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Flight of the Conchords: episode guide

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Sally

Episode 1.01
USA: June 17, 2005 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

Bret and Jemaine go to a party at Dave's place where Jemaine sees, and falls for, a beautiful girl named Sally, Bret's ex. Jemaine's growing relationship leaves Bret feeling neglected and Murray helps the band film a music video.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel, Arj Barker as Dave

And: Rachel Blanchard as Sally, Eugene Mirman as Eugene, David Costabile as Doug, Judah Friedlander as Isabella, Frank Wood as Greg

Songs: The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room), Not Crying, Robots

Bret Gives Up the Dream

Episode 1.02
June 24, 2007 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

The band's poor financial state leads Bret to get a job as a human billboard to help make ends meet. However, it interferes with the band's gig at a travel expo, so Murray and Jemaine replace Bret with a cassette tape in hopes of outdoing the flashier Australian display. Bret is attracted to a girl, Coco, at his new job.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel

And: Sutton Foster as Coco, Eugene Mirman as Eugene, David Costabile as Doug, Frank Wood as Greg, Eddie Pepitone as Eddie, James Smith as Maxwell

Songs: Inner City Pressure, Rock the Party

Mugged

Episode 1.03
July 01, 2007 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

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"from their muggers, who are experiencing their own trust issues.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel, Arj Barker as Dave

And: Eugene Mirman as Eugene, Luther Creek as Mickey, Lenny Venito as John, Kelly Taffe as Police Officer, Diana Bologna as John's Date, Marilyn Torres as Jemaine's Date, Richard Thorne as Reuben

Songs: Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros, Think About It

Yoko

Episode 1.04
July 08, 2007 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by Troy Miller

Bret begins dating Coco, but Jemaine won't stop tagging along on the dates. When Bret asks him to stop, Jemaine concludes that Coco is trying to break up the band.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel, Arj Barker as Dave

And: Sutton Foster as Coco

Songs: If You're Into It/Coco's Song, Pencils in the Wind

Sally Returns

Episode 1.05
July 15, 2007 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

After Jemaine reconnects with Sally, Bret decides that he wants to pursue her as well. However, when they both show up at her birthday party to woo her with their homemade presents, they are in for a shock.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel, Arj Barker as Dave

And: Rachel Blanchard as Sally, Sutton Foster as Coco, Eugene Mirman as Eugene, Frank Wood as Greg, Murray Bartlett as Mark, Ramsey Faragallah as John

Songs: Business Time, Song for Sally

Bowie

Episode 1.06
July 22, 2007 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by Troy Miller

After a photo session, Bret develops body image issues and gets some advice in a series of dreams featuring 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.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel

And: David Costabile as Doug, John Hodgman as David Armstrong, Frank Wood as Greg

Songs: Bret, You've Got It Going On; Bowie's In Space

Drive By

Episode 1.07
July 29, 2007 (HBO)
Written by Taika Waititi
Directed by Taika Waititi

Bret and Jemaine are shocked by the prejudiced actions of a fruit vendor who refuses to 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.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Arj Barker as Dave

And: Aziz Ansari as Sinjay, Kevin Allison as Customer, Jon Budinoff as Mexican Boy, Joan Hess as Jessica, Sylvia Kauders as Lady on Bus, Frank Wood as Greg

Songs: Albi the Racist Dragon, Mutha'uckas, Leggy Blonde

Girlfriends

Episode 1.08
August 05, 2007 (HBO)
Written by Eric Kaplan
Directed by James Bobin

Bret and Jemaine pick up two women who work in a croissant shop and have very different dating experiences. Murray negotiates a record deal for the band.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel, Arj Barker as Dave

And: Eliza Coupe as Lisa, June Raphael as Felicia, Adrian Martinez as A.J., Eugene Mirman as Eugene, Megan Neuringer as Lisa's Friend

Songs: Foux Du Fafa, A Kiss Is Not A Contract

What Goes on Tour?

Episode 1.09
August 12, 2007 (HBO)
Written by Paul Simms
Directed by Paul Simms

Murray organizes a warm-up tour in preparation for a big gig in Central Park. However, the boys' carelessness and an encounter with a women's water-polo team threatens to ruin the tour and strain their relationship with the well-intentioned Murray.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel

And: Betsy Morgan as Blonde Girl, Emily Swallow as Becky, David Costabile as Doug, Kate Pierson as Club Owner

Songs: Mermaid, Rock the Party

New Fans

Episode 1.10
August 19, 2007 (HBO)
Written by Taika Waititi
Directed by Duncan Sarkies

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

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel, Arj Barker as Dave

And: Daryl Hall as World Music Jam Host, Sarah Burns as Summer, Heather Lawless as Rain, David Costabile as Doug, Inca Son as Themselves, Lisa Valenzuela as Herself, Frank Wood as Greg

Songs: Ladies of the World, The Prince of Parties, Rock the Party

The Actor

Episode 1.11
August 26, 2007 (HBO)
Written by Michael Patrick Jann
Directed by Damon Beesley & Iain Morris

Bret and Jemaine ask a 'semi-professional' actor/dry cleaner to cheer Murray up after a gig does not go well, but the actor gets caught up in the role and offers the band a record deal. Murray pays for the 'signing' party, while the actor stars in the movie Dry Cleaner with John Turturro.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel, Arj Barker as Dave

And: Will Forte as Ben, John Turturro as Jim, Dan Bakkedahl as Waiter, David Costabile as Doug, Eugene Mirman as Eugene, Frank Wood as Greg

Songs: Cheer Up, Murray; Frodo, Don't Wear the Ring

The Third Conchord

Episode 1.12
September 02, 2007 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

Murray hires a bongo player for the band without consulting Bret and Jemaine. They are not happy about it and decide to fire him, but it's Bret who ends up out of the band. He responds by forming his own competing band. Eventually, the two new members (Demetri Martin) of their bands decide to form their own duo with Murray agreeing to manage them.

With: Rhys Darby as Murray Hewitt, Kristen Schaal as Mel

And: Todd Barry as Todd, Demetri Martin as Demetri, Eugene Mirman as Eugene, Frank Wood as Greg

Songs: Bret's Angry Dance, Doggy Bounce