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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Third Conchord
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Third Conchord

    S1:E12

    Murray introduces a new bongo-playing band member on Bret and Jemaine, triggering angry dances and mutant half-bands.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Girlfriends
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Girlfriends

    S1:E8

    Bret and Jemaine pick up two women at a croissant shop - but end up with very different dating experiences. Meanwhile, Murray makes an album deal for the band.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Sally Returns
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Sally Returns

    S1:E5

    Sally, the ex-girlfriend of both Bret and Jemaine, from the season premiere, returns to further complicate things in the band.

    Director:James Bobin
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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Peace
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Peace

    S3:E3

    In New York to sell book ideas to high-profile publishers and agents, Ali G pitches the following would-be bestsellers: "A Kiss on the Lips," a vibrating book designed to stimulate the mind and more; "The Lord of the Rings," an adaptation of the hit films; an Ali G "autobiography" of President Bush; and more. Bruno chats with fashion guru Leon Hall about which celebrities should be kept "in the ghetto" or sent on a "train to Auschwitz"; later, Bruno and "fashion police" James Campbell and Randy McLaughlin rate the attire of such Hollywood notables as Renee Zellweger, Peter Jackson and Paris Hilton. Ali G interviews U.S. Olympic president (and former swimming star) John Nabor about the upcoming games in Greece, pondering why there isn't an Olympic competition for world-record events like Tallest Man or Longest Moustache. Borat travels to Nashville and Tucson to "learn to be country star." There, he demonstrates a Kazakhstan line dance to willing square dancers, gets songwriting inspiration from country-music legend Porter Wagoner, and tests out a liberating new tune at a local lounge.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Realize
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Realize

    S3:E4

    Ali G ponders issues of security - from airports to dogs to trains to green cards - with former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service James Ziglar. On the road to sample some of America's favorite hobbies, Borat winds up wrestling with a self-defense expert, making music with a yoga teacher, and sniffing up members of a new-age dance class. Ali G chats with former EPA Administrator and New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman about solar energy and dirty water, then pays a visit on some earth-minded protestors perched in the redwoods. In Miami, Bruno discusses the future of clubbing with Nerve Lounge owner James Butler, and later plays bouncer at a South Beach hot spot. Finally, Ali G moderates a expert panel discussion on animal rights, focusing on kitchen experiments, fur coats, P. Diddy, horse sex and more.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Realness
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Realness

    S3:E6

    Ali G gets relationship advice from Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus author John Gray. Excited to discuss reproductive rights with a lesbian couple (after all, "he's got loads of" their videos), Ali G then goes to a pro-choice march in Washington, where he questions pro-lifers about their beliefs. Borat goes job-hunting, learning about American work ethics from various employment agencies. Ali G talks money with former presidential economics advisor Charles Schultze, who gives stock market advice ("don't be high when you're buying and selling"). Bruno gets wrestling lessons from a college team on spring break in Daytona Beach. And finally, Ali G gets some grammar tips from 60 Minutes pundit Andy Rooney.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A Good Opportunity
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #7 - A Good Opportunity

    S2:E1

    Bret and Jemaine fire Murray for neglecting them in favour of the Crazy Dogggz and almost immediately they receive an offer to write a jingle for a commercial. Meanwhile Murray's fortunes reverse after he discovers that the Crazy Dogggz big hit is a rip-off of a 1990s Polish song.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - The New Cup
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The New Cup

    S2:E2

    Bret and Jemaine s fortunes unravel after Bret buys a new tea cup; Jemaine goes to desperate measures to supplement his income.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Love Is a Weapon of Choice
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Love Is a Weapon of Choice

    S2:E6

    Bret and Jemaine become rivals for the attentions of the same woman, who happens to have an epileptic dog that has gone missing.

    Director:James Bobin
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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Wingmen
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Wingmen

    S2:E9

    Jemaine and Dave help Bret woo the clerk at the cheap zoo (pet shop). Jemaine also helps Murry seek forgiveness from Greg.

    Director:James Bobin
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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - A Perilous Journey
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - A Perilous Journey

    S2:E1

    When the kids discover that Mr. Benedict and Number Two have been kidnapped, they must piece together the riddles and clues within a perilous scavenger hunt set by Mr. Benedict to foil Curtain’s latest scheme.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Rekognize
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Rekognize

    S3:E2

    Ali G has a serious sit-down with conservative icon Pat Buchanan, pondering the prospect of presidential partnerships, "him"igration pros and cons, and Iraq's possession of "BLTs." Borat hits the campaign trail in Mississippi with a congressional candidate, then delivers a speech to the City Council after getting tips from the state's Republican Party chairman. Ali G presides over a family roundtable discussion with Michael Easley (senior pastor, The Immanuel Bible Church), Karen Mulhauser (Veteran Feminists of America), Diane Knippers (president of the Institute of Religion and Democracy) and Roger Lancaster (professor of Anthropology and Cultural Studies), then visits a farm in search of the answer to a question on everybody's mind: Why are there are so many Vietnam veterinarians?

