Episode 1: Macaroni and elk
![Image of the title card at the start of this episode, showing a task brief with the show title, 'Kongen Befaler', and the episode title, 'Makaroni og elg' ['Macaroni and elk'], on a wooden desk. At the edges of the image, part of a typewriter keyboard and a stack of leather-bound books can be seen.](/images/episodes/kongen_befaler_02_01_framed.png "Image of the title card at the start of this episode, showing a task brief with the show title, 'Kongen Befaler', and the episode title, 'Makaroni og elg' ['Macaroni and elk'], on a wooden desk. At the edges of the image, part of a typewriter keyboard and a stack of leather-bound books can be seen.")
Episode synopsis
In this episode the contestants must bring in the best collection, throw something into a bucket behind a hedge, find out about a Finnish person, create an impressive show-jumping show, and play a game of 'Horse or Camera?'.
Title context
'Macaroni and elk?' was one of Mia Hundvin's guesses at Henna's favourite food in the 'Find out about the Finnish person' task.
Alternate Titles
- On Sweden's SVT Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Förstå en finne', which translates as 'Understand a Finn'. This is a reference to the 'Find out about the Finnish person' task. [Translator credit: DANI]
Taskmaster Intro
Welcome to Kongen Befaler, where five of Norway's biggest clowns perform tasks according to my design and my order. After ten programmes, one of them will end up with our biggest award: a bust in gold... of me!
Assistant Intro
And by my side, we have Olli! Wow! I have to say, I had fucking forgotten you. I must say, I had forgotten you.
Episode stats
Points Awarded
77
Disquals
0
Episode scores
Subtitles
The following episode subtitle files are available for download.
- English Credit: anonymous
- Norwegian Credit: Robert Dahl-Olsen (Iyuno-SDI Group)