Jeppe's distrust of Regitze grows, and to impress her he wants to build a bookcase. However, it only half succeeds. Elin, Bo's student, enters the competition for a place in Aalborg's Symphony Orchestra. When Bo finds out that Simon's student is also applying, Bo goes to Aalborg to win over Simon. Elin's fascination with Bo grows and they get closer to each other on the trip to Aalborg.

Jeppe and Bo form an alliance to get rid of Simon once and for all. Bo must sabotage Simon before the Thursday concert, while Jeppe tries to make amends after the firing of Marcellino by replacing the temporary Chief Conductor, who adores Simon, with the highly regarded Mablewood. Jeppe and Gertrud use completely alternative methods to persuade Mablewood to accept the position, and Jeppe ends up in a position where he cannot make ends meet.