Flight of the Conchords - The Complete First Season

"Flight of the Conchords" is a quirky, deadpan HBO series about a pair of New Zealanders, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, trying to break into the New York music scene. The duo is more funky than any folk singers have ever been, and find themselves in a variety of Spinal Tap-esque situations involving the band, their one fan, Mel, and their incompetent manager, Murray.

The humor here is very dry and delivered in an extremely deadpan manner, so fans of broadbrush or slapstick comedy may not find this to their tastes. People who like wry and intelligent humor will love it. I was especially amused by the episode where the guys were discriminated against by a fruit cart owner because they are New Zealanders ("I don't want our customers complaining that our fruit tastes like New Zealanders.") It couldn't have been resolved better than when the vendor discovers that he was confusing Australians and New Zealanders, ultimately befriending the guys in a horrible case of mistaken identity. Another favorite was the episode where Bret was haunted by visions of David Bowie in his sleep with hilarious results, and the final episode featuring a guest spot by the wonderful Demetri Martin.

Each episode features a couple of short music videos, all of which are over-the-top funny, and are the antithesis of conventional musical productions (thank goodness). The DVD set is well worth owning, but a major complaint is the total absence of extras in a series this recent. If you like offbeat, bizarre comedy, "Flight of the Conchords" is well worth checking out.

This is a hilarious and innovative comedy by two upcoming stars from New Zealand. Their dry sense of humor highlights (and exaggerates) much of what goes on in the male mind.

Their ridiculous song lyrics (2 to 3 short songs per episode) cannot be further away from musicals. They are dry, witty, and memorable (my personal favorite is the unforgettable binary solo in the robot song).

You will watch this over and over again. And I am sure it will have a cult following.

This show is the kind of show that you'll know whether or not you like after the first episode. It will either instantly resonate with you and your sense of humor... or you may not get it. It has a quirky (dorky) sense of humor and hilarious music video-like segments inserted into the episodes. It's perfect for us folks that grew up in the 80s, or folks that just love music in general. It's almost like "Seinfeld meets Weird Al". The cool thing about their music is that the songs aren't parodies of actual songs ...but more like parodies of entire genres of music/music videos. In my opinion, this show and the songs in it are expertly crafted works of comic genius... and the music really does get inside your head. It's definitely a show worth watching and re-watching (it's still funny every time)

So rather than take my word for it, do yourself a favor and check out the first episode for yourself. It may be the funniest thing you've seen in a very long time.

These guys are hilarious!!! We watched the whole season in 2 nights. Super funny and super entertaining.

These guys are just classic funny. Subtle, but funny.
Great session 1, I really hope they make a second session.
No bonus stuff on the DVD which was kind of disappointing.

I've watched most episodes at least 3 times, and they aren't getting old. Although it's nothing like The Office, I've noticed that the people who liked that show have liked this one as well. Stella, and Freaks and Geeks as well.

I admit it, I have fallen under the spell of Flight of the Conchords. Their brand of humor, self deprecating and rediculous lifts my spirits. In these crazy days a little silliness goes a LOOOOONG way with me. I love these guys so much that I bought this dvd for my sister for her birthday and she said she laughed her a@@ off. These New Zealand guys rock the party.

I loved this show but kept missing it on HBO so I was really happy when I saw it on sale on Amazon.
This show is very funny but I also realize that it's humor may not appeal to everyone.
And the songs were great.

My dad reccomended this show to me - he said it is the best television made today - and he is right! This show is Q-U-A-L-I-T-Y entertainment. Two dudes from New Zeland trying to make it as a band here in the states. They burst into song throughout the episodes, making it the best musical sit-com EVER. I reccomend it - hopefully you'll like it too!

The first time I'd ever seen this show was on a recommendation of a friend (from New Zealand!). It took me a while to get what was going on, but it has since become my favorite series. I would have paid the price of the series just for the "Foo Do Fa Fa" and "Most Beautiful Girl In The Room" videos. Every time I see them they get funnier. If you like "Spinal Tap" this is a must have series.

These guys had me at "Hip-hoppopotamus". Simply the most addictive, sweet and hilarious comedy show around. The songs are the main attraction, but all the little details keep you coming back for more.

