: The boys tried to imitate a new student's hairstyle by using a razor to carve lines into their hair.
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
: 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 Il collegio 3x2
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
: The Headmaster brands them the "Banda del Pelo" (The Hair Gang), accusing them of forming a disruptive "subculture". : The boys tried to imitate a new
Despite the discipline, the episode ends on a rare positive note: a reward. For those not involved in the "Banda del Pelo" scandals, the Headmaster announces an upcoming , offering a brief escape from the cold walls of the college.
: Students struggle to memorize poetry and basic facts, with some being put under special observation for their poor academic performance. The supervisors, Lucia Gravante and Piero Maggiò ,
The second episode of Il Collegio Season 3 (1968) is a turning point where the revolutionary spirit of the late 60s begins to clash with the rigid discipline of the in Caprino Bergamasco. A Morning of Punishment