Where It All Begins

In the kitchen, Louis is confused, much to the surprise of his comrades. At double A, Charlène doesn't get the job she's been waiting for and decides to take her revenge.

Claire decides to do everything she can to get closer to Louis, even if it means putting her ethics on hold.

Louis doesn't hesitate to make fun of Salomé and Maxime, who don't intend to take it lying down. At the Rivières', Gaëtan is caught in a vice and Noémie makes a surprising choice.

Claire sticks to her guns and gets herself into a tricky situation. Constance receives a disturbing phone call. Jérémy is torn between his feelings and his reason.

Louis' demands become more pressing. Meanwhile, Claire tries to appease Salomé and Maxime. Célia makes a decision on her father's advice.

In front of the entire Institute, Claire makes a shocking announcement. Meanwhile, Teyssier makes a decision that could change everything.

Faced with a surprising alliance, Antoine fights for his convictions and Théo stands up to his father. Eliott thinks he's found the solution, while Greg confides in Lionel.

Théo shares his dilemma with Marta, who advises him to seek the truth. Meanwhile, Claire is forced to confess everything. Celia, devastated, can no longer control her emotions.

Claire makes a revelation that could turn the Institute upside down. Elodie promises Louis she'll back him up no matter what. During a live show, Mehdi savors his revenge.

Claire makes her mea-culpa to Maxime and Salomé as the school's management is put on the line. A star chef specializing in vegan cuisine arrives at the Institut.

Two top chefs from the Institut agree to compete to create a recipe by Auguste Armand for the school management. Students are invited to participate.

It's the big day! Louis is full of resentment and out for revenge. The leadership of the school remains at stake, and the confrontation is about to get even tougher.

The competition for the leadership of the Institute is in full swing, and the addition of a surprising ingredient could change the outcome of the duel. Hortense is saddened by Mehdi's decision.

A new person is at the head of the Institute. Auguste Armand's hopes are in doubt. Teyssier has to make a choice.

Teyssier has a moment of weakness in the middle of class. To her surprise, Théo comes to her aid. Salomé makes a most intriguing discovery. Ludivine is forced to confess.

Salomé refuses to continue searching for the truth, and Maxime takes the lead without asking her opinion. Louane fights for her family without knowing what Caroline is hiding.

Salomé makes a startling discovery. On Maxime's advice, she confesses, to no avail. Ashamed, she lashes out at Maxime.

At odds with Maxime, Salomé refuses to pursue any further research. For his part, Maxime makes a new discovery. In the kitchen, Mehdi prepares a surprise for Hortense.

Maxime, with Elodie's help, continues his search in secret and discovers a jewel in the greenhouse. In the middle of class, Enzo plays the clown and Anaïs pays the consequences.

Salomé notices that Maxime is preoccupied and, furious, confronts him about his actions. Hortense is worried about Mehdi's behavior.

Théo tells Charlène about his discovery. Salomé finds a note in her locker, forcing Maxime to confess. At Double A, Anaïs has to replace Lisandro, who is in a bad way.

Teyssier lashes out at Maxime. Cornered, Constance decides to reveal everything to her children. Concerned about his relationship, Eliott wants to reconsider his decision.

The Teyssier family gather round, while Laetitia asks Kelly to get rid of all the evidence. In the kitchen, Olivia uses an extreme technique to interest her students.

Laetitia and Kelly are in big trouble. After being led up the garden path, Salomé hears some upsetting news. Hortense is worried about Mehdi, who is in a very bad way.

Shattered by the lies, Salomé doesn't want to hear any more. Maxime urges Kelly to tell Salomé the whole truth. Hortense decides to support Mehdi at all costs. The duo formed by Ludivine and Jérémy leaves no one indifferent.