Here it all begins: What awaits you in episode 1282 on Monday, October 13, 2025 [SPOILERS]
Monday, October 13, 2025, promises to be a particularly intense day at the Auguste Armand Institute. Between romantic tensions, professional rivalries, and resurfacing secrets, this episode 1282 of Here It All Begins plunges students and teachers into an electric atmosphere where everything could change. The kitchen becomes the scene of unexpected confessions, outbursts of anger, and decisions that could well redefine alliances.
A tense start to the week at the Institute
The day begins in a tense atmosphere. Since the day before, an incident during a pastry exercise has sowed discord among the students. Carla and Bérénice, who are inseparable, had a violent argument over a measuring error that caused their entire team to fail. Tensions continue to rise, especially when Thibault gets involved by defending Bérénice, which ignites the powder keg. Carla, hurt, decides to isolate herself and confides in Billie that she can no longer bear to be seen as the one at fault. But Billie, who senses that something deeper is hiding behind this anger, tries to make her see reason.
Meanwhile, at the principal’s office, Teyssier receives news that sends him into a tizzy: a former student, now a Michelin-starred chef, has decided to publicly criticize the Institute’s teaching methods in an interview. The principal’s ego takes a hit, and as is often the case, he decides to strike back. His plan? Organize a quick competition among the students to prove that “Armand excellence” is still the benchmark. The problem is, he wants immediate results… and he doesn’t hesitate to put pressure on everyone, including Claire and Antoine.
Teyssier’s Surprise Competition Causes Panic
Announced at the last minute, this competition takes everyone by surprise. The students have only a few hours to create a dish worthy of a gourmet restaurant, with a set theme: “Gustatory Memory.” A symbolic challenge that pushes everyone to draw on their past to create a meaningful dish. While some, like Malik and Maya, embrace the challenge with enthusiasm, others struggle to find inspiration. Carla, already weakened by her morning argument, finds herself without ideas.
Enter Constance, who surprises her alone in the kitchen. Touched by her distress, she encourages her to delve into her childhood memories. A sincere discussion ensues between them: Constance reminds her that cooking is also a way to tell her story. This intimate moment will deeply affect Carla, who decides to try a recipe inspired by a very personal memory linked to her mother.
Meanwhile, Bérénice, consumed by guilt, hesitates to go see her. Thibault urges her to do so, but she fears her friend’s reaction. However, an unexpected event will bring them together despite themselves. In the middle of the competition, a technical incident jeopardizes their preparation: the oven breaks down, forcing several pairs to help each other. Carla and Bérénice find themselves collaborating despite their resentment, and little by little, the magic happens again.
A demanding jury and unexpected revelations
. At the tasting, Teyssier, Claire, and Rose form the jury. As always, Teyssier doesn’t mince his words. The criticisms fly, sometimes hurtful, sometimes fair. Malik surprises everyone with a daring dessert blending modernity and tradition. Bérénice, for her part, delivers a technically perfect dish, but deemed “soulless” by the director. And then comes Carla’s turn. Her dish, simple but moving, elicits an unexpected reaction from Teyssier himself. Emotion takes over: he recognizes the sincerity and sensitivity of her approach. A rare moment of vulnerability for him, which leaves everyone speechless.
But as the jury deliberates, another drama is unfolding behind the scenes. Antoine overhears a conversation between Hortense and Joachim, in which the latter mentions a “secret” regarding a recent administrative decision. Intrigued, Antoine begins asking questions and discovers that the Institute’s budget has been discreetly altered. Someone has apparently redirected funds without informing management. And according to Joachim, this decision came directly from Teyssier.
Lies that threaten to blow everything up
The mystery surrounding this financial manipulation quickly becomes the Institute’s new ticking time bomb. Antoine decides to talk to Clotilde, who is stunned. If it turns out to be true, Teyssier risks a lot. But the director, true to form, denies everything. He calls it an “administrative misunderstanding” and refuses to explain. His arrogant attitude only fuels suspicion, especially in Antoine, who is determined to see things through to the end.
Meanwhile, tensions between Carla and Bérénice ease. Their reconciliation leads to a powerful scene, imbued with sincerity. Bérénice finally admits her share of responsibility for their argument, and Carla, relieved, accepts her apology. Their duo regains its connection, under the tender gaze of Billie and Thibault.
An emotional finale
Just as everything seems to be settling down, a new twist shakes the Institute. At the end of the day, Teyssier receives an anonymous message containing a compromising photo: he, in the company of a mysterious investor, caught red-handed discussing a secret contract. The image suggests he may be involved in dubious dealings. His face freezes. For the first time in a long time, Emmanuel Teyssier appears genuinely worried.
Meanwhile, Constance confides in Rose that she’s worried about her husband: “He’s changing, something’s wrong with him.” Rose, intrigued, promises to help her understand what’s going on. This narrative thread, barely begun, announces a thrilling sequel for the coming week.
In the final scene, Carla, sitting alone in the park, rereads the note from her mother that she always carries with her. Her eyes fill with tears, but a shy smile appears on her face. She has found her way, at least for a while. At the same time, a discreet figure observes the scene from the glass corridors of the Institute: it is Teyssier. An enigmatic smile plays on his lips, as if he sees in her a future prodigy… or a threat in the making.
This episode 1282 of Here It All Begins brilliantly blends emotions, suspense, and rivalries. Between Teyssier’s secrets, the rebirth of the Carla-Bérénice duo, and growing tensions within the leadership, everything suggests that the Institute’s stability won’t last long. And one thing is certain: Monday, October 13, 2025, will not be an ordinary day at the Auguste Armand Institute.
