Season 3 (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.
Episodes: 6
Star Cast: Dylan Moran , Bill Bailey , Tamsin Greig ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Manny Come Home
Air Date: 2004-03-11
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.
Ep.2 Elephants and Hens
Air Date: 2004-03-18
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.
Ep.3 Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa
Air Date: 2004-03-25
Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.
Ep.4 A Little Flutter
Air Date: 2004-04-01
Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.
Ep.5 Travel Writer
Air Date: 2004-04-08
Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.
Ep.6 Party
Air Date: 2004-04-15
Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.
