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DramaComedy7+ (TV-PG)2000 - 20043 Seasons
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Black Books (2000 - 2004)

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Drama Comedy Rated: 7+ (TV-PG)2000 - 20043 Seasons

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.Black Books featuring Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Philo, streaming with subscription on fuboTV, free on Tubi, and 6 others. It's a comedy and drama show with 18 episodes over 3 seasons. Black Books is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.5 (59,947 votes) and was very well received by critics.

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EPISODE GUIDE

Black Books Season 3 Overview

Mar 11, 2004 - Apr 14, 2004

Season 3 of Black Books has 6 episodes that are available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

Black Books Season 3 Episodes
Season 03, Episode 06 Party
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S03 E06Party

Apr 14, 2004

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

S03 E06 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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Season 03, Episode 05 Travel Writer
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S03 E05 Travel Writer

Apr 7, 2004

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

S03 E05 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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Season 03, Episode 04 A Little Flutter
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S03 E04 A Little Flutter

Mar 31, 2004

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

S03 E04 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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Black Books Season 2 Overview

Mar 1, 2002 - Apr 4, 2002

Season 2 of Black Books has 6 episodes that are available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

Black Books Season 2 Episodes
Season 02, Episode 06 A Nice Change
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S02 E06 A Nice Change

Apr 4, 2002

When construction starts next door to the shop, Manni, Bernard and Fran try to decide what to do while it...

S02 E06 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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Season 02, Episode 05 Hello Sun
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S02 E05 Hello Sun

Mar 29, 2002

Fran tries to cleanse her lifestyle by taking up yoga and going on a radical diet, while Bernard and Manni...

S02 E05 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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Season 02, Episode 04 Blood
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S02 E04 Blood

Mar 22, 2002

Manni and Bernard try to keep up with modern book shops and in doing so Manni helps Fran get over...

S02 E04 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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Black Books Season 1 Overview

Sep 28, 2000 - Nov 3, 2000

Season 1 of Black Books has 6 episodes that are available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

Black Books Season 1 Episodes
Season 01, Episode 06 He's Leaving Home
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S01 E06 He's Leaving Home

Nov 3, 2000

Manny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.

S01 E06 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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Season 01, Episode 05 The Big Lock-Out
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S01 E05 The Big Lock-Out

Oct 26, 2000

The shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.

S01 E05 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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Season 01, Episode 04 The Blackout
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S01 E04 The Blackout

Oct 19, 2000

A hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.

S01 E04 of Black Books is available to stream on Philo, fuboTV, Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, Freevee, Crackle, The Roku Channel and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

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All Seasons of Black Books

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18 episodes (100%) are available to watch free online (Tubi, PlutoTV, Plex, and 3 others).

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18 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a subscription service (Philo and fuboTV).

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18 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).

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#601 Ranked TV Show

#43 Ranked in Animal TV

#69 Ranked in TV on Philo

#253 Ranked in Comedy TV

Black Books has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.5 (59,947 votes) and was very well received by critics. The show is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.

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Black Books Overview

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.

Age rating: 7+ (TV-PG)
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Number of episodes: 18 Episodes

Extra Information

Related Genres: DramaComedy
Related Tags: Animal
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Available to watch on: Free ServicesPhilofuboTV
Original Release Date: Sep 29, 2000
Show Status: Ended
Next episode release: N/A