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Black Books — Season 3

Bernard Black is back for a third season of his multi-award winning and critically acclaimed comedy. Black Books continues to explore the musing and time-wasting techniques of raddled proprietor Bernard Black, his shy, multi-challenged assistant Manny Bianco and their underachieving friend Fran Katzenjammer.

Episodes

  • E01 Manny Come Home

    ★ 7.5

    Mar 11, 2004 · 25m

    When Manny defects to Goliath Books after an "incident" with Bernard, his ex-employer's life spirals out of control. Meanwhile Fran returns from holiday only to be greeted by the squalor of Bernard's shop.

  • E02 Elephants and Hens

    ★ 8.1

    Mar 18, 2004 · 23m

    When Bernard holds a children's themed book day in the shop, Fran bets Manni 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.

  • E03 Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa

    ★ 7.6

    Mar 25, 2004 · 24m

    Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.

  • E04 A Little Flutter

    ★ 7.5

    Apr 1, 2004 · 24m

    Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.

  • E05 Travel Writer

    ★ 7.1

    Apr 8, 2004 · 24m

    Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.

  • E06 Party

    ★ 7.6

    Apr 15, 2004 · 24m

    Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.

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