In the upcoming episode of Ici tout commence, set to air on TF1, several key developments are set to unfold. Hortense plays a crucial role in helping Mehdi keep his position at the Jourdain hotel by collaborating with him to propose Tom and Lionel as co-chefs. Together, they create a menu based on their fusion reinterpretation concept, with Hortense personally serving the dishes during a tasting session. After Andrea and Hector approve the new team, Hortense reveals that the recipes were not her own, but the team is still given the go-ahead. The next challenge is to convince Teyssier upon his return from a period of convalescence. Meanwhile, Mehdi bids farewell to Hortense, Vic, and Eliott as they leave the Institute for new adventures. Joséphine returns to the Institute after completing a month-long internship in Patagonia. She quickly learns about changes in dorm room distribution and proposes to Fleur that she take charge of her campaign to retain her position as president of the BDE. At the farm, Coline and César are exhausted after a long night preparing dishes for the market. Coline discovers that César did not sterilize the jars, leading to a conflict where she asks him to leave so she can fix the issue alone. Her delay results in her arriving late to Chef Guinot's class, prompting an apology and a promise to improve. Claire suggests Coline attend a refresher course starting the following day. The episode highlights the ongoing challenges and personal growth of the characters as they navigate the pressures of their roles at the Institute and the Jourdain hotel. Relationships are tested, and new responsibilities are taken on as the characters face both professional and personal hurdles. The show continues to explore themes of ambition, teamwork, and personal development within the culinary world. The developments also reflect the broader dynamics within the Institute, where leadership roles and personal ambitions often intersect. As characters like Joséphine and Coline return or face new challenges, the narrative continues to evolve, showing the impact of individual choices on the larger community. The episode sets the stage for future conflicts and collaborations as the characters prepare for the next phase of their lives.