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Black Books

Black Books centres around the foul tempered and wildly eccentric bookshop owner Bernard Black. Bernard’s devotion to the twin pleasures of drunkenness and wilful antagonism deepens and enriches both his life and that of Manny, his assistant. Bearded, sweet and good, Manny is everything that Bernard isn’t and is punished by Bernard relentlessly just for the crime of existing. They depend on each other for meaning as Fran, their oldest friend, depends on them for distraction. Black Books is a haven of books, wine and conversation, the only threat to the group’s peace and prosperity is their own limitless stupidity.

2000 8.1/10 community score 3 seasons · 18 episodes Ended
  • Comedy

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Where to watch in United States

8 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 17 Oct 2026, 06:15 UTC

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Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

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First aired
Seasons
3
Episodes
18
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S3 E6

Party

Aired 24 min

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

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

4 season entries

  • Season 3

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    6 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

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