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#1
S3E2 8.3
Rekognize

Ali G has a serious sit-down with conservative icon Pat Buchanan, pondering the prospect of presidential partnerships, "him"igration pros and cons, and Iraq's possession of "BLTs." Borat hits the campaign trail in Mississippi with a congressional candidate, then delivers a speech to the City Council after getting tips from the state's Republican Party chairman. Ali G presides over a family roundtable discussion with Michael Easley (senior pastor, The Immanuel Bible Church), Karen Mulhauser (Veteran Feminists of America), Diane Knippers (president of the Institute of Religion and Democracy) and Roger Lancaster (professor of Anthropology and Cultural Studies), then visits a farm in search of the answer to a question on everybody's mind: Why are there are so many Vietnam veterinarians?

#2
S3E6 8.3
Realness

Ali 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.

#3
S3E1 8.2
Respek

Ali G talks with Sam Donaldson, "boss man of ABC News," about Nixon's "Waterworld" crisis, journalist biases and TV ratings, among other critical issues. Borat over-imbibes with a pair of genial gents at a wine tasting in Mississippi. Ali G probes the legal travails of "The Simpsons" with former LAPD police chief Daryl Gates, then questions a pair of ATF dog trainers about bomb-sniffers and canine discrimination.

#4 Peace S3E3 8.2
#5 War S2E2 8.0
#6 Science S2E5 8.0
#7 Belief S2E6 8.0
#8 Art S2E4 7.9
#9 Realize S3E4 7.9
#10 Jah S3E5 7.9

Lowlights

#18 S1E3 Gail Porter 7.3

Ali learns how to save the environment - and use guns to kill people. Later, he serenades the lovely Gail Porter, and Borat joins Cambridge University's young intelligentsia for a game of cricket.

#17 Roy Hattersley S1E4 7.5
#16 Law S2E1 7.6
#15 John Humphrys S1E5 7.6
#14 Neil Hamilton S1E1 7.7

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