Da Ali G Show (2000–2004)

Name: Da Ali G Show
Genre: Comedy

TV ShowEndedHBOComedy3 seasons, 18 episodes

Plot

The Staines junglist provides his inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat, ably assisted by Kazakhstan's finest journalist, Borat, and the glamorous Bruno (one name - like Madonna).

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

01PeaceS03E03 · 10.0In New York to sell book ideas to high-profile publishers and agents, Ali G pitches the following would-be bestsellers: "A Kiss on the Lips," a vibrating book designed to stimulate the mind and more; "The Lord of the Rings," an adaptation of the hit films; an Ali G "autobiography" of President Bush; and more. Bruno chats with fashion guru Leon Hall about which celebrities should be kept "in the ghetto" or sent on a "train to Auschwitz"; later, Bruno and "fashion police" James Campbell and Randy McLaughlin rate the attire of such Hollywood notables as Renee Zellweger, Peter Jackson and Paris Hilton. Ali G interviews U.S. Olympic president (and former swimming star) John Nabor about the upcoming games in Greece, pondering why there isn't an Olympic competition for world-record events like Tallest Man or Longest Moustache. Borat travels to Nashville and Tucson to "learn to be country star." There, he demonstrates a Kazakhstan line dance to willing square dancers, gets songwriting inspiration from country-music legend Porter Wagoner, and tests out a liberating new tune at a local lounge.
02RealizeS03E04 · 9.0Ali G ponders issues of security - from airports to dogs to trains to green cards - with former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service James Ziglar. On the road to sample some of America's favorite hobbies, Borat winds up wrestling with a self-defense expert, making music with a yoga teacher, and sniffing up members of a new-age dance class. Ali G chats with former EPA Administrator and New Jersey Governor Christie Whitman about solar energy and dirty water, then pays a visit on some earth-minded protestors perched in the redwoods. In Miami, Bruno discusses the future of clubbing with Nerve Lounge owner James Butler, and later plays bouncer at a South Beach hot spot. Finally, Ali G moderates a expert panel discussion on animal rights, focusing on kitchen experiments, fur coats, P. Diddy, horse sex and more.
03RealnessS03E06 · 9.0Ali G gets relationship advice from Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus author John Gray. Excited to discuss reproductive rights with a lesbian couple (after all, "he's got loads of" their videos), Ali G then goes to a pro-choice march in Washington, where he questions pro-lifers about their beliefs. Borat goes job-hunting, learning about American work ethics from various employment agencies. Ali G talks money with former presidential economics advisor Charles Schultze, who gives stock market advice ("don't be high when you're buying and selling"). Bruno gets wrestling lessons from a college team on spring break in Daytona Beach. And finally, Ali G gets some grammar tips from 60 Minutes pundit Andy Rooney.

Episodes by season

Season016Episodes2000Aired—Season avg

S01E01Neil HamiltonMarch 30, 2000—Ali travels to the Cannes Film Festival, to pitch his new movie 'Booka' - named after the noise a gun makes. There's a lively discussion on
S01E02Mohamed Al FayedMarch 30, 2000—Ali gets the low-down on the FB, Aiiii. There's rapping from Mohammed Al Fayed, and Borat finds out what it takes to be a true British hunts
S01E03Gail PorterApril 14, 2000—Ali learns how to save the environment - and use guns to kill people. Later, he serenades the lovely Gail Porter, and Borat joins Cambridge
S01E04Roy HattersleyApril 21, 2000—It's up to Ali G to turn the tables in the Third World - with turntables. Ali goes behind the scenes of US TV, and Roy Hattersley and Chriss
S01E05John HumphrysApril 28, 2000—Ali interviews John Humphrys, presents his home shopping channel, QVG, and helps Fran Healy from Travis give 'Why Does It Always Rain on Me?
S01E06Anita RoddickMay 5, 2000—Anita Roddick joins Ali in the studio to discuss some interesting new products for Body Shop, Borat feels the passion of the Henley Regatta,

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season026Episodes2003Aired—Season avg

S02E01LawFebruary 21, 2003—Ali G tries his skills as a recruit with the Philadelphia Police Department. Borat explores the do's and don't's of dating in the U.S. Bruno
S02E02WarFebruary 28, 2003—Ali G interviews former U.N. Secretary General Boutros Boutros-Ghali and tours the U.N. Ali G conducts a roundtable discussion of experts on
S02E03PoliticsMarch 7, 2003—Ali G interviews Newt Gingrich. Bruno reports from New York's Fashion Week. Borat covers American hobbies at a gun club and gym. Ali G talks
S02E04ArtMarch 14, 2003—Ali G presents his guide to art. Ali G interviews James Lipton of "Inside the Actors Studio." Ali G conducts a studio discussion on the medi
S02E05ScienceMarch 21, 2003—Ali G conducts a roundtable discussion on science. Borat visits a minor-league baseball team. Ali G interviews Ralph Nader. Borat visits a N
S02E06BeliefMarch 28, 2003—Ali G pitches ideas for TV shows to Hollywood executives. Borat presents his guide to the South, touring a Charleston plantation and visitin

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

Season036Episodes2004Aired 8.5Season avg

S03E01RespekJuly 18, 2004 7.0Ali G talks with Sam Donaldson, "boss man of ABC News," about Nixon's "Waterworld" crisis, journalist biases and TV ratings, among other cri
S03E02RekognizeJuly 25, 2004 8.0Ali G has a serious sit-down with conservative icon Pat Buchanan, pondering the prospect of presidential partnerships, "him"igration pros an
S03E03Season's bestPeaceAugust 1, 2004 10.0In New York to sell book ideas to high-profile publishers and agents, Ali G pitches the following would-be bestsellers: "A Kiss on the Lips,
S03E04RealizeAugust 8, 2004 9.0Ali G ponders issues of security - from airports to dogs to trains to green cards - with former Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturali
S03E05JahAugust 15, 2004 8.0Ali G muses about Moses and the U.S. Constitution with historian/author/"hair stylist" Gore Vidal, then pays a visit to Mt. Vernon, the home
S03E06RealnessAugust 22, 2004 9.0Ali G gets relationship advice from Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus author John Gray. Excited to discuss reproductive rights with a

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

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