The BEST episodes written by James Bobin
#1 - Law
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 1 - Episode 1
Ali G tries his skills as a recruit with the Philadelphia Police Department. Borat explores the do's and don't's of dating in the U.S. Bruno gets the inside story on New York's Fashion Week. Ali G interviews former U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornberg.
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#2 - Rekognize
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 2 - Episode 2
Ali G has a serious sit-down with conservative icon Pat Buchanan, pondering the prospect of presidential partnerships, ""him""igration pros and cons, and Iraq's possession of ""BLTs."" Borat hits the campaign trail in Mississippi with a congressional candidate, then delivers a speech to the City Council after getting tips from the state's Republican Party chairman. Ali G presides over a family roundtable discussion with Michael Easley (senior pastor, The Immanuel Bible Church), Karen Mulhauser (Veteran Feminists of America), Diane Knippers (president of the Institute of Religion and Democracy) and Roger Lancaster (professor of Anthropology and Cultural Studies), then visits a farm in search of the answer to a question on everybody's mind: Why are there are so many Vietnam veterinarians?
#3 - Peace
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 2 - Episode 3
In New York to sell book ideas to high-profile publishers and agents, Ali G pitches the following would-be bestsellers: ""A Kiss on the Lips,"" a vibrating book designed to stimulate the mind and more; ""The Lord of the Rings,"" an adaptation of the hit films; an Ali G ""autobiography"" of President Bush; and more. Bruno chats with fashion guru Leon Hall about which celebrities should be kept ""in the ghetto"" or sent on a ""train to Auschwitz""; later, Bruno and ""fashion police"" James Campbell and Randy McLaughlin rate the attire of such Hollywood notables as Renee Zellweger, Peter Jackson and Paris Hilton. Ali G interviews U.S. Olympic president (and former swimming star) John Nabor about the upcoming games in Greece, pondering why there isn't an Olympic competition for world-record events like Tallest Man or Longest Moustache. Borat travels to Nashville and Tucson to ""learn to be country star."" There, he demonstrates a Kazakhstan line dance to willing square dancers, gets songwriting inspiration from country-music legend Porter Wagoner, and tests out a liberating new tune at a local lounge.
#4 - Politics
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 1 - Episode 3
Ali G interviews Newt Gingrich. Bruno reports from New York's Fashion Week. Borat covers American hobbies at a gun club and gym. Ali G talks in the studio with a Drug Enforcement Agent. Ali G tries to sell a new business idea to Donald Trump.
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#5 - Realness
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 2 - Episode 6
Ali G gets relationship advice from Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus author John Gray. Excited to discuss reproductive rights with a lesbian couple (after all, ""he's got loads of"" their videos), Ali G then goes to a pro-choice march in Washington, where he questions pro-lifers about their beliefs. Borat goes job-hunting, learning about American work ethics from various employment agencies. Ali G talks money with former presidential economics advisor Charles Schultze, who gives stock market advice (""don't be high when you're buying and selling""). Bruno gets wrestling lessons from a college team on spring break in Daytona Beach. And finally, Ali G gets some grammar tips from 60 Minutes pundit Andy Rooney.
#6 - Realize
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 2 - Episode 4
Ali G ponders issues of security - from airports to dogs to trains to green cards - with former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service James Ziglar. On the road to sample some of America's favorite hobbies, Borat winds up wrestling with a self-defense expert, making music with a yoga teacher, and sniffing up members of a new-age dance class. Ali G chats with former EPA Administrator and New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman about solar energy and dirty water, then pays a visit on some earth-minded protestors perched in the redwoods. In Miami, Bruno discusses the future of clubbing with Nerve Lounge owner James Butler, and later plays bouncer at a South Beach hot spot. Finally, Ali G moderates a expert panel discussion on animal rights, focusing on kitchen experiments, fur coats, P. Diddy, horse sex and more.
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#7 - Jah
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 2 - Episode 5
Ali G muses about Moses and the U.S. Constitution with historian/author/""hair stylist"" Gore Vidal, then pays a visit to Mt. Vernon, the home of Washington (alas, Denzel isn't at home). Borat goes house-shopping with a realtor, taking time to ask essential buyer's questions about integration, burial sites, padded cells and bathroom soundproofing. Ali G explores safe-sex issues via a genitalia model with sex educator Sally Epstein. Bruno falls hard for a barn dancer in Georgia, but is devastated to find his obsession ultimately unrequited. Ali G conducts a panel on medical ethics with several renowned experts, pressing his guests on issues of cloning (why not clone Carmen Electra?), euthanasia (vs. ""youth in Asia"") and plastic surgery.
#8 - Bowie
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 - Episode 6
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.
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#9 - Evicted
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 - Episode 10
Bret and Jemaine can't afford to pay their rent and are forced to move in with Mel and Doug, and Murray believes they can make some money with a theatrical production about the band.
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#10 - Mugged
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 - Episode 3
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.
