Rome needs a mayor who knows this city inside and out. Someone who loves it as the Romans love it. ...And who better than Carlo Verdone? When Signoretti, the president of the Lazio Region, asks Verdone to run for mayor the actor promises to think about it, but due to a series of coincidences the news reaches Roberto D'Agostino's ears - which makes it dramatically public.

Rosa, Carlo's press officer, tries to deny the rumors that he is running for mayor. When the party, however, publishes a tweet in which he announces his candidacy and the news becomes public. Doubtful about what to do, during one of his usual nocturnal walks Carlo meets Alessandro Haber who, in the grip of alcohol fumes, brings him back to the most important theme: art.

At the exhibition of his friend Antonello Venditti, Carlo argues with his son Giovanni who accuses him of not being able to say NO to anyone. In fact, Carlo not only can't decide on the candidacy for mayor, but he can't even get rid of Chicco, his daughter's boyfriend, and put a stop to Erminia, a terminally ill who persecutes him with messages and phone calls.

Carlo and Max want to go to the stadium to watch the Roma match but on the way the driver argues on the phone with his lover and crashes into some dumpsters. Carlo and Max are forced to follow the game from the hospital as they try to clear themselves with the police, who, pursued by the suspected victim, suspect they were the ones who caused the accident.

Carlo's first appointment with the pharmacist Annalisa is disturbed by a girl looking for the morning-after pill. Carlo will recover the pill thanks to the help of Virgilio (Rocco Papaleo), finally managing to end his evening.

After the waste scandal, the mayor resigns and early elections are expected. Carlo can no longer waste time. Besieged by journalists, by the President of the Region, by the Producer, by the Screenwriter and with Annamaria, his twenty-year-old housekeeper, who resigns and Magdalene who does not answer his phone calls, Carlo exhausted, to find peace, takes refuge in a monastery where the unexpected encounter with a somewhat extravagant musician will take place: Morgan, depressed for having been the victim of ghosting.

After meeting Chicco's father, a repeat offender on probation, Carlo decides to welcome the boy back into his home by proposing to become his assistant for the election campaign. Together they prepare the speech for the upcoming confrontation with the politician Elide Santucci. Carlo, thanks to a colossal lexical gaffe of the same, wins the competition. But is this really what he wants? Forced, then, by his friend Max to attend a dinner with a very whimsical fan, Soriana, Carlo will once again find himself facing embarrassing situations that will undermine his idea of...

Forced to participate in the diamond wedding anniversary of his ex-wife's parents, Carlo relives the secret agreement he made with Sandra 10 years earlier: keeping their separation a secret for everybody. A memorable evening of laughter and a good glass of vino, helps the couple to rediscover the old complicity. Back in Rome, Carlo receives the visit of his friend Max, desperate for having been left by his wife. Carlo, then, finally finds the courage to declare himself to the beautiful pharmacist Annalisa.

While Carlo manages to foil an attempted suicide at the Colosseum, strengthening his popularity as a candidate for mayor of Rome, at home his son Giovanni is busy organizing a party. Here, he meets Giorgia, a singer with whom he establishes an immediate harmony. Meanwhile, the marriage of the pharmacist Annalisa seems to have come to an end, and for Carlo there seems to be the first real chance to win her heart.

The success and popularity of Carlo among Italian voters suffered a sudden slowdown due to a bad joke on the famous football player Francesco Totti. The political rivals take advantage of it in a subtle and unfair way and as if that weren't enough, Annalisa gives Carlo the bad news: she wants to give her husband a second chance. Only the return of his daughter Maddalena from London will be able to calm his tormented soul.

Carlo wants to live his life as he wishes. After the success of his book he meets an adventurous writer, Sofia. While helping Chicco win back Maddalena, he tries to make a new film with the singer Sangiovanni.

Carlo offers Max a role in his film. Carlo tries to support his children, while family tensions emerge. Sangiovanni is hesitant about his involvement in the film. Carlo and Sofia chat pleasantly and begin a relationship.

Carlo proposes the script to Ludovica Martino, but she is reluctant to act with Sangiovanni. During a night swim in the sea Carlo and Sofia are robbed. When Carlo returns home he discovers that Chicco is in the hospital.

Carlo is haunted by criminal threats and meets a new butler, Nosferatu. Carlo tries to shoot a kiss scene between the two lead actors, which ends badly. Maddalena brings Chicco home from the hospital, Nosferatu spies on them.

