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Flight of the Conchords: episode guide

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A Good Opportunity

Episode 2.01
USA: January 18, 2009 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

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.

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

And: David Costabile as Doug, Frank Wood as Greg, Greg Proops as Martin Clark, Andrea Rosen as Caitlin Goodman, Clayton Dean Smith as Promoter, Edward Furs, Sebastian Korytowsky, Joe Ramon Rosario, Andrew Secunda as Glenn

Songs: Rejected, Femident Toothpaste, Angels

The New Cup

Episode 2.02
USA: January 25, 2009 (HBO)
Written by Duncan Sarkies
Directed by James Bobin

Bret and Jemaine's fortunes unravel after Bret buys a new tea cup. With emergency band funds unavailable, Jemaine takes desperate measures in hopes of supplementing their income.

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

And: David Costabile as Doug, Eugene Mirman as Eugene, Frank Wood as Greg, Michael Potts as Nigel Saladu, Mary Catherine Garrison, Karen Gertsman, Anjali Bhimani, Antonio Suarez, Nancy Ticotin, Kelly Taffe

Songs: Sugalumps, You Don't Have to Be a Prostitute

The Tough Brets

Episode 2.03
USA: February 01, 2009 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

After disparaging rappers in a song, Bret starts a gang when he fears for his safety. Murray endures a series of degrading encounters with members of the Australian consulate.

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

And: Alan Dale as Australian Ambassador, David Costabile as Doug, Frank Wood as Greg, Feng Lui as Mr. Lee, Wai Ching Ho as Mrs. Lee, Benjamin Howes as Australian, Gregory Ippolito as Kid A, Michael Chen as Kid B, Victor Williams as Officer West

Songs: Hurt Feelings, Hurt Feelings (Reprise), Stay Cool

Murray Takes It to the Next Level

Episode 2.04
USA: February 08, 2009 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by Troy Miller

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.

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

And: Jim Gaffigan as Jim, Frank Wood as Greg

Songs: Dreams, Friends

Unnatural Love

Episode 2.05
USA: February 15, 2009 (HBO)
Written by Iain Morris & Damon Beesley
Directed by Michel Gondry

After a one-night stand, Jemaine is horrified to discover he has accidentally slept with an Australian. Bret and Murray are also dismayed, but Jemaine can't resist continuing to date her.

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

And: Sarah Wynter as Keitha, Dena Kaplan as Keli, Victoria Cesarski as Keitha's Flatmate, Jose Ramon Rosario as Hansom Cab Driver

Songs: Too Many Dicks on the Dance Floor, Carol Brown

Love Is a Weapon of Choice

Episode 2.06
USA: February 22, 2009 (HBO)
Written by Paul Simms
Directed by James Bobin

Bret and Jemaine both fall for a woman whose missing dog has epilepsy, leading to a duel, a canine benefit and a couple of new tunes.

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

And: Kristen Wiig as Brahbrah, Eugene Mirman as Eugene, Frank Wood as Greg, Ray Bokhour, Mao Zhao, Michael Heintzman, Allie Woods

Songs: We're Both in Love with a Sexy Lady, Love Is a Weapon of Choice, Epileptic Dogs

Prime Minister

Episode 2.07
USA: March 01, 2009 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

Foiled by the White House, Murray arranges a presidential meeting for the visiting Prime Minister of New Zealand; a tribute gig ends with Jemaine getting a date with an Art Garfunkel fanatic.

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

And: Art Garfunkel as Himself, Mary Lynn Rajskub as Art Garfunkel fanatic, Brian Sergent as New Zealand Prime Minister Brian, Patton Oswalt as Elton John Impersonator, Eugene Mirman as Eugene, David Costabile as Doug, Frank Wood as Greg, Louis Ortiz, Susan Blommaeert, Jacob Knoll, Jia Hao Xu, Sung Cho

Songs: Demon Woman, Oh, Dance, Baby

New Zealand Town

Episode 2.08
USA: March 08, 2009 (HBO)
Written by Taika Waititi
Directed by Taika Waititi

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.

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

And: Frank Wood as Greg, Brian Sergent as New Zealand Prime Minister Brian, Lucy Lawless as Paula, Andrea Weston, Leigh Ann Larkin, Madison McKinley, Irida Kimca

Songs: Fashion Is Danger

Wingmen

Episode 2.09
USA: March 15, 2009 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by James Bobin

Bret enlists Jemaine and Dave to help him try to land a girlfriend. Murray regrets making Greg his scapegoat.

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

And: Eugene Mirman as Eugene, David Costabile as Doug, Frank Wood as Greg, Halley Feiffer, Lenny Venito, James Arden, Victor Williams

Songs: Rambling Through the Avenues of Time, I Told You I Was Freaky

Evicted

Episode 2.10
USA: March 22, 2009 (HBO)
Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Directed by Taika Waititi

Unable to pay off their back rent, Bret and Jemaine move in with Mel and Doug; Murray looks to cash in on a stage play about the Conchords' travels.

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

And: Eugene Mirman as Eugene, David Costabile as Doug, Frank Wood as Greg, Adrian Martinez as Hotelier, Jonno Roberts as Stage Murray, Anthony Fazio as Stage Eugene, Richard DeDomenico, Stella Pulo, Nancy Opel, Jack O'Connell

Songs: Everyday Sounds Musical Montage; Petrov, Yelyena, & Me; Flight of the Conchords: The Broadway Musical