Released in two parts in 2024, Season 4 is the show’s most self-aware chapter. After three years orbiting the same emotional triangle and professional conflicts, Emily in Paris finally does what it long postponed: it moves its protagonist outside the bubble.

This is not simply about swapping Paris for Rome — it’s about displacing Emily from the comfortable center of the fantasy.
The series acknowledges that Paris is no longer a discovery, that Glamour has lost its element of surprise, and that Growth requires leaving the postcard behind

Season 4 speaks less about romance and more about identity, chosen exile, and decisions that don’t seek approval.

Episode 1 — Break Point

Camille’s brother throws shade at Emily on his TikTok, saying that she broke up Gabriel and Camille. Emily tries to contact Alfie, but he ignores her and calls her only when he discovers images of himself and Emily are to be used in an advertising campaign. They are both supposed to arrive and kiss in a stadium while everyone watches them. Alfie arrives— but to break up with Emily. Gabriel sees the kiss and is clearly upset. Mindy and her band are upset when they are told they need to cover their expenses for Eurovision. Mindy gets the money after selling a dress that Nico gifted her when she hears his father badmouthing her, and he does not defend her. Gabriel tells Emily that Camille has disappeared.

Episode 2 — Love on the Run

Everyone is looking for Camille, and after Emily sees Sofia’s Instagram, she believes Camille is in Greece with her. She tells Gabriel about Camille’s and Sofia’s secret romance, upsetting him. Sylvie discovers Julian has been recruited by JVMA, and Emily tells her his conduct has not changed, as Mindy shares with her that female employees must get dressed in front of him. Sylvie has been contacted by a woman who plans to expose Leon’s sexual harassment in the past with former employees, but she refuses, as it would risk Antoine’s new business since JVMA is financing it. Luc is having trouble dealing with Julian’s previous clients; he excels and impresses Sylvie and the client. Emily finds Camille, and after a talk, they come back to Paris, where she and Sofia express their love to each other. Gabriel is happy to see Camille and explains to her that they are already a family.

Episode 3 — Masquerade

Emily discovers both Camille and Sofia are living with Gabriel, and has an uncomfortable moment with him when Mindy lets him use their shower without her knowing. Emily is working on Antoine’s campaign for his new perfume “Heartbreak”. The concept involves a masquerade party, since a mask hides someone’s feelings. After Alfie is told by Camille that Emily and Gabriel are not together, he considers pursuing her. Emily decides to forget about both Alfie and Gabriel, it doesn’t work as both of them look for her at the party. She picks Gabriel, and Alfie discovers it after he accidentally kisses another guest who is dressed just like Emily, then sees her leave with Gabriel. Sylvie decides to do the article exposing Louis de Leon, risking Laurent’s business. She also thanks Mindy for sharing the info. Mindy looks for Nico, telling him that, as much as he loves his father, he needs to be on the right side

Episode 4 — Italian Escape

Emily feels uncomfortable with Sofia and Camille living with Gabriel, as they have no privacy. She speaks with the landowner, telling her that three people live in the apartment, which goes against the contract. Due to Sylvie’s article exposing JVMA, Laurent loses his investment in his business, and she asks for help from her mother. Julien quits JVMA after he is asked to give them information about Sylvie and returns to work with her. Mindy’s relationship is rocky after Leon is exposed. He asks her not to sing at Laurent’s party, yet she does, and he expresses her support after the company has asked Leon to quit. As they kiss, sad Benoit watches them. Camille and Sofia arrive at the party and tell Gabriel and Emily that they’ll be moving next to Gabriel’s apartment. Sofia tells Emily she knows that she had snitched on them, but that Camille would never move far as she and Gabriel are having a baby.

Episode 5 — Roman Holiday

Emily represents a friend of Mindy who has a facial cream and hopes to improve its marketing at Grateau. It turns out it was a personal lubricant; since it is so popular, they decided to keep it quiet and raise its price. Marianne pushes Luc to ask Sylvie for a raise; he does it during Laurent’s birthday, which upsets Sylvie. Marianne is exposed as a fraud, as she was fired as a Michelin inspector, meaning Gabriel will never get his Michelin. When Emily tells him, he fires the pastry chef, whom he didn’t like, and expresses that he is happy the way he is. Sofia and Camille have issues in their relationship, which causes Sofia to move back to Greece. Camille goes to the gynecologist and discovers she’s not pregnant; she doesn’t tell Gabriel, as she hinted she wanted him to be a part of her life.

Episode 6 — Second Chances

Air France cancels Emily’s flight home to Chicago because of bad weather, so Camille’s father invites her to their family’s holiday celebration at a French ski chalet. Gabriel promises to stay by Emily’s side while skiing due to her inexperience, but suddenly changes his mind and chooses to ski with Camille to protect her because he thinks that she is pregnant. While skiing, Emily falls and loses her phone, but a handsome Italian man named Marcello helps her down the hill. Emily breaks up with Gabriel after the incident because she is certain he “will always choose Camille” and will always treat her (Emily) as a mistress.

Episode 7 — Under the Roman Sun

An angry Gabriel points out to Emily that he has trouble expressing his feelings to her because he must always do so in English. He then explains in French how he truly feels, but Emily does not understand what he is saying. However, Geneviève, Sylvie’s stepdaughter, overhears the conversation and translates for her, saying Gabriel feels they have communication issues and falsely adds that he does not want to see her again. Later that evening, Emily and Mindy spot Geneviève having drinks with Gabriel.

Episode 8 — Crossroads

Emily goes to a polo match and sees the Italian man who helped her on the slopes, Marcello. Mindy begins performing in a cabaret that specializes in topless female performers.

Episode 9 — Letting Go

Emily goes to Rome to visit Marcello. Sylvie shows up unexpectedly, angering/hurting Marcello and upsetting Emily because of the intrusion. Marcello walks away in a huff, thinking Emily was using him for work. Sylvie tells Emily they need to talk because Emily does not know the full story. Meanwhile, Mindy meets her boyfriend for dinner. He insults her by minimising the importance of Eurovision and discounting her dreams. He asks her what is more important, him or a “silly song contest.” Mindy stands up and leaves in anger and hurt, crying only when she gets outside.

Episode 10 — Where Do We Go From Here? (Season finale)

Agence Grateau lands an account with the Umberto Muratori cashmere company, but only for six months. Sylvie opens an office for Agence Grateau in Rome, appoints Emily as its manager, and finds an apartment for her. Emily opens the window of her new apartment to a beautiful view, echoing the beginning of the series when she first moved to Paris. Marcello visits her at her new apartment, and they happily ride off together on a scooter to tour the city. Gabriel’s restaurant receives a Michelin star, but at the same time, he obviously misses Emily. Also, he clarifies his relationship with Geneviève by telling her he does not want it to be romantic. She is disappointed. Mindy tells Antoine, Alfie, and Gabriel that Emily has moved to Rome. Later, Gabriel asks Mindy where exactly in Rome Emily is, suggesting he intends to visit her.