If all you know about 'the other Australia' is Frodo and The Lord of the Rings (don't let me bore you with all my knowledge of New Zealand), it's time to get enlightened.

The two main characters from New Zealand, Jemaine and Bret, try to make it big in the music business in New York. They deliver an understated, deadpan performance that'll have you itching to re-watch all episodes just to catch the nuances. Particularly funny is the notable absence of profanity, which is replaced by expressions such as 'mutha uckers' or 'flippin'. These boys disect just about every musical genre out there, not just in their sound, but also in their presentation. The band, their 'videos' and lyrics are so bad that they're good. What amplifies the show's qualities are all the other characters. Murray, Mel, Dave - no one can do justice to their contribution in a simple review. You really have to just watch it.

Since you'll probably love the show if you think the songs are funny, I suggest you youtube it and watch the clips (try Inner City Pressure for starters).

Flight of the Conchords, may your lyrics be bottomless!

Never heard of these guys, but my interest was peaked by a short video I watched on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Melbourne. It is a quirky comedy, that does not go for the obvious belly laughs, but goes for the jugular in the same way that 'The Office' does...situations and comments that make you wince, and laugh at the sametime. Some of the musical numbers are fantastic especially the Hippoputomus vs Rhinaosurus (spelt wrong I know), which just hits the mark in so many ways. And the NZ Consulate official who is also their manager is one of the greatest creations since David Brent.

Fantastic!!! Move over Mel - we are the number one fans!!! Great comedy, unique concepts(in a genre of its own) and excellent musical talents.

I watched the first episode and was luke-warm towards it. A week or two later I was still thinking about it. When I put the dvd back in, I decided to watch episode #1 again before moving to episode #2. The 2nd time through, I loved it. I don't know what changed. I think the series just may take a little time to get used to.

Two kiwis in New York trying to break into the music scene with the help of a band manager that has no knowledge of the business or music? Sounds like a far stretch for a comedy. It actually is, but the fish-out-of-water routine works well for the characters Jermaine and Bret. Their relationship skills, or lack of, and the occasional mistaken nationality wrapped in music makes for a very enjoyable comedy.

If you're a fan of dry, sometimes nonsensical, humor (specifically of the British variety) then you should buy this. If you're not then look elsewhere for laughs. It's wonderfully witty and very much unpredictable. You'll often find yourself expecting something to happen only to be taken completely off guard by the hijinx that ensue. I recommend picking up a copy of their CD as well as it has 80-90% of the songs featured in the show.

I only gave it four stars because I think they could've put more into the actual DVD. From the main menu you can either select an episode or play all. Pretty barebones. I wouldn't let that disuade you from purchasing it by any means though.

their humor is so bizarre! but it's so hilarious! the best part of the show is their songs. each one will make you crack up. most of the humor is dry and sarcastic.

These guys are funny and just plain fun. Plus their music is very good. The other characters in the show are hillarious! Worth a look.

These guys are famous from their youtube song "Business Time." They've got plenty more classics, and they're even better in the context of the show. Several are hard to find on youtube and are not on their album.

It seems to me they hit a very narrow demographic (though I could be wrong): age 20-26 year old men. All my friends absolutely love them, though I have a hard time seeing people much younger or older than that going for this kind of humor. They get better the more you watch them, and the more you watch them with people. It's a fun show to quote, and even better to sing to.

The first disc worth of episodes is by far the superior, but certainly worth the price of the DVDs.

I caught a few epsoides on HBO and decided I needed to buy the first season and watch it. I loved how quickly it arrived and on my day off so I had a chance to watch much of it. They are soooooooo funny I LOVE this show if you purchase it you will not be disappointed!

The Manager Murrry - God bless him he tries to jump start their carrer and you root for them. They live in the poorest part of Brooklyn have one married psycho groupie who follows them with her lappy husband with the craziest songs. I can go on and on but if you like dry humor and crisp dialouge this is for you.

Hilarious! It's day-to-day funny and completely unrealistic at the same time. It's not just a showcase for their comedic music. Awesome acting and awkward moments abound! Come on, the stalker has an enabling husband... I'm still laughing - "There's no party like my nanna's tea party.. Hey Ho"

I first saw the band Flight of the Conchords on a half hour long HBO comedy special. I was very impressed by their witty song lyrics and clever banter on stage. When it was over I remember thinking that I would be hearing more from these two brilliant comedians.
A few years later I caught a preview for their new series and I was ecstatic. I caught the first episode the night it premiered and have been a fan ever since.
Everything I loved about their stand up act has been perfectly translated into half hour long episodes of pure genius. This show makes me laugh so hard that tears stream down my face and that happens frequently.

