How I Met Your Mother Episode Guide

How I Met Your Mother

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TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
2005

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Genres Comedy Romance
It all started when Ted's best friend, Marshall, dropped the bombshell that he was going to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Lily, a kindergarten teacher. At that moment, Ted realized that he had better get a move on if he, too, hopes to find true love. Helping him in his quest is his friend Barney, a confirmed bachelor with a foolproof way to meet women.
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Season 1 Episode List
1x1 Pilot aired: Monday Sep 19, 2005 When Ted's best friend Marshall proposes to his girlfriend, Lily, Ted realizes he'd better get a move on if he hopes to find true love. Ted soon meets Robin in a neighborhood bar, immediately becomes smitten and scores a first date. But when Ted can hardly wait to see her again, his eagerness threatens to scare her away.
1x2 Purple Giraffe aired: Monday Sep 26, 2005 In a desperate attempt for a second date, Ted invites Robin to a party he is throwing. However, she doesn't show up and he keeps throwing parties in the hopes she will finally arrive.
1x3 Sweet Taste of Liberty aired: Monday Oct 3, 2005 Ted agrees to let Barney spice up his love life, and ends up on a crazy adventure of flying to Philadelphia, encountering the law and visiting the Liberty Bell.
1x4 Return of the Shirt aired: Monday Oct 10, 2005 Ted's outlook on his continuing search for love is altered when he rediscovers a shirt that has not seen daylight in years. Meanwhile, Barney amuses himself by coaxing Robin into sacrificing her job by saying completely outlandish things on air live for a cash reward.
1x5 Okay Awesome aired: Monday Oct 17, 2005 Ted and Barney start checking out the club scene with their friend Robin, whereas Lily and Marshall try to participate in some more "grown-up" activities, as they draw slowly nearer to their wedding.
1x6 Slutty Pumpkin aired: Monday Oct 24, 2005 Ted makes his yearly pilgrimage to the rooftop Halloween party in search of a girl dressed as a pumpkin who he met years ago. Meanwhile, Robin is dumped after driving her new boyfriend away with her independent ways.
1x7 Matchmaker aired: Monday Nov 7, 2005 When a matchmaker with a 100% success rate turns Ted away because he is not compatible with any of the available women in her database, he is still determined that he is going to find his match. After getting information from the matchmaker's computer, Ted pays a visit to a very cute, but taken, dermatologist in an effort to prove the prediction wrong that there are no women out there for him. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are obsessed with ridding their apartment of a critter.
1x8 The Duel aired: Monday Nov 14, 2005 As Lily becomes more of a permanent fixture in the apartment, Ted feels like he is being edged out of the mix by his engaged roomies. Petrified of being left alone and homeless, Ted tells Marshall that when he and Lily are married, he wants the apartment. The problem is that Marshall wants to keep the place too, so they settle it like real "grown-ups" -- launching into a sword fight that leaves one man down for the count.
1x9 Belly Full of Turkey aired: Monday Nov 21, 2005 Ted and Robin are surprised to run into Barney when they volunteer at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving. Lily is on the brink of freaking out when she goes to Thanksgiving dinner at her future in-laws house.
1x10 The Pineapple Incident aired: Monday Nov 28, 2005 After being forced into knocking back 5 shots, so he will stop thinking, Ted goes on a partying rampage. The next morning he wakes up with a woman in his bed, but he does not know who it is. So he turns to his friends to try and piece the night together and work out who the woman is in his bed.
1x11 The Limo aired: Monday Dec 19, 2005 Ted rents a limo to take the gang out to sample five New Year's Eve parties in a quest to find the perfect celebration.
1x12 The Wedding aired: Monday Jan 9, 2006 Robin accepts Ted's invite to a friend's wedding, but thanks to Ted, the couple may never make it down the aisle.
1x13 Drumroll, Please aired: Monday Jan 23, 2006 Ted finds a new woman at the wedding. They want to remember the evening so they don't exchange last names or numbers; but Ted takes a big fall when he tries to find out her name.
1x14 Zip, Zip, Zip aired: Monday Feb 27, 2006 After agreeing to take things slowly and not have sex for a month, Ted and Victoria decide that they have waited long enough.
