José and Durval discover their musical talent while still children and see a chance to help their family. By the time they are known as Chitãozinho and Xororó, professional and family issues lead them to consider giving up.
The Lima family is mourning the death of their youngest daughter. Rosária ruins her father's music notebook, and to defuse the situation, José and Durval sing for the family for the first time.
While playing around, José and Durval let Barnabé's pigs loose. Trained by Mário, the Lima brothers compete at the fair. Araci and Mário face financial and health struggles.
Mário seeks out Geraldo Meirelles and asks for a chance for José and Durval. Now performing as Chitãozinho and Xororó, the brothers try out the electric guitar for the first time.
Facing financial and family troubles, José and Durval give up on music, but something inspires them to keep going. The brothers meet Homero, which changes the course of their careers.
José and Durval deal with criticism from the press. In São Paulo, the brothers meet their future wives. After one of the biggest shows of their career, the duo receives sad news.
Shaken, Durval walks out of the studio during a recording session. José sets out to find his brother and discovers him in a special place. An incident with the record label could spell the end for the duo.
During a family weekend, José and Durval clash repeatedly and consider ending their partnership. News of the duo's potential split mobilizes their fans.
At their new record label, José and Durval are advised to stick to their "sertanejo roots", and their new musical project is called into question. The duo bets they can pack the Palace.