Ep 4. Yoko
- TV14
- July 8, 2007
- 25 min
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8.4 (826)
In Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 4, titled "Yoko," the New Zealand band is struggling to gain any traction in the music industry in New York City. Their manager, Murray, is desperate to help them find gigs but is continually met with disappointment. Meanwhile, Jemaine begins dating an Australian girl named Sally, who quickly becomes a point of contention between him and Bret. As tensions rise between the roommates, Sally's presence threatens to tear the band apart.
Jemaine finds himself smitten with Sally and invites her to move in with him and Bret, much to Bret's annoyance. The dynamic between the three becomes strained as Bret feels like the third wheel in his own apartment. Murray tries to cheer the boys up by getting them a gig at a high-end party, but their performance is cut short when an enthusiastic guest accidentally breaks Bret's guitar. Desperate for a new guitar, Bret finds an unlikely solution in his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend, who just happens to be a guitar repairman.
Sally's presence creates further conflict when she begins to take over the apartment, playing her own music too loudly, and making a mess. Jemaine tries to stick up for her, but Bret reaches his breaking point and decides to confront Sally. The two have a heated argument, which is further complicated by Sally's unexpected revelation about her past relationship with Yoko Ono.
As tensions mount between the roommates, Murray enters the fray with his attempt to revamp the band's image. He suggests that the boys change their look and style to reflect “going native,” a suggestion that falls flat with them. In the end, the band finds a way to come together and perform a memorable song at a local open mic night, proving that their friendship and music are more important than any personal disagreements.
Overall, Flight of the Conchords Season 1 Episode 4 is a hilarious and insightful exploration of friendship and the struggles of pursuing a dream in a new city. The episode features standout performances from each member of the cast and provides great laughs along the way. With its clever writing and iconic musical numbers, "Yoko" is a must-watch for fans of the show.