About this season
Doña Hortensia sees her life turned upside down with the return of her beloved son, Carlitos, who after 15 years of absence decides to return to Ecuador in the company of his wife. For him, as for everyone, this will cause an inner disorder that will make them question his life and his true desires.
Episodes (24)
1. El gran retorno
Aired 29 September 1996
El gran retorno piloto
2. Part 2
Aired 6 October 1996
3. Episode 3
Aired 13 October 1996
Everyone is excited about the big party, especially Mrs. Hortensia and Sarita, her goddaughter who, being Carlitos's ex-girlfriend, has mixed feelings and begins to fear the reunion.
4. Episode 4
Aired 20 October 1996
Sarita and Doña Hortensia take Lucy and the children on a walk through the city. Yolanda suspects that Diego is being unfaithful to her and seeks help to try to save her marriage.
5. Episode 5
Aired 27 October 1996
Carlos surprises his family with an apartment, but he doesn't take into account the problems that this will bring. In addition Sara faces a dilemma which includes Carlos.
6. Episode 6
Aired 3 November 1996
Diego makes amends with Carlos while Sara vents with Yolanda. Lucy denies more and more about her situation in Ecuador.
7. Episode 7
Aired 10 November 1996
Carlitos and Comadre Finita are following Doña Hortensia's footsteps. Lucy unburdens herself to Yolanda about her relationship with Carlos and her loneliness in the country while Yolanda receives a very mysterious letter.
8. Episode 8
Aired 17 November 1996
Diego finds out that the business he is about to do is shady. Yolandita messes up when trying to help Lucy while she tells her friend Finita and Carlitos, disguise themselves to follow Doña Hortensia through the city.
9. Episode 9
Aired 24 November 1996
Doña Hortensia takes Carlos and Comadre Finita to the emergency room, Lucy and Yolanda go to the hospital. Sara leaves the children in charge of Pepe who has a message from Diego who is in Ipiales.
10. Episode 10
Aired 1 December 1996
Doña Hortensia, Sarita and Yolanda are waiting for news about Carlos, Pepe must deal with all the children while a new character is about to enter the story.
11. Episode 11
Aired 8 December 1996
Doña Hortensia and Sarita receive bad news about Carlitos' condition. Pepe must deal with bad thoughts while Diego returns from one shady business to enter another.
12. Episode 12
Aired 15 December 1996
A priest arrives to give the holy oils to Carlos while Doña Hortensia asks the Divine Child so that her son's health improves.
13. Episode 13
Aired 22 December 1996
Yolanda tells Sarita about her problem with the anonymous letters about Diego while Doña Hortensia makes things clear to Don Guillermo.
14. Episode 14
Aired 29 December 1996
News arrives about the result of Carlos' operation while Don Guillermo tries to win Doña Hortensia's heart.
15. Episode 15
Aired 5 January 1997
Diego makes good use of the money earned and looks for more business. Carlos finally reacts and talks to Doña Hortensia.
16. Episode 16
Aired 12 January 1997
Don Guillermo serenades Doña Hortensia while Sarita prepares for her appointment with Dr. Ricardo.
17. Episode 17
Aired 19 January 1997
Carlos returns home to finish his recovery and Doña Hortensia prepares a welcome lunch. Doctor Ricardo considers his future with Sarita.
18. Episode 18
Aired 26 January 1997
Carlos returns home to finish his recovery and Doña Hortensia prepares a welcome lunch. Doctor Ricardo considers his future with Sarita.
19. Episode 19
Aired 2 February 1997
20. Episode 20
Aired 9 February 1997
21. Episode 21
Aired 16 February 1997
22. Episode 22
Aired 23 February 1997
Yolanda, Sarita and Father Manuel follow Diego to the last consequences. Lucy can't take it anymore and makes an extreme decision.
23. Episode 23
Aired 2 March 1997
24. Finale
Aired 9 March 1997