Montalbano is deputy commissioner in a remote village in the Sicilian mountains. A local thug with a history of theft is murdered and the evidence points to an elderly shepherd as the killer. In the meantime Montalbano receives a promotion, and reassignment to the seaside town of Vigata, the town in which he grew up. With the help of veteran detective Carmine Fazio, and officer Catarella, he solves the case, and also unravels the mystery of why a girl attempted to murder a judge.
Guest Stars:
Pier Luigi Misasi, Carmelo Galati, Gianfelice Imparato, Luciano Messina
Montalbano investigates the shooting dead of a man in a hotel room on New Year's Eve, and a dying woman's last words leads him to re-open a 40-year old case.
Guest Stars:
Carmelo Galati, Gino Astorina, Pippo Barone, Luciano Messina
Montalbano and his new deputy Mimì Augello investigate a kidnapping, during which Montalbano meets Livia Burlando.
Guest Stars:
Luciano Messina
Montalbano investigates a murder, while continuing his relationship with Livia.
Guest Stars:
Salvatore Mancuso, Salvatore La Mantia
Montalbano receives anonymous letters connected with local workers' deaths. Carmine Fazio retires, but is replaced by his son Giuseppe.
Guest Stars:
Carmelo Galati, Luciano Messina, Salvatore Gioncardi, Goffredo Maria Bruno, Antonio Pandolfo