The Best Episodes of Black Books Season 1
Every episode of Black Books Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Books Season 1!
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.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Black Books" season 1 is "Cooking the Books", rated 8/10 from 1153 user votes. It was directed by Graham Linehan, Nick Wood and written by Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan. "Cooking the Books" aired on 9/29/2000 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Manny's First Day".
8.0/10 1,153 votes#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.
Director: Graham Linehan, Nick Wood
Writer: Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan
8.1/10 961 votes#2 - 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.
Director: Graham Linehan, Nick Wood
Writer: Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan
8.6/10 1,122 votes#3 - 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.
Director: Graham Linehan, Nick Wood
Writer: Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan
8.0/10 878 votes#4 - The Blackout
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2000
A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
Director: Graham Linehan, Nick Wood
Writer: Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan
8.2/10 901 votes#5 - The Big Lock-Out
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2000
The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
Director: Graham Linehan, Nick Wood
Writer: Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan
7.7/10 790 votes#6 - 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.
Director: Graham Linehan, Nick Wood
Writer: Dylan Moran, Graham Linehan