Ep 10. New Fans

Flight of the Conchords is a comedy television series that follows the musical misadventures of a New Zealand folk duo, Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, as they try to make it big in New York City. The show revolves around their struggles to balance their music career with their personal lives, as they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, love, and stardom.

In the season 1 finale, titled "New Fans," Bret and Jemaine come across a new opportunity to further their musical career when they meet a group of enthusiastic fans who are obsessed with their music. The fans, a trio of college students named Coco, Che, and Keitha, are particularly fond of the song "Albi the Racist Dragon," which they have turned into a viral internet sensation.

The boys are initially thrilled to have such dedicated fans, but soon realize that their new admirers may be a little too much to handle. Coco, Che, and Keitha show up at every one of the boys' gigs, sing along loudly to every song, and even start impersonating them in public. At first, the boys are flattered by their fans' obsession, but eventually begin to feel suffocated by it.

Meanwhile, Murray, the band's hapless manager, tries to convince the New Zealand consulate to fund their tour of America. Murray meets with various officials, including the ambassador, but is repeatedly turned down due to budget constraints. Frustrated with the lack of support, Murray decides to take matters into his own hands and organizes a benefit concert to raise funds for the tour.

As the concert approaches, Bret and Jemaine struggle to figure out how to deal with their overeager fans. They try to distance themselves from Coco, Che, and Keitha, but find that they can't escape their adoring followers. The situation comes to a head when the boys perform "Albi the Racist Dragon" at the benefit concert and the trio of fans join them onstage, causing chaos and confusion.

In the end, the boys realize that they don't want to be famous if it means losing control over their own lives and music. They decide to part ways with Coco, Che, and Keitha, and focus on creating music on their own terms. Meanwhile, Murray's benefit concert is a success and he secures enough funding to get the boys on the road for a tour of America.

"New Fans" is a hilarious and insightful season finale that explores the pitfalls of fame and the importance of staying true to oneself. The episode showcases the show's signature blend of quirky humor, catchy music, and heartfelt moments, and provides a satisfying conclusion to the first season. Fans of the show will be left eager for more of Bret and Jemaine's musical adventures.