1x15 Game Night aired: Monday Feb 6, 2006 A mysterious tape arrives for Barney from one of his numerous ex-girlfriends, and the entire gang watches it. But, in order for them all to find out how she broke Barney's heart and made him into a suit-wearing bachelor, everyone must share their most embarrassing moment.
1x16 Cupcake aired: Monday Mar 6, 2006 Things are going great with Ted and Victoria's relationship, but when Victoria is offered her dream job, the couple have to make serious relationship decisions. Meanwhile Marshall and Lily set out to purchase their wedding outfits and find out that none can afford what they bought.
1x17 Life Among the Gorillas aired: Monday Mar 20, 2006 Marshall interns at the corporation where Barney works and Lily finds that he is becoming a shallow jerk as he tries to fit in with his crude fratty coworkers. Meanwhile, Ted feels guilty when he receives several gifts from Victoria (Erika Singh) while he hasn't sent her anything.
1x18 Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M. aired: Monday Apr 10, 2006 Robin, who is very lonely, asks Ted to come over to her apartment after 2 A.M., but he isn't sure if he wants to go as he has a phone call on the way over with his friends, and with Victoria on his mind
1x19 Mary the Paralegal aired: Monday Apr 24, 2006 Robin is nominated to receive an award for a news report and everyone needs a date to take to the show. Barney introduces Ted to Mary as a date that Ted can take to the show. Originally Ted is opposed to the idea of just trying to save face in front of Robin but when she shows up with a date he changes his mind. Robin asks Mary lots of questions, and Ted begins to really like Mary, despite her occupation.
1x20 Best Prom Ever aired: Monday May 1, 2006 Lily, Barney and Robin attend a high school prom to scout out a potential band for Lily and Marshall's wedding reception. In order to get in Lily and Robin pretend to be the dates of two kids who were going alone. Ted and Marshall are back at the apartment where they are preparing the invitations to be sent out.
1x21 Milk aired: Monday May 8, 2006 When a matchmaking company calls Ted claiming they have found his soul mate, he is forced to postpone his date when Lily asks for his help.
1x22 Come On aired: Monday May 15, 2006 Ted tries to keep Robin from going on a camping trip so that she can spend time with him. Barney enlists the help of an old flame to perform a rain dance. At the same time Marshall finds out about Lily's interview for the fellowship in San Francisco.
Season 2 Episode List
2x1 Where Were We? aired: Monday Sep 18, 2006 The gang tries to help Marshall get over Lily, especially when he finds a credit card bill that leads to a hotel in New York City where some of her charges are listed.
2x2 The Scorpion and the Toad aired: Monday Sep 25, 2006 Barney works with Marshall on his bachelor skills, which include hitting on women. Lily is back from her venture. Robin helps her look for a new apartment but gets sick of hearing about San Francisco.
2x3 Brunch aired: Monday Oct 2, 2006 Ted's parents visit New York for their anniversary and he learns a family secret. Robin worries that they won't like her. Lily and Marshall try to adjust to the new format of their relationship now that they are no longer together.
2x4 Ted Mosby: Architect aired: Monday Oct 9, 2006 After Ted and Robin's first big fight, Barney tries to convince Ted that being an architect is an easy in to picking up chicks. Lily and Robin start following his trail after discovering that Ted hit it off with a girl named Anna shortly afterward.
2x5 World's Greatest Couple aired: Monday Oct 16, 2006 Marshall tries to get used to being single in a world that is very coupled-oriented. Barney intended one-night-stand won't go away. Barney uses Lily to get out of his "horrifying" situation. Lily finds a place to stay.
2x6 Aldrin Justice aired: Monday Oct 23, 2006 Barney seduces Marshall's law professor in hopes of getting her to grade more leniently. Lily takes a job at Ted's office, where she promptly steals to teach Ted's boss a lesson.
2x7 Swarley aired: Monday Nov 6, 2006 Marshall goes on his first real date post-breakup with Lily. Not only do Ted and Barney try to warn him that this girl has got the crazy eyes, but Lily decides to do everything she can to find out about this her and break them up. Also, Barney gets a new name.
2x8 Atlantic City aired: Monday Nov 13, 2006 Marshall and Lily drag the gang to Atlantic City to elope, and their quest to overcome the three-day wait for a marriage license crosses them with some Chinese gamblers, a ship captain, and a sexy novelty shirt.