This DVD is the absolute must have. Flight of the Conchords is easliy the funniest thing I've seen in ages!

If you haven't heard of the Flight of the Conchords yet, you must be living under a rock. They are a fantastic "two-man novelty band" whose hilarious songs will get stuck in your head and whose shows will have you quoting silly lines for weeks. The characters show a great mix of naiveté and depth as they navigate through life in New York City. If you enjoy a goofy sense of humor and clever jokes, you'll enjoy this DVD. Look for them on Youtube to get a sense of their comedy. I recommend searching for "It's Business Time". I'm eagerly awaiting their second season!!!

I first watched Flight of the Conchords when I pulled the DVD off of my brother's shelf when there wasn't anything on TV, and I never realized how huge of a fan I would soon become! Bret and Jemaine get funnier with each episode and there isn't a single one that isn't worth watching. Along with their sense of humor, the fact that they come from New Zealand and play music makes the show all the more appealing.
Even though I don't get HBO, I guarantee that if you're a fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm (which I am, by the way) or are simply looking for a laugh, give Flight of the Conchords a try and trust me, you will not regret it.

Check out their soundtrack too! It's a must have for any fan!

Bought the DVD because I'm a fan of the show and missed some of the TV screenings. LOVE IT! Really, really funny. Would have given it five stars but I'm a bit miffed at the lack of DVD extras - you don't get anything except the episodes. Worth purchasing for the David Bowie episode alone.

Excellent show! Loved it! Would like to have seen more special features on the DVD.

The humour is dry and full of wit. Brilliant acting, especially Murray - the long suffering band manager. Each episode is unique and unforgettable. I've been watching the DVD's regularly and continue to find new things to laugh at. Funny bloody songs too! Buy it.

Flight of the Concords are one of my favorite comedian duos of all time. With simple humor and their pursuit of being famous, these two blend music and comedy quite well. If you don't know who they are, check them out on Youtube before purchasing. They're truly hilarious!
They've used about 80% of their music through this first season. I had heard a lot of the songs before buying, so watching the songs blend in with the story of the show was quite amusing.

My daughter demanded that we watch this series and I have to say that I'm delighted that she did. This is a truly funny series headed (mainly) by three very, very funny men. Both Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie are great comedians and good musicians. In the episodes they never cease being musical while being funny, and never cease to be funny while performing some truly enjoyable songs. But even so Rhys Darby has a pesky habit of stealing scenes as their manager Murray. The main cast is rounded out by Kristen Schaal, who plays their "fan base" aka Mel. As the founder of the Flight of the Conchords Fan Club (and apparently its only member) she is wonderful as she paws and openly fantasizes about them, usually in front of her husband, who drives her about as she tracks the adventures of our heroes.

There really is not a lot to the show. The stories are simple. The cast of characters small. But each week they manage to create enough of a pretext for Jemaine and Bret (not to mention Murray) to stage some very, very funny scenes. Both Jemaine and Bret maintain a very subtle style of comedy, both highly skilled at deadpan humor. Definitely take the time and effort to give these discs a viewing.

This is one of the best shows on television in my opinion. Absolutely hilarious!!! I can watch every episode over and over again. I have spent hours laughing with my friends watching this show. I show it to everyone and they become instant fans. If you liked Seinfeld, Friends, Will and Grace, could appreciate the humor on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, you'll love Flight of the Concords. I can't imagine anyone not liking this show. You can find clips of the show on You Tube. They have live performance on You Tube as well, so you'll have to sort through the submissions to find the show clips. You can't go wrong with Flight of the Concords! I give this show a 10 out 5!!!

Bret and Jemaine's hilarious mishaps evoke continuous laughter. This quirky New Zealand pair are trying to promote their parody folk "band" in New York City and break into songs as they hit obstacles such as muggers, racist fruit sellers, pretty girls, their agent, part-time employment and more. Their musical diversity is amazing and their lyrics are outrageously funny. The first time I watched I laughed so much that I missed half the show and had to go back and watch again.

