Flight of the Conchords is an American
television comedy series that was first shown on
HBO on June 17, 2007. The show follows the adventures of
Flight of the Conchords, a two-man band from New Zealand, as its members seek fame and success in
New York City. The show stars the real-life duo of
Jemaine Clement and
Bret McKenzie, who play
fictionalized versions of themselves. A second season was announced on August 17, 2007 and shown from January 18, 2009. On December 11, 2009, the duo confirmed that the series would not return for a third season.