Black Books: Season 3
2004 · 6 episodes · ★ 7.6
What Season 3 of Black Books
Bernard Black is back for a third season of his multi-award winning and critically acclaimed comedy. Black Books continues to explore the musing and time-wasting techniques of raddled proprietor Bernard Black, his shy, multi-challenged assistant Manny Bianco and their underachieving friend Fran Katzenjammer.
Season 3 Episodes
3x01 Manny Come Home
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.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley · Starring: Simon Pegg, Judith Jacob
3x02 Elephants and Hens
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.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley · Starring: Lucy Davis, Pandora Colin, Olivia Colman, Charlie Hicks
3x03 Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa
Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley · Starring: Annette Crosbie, Sam Kelly
3x04 A Little Flutter
Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley · Starring: Keith Allen, Craig Parkinson, Jiggy Bhore, Justin Edwards
3x05 Travel Writer
Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley · Starring: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Ryan Luhning, Catherine Shepherd, Alice Lowe
3x06 Party Season Finale
Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.
Directing: Martin Dennis · Writing: Dylan Moran, Kevin Cecil, Andy Riley · Starring: Elizabeth Chadwick
Season 3 Cast
Dylan MoranBernard6 episodes
Craig ParkinsonMartin the ToutEpisode 1
Justin EdwardsPoker CustomerEpisode 1
Pandora ColinClaireEpisode 1
Annette CrosbieMoo-MaEpisode 1
Sam KellyMoo-PaEpisode 1
Pat StarrPoker PlayerEpisode 1
Paul PutnerTrampEpisode 1All Seasons
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Season 22002 · 6 eps · Where to Watch Season 3 of Black Books
It is currently not available on the major streaming platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Season 3 of Black Books?
Black Books Season 3 has 6 episodes.
When did Season 3 of Black Books premiere?
It premiered on March 11, 2004.
Where to Watch Black Books Season 3?
Currently not available on the major subscription platforms (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 3?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 3x02, "Elephants and Hens", with a 8.1.