The coming week at the Auguste Armand Institute promises to be overwhelming and full of twists and turns. Between personal dramas, grueling culinary challenges, and finally revealed truths, students and teachers alike will face a particularly tense time. Emotions will be running high, and the fates of several characters will take an unexpected turn.

Starting Monday, October 13, the atmosphere in the corridors of the Institute was electric. After recent events, the tension still hasn’t subsided. Gaspard, who narrowly escaped disaster, finally seems to be pulling through. Against all odds, he manages to courageously rise again and prove that he deserves his place among the most promising students. Thanks to the support of his loved ones and a newfound determination, he gradually regains his self-confidence. This strong comeback surprises everyone, including Teyssier, who sees in him a potential he had perhaps underestimated. Yet, behind this renewal, a heavy secret continues to linger, ready to resurface at the most unexpected moment.

Conversely, Carla is sinking into a dark period. The young woman, usually proud and combative, is showing signs of exhaustion. Consumed by guilt and the fear of losing what she has built, she is increasingly withdrawing. Her strange behavior is attracting attention and causing concern among her friends. Despite Souleymane’s attempts to help her, she refuses to listen to anyone. Her stubbornness pushes her to make mistakes that could cost her dearly. And when a dramatic event occurs in the kitchen, the entire Institute holds its breath.

Meanwhile, Clotilde struggles to maintain balance within the school. Between student management, tensions with Teyssier, and complex administrative decisions, the headmistress finds herself overwhelmed. Her authority is being questioned, and some are beginning to whisper that her position is under threat. Teyssier, true to form, takes advantage of the situation to impose his vision, once again causing sparks to fly between them. A particularly violent argument erupts in the middle of the week, raising fears of a point of no return between the two leading figures of the Institute.

On the students’ side, the competition is in full swing. A new culinary challenge, daunting and full of surprises, tests their creativity. Pairs are formed in unexpected ways, and some must collaborate with their longtime rivals. Billie and Ethan, for example, find themselves forced to work together after a series of disagreements. Their unlikely duo quickly becomes the scene of a confrontation as passionate as it is constructive. Between barbs and laughter, an unexpected bond could well be born from this tension.

Bérénice, for her part, finds herself at the center of a personal dilemma. She must choose between her professional ambitions and her attachment to her friends. She is offered an exceptional opportunity, but it involves betraying the trust of someone she deeply values. Torn between loyalty and success, she confides in Constance, who tries to guide her without judging her. Their exchange, full of sincerity, reveals a new side of the character: more mature, but also more vulnerable than previously thought.

In the following days, Carla’s situation deteriorates further. Unable to handle the pressure, she makes a mistake that jeopardizes an entire department. Teyssier, merciless, summons her for a cold briefing. His words, harsh but true, hit her right in the heart. Humiliated, Carla leaves the kitchens in tears, convinced that she no longer belongs at the Institute. Souleymane desperately tries to hold her back, but the young woman, gripped by a deep sense of unease, seems determined to abandon everything. This personal tragedy takes on an unexpected dimension when a message she leaves behind sows panic among her classmates.

Meanwhile, Gaspard, buoyed by his recent success, decides to reach out to the woman who once supported him so much. He refuses to let her fall. His selfless gesture deeply moves Carla, who realizes she’s not alone. Their emotional confrontation marks a major turning point in the week. It’s a moment of truth when everyone lets go of their masks: fear, shame, and tenderness mingle in a heartbreaking scene.

On Thursday, a new element complicates everything: a controversial article published on social media implicates several students at the Institute. Accusations rain down, suspicions mount, and the administration must manage an unprecedented reputational crisis. Antoine tries to calm the situation, but the incident causes deep fractures within the group. Some students feel betrayed, others point the finger at those responsible without proof. Trust, already fragile, crumbles even further.

The weekend reaches its climax when Carla mysteriously disappears after a violent argument with a classmate. Everyone is overcome with concern. The search is urgently organized, and a poignant scene brings several characters together around her case. Finally, an unexpected event turns everything upside down: a message from Carla, found on her phone, suggests that she has made a radical decision. But before the worst happens, Gaspard manages to find her. Their tête-à-tête, full of sincerity and distress, ends the week on a note both dramatic and full of hope.

On Friday, October 17, the episode ends on a blast of pure emotion. While Carla seems ready to rebuild her life, the shock of these events is felt by all the students. Some decide to change paths, others to fight even harder to achieve their dreams. But one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same again at the Institute.

Between redemption, fall, and rebirth, this week of Here It All Begins promises to leave a lasting impression. Gaspard finally finds his light, while Carla hits rock bottom before rising to the surface. Rivalries erupt, friendships are rekindled, and secrets continue to hover in the hot kitchen air. Emotion, tension, and passion will be on the agenda, in a plot where every look, every gesture, every dish tells a story.