Heart / Communion
Dec 1, 2004
Guido is seeking funding for the family hospital and decides to organize a charity match to raise funds, while also offering a donation to the bank. After spending the night with
Difficult Relatives / Ithaca!
Dec 3, 2004
Guido and Maria are back together and are stronger and happier than before, but he doesn't want Maria to leave for Nigeria. He also has a very important proposal in store. After t
Il piede in due staffe
Oct 31, 2004
Guido is anxious because he has to present the project for the family hospital, but Maria forgets the interviews with the ASL. But the troubles aren't over: the scooter doesn't wor
Questo matrimonio non s'ha da fare
Nov 7, 2004
Reby tells the Martinis that she is getting married to a Japanese designer she met the week before. Maria is not convinced, knowing the fast falling in love with her friend, but th
Guido dove sei?
Nov 7, 2004
Guido finds a pregnancy test, actually belonging to Reby and, frightened by something he feels is bigger than him, he runs away and leaves himself a note for Maria. The girl, with
Controfigure
Nov 14, 2004
A man very similar to grandfather Libero has been wandering around the Martini house for a few days and for grandfather trouble begins: everyone begins to think that he is seriousl
Carte e corone
Nov 14, 2004
After a check-up recommended by Enrica, grandfather Libero learned that his values are not good and that open heart surgery may be necessary.
Problemi di cuore
Nov 21, 2004
Libero writes a letter and delivers it to Enrica with the task of sending it to Lele in case he dies, then both go to the town hall to sign the marriage papers and ask to get marri
La signora Martini
Nov 21, 2004
The ASL risks closing and all the doctors organize a protest sit-in, which will prove to be useless. Guido, on the other hand, decides to make a request to return to Milan, given t
Terra di nessuno
Nov 28, 2004
While the ASL is being dismantled, the doctors decide to carry out all the visits on the list for free. Meanwhile Guido is nervous and has an argument with Maria. Furthermore, he w
Famiglie
Nov 28, 2004
Franco decides to take Maria to a farmhouse, but the same evening the girl, after reading a note from Guido, realizes she is confused and luckily the only thing she is sure of is t
La partita del cuore
Dec 1, 2004
Guido is looking for funding for the family hospital and decides to organize a heart game to raise funds and at the same time proposes a donation to the bank.
La comunione
Dec 1, 2004
After spending the night with Guido, Maria runs away and confides in Reby, telling her friend what happened the night before. But she also tells her that she's confused that she do
Parenti difficili
Dec 3, 2004
Guido and Maria are back together and are stronger and happier than before, but he wishes Maria would not leave for Nigeria. He also has a really important proposal in store.
Itaca
Dec 3, 2004
After three years of absence, Lele returns to the Martini house, finding a situation that is not a little indifferent. Thanks to the help of Nonno Libero, Lele will finally be able