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The Best Episodes of Flight of the Conchords Season 1

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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
    Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 1 - Sally
    8.0/10(1204 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 2 - Bret Gives Up the Dream
    8.0/10(955 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 3 - Mugged
    8.7/10(1057 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 4 - Yoko
    8.4/10(881 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 5 - Sally Returns
    8.0/10(804 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 6 - Bowie
    8.0/10(849 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 7 - Drive By
    8.4/10(848 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 8 - Girlfriends
    8.3/10(789 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 9 - What Goes on Tour
    8.2/10(776 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 10 - New Fans
    8.2/10(737 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 11 - The Actor
    8.4/10(748 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 12 - The Third Conchord
    8.0/10(731 votes)

    #12 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sally" is the best rated episode of "Flight of the Conchords" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1204 votes. Directed by James Bobin and written by Jemaine Clement, James Bobin, Bret McKenzie, it aired on 6/17/2007. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Bret Gives Up the Dream".