Season 3 Plot

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.

Black Books Season 3 aired on March 11th, 2004.

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Season 3 Episodes

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1. Manny Come Home

March 11th, 2004

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.

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2. Elephants and Hens

March 18th, 2004

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.

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3. Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa

March 25th, 2004

Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.

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4. A Little Flutter

April 1st, 2004

Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.

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5. Travel Writer

April 8th, 2004

Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.

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6. Party

April 15th, 2004

Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.

All Seasons

Season 3

Season 3

Mar 11, 2004
Season 2

Season 2

Mar 1, 2002
Season 1

Season 1

Sep 29, 2000
Specials

Specials

Apr 30, 2000