2x9 Slap Bet aired: Monday Nov 20, 2006 Ted and Barney discusses their viewpoints on knowing things about women. Barney thinks that the more you know the more likely you are to find a deal breaker. Ted wants to know the deal breakers right away, as Robin refuses to go to the mall to cover her secret.
2x10 Single Stamina aired: Monday Nov 27, 2006 Barney's brother, James (Wayne Brady), visits and Robin, the only one in the group that has never met him, is suprised. But James has a surprise for Barney that he finds difficult to swallow.
2x11 How Lily Stole Christmas aired: Monday Dec 11, 2006 Ted almost ruins Christmas for everyone when, still carrying around anger toward Lily, he calls her a horribly disgusting name. Robin tends to Barney while he has a cold.
2x12 First Time In New York aired: Monday Jan 8, 2007 Robin wants to tell Ted that she loves him, but she can't tell him. Meanwhile, her sister visits and brings her boyfriend, and Robin doesn't know how to react when her sister says she's ready to lose her virginity.
2x13 Columns aired: Monday Jan 22, 2007 When Ted is constantly insulted by his former boss, who is now working for him on a project, he is told to fire the man, but he finds that a hard thing to do. Meanwhile, Barney offers Lily a lot of money to paint a nude portrait of him.
2x14 Monday Night Football aired: Monday Feb 5, 2007 When a funeral conflicts with the Super Bowl, the gang vows to avoid hearing the score and watch it together on Monday. This proves difficult, as Marshall is threatened with the score by a boy in Lily's class, while doing the news puts Robin in danger of finding out who won.
2x15 Lucky Penny aired: Monday Feb 12, 2007 Ted can't seem to catch a flight to interview for his dream job and he and Robin contemplate why. The story unfolds backwards as they think about it they remember when Robin and Lily went hunting for a wedding dress and when Barney got stuck on the subway.
2x16 Stuff aired: Monday Feb 19, 2007 Lily gets asked to play in an off-off-off-off-broadway play, and the gang shows up to support her. Ted and Robin get hung up on what each kept from their past relationships. Barney performs his own play to prove a point to Lily.
2x17 Arrivederci, Fiero aired: Monday Feb 26, 2007 Marshall is all set to celebrate his beloved Fiero hitting the 200,000 mile mark but it stops. While the gang sits in the mechanic's garage and waits to hear what will happen to the vehicle they think about times gone by that they have spent together in the car. We also get the story of how Ted met Marshall.
2x18 Moving Day aired: Monday Mar 19, 2007 Barney takes drastic measures to prevent Ted from moving into Robin's apartment. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are discovering the ups and downs of having the apartment to themselves. Barney considers moving in with Marshall and Lily.
2x19 Bachelor Party aired: Monday Apr 9, 2007 Robin attends Lily's bridal shower and finds the gift that she brought is out of place. Barney hires a stripper for Marshall's bachelor party.
2x20 Showdown aired: Monday Apr 30, 2007 Thinking that Bob Barker may be his father, Barney is overjoyed to be a contestant on The Price is Right. Marshall and Lily try sleeping apart prior to the wedding.
2x21 Something Borrowed aired: Monday May 7, 2007 With everything going wrong on Lily and Marshall's wedding day, to everyone's surprise it's confirmed bachelor Barney who tries to fix it all.
2x22 Something Blue aired: Monday May 14, 2007 It's still Marshall and Lily's big wedding day but now we're at the reception. Robin tries to tell a story but keeps getting interrupted. Barney tries his hardest to figure out Ted and Robin's secret.
Season 3 Episode List
3x1 Wait For It... aired: Monday Sep 24, 2007 Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.
3x2 We're Not From Here aired: Monday Oct 1, 2007 Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.
3x3 Third Wheel aired: Monday Oct 8, 2007 Ted's new attitude attracts women in the present and one from his past. The rest of the gang pulls together to help him make the most of the situation.
3x4 Little Boys aired: Monday Oct 8, 2007 Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.
3x5 How I Met Everyone Else aired: Monday Oct 22, 2007 Amid sharing stories with her about how members of the gang met each other, Ted's hot new girlfriend has a reaction to the meeting that gets her a high ranking on Barney's crazy scale.
3x6 I'm Not That Guy aired: Monday Oct 29, 2007 Marshall has to contemplate giving up his plan of using his law degree to help the planet when he's courted by a major firm; Lily reveals a secret to Robin that not even Marshall knows; Ted discovers a porn actor is using his name
3x7 Dowisetrepla aired: Monday Nov 5, 2007 Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.
