The murder of Ignatz Hoflinger shocks Munich but gives Prank an opportunity to seize the victim's festival lot. Roman and Clara awkwardly meet again.

Munich's top brewing executive, Stifter, maneuvers Prank into a partnership and a marriage to Clara. But she and Roman have a scandalous secret.

Oktoberfest begins but Prank's position is precarious — as is his health. Roman barely survives a savage beating. Colina finds a new role for herself.