Bernard Black runs a book shop, though his customer service skills leave something to be desired. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.
Episodes
Season 1 - Episodes
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S01E01Cooking the Books
Aired: 2000-09-29
Show details expand_moreBernard’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.
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S01E02Manny's First Day
Aired: 2000-10-06
Show details expand_moreAfter 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.
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S01E03Grapes of Wrath
Aired: 2000-10-13
Show details expand_moreBernard and Manny accept a house-sitting job to get away from their new cleaner. They also drink some wine.
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S01E04The Blackout
Aired: 2000-10-20
Show details expand_moreA hyper, coffee fueled Manny is mistaken for a policeman.
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S01E05The Big Lock-Out
Aired: 2000-10-27
Show details expand_moreThe shop gets a new security system that no-one can work.
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S01E06He's Leaving Home
Aired: 2000-11-03
Show details expand_moreManny runs away from the bookshop into the arms of a beard loving photographer.