3x8 Spoiler Alert aired: Monday Nov 12, 2007 Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed
3x9 Slapsgiving aired: Monday Nov 19, 2007 Lily and Marshall have their first Thanksgiving as a married couple; Barney is tortured by the slap bet countdown clock, worrying about when the slap will be dished out.
3x10 The Yips aired: Monday Nov 26, 2007 When Barney loses his way with women, he hopes a trip to the Victoria's Secret Fall Fashion Show will help him regain his form.
3x11 The Platinum Rule aired: Monday Dec 10, 2007 Ted's upcoming date with his doctor leads the gang to give him their own examples of why dating someone you already see regularly is a bad idea.
3x12 No Tomorrow aired: Monday Mar 17, 2008 Ted lives like there's no tomorrow during a St. Patrick's Day celebration with Barney. Lily and Marshall spend the evening at their new apartment with Robin.
3x13 Ten Sessions aired: Monday Mar 24, 2008 Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.
3x14 The Bracket aired: Monday Mar 31, 2008 Barney's efforts to hook up with women are being thwarted by a mysterious woman from his past. Barney and the gang must sift though his many past flings in an attempt to find out who she is.
3x15 The Chain of Screaming aired: Monday Apr 14, 2008 After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.
3x16 Sandcastles in the Sand aired: Monday Apr 21, 2008 Robin's musical past emerges again as the group learns of someone named Simon from Robin's past. Barney searches for more Robin Sparkles memorabilia.
3x17 The Goat aired: Monday Apr 28, 2008 Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.
3x18 Rebound Bro aired: Monday May 5, 2008 Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.
3x19 Everything Must Go aired: Monday May 12, 2008 When Barney and Abby realize that they have one thing in common - their mutual hatred of Ted - the "couple" decides to go to the bar to flaunt their new relationship in Ted's face.
3x20 Miracles aired: Monday May 19, 2008 Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.
Season 4 Episode List
4x1 Do I Know You? aired: Monday Sep 22, 2008 Ted and Stella get engaged, but Ted soon learns that he doesn't know anything about her. Meanwhile, Barney confesses to Lily that he's in love with Robin.
4x2 The Best Burger in New York aired: Monday Sep 29, 2008 Marshall claims that he had the best hamburger in the world during his first week in New York City, but he forgot where the burger joint is located. The gang then hits the streets of Manhattan to help him find it.
4x3 I Heart NJ aired: Monday Oct 6, 2008 When Stella's babysitter cancels, a night out turns into the gang hanging out at her place, and Ted talks up New Jersey... until he learns Stella wants him to move there after marriage.
4x4 Intervention aired: Monday Oct 13, 2008 When Ted is packing his stuff for his move to New Jersey, he discovers that the gang was going to hold an intervention for his engagement to Stella and demands they hold it anyway.
4x5 Shelter Island aired: Monday Oct 20, 2008 Ted and Stella move up their wedding date, but the wedding may not go off as planned after Ted breaks the "No Exes Rule" and invites Robin to come in from Japan for the wedding.
4x6 Happily Ever After aired: Monday Nov 3, 2008 A serendipitous meeting with someone from his past has Ted thinking about how he would handle running into someone he would prefer to forget.
4x7 Not a Father's Day aired: Monday Nov 10, 2008 Barney creates a holiday to celebrate not being a father. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are considering having a baby, but Lily first wants advice from Ted and Robin.
4x8 Woooo! aired: Monday Nov 17, 2008 A birthday party for one of Lily's co-workers leads to Robin connecting with a group of single partiers known as the "Woo Girls". Ted presents a plan for Goliath National Bank's new HQ.
4x9 The Naked Man aired: Monday Nov 24, 2008 The gang learns a new way to get their dates to sleep with them after Ted walks in on Robin's date sitting naked on the couch.
4x10 The Fight aired: Monday Dec 8, 2008 Ted (to prove he's not a milquetoast) and Barney (to impress Robin) pick a fight with a group of guys sitting in the gang's favorite booth at MacLaren's.
4x11 Little Minnesota aired: Monday Dec 15, 2008 Ted tries to keep his irresponsible sister from hooking up with Barney during her trip to New York, and Robin starts hanging out with Marshall at a bar for Minnesotans, not telling them that she's really Canadian.
