The episode introduces new students and Alice De Bortoli , who immediately face the "Hair Operation". Alice, in particular, experiences the iconic "fringe shock" as she is forced to adopt a 1968-appropriate haircut, highlighting the emotional toll the institution's strict aesthetic standards take on the Gen-Z participants. Classroom Tensions
A major conflict arises when the Headmaster, , discovers a group of boys—including Matias Caviglia , Gabriele De Chiara , Evan Nestola , and Francesco Michael Gambuzza —have illegally modified their hair. Il collegio 3x2
: The boys tried to imitate a new student's hairstyle by using a razor to carve lines into their hair. The episode introduces new students and Alice De
The week begins with the consequences of the previous days' rebellions. Following the lead of student , several classmates are forced to spend their morning cleaning the courtyard, collecting pine needles and leaves instead of attending regular lessons. The supervisors, Lucia Gravante and Piero Maggiò , keep a watchful eye, reminding students like Gabriele De Chiara that hard work is the only cure for a "revolutionary" attitude. The "Banda del Pelo" Scandal : The boys tried to imitate a new
: He emphasizes that "the individual is responsible for their own actions" and that they cannot hide behind a group identity to break the rules. New Arrivals and Harsh Realities
: By the end of the week, the Headmaster names the top students (like Elia Libero Gumiero ) and the worst performers (such as Alice Carbotti and Youssef Komeiha ), reminding the latter that they are not on vacation. The Turning Point