Manny's First Day
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| “Manny's First Day” | |
|---|---|
| Black Books episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 2 |
| Written by | Dylan Moran & Graham Linehan |
| Original airdate | October 6, 2000 |
| Episode chronology | |
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| "Cooking the Books" | "Grapes of Wrath" |
Manny's First Day is an episode of Black Books. It was first aired on October 6, 2000. It is episode number 2 of season number 1. It was written by Dylan Moran & Graham Linehan.
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[edit] Plot Summary
Bernard awakes to find Manny looking at him, who he hired in a drunken stupor the previous night. He explains to him that he isn't the right material to sell books. Manny persuades Bernard to give him a trial day, to prove he can sell books.
Later that day, after being persuaded not to lock Manny in the book store, Bernard leaves Manny in charge. Manny manages to almost clear the bookshop of books, making a huge profit. Benard however does not like this as it means he will have to order books again, which as he explains is a giant hassle. However, Manny handles the order fine.
Later the same day Manny asks Bernard how his first day is coming, at which point Bernard tells him he will probably be fired, however a bottle of wine soon smooths this over. This doesn't last. Manny makes his way into Fran's shop (Nifty Gifty) to say good bye, at which point she threatens Bernard with physical violence until he agress to take Manny back.
[edit] Trivia
- One of the students answers his phone - "Hi... Yeah... No, I'm in a bookshop. No, no, Book shop. BOOK SHOP!". This is a reference to the television show Trigger Happy TV.
[edit] Guest Stars
- Graham Linehan, one of the writers, plays the "I Love Books" customer.
