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The Best Episodes of Flight of the Conchords

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The trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 5 - Sally Returns
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  2. Flight of the Conchords 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:Eric Kaplan

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  3. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 11 - The Actor
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Actor

    S1:E11

    Bret and Jemaine enlist a semi-professional actor to cheer Murray up after a disappointing gig. Asked to place a good-hearted rejection call, the actor gets carried away, offering Murray and the Conchords a recording deal that's too good to be true.

    Director:Michael Patrick Jann
    Writers:Iain Morris, Damon Beesley

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  4. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 12 - The Third Conchord
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  5. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 1 - A Good Opportunity
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  6. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 5 - Unnatural Love
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Unnatural Love

    S2:E5

    Jemaine starts dating an Australian, to Bret's dismay and inconvenience.

    Director:Michel Gondry
    Writers:Iain Morris, Damon Beesley

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  7. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 4 - Yoko
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Yoko

    S1:E4

    Bret's relationship with Coco threatens to split up the duo.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  8. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 6 - Bowie
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Bowie

    S1:E6

    After a photo session, Bret develops body image issues and gets some dream advice from his idol, David Bowie. Jemaine plots to cheer him up and Murray tries to get one of the band's tunes used for a musical greeting card.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  9. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 7 - Drive By
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Drive By

    S1:E7

    Bret and Jemaine are shocked by the prejudiced actions of a fruit vendor who won't sell to them because they are New Zealanders. Dave recommends a strong response and teaches them how to "flip the bird". Murray is smitten with the new tech support lady at the consulate.

    Director:Taika Waititi
    Writer:Taika Waititi

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  10. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 9 - What Goes on Tour
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #10 - What Goes on Tour

    S1:E9

    Using the band's "emergency fund," Murray organizes a warm-up tour in preparation for a big gig in Central Park. At an airport bar, the boys get hooked by some "mermaids" from a woman's water-polo team - nearly ruining the tour and their relationship with Murray.

    Director:Paul Simms
    Writer:Paul Simms

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  11. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 2 - The New Cup
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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:Duncan Sarkies

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  12. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 3 - The Tough Brets
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  13. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 6 - Love Is a Weapon of Choice
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, Paul Simms, Bret McKenzie

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  14. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 2 - Bret Gives Up the Dream
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  15. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 1 - Sally
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  16. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 3 - Mugged
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #16 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  17. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 10 - New Fans
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - New Fans

    S1:E10

    A performance at a local "World Music Jam" results in the Conchords gaining two new fans, but Mel is suspicious of the newcomers and their motives. Murray encourages the band to adopt a more "rock star" attitude.

    Director:Taika Waititi
    Writer:Duncan Sarkies

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  18. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 4 - Murray Takes It to the Next Level
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Murray Takes It to the Next Level

    S2:E4

    Murray tries to elevate Bret and Jemaine on his friendship graph, bringing his questioning pal Jim in on the plan; Mel demands an apology from Bret for inappropriate dream behavior.

    Director:Troy Miller
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  19. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 7 - Prime Minister
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - 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
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  20. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 9 - Wingmen
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Directors:James Bobin, Troy Miller
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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  21. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 8 - New Zealand Town
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #21 - New Zealand Town

    S2:E8

    Trying to look cool for a gig at the Grand Opening of New York's one-block New Zealand enclave, the Conchords end up getting hooked on hair gel.

    Director:Taika Waititi
    Writer:Taika Waititi

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  22. Flight of the Conchords Season 2 Episode 10 - Evicted
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Evicted

    S2:E10

    Bret and Jemaine can't afford to pay their rent and are forced to move in with Mel and Doug, and Murray believes they can make some money with a theatrical production about the band.

    Director:Taika Waititi
    Writers:Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sally Returns" is the best rated episode of "Flight of the Conchords". It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by James Bobin and written by Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie, it aired on 7/15/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Girlfriends".