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#11 - Media
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 1 - Episode 4
Ali G presents his guide to art. Ali G interviews James Lipton of "Inside the Actors Studio." Ali G conducts a studio discussion on the media. Bruno delivers a guide to LA fashion. Ali G interviews Buzz Aldrin.
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#12 - The Third Conchord
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 - Episode 12
Murray introduces a new bongo-playing band member on Bret and Jemaine, triggering angry dances and mutant half-bands.
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#13 - Bret Gives Up the Dream
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 - Episode 2
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.
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#14 - Prime Minister
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 - Episode 7
Murray sets up a meeting for the New Zealand prime minister; Jemaine gets mixed up with an Art Garfunkel fan at the end of a tribute gig.
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#15 - Science
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 1 - Episode 5
Ali G conducts a roundtable discussion on science. Borat visits a minor-league baseball team. Ali G interviews Ralph Nader. Borat visits a Nevada test site and protests nuclear testing. Ali G interviews C. Everett Koop.
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#16 - Yoko
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 - Episode 4
Murray tries to interest Bret and Jemaine in his tour of New York band rotundas. However, Bret has a date with Coco, the girl he met at his sign-holding job. Jemaine tags along on the date, and quickly makes a habit of inviting himself along on all their dates. When Bret finally tells Jemaine that he doesn't want him to come on the dates any more, Jemaine and Murray's conclusion is that Coco is pulling a "Yoko Ono" and trying to break up the band.
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#17 - Sally
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 - Episode 1
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.
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#18 - Belief
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 1 - Episode 6
Ali G pitches ideas for TV shows to Hollywood executives. Borat presents his guide to the South, touring a Charleston plantation and visiting a rodeo. Ali G conducts a studio discussion on sex. Bruno attends a football game in Alabama. Ali G interviews James Baker. Ali G attends a political rally. Ali G interviews Marlin Fitzwater.
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#19 - Wingmen
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 - Episode 9
Jemaine and Dave help Bret woo the clerk at the cheap zoo (pet shop). Jemaine also helps Murry seek forgiveness from Greg.
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#20 - A Good Opportunity
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 - Episode 1
Bret and Jemaine fire Murray for neglecting them in favour of the Crazy Dogggz and almost immediately they receive an offer to write a jingle for a commercial. Meanwhile Murray's fortunes reverse after he discovers that the Crazy Dogggz big hit is a rip-off of a 1990s Polish song.
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#21 - Sally Returns
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 - Episode 5
Sally, the ex-girlfriend of both Bret and Jemaine, from the season premiere, returns to further complicate things in the band.
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#22 - War
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 1 - Episode 2
Ali G interviews former U.N. Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali and tours the U.N. Ali G conducts a roundtable discussion of experts on religion. Borat gets a lesson in etiquette. Ali G talks to General Brent Scowcroft.
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#23 - Respek
Da Ali G Show (US) - Season 2 - Episode 1
Ali G talks with Sam Donaldson, ""boss man of ABC News,"" about Nixon's ""Waterworld"" crisis, journalist biases and TV ratings, among other critical issues. Borat over-imbibes with a pair of genial gents at a wine tasting in Mississippi. Ali G probes the legal travails of ""The Simpsons"" with former LAPD police chief Daryl Gates, then questions a pair of ATF dog trainers about bomb-sniffers and canine discrimination.
#24 - Murray Takes It to the Next Level
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 - Episode 4
Murray tries to elevate Bret and Jemaine on his friendship graph, bringing his questioning pal Jim in on the plan; Mel demands an apology from Bret for inappropriate dream behavior.
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#25 - The Tough Brets
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 - Episode 3
Bret organizes a gang to protect himself from rappers he dissed in a song; Murray and Jemaine confront a group of Aussie bullies; Mel paints a portrait Jemaine can't get rid of.
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#26 - ATF
Ali G: Rezurection - Season 1 - Episode 3
Ali G interviews Sam Donaldson. Borat learns about wine tasting.
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#27 - Police
Ali G: Rezurection - Season 1 - Episode 2
Ali G tours the Philadelphia Police Academy. Borat tries speed dating. Bruno visits New York Fashion Week.
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#28 - Business
Ali G: Rezurection - Season 1 - Episode 5
Ali G meets with investors about a business idea. Borat studies acting.
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#29 - United Nations
Ali G: Rezurection - Season 1 - Episode 6
Ali G tours the United Nations. Borat attends his first baseball game.
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#30 - Technology
Ali G: Rezurection - Season 1 - Episode 8
Ali G interviews astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Borat learns about American hobbies.
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#31 - Women
Ali G: Rezurection - Season 1 - Episode 9
Ali G learns about women's rights. Bruno attends spring break in Daytona Beach.
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#32 - Farm
Ali G: Rezurection - Season 1 - Episode 10
Ali G interviews Pat Buchanan. Borat learns about American politics.
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