Franz sees his house burgled by thieves and Simone his car destroyed, after Simone's father had received an anonymous phone call asking him for 300 million lire. Stefania connects the two events, which occurred immediately after Betty had reappeared. Debora, determined to participate in an audition for an advertisement, gives up considering herself too fat. To lose weight, she tries to fill herself with low-calorie drinks, but she feels bad and is hospitalized. Johnny goes to the advertisers begging them to call Debora.