Black Books
Bernard Black runs a small bookstore that somehow survives despite Bernard's non-existent customer service skills and ethos. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door, selling knick-knacks people don't need. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.
- 2000-2004
- 3 seasons
- BBC Worldwide Americas
- Comedy
- TV-PG
Bernard Black runs a small bookstore that somehow survives despite Bernard's non-existent customer service skills and ethos. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door, selling knick-knacks people don't need. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.
Season 3 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2004
Episode 1
Manny Come Home
25 mins
Fran returns from a holiday in Cornwall to find that Manny has quit and the book shop is in total disarray. Bernard just sits around sulking. Manny is working next door at Goliath Books. It's quite the step-up from Black Books in terms of professionalism and the manager is a bit of a pain.
Episode 2
Elephants and Hens
24 mins
When Bernard holds a children's themed book day in the shop, Fran bets Manny and Bernard they couldn't write a children's book over a weekend, while Bernard bets Fran back that she will have an awful time at her friend's hen party.
Episode 3
Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa
24 mins
Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.
Episode 4
A Little Flutter
24 mins
Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.
Episode 5
Travel Writer
29 mins
Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.
Episode 6
Party
24 mins
Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.
