Sat, Apr 10, 1999
Quim is getting into financial trouble - even his double-headed coin can't help him win. He's gambling away his money with no sign of stopping, and he's already many escudos down. Nevertheless, when Vilela challenges him to a winner-takes-all poker game, Quim is eager to host it in his flat in Sapadores.
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Sat, May 1, 1999
Quim meets Pirampo in Café da Dora, and he's stunned to hear that Paulina Dias, his ex-fiancée, is back in Sapadores - twelve years after she left for Paris. Despite their engagement, Paulina left Quim for another Mod with a faster scooter. But with her return, Quim is willing to forgive and forget, and it's not long before they are engaged again - much to the disapproval of Joca and Grandad. Things get worse when Paulina moves into the flat and refuses to do her share of the housework.
Sat, May 15, 1999
When Quim and Joca's estranged father shows up on Christmas Day after an eighteen-year absence, the Fintas family is suddenly thrown into turmoil. Worse still, he claims he has a hereditary disease that could also affect Quim and Joca. However, following blood tests, it comes to light that this might not be the brothers' only problem.
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Sat, May 22, 1999
Quim's arch-enemy from school turns up in Sapadores, but this time he's known as Detective Inspector Jacinto from the Police. Having known Quim and his wily ways since they were at school together, Jacinto knows exactly who to watch when he's on the trail of some stolen microwaves.
Fri, Jun 4, 1999
The wear and tear of climbing twelve floors takes its toll as Grandad's legs finally give way. And after a visit to the Doctors' it is recommended that they seek some different housing for the Fintas family - on the ground floor. Joca has just been elected Chairman of the Housing Committee, and with a little pressure from Quim, he persuades housing and welfare co-ordinator Miss Madalena to move the Fintas into a three-bedroom bungalow in another street. All seems hunky dory, until Miss Madalena catches Quim and Grandad sharing a celebratory .
Sat, Jun 26, 1999
Quim is determined to get his revenge on big-headed painter and decorator Caiado for flogging him some dodgy paint. So, when he learns of Caiado's plans to redecorate Wilson and Victoria's living room, he convinces them of the Fintas' credentials to do the job better. Victoria isn't impressed, but the Fintas get the job anyway. Left alone in the flat to decorate, with only Victoria's beloved pet canary for company, what could possibly go wrong.
Sat, Jul 10, 1999
Joca takes the bold decision to leave the Fintas Independent Traders to go it alone, but, without Quim's financial assistance, he begins to struggle and needs a miracle to survive. However, when the chance comes to use all his available money to buy something potentially valuable at an auction - which might change his fortunes and prove Quim wrong - he has a big decision to make.