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Black Books — Season 1

Meet Bernard Black, a foul tempered and eccentric bookshop owner who loves his books but hates his customers. Manny is Bernard's long-suffering assistant and Fran is the owner of the gift shop next door to Black Books. Black Books explores Manny and Fran's efforts to ensure Bernard has some contact with the outside world and charts the comical consequences of their efforts.

Episodes

  • E01 Cooking the Books

    ★ 7.9

    Sep 29, 2000 · 22m

    Bernard’s dodgy accountant has to go on the run, leaving him ill prepared to fill out his own tax return. In fact Bernard would rather do anything than fill it out.

  • E02 Manny's First Day

    ★ 8.1

    Oct 6, 2000 · 23m

    After Manny’s help with the tax return Bernard is persuaded to hire him in the shop. Unfortunately he actually sells some books, much to Bernard’s annoyance.

  • E03 Grapes of Wrath

    ★ 7.7

    Oct 13, 2000 · 24m

    Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.

  • E04 The Blackout

    ★ 7.5

    Oct 20, 2000 · 24m

    A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.

  • E05 The Big Lock-Out

    ★ 8.1

    Oct 27, 2000 · 24m

    The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.

  • E06 He's Leaving Home

    ★ 7.1

    Nov 3, 2000 · 24m

    Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.

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