The BEST episodes of Black Books season 1

Every episode of Black Books season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Books season 1!

sitcom about the antics of foul-tempered and eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black, his long-haired and long-suffering assistant, Manny, and his best (in fact only) friend, Fran.

Last Updated: 12/28/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
Cooking the Books
star
8.07
1953 votes

#1 - Cooking the Books

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2000

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.

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Grapes of Wrath
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8.05
1539 votes

#2 - Grapes of Wrath

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/13/2000

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

Directors: Graham Linehan
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The Blackout
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7.99
1527 votes

#3 - The Blackout

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2000

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

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Manny's First Day
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7.86
1706 votes

#4 - Manny's First Day

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2000

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.

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The Big Lock-Out
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7.81
1362 votes

#5 - The Big Lock-Out

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2000

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

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He's Leaving Home
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7.77
1247 votes

#6 - He's Leaving Home

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2000

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

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