Flight of the Conchords

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Season 1
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 17, 2007
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 218 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 201 out of 218
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 218
  3. Negative: 8 out of 218
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  1. SF.
    Nov 12, 2007
    10
    Love this show. very funny and they look great. Destined for great things.
  2. PhilP.
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    Love this show - best thing on TV since Arrested Development ended
  3. DavidP
    Dec 22, 2007
    10
    I'm almost becoming obsessed with this one. It's the best show I've seen in ages. One of few where I've actually been falling off my chair laughing. I think it really deserves a bigger audience.
  4. CoryL.
    Oct 25, 2007
    10
    the best show in a long time
  5. JasonJ.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    Maybe there needs to be a larger pool of critics? 68? Are you kidding? It's the funniest stuff that's been on T.V. in a long time. All it will take is for season 2 to be as good as the first.
  6. JewDaddyFromCincinnati
    Jun 14, 2007
    10
    Episode 1 is already online at HBO.com. It's Really funny !, I'll be a loyal viewer. Funny Music : "We are robots from the distant future. From the year 2000."
  7. EvieB.
    Jun 15, 2007
    7
    What you'd get if Wes Anderson art directed The Office. Funny, yes, but I don't know. Something about it left me feeling a little cycnical (probably the Wes Anderson part of the equation...)
  8. LelandK
    Jun 19, 2007
    9
    Innovative comedy that i did enjoy
  9. winterforge
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    Hilarious!!! Must watch if you have HBO.
  10. RV
    Jun 22, 2007
    10
    Amazing show. If the next 3 episodes are as funny as the first, the show will be a big hit.
  11. SteveL
    Jul 13, 2007
    10
    HBO has another great Sunday night show. One of the best shows on TV.
  12. MikeH.
    Jul 17, 2007
    10
    Instantly joins the ranks of the truly must-see TV with CYE, Extras and past favorites like Da Ali G Show and The Office(original) because it stays in your head for days and becomes a topic of conversation with the uninitiated. It's brilliant.
  13. LisaB
    Jul 21, 2007
    10
    This is the funniest show I've ever seen! I saw pre-season commercials for it that didn't pique my interest but caught a show by accident and found myself bursting out loud. That never happens!
  14. PatrickS
    Jul 24, 2007
    10
    This is a great show for anyone who is a music fan. The songs are hilarious, well structured, and actually well written. The jokes and storylines still produce laughs, but they are mainly just set-ups for their songs which are the true stars of the show. If you like comedy and music, give this show a shot. I love it and watch it every week.
  15. Taylor
    Jul 26, 2007
    10
    soooooooo good
  16. Harlan
    Jul 31, 2007
    10
    To truly enjoy this show you must have Tivo. There is no way to get all the subtle and uniquely amazing bits of genius in just one watching. The best part is watching each episode numerous times and finding hidden gems that other shows would not bother trying to fit in. I only hope the guys get the chance to blossom over a couple of more seasons. Remember no show was perfect it's To truly enjoy this show you must have Tivo. There is no way to get all the subtle and uniquely amazing bits of genius in just one watching. The best part is watching each episode numerous times and finding hidden gems that other shows would not bother trying to fit in. I only hope the guys get the chance to blossom over a couple of more seasons. Remember no show was perfect it's first season, but this is as close as anyone has gotten so far! Thanks HBO!… Expand
  17. JordanH
    Aug 15, 2007
    10
    my favorite new show. tons of funny songs and great cast, everything works together, this and curb your enthusiasm are the 2 best shows on TV
  18. JJ
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    One of the best and most 'fresh' shows i've seen in years. Humor is subtle and smart and the characters are well-done by these guys. Please make more episodes!
  19. TheKind
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    Unbelievable, quite possibly one of the best shows ever, clever, funny, original, awesome dry humor.
  20. RobW
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Being a New Zealander I have no problems with the accents as we have other CPANC (central part of the North American Continent) shows over here. NYers are pretty easy to understand. The humour is universal to intelligent folk, and so much more intelligent for them being able to do it without using anything controversial. Their characters are not dull at all, they are quite typical of New Being a New Zealander I have no problems with the accents as we have other CPANC (central part of the North American Continent) shows over here. NYers are pretty easy to understand. The humour is universal to intelligent folk, and so much more intelligent for them being able to do it without using anything controversial. Their characters are not dull at all, they are quite typical of New Zealanders. In fact they could be described as quite charismatic.… Expand
  21. AndyM.
    Apr 21, 2008
    10
    The mostest funniest, brilliantest and every other est-est show on the tele. Love it long time.
  22. SusanS.
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    "Unique" doesn't come close to describing the overall concept and superb writing and of course the acting of Bret and Jemaine. I agree that the "experts" either don't get this show, like they didn't get Arrested Development and other great shows, or they've grown too old and stogy to care much anymore. The closest thing to this I'd say is Ricky Gervais' "Extras".
  23. ChrisH.
    Nov 18, 2008
    10
    The funniest show on television in years. I hope it comes back!
  24. podaddy
    Feb 10, 2011
    10
    Was at it's best when the songs themselves were hysterical, and they often were. Season One was hilarious, but Season 2, though funny at times, often fell flat. Highly recommend Season One, and somewhat recommend Season Two.
  25. drlowdon
    Feb 7, 2020
    9
    I first heard of Flight of the Concords through their stand up act and, while many of their songs were humorous, I never became an ardent fan. It wasn't until I was introduced to the BBC radio show, in which the writers constructed a narrative around their comedy songs that I really started to enjoy their work.

