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Seasons of Father Matteo
Father Matteo currently has 15 seasons and 285 episodes. Most episodes run for around 45 minutes, offering a comfortable mid-length viewing experience. The series is currently marked as "Returning Series". The most recently aired episode came out in 2026.
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release-radar
When is the next season of Father Matteo coming out?
Father Matteo is listed as an ongoing series with a "Returning Series" production status, but the next episode or season has not yet been given a firm air date in the official schedule. The most recent episode aired on March 19, 2026, so any future release date is likely to fall after that. Looking at previous seasons, gaps between seasons have often been well over a year, so it may take some time before the next season arrives. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of TV-PG (US), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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overview
What is Father Matteo about?
An unique priest and an extraordinary detective. Don Matteo is a thoroughly ordinary Catholic priest with an extraordinary ability to read people and solve crimes. He’s a parish priest who never met an unjustly accused person he didn’t want to help. It blends drama, comedy and mystery elements. The series reflects a distinct Italy style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Enrico Oldoini.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Father Matteo
Father Matteo has been releasing episodes between January 2000 and March 2026 across 15 seasons. So far there are 285 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 23 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release. Until a new date appears, March 2026 remains the latest confirmed release window for the show.
cast
Cast and creators of Father Matteo
The main cast includes Terence Hill, Nino Frassica and Nathalie Guetta. Behind the scenes, it is created by Enrico Oldoini.
Terence Hill
as Don Matteo
Nino Frassica
as Maresciallo Nino Cecchini
Nathalie Guetta
as Natalina Diotallevi
Francesco Scali
as Pippo Gimignani-Zarfati