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Jah
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Jah

    S3:E5

    Ali G muses about Moses and the U.S. Constitution with historian/author/"hair stylist" Gore Vidal, then pays a visit to Mt. Vernon, the home of Washington (alas, Denzel isn't at home). Borat goes house-shopping with a realtor, taking time to ask essential buyer's questions about integration, burial sites, padded cells and bathroom soundproofing. Ali G explores safe-sex issues via a genitalia model with sex educator Sally Epstein. Bruno falls hard for a barn dancer in Georgia, but is devastated to find his obsession ultimately unrequited. Ali G conducts a panel on medical ethics with several renowned experts, pressing his guests on issues of cloning (why not clone Carmen Electra?), euthanasia (vs. "youth in Asia") and plastic surgery.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - The Ghost Is Seen
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - The Ghost Is Seen

    S2:E5

    In an effort to dig up dirt on Abaddonn's CEO, Amy, Tyler and Dougie try to befriend his assistant Eileen.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - The Tough Brets
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The Tough Brets

    S2:E3

    Bret organizes a gang to protect himself from rappers he dissed in a song; Murray and Jemaine confront a group of Aussie bullies; Mel paints a portrait Jemaine can't get rid of.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Sally
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Sally

    S1:E1

    Bret and Jemaine go to a party at Dave's, where Jemaine meets and falls for the 'most beautiful girl in the room', Sally. When it turns out that Sally used to go out with Bret, things get weird between Bret and Jemaine.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Mugged
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Mugged

    S1:E3

    Bret loses Jemaine's trust after Bret abandons him when they get mugged. To regain it, Bret tries to retrieve Jemaine's stolen "camera phone" (a phone with a camera taped to it) from their muggers, who are experiencing their own trust issues.

    Director:James Bobin
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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - A Bunch of Smart Orphans
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #18 - A Bunch of Smart Orphans

    S1:E1

    A good-hearted, unusually gifted orphan named Reynie Muldoon enters a competition to win a scholarship to the prestigious Boatwright Academy. While undergoing a grueling series of tests, Reynie joins forces with two other uniquely gifted orphans, Sticky Washington and Kate Wetherall, and the three of them work together to tackle the challenges in their path. The children are introduced to a fourth gifted orphan, Constance Contraire, and finally to the enigmatic Mr. Benedict.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Bret Gives Up the Dream
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Bret Gives Up the Dream

    S1:E2

    Faced with dire financial circumstances, Bret and Jemaine look for jobs. Bret gets a job holding signs but soon he has no time for the band and Murray and Jemaine start looking for a replacement.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Respek
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Respek

    S3:E1

    Ali G talks with Sam Donaldson, "boss man of ABC News," about Nixon's "Waterworld" crisis, journalist biases and TV ratings, among other critical issues. Borat over-imbibes with a pair of genial gents at a wine tasting in Mississippi. Ali G probes the legal travails of "The Simpsons" with former LAPD police chief Daryl Gates, then questions a pair of ATF dog trainers about bomb-sniffers and canine discrimination.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Prime Minister
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Prime Minister

    S2:E7

    Murray sets up a meeting for the New Zealand prime minister; Jemaine gets mixed up with an Art Garfunkel fan at the end of a tribute gig.

    Director:James Bobin
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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher
    6.7/10(79 votes)

    #22 - I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher

    S1:E1

    Expelled from school, Percy Jackson unravels who he is, confronting a world of gods and monsters.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom
    6.2/10(70 votes)

    #23 - I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom

    S1:E2

    Percy finds his place at Camp Half Blood, where he learns just how special his origins may be.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals
    5.7/10(42 votes)

    #24 - I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals

    S2:E1

    Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson race to defend Camp Half-Blood from dangerous forces.

    Director:James Bobin
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Demon Pigeons Attack
    5.5/10(35 votes)

    #25 - Demon Pigeons Attack

    S2:E2

    Percy and Annabeth contend with a new activities director as they try to locate Grover.

    Director:James Bobin
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James Bobin Ratings Summary

"The Third Conchord" is the best rated episode directed by James Bobin. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 9/3/2007 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Girlfriends".