1Filhos da Pátria
Geraldo Bulhosa and his wife, Maria Teresa, try to improve their lives in Brazil shortly after Independence.
2O Excelso Geraldo
Geraldo is promoted but does not receive a raise, frustrating Maria Teresa. However, an honor from the Emperor restores his joy.
3Para o Amor Acontecer
Geraldo cannot extricate himself from the kickback scheme created by Pacheco and finds himself further compromised when his son, Geraldinho, is arrested.
4Benditos Calores
Maria Teresa feels a strange euphoria while riding, and her family is alarmed by her change in behavior.
5Seres Humanos Como Nós
Geraldinho decides to join the Indigenous cause, which could disrupt Maria Teresa's plans to marry off her daughter, Catarina.
6Borboletas no Estômago
Catarina falls in love with a young suitor. Meanwhile, a young new priest stirs things up at the Bulhosa household.
7Santo do Pau Oco
Geraldo and his accomplices get involved in a scheme to stash money inside religious statues. Things get complicated when he makes a mistake.
8Um Munífico Convite
Geraldo is invited to a Debret exhibition, but Maria Teresa ends up clashing with the painter.
9Umbigo da Nação
Maria Teresa worries about Geraldo and steps in to defend her husband when a newspaper publishes a report about corruption at the Imperial Palace.
10Doutor Bulhosa
Geraldo is promoted and takes charge of the department. Consequently, he tries to distance himself from his corrupt friends, who do not like the idea.
11Juízo Final
Geraldo fears that the Emperor will be outraged by the problems at the Festa do Divino and tries to avoid embezzling money, but he could end up in trouble.
12Braços Abertos Sobre a Guanabara
Geraldo is accused of embezzling public funds and needs to put up the Bulhosa family home as collateral to avoid prison.