<P> "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 . </P> <P> "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 positive 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 . </P> <P> Jemaine (Jemaine Clement) and Bret (Bret McKenzie) attend a party thrown by their friend Dave (Arj Barker). In the crowd Jemaine spots a beautiful woman, Sally (Rachel Blanchard), inspiring him to sing "Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)". Jemaine and Sally leave the party and eventually go back to the band's apartment, but just as they begin kissing, Bret disturbs them by turning on the light, and an embarrassed Sally leaves . The next morning, Jemaine blames her departure on "the whole situation with the light". However, Bret suggests it was because he used to date her himself . </P> <P> Bret and Jemaine go to a band meeting with their manager Murray (Rhys Darby) in his office in the New Zealand Consulate . Murray criticizes Jemaine for dating his bandmate's ex, and discusses the need to increase the group's fan base, which currently consists of only one person: the obsessive Mel (Kristen Schaal). Bret suggests they film a music video . However, unable to afford real video equipment and robot costumes like Daft Punk, they are forced to rely on a camera phone and disappointing cardboard costumes made by Murray . Regardless, they manage to film a video for "Robots". </P>

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