Black Books - Season 1
1 - Cooking the Books
Air Date: September 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 - Manny's First Day
Air Date: October 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.
3 - Grapes of Wrath
Air Date: October 13, 2000
Bernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
4 - The Blackout
Air Date: October 20, 2000
A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
5 - The Big Lock-Out
Air Date: October 27, 2000
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
6 - He's Leaving Home
Air Date: November 3, 2000
Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.