Black Books: Season 2
2002 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.5
What Season 2 of Black Books
In season two, Bernard is convinced the Manny is mad; Manny worries about the reliability of his magic hot water bottle and uses his underworld connections to help find Fran a job. Fran struggles to find her inner karma in-between trying to find her cigarettes and making excuses to have another drink. Under the constant threat from the nasty, unfeeling outside world, Bernard, Manny and Fran attempt to maintain the heaven of the bookshop even as their own relentless stupidity pushes them towards mayhem.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 The Entertainer
Fran decides to take up piano lessons with a very prominent teacher, however all doesn't go to plan and she ends up having to ask Manni for a favour. Meanwhile Bernard asks a girl out and once again Manni is called upon for a favour.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran · Starring: Nina Conti, David McKail, Jean Ainslie, Luing Andrews
2x02 Fever
On a scorching hot day, Manni tries to maintain his body temperature so it doesn't go over 88 degrees; Fran has problems with a new neighbour, and Bernard tries to find an appropriate "summer girl".
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley · Starring: Rose Keegan, Johnny Vegas, Adam Astill, Jim Barclay
2x03 The Fixer
Bernard and Manni have to deal with a gangster turned writer who plans to hold a reading of his autobiography at the book shop, however he can't read. Meanwhile Fran gets an office job where she isn't quite sure what she is meant to be doing.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Arthur Mathews · Starring: Ricky Grover, Rob Brydon, Mick Walter, Brian Shelley
2x04 Blood
Manni and Bernard try to keep up with modern book shops and in doing so Manni helps Fran get over her boredom by encouraging her to look up her family tree.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley · Starring: Mark Donovan, Diana Hull, Vincenzo Nicoli, Louise Winstone
2x05 Hello Sun
Fran tries to cleanse her lifestyle by taking up yoga and going on a radical diet, while Bernard and Manni receive some books on Freud and their lives descend into his famous theories.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran · Starring: Jessica Hynes, Paul Kemp, Tania Wade, Simon Schatzberger
2x06 A Nice Change Season Finale
When construction starts next door to the shop, Manni, Bernard and Fran try to decide what to do while it continues.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran · Starring: Howard Coggins, Miltos Yerolemou
Season 2 Cast
Dylan MoranBernard6 episodes
Nina ContiKateEpisode 1
David McKailJosef SlvanskiEpisode 1
Luing AndrewsMr. WilliamsEpisode 1
Edward BurnhamPiotr, Josef's FatherEpisode 1
Kay D'ArcyCustomerEpisode 1
John MarquezWaiterEpisode 1
Rose KeeganRoom 2B OccupantEpisode 1
Adam AstillConstruction WorkerEpisode 1
Selina GilesTrash CustomerEpisode 1
Ella KenionCool Book GirlEpisode 1
Ricky GroverDanny SpudgeEpisode 1
Rob BrydonB. NugentEpisode 1All Seasons
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Season 32004 · 6 eps · Where to Watch Season 2 of Black Books
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 2 of Black Books?
Black Books Season 2 has 6 episodes.
When did Season 2 of Black Books premiere?
It premiered on March 1, 2002.
Where to Watch Black Books Season 2?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 2x01, "The Entertainer", with a 7.9.