Black Books
Black Books follows a foul-tempered, wildly eccentric bookstore owner whose obsession with drinking and antagonism spills into the lives of his assistant and oldest friend. Inside their bookshop haven of books, wine, and conversation, their own stupidity becomes the main threat to everyday peace, prosperity, and sanity.
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Season 1
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E1
Cooking the Books
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.
Sep 29, 2000 · 22m -
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E2
Manny's First Day
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.
Oct 6, 2000 · 23m -
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E3
Grapes of Wrath
Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
Oct 13, 2000 · 24m -
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E4
The Blackout
A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
Oct 20, 2000 · 24m -
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E5
The Big Lock-Out
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
Oct 27, 2000 · 25m -
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E6
He's Leaving Home
Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.
Nov 3, 2000 · 24m
