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.
#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.
#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.
#3 - The Blackout
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2000
A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
#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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - The Big Lock-Out
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2000
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.