*This is an HBO T.V. show and as such, it does contain certain 4-letter words and content that some viewers (like my parents) would find offensive.

My wife and I came across this strangely addicting show by happenstance sometime after the series ended and before the DVD became available. We eagerly awaited delivery of the DVD set with interest piqued by the abundant clips of their videos to be found in the wild, and boosted further by locating CDs of the guys from abroad.

When it finally arrived, the show was everything we hoped for, and more.

However, this DVD set contains only the show, presumably cut just about as it originally aired. What it is missing is any sort of bonus or extra material. Even a gallery of production stills would be welcome. Nearly every other TV series set I've come across has at least one episode with an interesting commentary track, or a blooper reel, or at least one behind the scenes documentary.

Despite that urge to see more, I still can't bring myself to rate the set at anything other than all five stars.

just fantastic. I hope people get this humor because it's a rare gem in today's TV comedy options, so keep it coming!

Don't worry HBO fans - "Sopranos," "Six Feet Under" and "Sex and the City" may be over, but there's still hope. "Conchords" is a great entry under the HBO banner. I didn't originally catch these episodes as they were broadcast because I didn't know when it was on and never bothered to look. After watching the first couple episodes on DVD, I became a fan.

The two Conchords are so sweetly dim that you can't help but love them. Jemaine Clement is a standout as ... Jemaine Clement. The way he manages to be so deadpan in every scene makes the character (though even he seems on the verge of losing his composure once or twice.) I'd probably be disappointed to see him laughing and carrying on in real life. Not really.

If the show just featured Clement and McKenzie, it'd be good enough but we're lucky to get an amazing supporting cast. Rhys Darby and Kristen Schaal are comic gems, and Arj Barker as Dave makes idiocy adorable.

I'm glad to hear that HBO will be having a second season. Will it match the hilarity of the first? I have confidence.

Only one disappointment for the DVD: No extras at all. They couldn't even give us a five minute "Behind the Scenes"?

Similar to the humor of shows like "Arrested Development," "Flight of the Conchords" is ridiculous, off-the-wall and extremely funny. It's not for everyone but if your sense of humor tends to be just slightly unrefined and somewhat discerning, you'll laugh hysterically at all the sarcasm, irony and straight-faced wit in this show.

Please enjoy!

Lots of great songs, strange humor, funny characters-each episode better than the previous. Very quirky.

Not everyone will get this humor but I laughed my arse off! I love this series and can't wait to watch the next installment.

A must have!

Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are two New Zealanders who, together, make up Flight of the Conchords, New Zealand's fourth most popular folk band. In truth though, their music is of the novelty kind that imitates pretty much everything out there, though not all at once and not as blatantly as someone like "Weird Al" Yankovic (though he is awesome too!). Their new HBO hit comedy series, which shares the band's name, follows the guys as they try to make it big here in the States. Helped little by well-intentioned New Zealand consulate employee Murray acting as the band's inept manager, naive Bret and desperate Jemaine never seem to have any luck increasing their fanbase beyond one member, the possibly dangerously obsessed Mel, or finding love of any kind to be happy about. The witty banter and awkward situations bring regular laughs throughout the series so far, but the real highlights are undoubtedly the musical numbers. In fact, this is truly a musical TV show. Every episode sees at least two hilarious songs performed as part of the story. Now renewed for a second season, I certainly hope the boys can keep this fantastic show up to the level of its first. The episodes in this complete first season 2-disc DVD set are:

Disc 1:

Sally: Jemaine finds himself dating Bret's old girlfriend, who is really too hot for either of them. Especially funny songs in this one. A fantastic first episode.
Bret Gives Up the Dream: Bret gets a sign holding job because the guys need money, but Jemaine feels Bret is turning his back on the band.
Mugged: When Jemaine and Bret get mugged, Bret manages to get away, causing everyone to look down on him for leaving his best friend behind.
Yoko: Jemaine and Murray consider Bret's new girlfriend from work to be a threat to the band's unity.
Sally Returns: Jemaine thinks he is getting back together with Sally, and her return to their lives causes Bret to want another shot at her too, despite the fact that he has a girlfriend.
Bowie: A depressed Bret begins dreaming of an advice giving David Bowie from various incarnations in his career. Truly, this is one of the best episodes, as others have said.

