Air date: 2004-03-11

Runtime: min

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.

Air date: 2004-03-18

Runtime: min

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.

Air date: 2004-03-25

Runtime: min

Manny's parents visit the shop for the weekend, and the lies he's told them throw Fran and Bernard's lives into chaos.

Air date: 2004-04-01

Runtime: min

Bernard becomes addicted to gambling and forces Manny and Fran to compete for one job at the shop in order to finance his bets.

Air date: 2004-04-08

Runtime: min

Fran & Manny become enamored with a dashing travel writer giving a talk at the shop, while Bernard contends with a most unorthodox new landlord.

Air date: 2004-04-15

Runtime: min

Manny and Fran drag Bernard along with them to a party, but the drunken aftermath dredges up secrets and bitterness.