Bernard Black runs his own bookshop even though he doesn't much like people who buy books and hates having customers. Next door to Bernard's shop is the Nifty Gifty gift shop run by Fran, probably Bernard's only friend in the world. When Bernard's accountant goes on the run Bernard employs stress victim, Manny to help in his shop. This leads to a series of surreal adventures around the shop. (imdb)
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Manny Come Home (2004)
- S3E1
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. (imdb)
Elephants and Hens (2004)
- S3E2
When Bernard holds a children's themed book day in the shop, Fran bets Manny 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. (imdb)
Moo-Ma and Moo-Pa (2004)
- S3E3
Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos. (imdb)
A Little Flutter (2004)
- S3E4
Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets. (imdb)
Party (2004)
- S3E6
Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness. (imdb)