    This opening season sees the struggling duo now living in New York and the    I first heard of Flight of the Concords through their stand up act and, while many of their songs were humorous, I never became an ardent fan. It wasn't until I was introduced to the BBC radio show, in which the writers constructed a narrative around their comedy songs that I really started to enjoy their work.

    This opening season sees the struggling duo now living in New York and the deadpan comic timing of Jermaine and Bret makes for one of the best comedy double acts of recent years. The TV show also introduces two fantastic characters in The Concords ever hopeful agent Murray and the bands fan/stalker Mel. Both characters steal most scenes they are in with some brilliantly funny lines.

    Flight of the Concords may have been fairly short lived, there is only one further season after this, but it is definitely a show worth watching.    … Expand
  26. Theguyoffire
    May 26, 2012
    9
    The mix of the music and songs are nice, but not all of the jokes where funny, and the last episodes where horrible. It still has funny jokes, but it also has some bad jokes.
  27. NoNamerGamer
    May 11, 2012
    9
    One of the most hilarious shows I have ever watched, every episode I couldn't stop laughing at!
    Flight of the Concords is about two bumbling kiwis Jemaine and Bret both with strange musical talents traveling to America to try to make it big but always ending up in a hilarious mess!
  28. pumbaz
    May 29, 2012
    10
    So much creative content in the songs.. I wish they went a 3rd season. Murray is just too funny. I felt he made the whole series work. Only 6 characters in the series and yet it remained fresh and funny.
  29. Phil_D
    Jan 3, 2013
    10
    Four words only: Comedy genious ad nauseaum. Comedy genious ad nauseaum. Comedy genious ad nauseaum. Comedy genious ad nauseaum. Comedy genious ad nauseaumComedy genious ad nauseaum. .Comedy genious ad nauseaum.
  30. Mudgee
    Nov 20, 2014
    3
    Does anyone have that one program you despise but you just aren't sure why? For me, this is it. It was something unknown about this show that left a bitter taste in my mouth. The more people rave and ranted about it, the less I liked it. To this day, I still role my eyes when someone mentions this program. Truth be told, if I invested solid time in it, I'd probably rate it slightlyDoes anyone have that one program you despise but you just aren't sure why? For me, this is it. It was something unknown about this show that left a bitter taste in my mouth. The more people rave and ranted about it, the less I liked it. To this day, I still role my eyes when someone mentions this program. Truth be told, if I invested solid time in it, I'd probably rate it slightly higher... Maybe.… Expand
  31. Windolicker
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    This may not be your brand of humor; and I forgive you if it isn't. However, if this type of dry humor is entertaining to you, look no further. These guys are truly hilarious. The accents, the songs, the characters, etc., I can't get enough.
  32. glasses1
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    I think that this show is absolutely genius. How it blends music and comedy in a spellbinding fashion quite simply blows me away. Incredibly original. Rhys Darby stands out as the band manager, who seems completely inept to real life. If you have HBO, go on HBO GO and check this out. You won't regret it.
  33. iCronic
    Jul 11, 2014
    7
    1.) Absurd HBO Comedy Series about 2 new zealand folk singer in the usa. The implemented songs are the highlight of this show, couple of legitimate hits. Really weird ****
  34. RichiMusha
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    Einfach nur großartig!!!
    Ich hab sie auf Deutsch gesehen mit englischen Songs und die Synchro ist super witzig und sehr liebevoll gemacht.
    Kann ich nur empfehlen.
  35. geewah
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Genius. One the most original and funniest comedies ever made. One comedy I can watch over and over and never get tired of it.
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Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best TV Season of 2007
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#8 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
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#50 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    70
    The charms of this series are subtle, but only grow over the course of the first few episodes.
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  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Adam Buckman
    88
    You should be there on Sunday night to see the premiere of something new and hilarious, and completely different.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    50
    "Flight" is pretty much a snooze until the music starts, at which point the show kicks up into something quite weird and occasionally wonderful.
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