Flight of the Conchords (TV series)

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Television series
German title Flight of the Conchords
Original title Flight of the Conchords
Country of production United States
original language English
Year (s) 2007-2009
length 28 minutes
Episodes 22 in 2 seasons
genre Comedy
idea James Bobin
Jemaine Clement
Bret McKenzie
music Flight of the Conchords
First broadcast June 17, 2007 (USA) on HBO
German-language
first broadcast		 June 26, 2013 on Sky Atlantic HD
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Flight of the Conchords is an American comedy - TV series of the cable network HBO . The plot describes the fictional life of the real New Zealand folk duo Flight of the Conchords in New York . The two singers Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie play themselves.

On HBO , the series took the slot for The Sopranos and reached 1.25 million viewers when it was first broadcast. The series was nominated for the 60th Emmy Awards in the categories of Screenplay for a Comedy Series and Direction for a Comedy Series. In 2018, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement definitely ruled out a third season.

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The series revolves around the everyday lives and loves of the two musicians Jemaine and Bret. The two moved to New York from their native New Zealand to pursue a career there. The band's manager is the incompetent New Zealand embassy clerk Murray ( Rhys Darby ). Jemaine and Bret have to fend off constant advances from their only fan Mel ( Kristen Schaal ). Dave ( Arj Barker ), a pawn shop clerk, gives the two New Yorkers tips on dealing with American women and American culture. Other characters in the series include Bret's girlfriend Coco ( Sutton Foster ) and Jemaines and Bret's ex-girlfriend Sally ( Rachel Blanchard ).

In each episode of the series, the two band members sing their own songs that are more or less appropriate to the current situation.

Charisma

United States

Flight of the Conchords was produced for the US broadcaster HBO. There the premiere of the twelve-part first season ran between June 17 and September 2, 2007. The ten-part second season was broadcast between January 18 and March 22, 2009.

Germany

In Germany, the first season will be broadcast from June 26th to September 11th 2013 on the pay-TV channel Sky Atlantic HD . From September 18 to October 16, 2013, the second season was broadcast in a block of two episodes at a time.

Episode list

season 1

No.
( total ) 		No.
( St. ) 		German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
1 1 Sally Sally June 17, 2007 June 26, 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Bret and Jemaine go to party at Dave's. There Jemaine falls for the beautiful Sally ( Rachel Blanchard ), Bret's ex-girlfriend. Jemaine's new relationship makes Bret feel neglected and Murray helps the band make a music video. Cameo: Judah Friedlander .

Songs: The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room), Not Crying, The Humans Are Dead / Robots

2 2 Bret gives up the dream Bret Gives Up the Dream June 24, 2007 3rd July 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
The band is in such financial straits that Bret works as a sandwich man . However, the band has an appearance at a travel fair, so Murray and Jemaine replace the prevented Bret with a cassette and hope to trump the more elaborate Australian stand. In his new job, Bret meets the girl Coco ( Sutton Foster ) and feels drawn to her.

Songs: Inner City Pressure, Boom, Rock the Party

3 3 Let down Mugged July 1, 2007 July 10, 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Bret lets Jemaine down when the two are ambushed. To regain Jemaine's trust, Bret tries to get Jemaine's stolen "camera phone" (a cell phone with a camera attached) back from the perpetrators.

Songs: "Hiphopapotamus vs. Rhymenoceros," "Think About It"

4th 4th Yoko Yoko July 8, 2007 17th July 2013 Troy Miller James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Bret begins a relationship with Coco, but Jemaine comes along to all of her dates. When Bret asks him to stop, Jemaine suspects that Coco is trying to break the band apart.

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

5 5 And again Sally Sally Returns July 15, 2007 July 24, 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
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.

Songs: "Business Time," "Song for Sally"

6th 6th Bowie Bowie July 22, 2007 July 31, 2013 Troy Miller James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
After a photo session, Bret develops body image issues and gets some advice in a series of dreams featuring his idol, David Bowie (played by Jemaine). Jemaine plots to cheer him up and Murray tries to get one of the band's tunes used for a musical greeting card.