Cantalupo suggests to Carlo to organize a "team building" in Fregene to strengthen the harmony between the actors. During the stay, Ludovica and Sangiovanni experience nightly tensions, Sangiovanni runs away and finds refuge with Maria de Filippi.

Carlo faces a chaotic day between preparations for the film, conflicts with Sangiovanni, Ludovica's decision to leave the film and the news of the admiral's death, then seeking comfort at the spa with Annamaria.

After Ludovica leaves, Carlo faces disastrous casting tests and an eccentric motivator. However, thanks to the inspiration of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Carlo finds the strength to overcome the challenges and continue the film project.

Carlo rediscovers his passion for cinema thanks to a new actress and the surrounding enthusiasm, while family dynamics evolve and a flying experience with Sofia leads to an inner liberation.

Before the filming of "Maria F.", Carlo is overwhelmed by intense emotions, while Fabio Traversa apologizes before revealing himself as the author of the threats suffered by Carlo, leading to a growing tension and a final celebration among friends.

Carlo is on his first day of shooting and discovers that Sangiovanni has also abandoned the film. Between anxiety, panic attacks and the early birth of his daughter, the day turns into an experience of reflection and acceptance of life.

Maddalena gets a job and Chicco becomes a stay-at-home dad. Sandra gets engaged and Sofia is arrested, Giovanni is with a conspiracy theorist and Annamaria faces a vice and a new neighbor. Carlo receives an unexpected offer. Will he accept?

Having accepted the artistic direction of the Festival, Carlo calls Thomas, an expert organizer, who warns him of the difficulties. Worried, Carlo goes to his nephew's baptism, but Maddalena does not arrive in time, causing a family crisis.

Chicco and Maddalena are in crisis. He lives with Carlo with the baby, while she is busy with work and is getting closer to Diego. Carlo hires Eva, a babysitter that everyone likes, maybe too much by Chicco. He discovers the talent of Lucio Corsi for Sanremo.

Chicco celebrates his new job, but the joy is short-lived. Meanwhile, Maccio, in the midst of an identity crisis, believes he is a starred chef and forces Carlo to an embarrassing dinner. Carlo will then find himself having to face Gianna Nannini.

Maccio is unmanageable without psychotropic drugs. During a radio interview, Carlo chooses Ema Stokholma as co-host. Things seem to be going better but his private life is complicated: he breaks up with Sofia after a party, and Eva discovers Annamaria's secret.

Carlo and Ema Stokholma prepare the announcement of the singers for Sanremo, but Lucio Corsi withdraws his candidacy. Carlo, hindered by the jealous Sofia, delegates to Ema, who in crisis causes a disaster. Meanwhile, the relationship between Chicco and Maddalena becomes complicated.

Carlo invites Maccio and Ema to the family dinner. The evening degenerates: Carlo discovers that Eva is on OnlyFans; Eva reveals that Annamaria is a gambling addict; Maccio falls in love with Ema; Giovanni is dumped and Sofia reveals a secret about Carlo and Sandra.

Chicco resolves the crisis with Maddalena. Annamaria improves in therapy. Sandra and Sofia team up and Carlo and Ema go to Paris to convince Paul McCartney to be the "super guest" but Ema ruins everything. A meeting at the airport offers the solution.

The Festival starts badly: food poisoning strikes Carlo and others. Maccio, Carlo's worst nightmare, has a secret relationship with Ema. Sandra and Sofia arrive in Sanremo. Carlo regrets having accepted, but he must go on stage.

The Festival was a success, but on the eve of the last night, a gaffe makes him a target on social media. While everything seems over, Maddalena and Chicco take an important step. Carlo reflects on the storm that has hit him. How will he get out of it?

Carlo is in Nice and has no intention of returning to Rome, but a proposal will change everything.

At the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, who is plotting against Carlo?

Carlo, a guest on "Belve," is put in difficulty by Francesca Fagnani.

Carlo and Sandra meet Alenka again, a Bosnian girl they adopted at a distance.

Carlo, on the set of a horror film with his students, finds the inspiration for revenge.

New year's eve in the cabin turns into a nightmare: Annamaria disappears and Carlo investigates.

Maddalena is in trouble at work, only Carlo can help her.

Carlo acts in a commercial and a tragedy makes him reflect on his role as a teacher.

Chicco and Maddalena's last night as singles. A revelation ruins everything.

The events of Carlo and his family come to an end.