The BEST episodes of Black Books season 2
Every episode of Black Books season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Black Books season 2!
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 - Fever
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2002
As the temperature creeps slowly towards 88 degrees, Manny desperately seeks out new ways to stay cool, lest he trigger his "Dave syndrome." Meanwhile an unsympathetic Bernard falls hopelessly in love with Fran's new neighbour, who is unknowingly taking over Fran's apartment.
#2 - Blood
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/22/2002
When Manny is drawn into a competing bookstore by its customer-friendly atmosphere, he convinces Bernard the shop needs an overhaul. Fran makes use of the shop's improved facilities to track down her relatives, but is not entirely happy with what she finds.
#3 - The Entertainer
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/1/2002
Fran buys a piano and starts taking lessons, discovering she has no talent whatsoever - meanwhile Bernard falls in love and tries desperately to impress her. Between them, they con Manny into throwing away a hard-earned break to help them out.
#4 - Hello Sun
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/2002
Fran starts spending time with a new-age friend to try and wind down while Bernard and Manny are having another fight. Bernard believes Manny is a psychopath and sends him to a therapist, where he unlocks a confidence he never knew he had.
#5 - The Fixer
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/15/2002
Bernard and Manny need to teach a psychotic ex-con to read in three days after agreeing to host his reading and book-signing in the shop. Fran gets a new job and all seems to be going well until some miscommunication when Manny calls in a favour...
#6 - A Nice Change
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/5/2002
Bernard and Manny can't hear themselves argue because the shop next door is undergoing some round-the-clock construction. The noise drives Bernard, Manny and Fran up the wall. So Fran suggests a holiday. Bernard and Manny find baggage in her luggage. There's nothing in the crisp packet and Manny's pants aren't that easy to fold. Will the customer crack the system? What happens on the riverboat? Just how many monkeys are missing in Canada?