Songs: "Bret, You've Got It Going On," "Bowie / Bowie's in Space"

7th 7th No fruit for New Zealanders Drive By July 29, 2007 7 Aug 2013 Taika Waititi Taika Waititi
Bret and Jemaine are shocked by the prejudiced actions of a fruit vendor ( Aziz Ansari ) 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.

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

8th 8th Top gun Girlfriends Aug 5, 2007 14 Aug 2013 James Bobin Eric Kaplan
Bret and Jemaine pick up two women who work in a croissant shop ( Eliza Coupe , June Raphael ) and have very different dating experiences. Murray negotiates a record deal for the band.

Songs: "Foux Du Fa Fa," "KISSING / A Kiss Is Not A Contract"

9 9 On tour What goes on tour Aug 12, 2007 Aug 21, 2013 Paul Simms 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.

Songs: "Mermaid," "Rock the Party"

10 10 New fans New fans Aug 19, 2007 28 Aug 2013 Taika Waititi 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.

Songs: "Ladies of the World / Something Special for the Ladies," "The Prince of Parties," "Rock the Party"

11 11 The actor The Actor Aug 26, 2007 4th Sep 2013 Michael Patrick Jann Damon Beesley & Iain Morris
Bret and Jemaine ask a 'semi-professional' actor / dry cleaner ( Will Forte ) 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 .

Songs: "Cheer Up, Murray," "Frodo (Don't Wear the Ring)"

12 12 The third conchord The Third Conchord Sep 2 2007 Sep 11 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
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.

Songs: "Bret's Angry Dance," "Doggy Bounce"

season 2

No.
( total ) 		No.
( St. ) 		German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
13 1 On your own A good opportunity Jan. 18, 2009 Sep 18 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Bret and Jemaine fire Murray for neglecting them in favor 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.

Songs: "Rejected," "Femident Toothpaste," "Angels"

14th 2 The cup The New Cup Jan 25, 2009 Sep 18 2013 James Bobin Duncan Sarkies
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.

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

15th 3 Injured The Tough Brets Feb 1, 2009 25 Sep 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
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.

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

16 4th Friends Murray Takes It to the Next Level Feb 8, 2009 25 Sep 2013 Troy Miller James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
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.

Songs: "Dreams," "Friends"

17th 5 Forbidden love Unnatural love Feb 15, 2009 Oct 2, 2013 Michel Gondry Iain Morris & Damon Beesley
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.

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

18th 6th Brahbrah Love Is a Weapon of Choice Feb 22, 2009 Oct 2, 2013 James Bobin Paul Simms
While jogging in the park, Bret and Jemaine meet Brahbrah ( Kristen Wiig ) who is looking for her dog, who has epilepsy. Both fall in love with the same woman, challenge each other to a duel and organize a benefit concert for epileptic dogs.

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

19th 7th The Prime Minister Prime Minister 1st Mar 2009 Oct 9, 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
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 ( Mary Lynn Rajskub ).

Songs: "Demon Woman," "Oh, Dance, Baby"

20th 8th New Zealand Town New Zealand Town March 8 2009 Oct 9, 2013 Taika Waititi 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.

Song: "Fashion Is Danger"

21st 9 Savannah Wingmen 15th Mar 2009 Oct 16, 2013 James Bobin James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
Bret enlists Jemaine and Dave to help him try to land a girlfriend; Murray regrets making Greg his scapegoat.

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

22nd 10 Expelled Evicted 22 Mar 2009 Oct 16, 2013 Taika Waititi James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie
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.

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

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Flight of the Conchords - no third season. Retrieved December 18, 2018 .
  2. ↑ Axel Schmitt: Flight of the Conchords: Sky Atlantic HD shows comedy series from the end of June . Serienjunkies.de . May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2013.