Sally (Flight of the Conchords)

"Sally"
Flight of the Conchords episode
The episode marked the debut of the Flight of the Conchords song and single "Robots."
Episode no.	Season 1 Episode 1
Directed by	James Bobin
Written by	James Bobin Jemaine Clement Bret McKenzie
Production code	101
Original air date	June 17, 2007 (2007-06-17)
Guest appearances
Rachel Blanchard as Sally Eugene Mirman as Eugene David Costabile as Doug Judah Friedlander as Man with cake Frank Wood as Greg
Episode chronology
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"Sally" is the pilot episode of the American television sitcom Flight of the Conchords. It first aired on HBO on June 17, 2007. In this episode, New Zealanders Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie of the band Flight of the Conchords have moved to New York City to try to make it in the United States. At a party, Jemaine falls for, and subsequently begins dating, Sally—Bret's former girlfriend. As Jemaine's attentions focus on Sally, a lonely Bret is forced to deal with the advances of Mel (Kristen Schaal), the band's obsessed—and only—fan. Meanwhile, Murray (Rhys Darby), the band's manager, helps the band film their first music video, although they cannot afford decent costumes or proper video equipment.

"Sally" received largely positive reviews from critics. According to Nielsen Media Research, "Sally" drew over 1.2 million viewers. Several of the songs from the episode, most notably "Robots", "Not Crying", and "Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)" received critical acclaim. All three songs were released on the band's EP The Distant Future, although "Robots" appeared in a live form. "Robots" later was re-recorded and released on the band's debut album Flight of the Conchords, along with "Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)." The latter was later nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics.