Cooking the Books2000-09-29
Bernard faces a tax audit he cannot possibly pass, and Manny arrives as an accidental solution. The pilot establishes every comic dynamic in 24 minutes.
Full episode review →IMDb audience consensus puts the series at 8.4/10 overall, with Season 2 widely considered the creative peak by fans - the writing tightened and the absurdist set-pieces became more inventive.
Renewal: Completed its intended three-series run on Channel 4 in 2004. Dylan Moran has occasionally discussed a possible revival but no production has been announced. (Wikipedia)
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| Season | Released | BollyMeter | Critics | Audience | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 12000 · 6 eps | 29 September 2000 | 8.2 | 86% | 8.4/10 | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 22002 · 6 eps | 1 March 2002 | 8.4 | n/a | 8.4/10 | MUST-WATCH |
| Season 32004 · 6 eps | 11 March 2004 | 7.8 | 100% | 8.4/10 | WORTH-IT |
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Bernard faces a tax audit he cannot possibly pass, and Manny arrives as an accidental solution. The pilot establishes every comic dynamic in 24 minutes.
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