Disc 2:

Drive By: Murray falls in love with the leggy tech-support girl and gets to sing his own hilarious ballad while Bret and Jemaine have a race war with a racist fruit vendor across the street.
Girlfriends: Bret and Jemaine get girlfriends, amazingly, but it turns out they are only interested in one thing. Well, one of them isn't interested in the guys at all. Love the French song in this one, and I'm sure I've seen the sexy blonde in some of Cinemax's after hours stuff.
What Goes on Tour: Murray takes the boys on tour and discovers just how "rock 'n' roll" they really are.
New Fans: When Bret and Jemaine get two new fans who are a bit on the wild side, the guys have to decide just how far they are willing to go.
The Actor: Bret and Jemaine hire an actor to pretend to be a record producer and boost Murray's self esteem while simultaneously rejecting the band. This backfires, of course.
The Third Conchord: Murray brings a third wheel into the band, and the Conchords soon split into two pairs, separating Bret and Jemaine. It doesn't last long, of course, but the end is still quite a surprise.

Every episode is a gem, as are all the songs! Unfortunately, the DVD holds no extras beyond the promo for each episode. If you're looking for more than just the episodes presented in widescreen, then you may not be satisfied. Frankly though, I consider this set a must own!

It was an okay item. I only bought it for my girlfriend. She has weird humor I guess.

This show is hilarious, but also sweet and very clever. The characters are lovable, the stories are witty and the songs are not only funny, but also pretty catchy. I still catch myself humming "if that's what you're into". My only complaint is that the DVD doesn't have any extra. You get the same exact content if you pay for HBO and record the episodes.

Funniest show on TV! If you are a fan, then you have to have this - it doesn't get old!

Highly recommended. Bret, Jemaine and their agent Murray are hilarious, as are the American actors/comedians Kristen Schaal, Arj Barker, Eugene Mirman, etc. Great songwriting, too.

Silly, deadpan humour. 2 fairly innocent goofy guys from New Zealand trying to succeed in the music business and everyday life basically. They always break out into song one time during each episode and the song is also silly and comical, but usually catching. Then there is the band manager, Murray. His heart is in the right place, but he's not much of a manager. He works for the New Zealand consulate and holds the band meetings in his office, and doesn't get them many gigs, or gets them really bad ones. His exuberant personality plays off nicely alongside the almost stoic musicians. Always good for a laugh.
I want to see more of these guys! What happened to them?

I absolutely love this dvd season. I recommend it to anyone with a sense of humor. Jemaine and Bret are pure geniuses.

A friend sent me some clips of this from YouTube. I ordered the DVD that same day! I'm really enjoying this series! Very witty and funny.

Well the Grammy Award winning duo from down under or to be more precise New Zealand(yes filthy Kiwi's) have made wuite the impression on me, and my wife as well. She asks me to go online to see when the second season will come out, just about every other week. It is difficult for me to think how something can be funny if both characters are ignorant and play the straight-man, but these two pull it off. If you like the show but the album coming out soon. The distant future was great but just lacked the songs. If they bless us with a second season I hope that they put as much into the next set as they did with these!

This is a very entertaining show, with a very dry, subtle sense of humour, similar to the original The Office. There are some very funny moments, and the songs are funny as well. It's not the greatest thing ever made (as some of its fans have said), but it's a hell of a lot funnier than most dreck you see nowadays, and it's never boring, despite its low key style. Some of the jokes are so subtle that it took me a few minutes to realise that there was one, but when I did, I laughed quite heartily. It's also nice to see something shot in NYC that's not restricted only to Manhattan. I live in NYC, and I get tired of all the Manhattan-centric TV shows and films. The boys live in Brooklyn, and honestly, most struggling artists in this city live in the outer burroughs, as Manhattan's rents are ridiculously high (bring back rent control!).

As for no extras, it is annoying, but people should still see this show. As for buying the DVD, well, maybe you should wait until there's a reissue. I'm not sure why there were no extras on the DVD (that's pretty common practice now), but it doesn't detract from the comedy here.

These guys remind me of a grownup New Zealand version of bevis and buthead with less potty humor and very funny.