Episode guide
Black Books: Season 3
6 episodes · first aired Mar 11, 2004
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.
- 1 Manny Come Home 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…
- 2 Elephants and Hens 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…
- 3 Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa 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.
- 4 A Little Flutter 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.
- 5 Travel Writer 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.
- 6 Party Apr 15, 2004 · 24m Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.