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10 Episodes 2009 - 2009
In their sophomore season, the guitar-playing Kiwis continue their quest to make it big in the Big Apple. Among the highlights: With Murray (Rhys Darby) preoccupied by another band, Bret (Bret McKenzie) and Jemaine (Jemaine Clement) take advantage of his absence and pen a commercial jingle; in the episode "A New Cup," an impulse purchase sets off a tempest in a teacup that inspires the "Roxanne" spoof "You Don't Have to Be a Prostitute"; Dave (Arj Barker) and other unlikely gangbangers watch Bret's back after he disparages A-list rappers (watch for the 'Chords to bust some rhymes about "Hurt Feelings"); and the band, unable to pay the rent, moves in with Mel (Kristen Schaal) and Doug (David Costabile). Season 2 guest stars include Lucy Lawless, Art Garfunkel, Greg Proops, Jim Gaffigan, Kristen Wiig and Patton Oswalt.
Episode 1
Sun, Jan 18, 2009 30 mins
The second season begins with Bret and Jemaine electing to handle their own management when they believe Murray is too preoccupied with another band. A chance to showcase their style arrives after they're approached to write a commercial jingle.
Episode 2
Sun, Jan 25, 2009 30 mins
Bret's impulsive purchase of a new teacup sets off a string disastrous consequences that could jeopardize the future of the band, and causes Jemaine to seek extreme methods of earning income.
Episode 3
Sun, Feb 1, 2009 30 mins
After disparaging rappers in a song, Bret starts a gang when he fears for his safety; Murray endures a series of degrading encounters with members of the Australian consulate.
Episode 4
Sun, Feb 8, 2009 30 mins
Mel wants Bret to apologize for his behavior in a dream; Murray focuses on his personal relationship with the band. Jim Gaffigan guest stars.
Episode 5
Sun, Feb 15, 2009 30 mins
Jemaine dates an Australian woman, much to Bret's chagrin.
Episode 6
Sun, Feb 22, 2009 30 mins
Bret and Jemaine become rivals for the attentions of the same woman (Kristen Wiig), who happens to have an epileptic dog that has gone missing.
Episode 7
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 30 mins
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.
Episode 8
Sun, Mar 8, 2009 30 mins
The grand opening of a New Zealand district in New York finds Bret and Jemaine distracted by their physical appearances.
Episode 9
Sun, Mar 15, 2009 30 mins
Bret asks for help from Jemaine and Dave with a romantic pursuit; Murray has second thoughts about making Greg a scapegoat.
Episode 10
Sun, Mar 22, 2009 30 mins
In the second-season finale, Bret and Jemaine are forced to move in with Mel and Doug when they can't afford to pay their rent, and Murray sees dollar signs in a theatrical production about the band.