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The Best Episodes of Black Books Season 3

Every episode of Black Books Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Black Books Season 3!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Black Books Season 3 Episode 2 - Elephants and Hens
    8.3/10(795 votes)

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Martin Dennis
    Writers:Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley

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  2. Black Books Season 3 Episode 1 - Manny Come Home
    8.2/10(807 votes)

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Martin Dennis
    Writers:Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley

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  3. Black Books Season 3 Episode 6 - Party
    8.2/10(718 votes)

    S3:E6

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

    Director:Martin Dennis
    Writers:Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley

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  4. Black Books Season 3 Episode 3 - Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa
    7.7/10(714 votes)

    S3:E3

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

    Director:Martin Dennis
    Writers:Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley

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  5. Black Books Season 3 Episode 4 - A Little Flutter
    7.7/10(682 votes)

    S3:E4

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

    Director:Martin Dennis
    Writers:Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley

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  6. Black Books Season 3 Episode 5 - Travel Writer
    7.4/10(672 votes)

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Martin Dennis
    Writers:Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Elephants and Hens" is the best rated episode of Black Books season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 795 votes. Directed by Martin Dennis and written by Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley, it aired on March 18, 2004. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Manny Come Home".