Flight of the Conchords (TV series)
Flight of the Conchords is an American sitcom that was first shown on HBO on June 17, 2007. The show follows the adventures of a struggling two-man band from New Zealand, as its members seek fame and success in New York City. The show stars the duo of Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, who also perform as real-life musical comedy act Flight of the Conchords. In the series, they play fictionalised versions of themselves and their band. A second season was announced on August 17, 2007 and shown from January 18, 2009. On December 11, 2009, the duo announced that the series was not going to be returning for a third season.
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 22 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer | Anna Dokoza |
| Production location | New York City |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 26 minutes |
| Production company | Dakota Pictures |
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| Network | HBO |
| Release | June 17, 2007 – March 22, 2009 |
Throughout its run, Flight of the Conchords received positive critical reviews, with its second season scoring 80/100 on Metacritic. The show received 10 Emmy Award nominations, including "Outstanding Comedy Series" and "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" for Jemaine Clement, both in 2009.