On her final stop in Puglia, Nadia explores the town of Altamura where she learns how to make their world-famous bread. In Bari, Nadia meets with Massimo, the President of the Accademia dell’Assassina. His job is to protect and promote the famous Spaghetti all’Assassina or “Assassin’s Spaghetti.” Nadia unveils two killer recipes: Peperonata Crostini and the deadly Spaghetti All’Assassina.
1995. Kazama, who runs the Sunflower orphanage, had hoped that Kiryu, Nishiki, Yumi, and Miho would lead honest lives. However, contrary to his wishes, the four are ultimately plunged into the underworld of the yakuza. Meanwhile, in 2005, tensions between the Omi Alliance and the Tojo Clan are at a boiling point over a 10 billion yen heist.
1995. The Doujima Family closes in on Edgar's younger sister, who was entrusted with the official seal necessary for selling his land. Meanwhile, Yumi travels to Osaka in search of her estranged older sister. At the same time, the battle over Edgar's seal escalates. In 2005, Aiko disappears, leaving her daughter Haruka behind. Kiryu and Yumi decide to protect Haruka, but they soon make a discovery.
In 1995, eager to escape their restrictive lives, Kiryu and his friends plan a heist at a local arcade. However, the arcade is under the control of the Doujima Family, a powerful yakuza organization that rules Kamurocho. Meanwhile, in 2005, with Kiryu set to be released from prison, he learns from Detective Date that his friends are in danger and he decides to return to Kamurocho to protect them.
"Hotaru catches Kinokoinu releasing spores in the morning. Komako hosts a Halloween takoyaki party for Kinokoinu. Kinokoinu releases white spores after the party at night, which is a spectacular sight."
Nadia has something extra special cooking for the holidays - a traditional Italian seafood feast! On the Christmas Eve menu are: Baccalà alla Napoletana, Scialatielli alle Vongole, and a show-stopping Insalata di Mare. The holidays remind her that “no matter where you go or turn you always end up home,” so the Pasta Queen heads to Campania to slice her own baccalà, and visit the Nonnas, of course!
Continuing her journey through Emilia-Romagna, Nadia makes two classics of the region: Gnocchi Fritti and Lasagna Verde. She learns all about Italian cured meats at Salumi Grossetti and Parmigiano Reggiano at La Cappelletta. She learns that if you pay attention to all the details, then you will always end up with perfection.
While exploring Lazio, Nadia shares a Roman summer classic, Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, in preparation for a summer dinner party. For the main course, Nadia concocts one of her specialties, Lemon Peel Ricotta Pesto. And what party would be complete without a refreshing cocktail? Make no mistake, this Negroni Sbagliato is simply stunning!
Nadia explores what makes the ultimate Italian comfort food, a journey that takes her from the Ancient Amphitheatre of Capua to her cousins’ family farm to harvest potatoes. With this knowledge, she makes two comforting classics: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina and Pastina in Brodo. These soothing dishes will make anyone’s troubles go away!
Nadia travels to the region of Lazio, home to the iconic city of Rome and birthplace of the Pasta Queen herself. Nadia shares three classic dishes she calls the Holy Trinity of Pasta: Cacio E Pepe, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and Bucatini all’Amatriciana. All three dishes use Lazio’s legendary cheese -- Pecorino Romano, so Nadia takes a deep dive into this key ingredient.
The Pasta Queen, Nadia Caterina Munno, starts her culinary tour of Italy in the region of Puglia. Come along as she makes two classic Pugliese dishes: Orecchiette con Pomodoro e Cacioricotta and Cozze alla Tarantina. Alongside these two recipes, she dives further into two key ingredients for the recipes with Bari’s Pasta Ladies and Taranto’s mussel fishermen.
James and Ruben return with a wounded McNab; James realizes a chilling truth about his mother.
Travis recounts how he took refuge at the Navarro farm, revealing the danger to James' family.
Amparo has plans for Lucas and Julia. Miguel wants to find Esther's attacker.
Amid an uneasy truce, the Lawson family takes on an immense cattle muster. But sabotage — and tragedy — lead to devastating uncertainty.
Emily debates her future at Marianne Station. Lachie makes an explosive revelation about Sandra's motives, leading to a dangerous shootout.
Nolan is caught in a rift with the Indigenous community. Sandra proposes deals, and a risky job drives a wedge between Marshall and Rich.
Kimmie's choices lead to dangerous consequences. Tension builds between the Bellaries as a furious Norman hunts for answers about the hit and run.