4x12 Benefits aired: Monday Jan 12, 2009 Ted and Robin discover that sex with each other solve their fights as roommates, which makes Barney very jealous and angry. Meanwhile, Marshall reveals that he's too embarrassed to use the office bathroom.
4x13 Three Days of Snow aired: Monday Jan 19, 2009 Lily and Marshall try to continue their airport reunion tradition. Barney and Ted offer to keep MacLaren's open during a blizzard so they can meet up with some college girls.
4x14 The Possimpible aired: Monday Feb 2, 2009 Robin, desperate to find a job before she is deported, agrees to let Barney produce a video resume for her.
4x15 The Stinsons aired: Monday Mar 2, 2009 The gang thinks that Barney must have a secret girlfriend after noticing his bizarre behavior.
4x16 Sorry, Bro aired: Monday Mar 9, 2009 Marshall and Lily are less than thrilled when they hear that Ted's college girlfriend (Laura Prepon) has moved to New York.
4x17 The Front Porch aired: Monday Mar 16, 2009 Ted learns that not only did Lily plant another woman's earring in his bed for Karen to find, she has meddled in some of his other relationships as well.
4x18 Old King Clancy aired: Monday Mar 23, 2009 Marshall and Barney lie to keep Ted from finding out the headquarters he'd been hired to design for GNB has been cancelled.
4x19 Murtaugh aired: Monday Mar 30, 2009 When Barney learns Ted has a list of things he thinks the gang is too old to do, he sets out to do every task within 24 hours in order to prove Ted wrong.
4x20 Mosbius Designs aired: Monday Apr 13, 2009 Ted goes out on his own as an architect and hires an intern to help get things started, but the intern gets a little too close to others in the gang.
4x21 The Three Days Rule aired: Monday Apr 27, 2009 Ted breaks one of Barney and Marshall's relationship rules, texting a woman he recently met, so the pair play a joke on Ted by pretending to be the woman.
4x22 Right Place Right Time aired: Monday May 4, 2009 Ted ponders how being in the right place at the right time can impact a person's life; Barney celebrates his 200th female conquest.
4x23 As Fast as She Can aired: Monday May 11, 2009 Ted is trying to find a new job, and when an old acquaintance tries to help nothing goes as planned. Barney tries to smooth talk his way out of a ticket.
4x24 The Leap aired: Monday May 18, 2009 Ted is trying to keep his architecture firm afloat by doing an all-nighter, but Marshall tries to lure him to the roof for a surprise 31st birthday party, on the fourth season finale.
Season 5 Episode List
5x1 Definitions aired: Monday Sep 21, 2009 After sharing a kiss at the beginning of the summer, Robin and Barney are unsure how to handle their mutual attraction. After some consideration they tell the gang they have decided to remain just friends, but secretly continue seeing each other. They are able to get away with their secret romance for a couple months, but are discovered when Ted, Marshall and Lily walk in on them together. They explain to the gang that they are happy with their casual relationship, and didn't want to complicate it by defining it. This is unacceptable to Lily, who pressures them to label their situation, and ultimately locks them in Robin's room to force them to address it. Meanwhile, Ted is anxious about his first days as a professor at Columbia, which is made worse when he shows up at the wrong class and starts his lecture.
5x2 Double Date aired: Monday Sep 28, 2009 Barney takes Marshall, and Robin to a strip club where they find a stripper who looks almost exactly like Lily. Meanwhile, Ted discovers he had been fixed up with the same woman, Jen seven years earlier.
5x3 Robin 101 aired: Monday Oct 5, 2009 When Robin fears that Barney is cheating on her, she soon discovers that he is spending his evenings with Ted learning everything there is to know on how to date her.
5x4 The Sexless Innkeeper aired: Monday Oct 12, 2009 Marshall and Lily want to hook up with Barney and Robin for double-dating and fun, but their desperate eagerness to please is a huge turn-off. Meanwhile, when a succession of girls come to his apartment and immediately fall asleep, Ted is bummed to learn he is a "Sexless Innkeeper" whose "dates" are only interested in a comfy place to crash
5x5 Duel Citizenship aired: Monday Oct 19, 2009 Barney tries his best hoping to convince Robin into becoming an American citizen, while Ted and Marshall's road trip takes an unexpected turn for the worst when Marshall invites Lily to come along.
5x6 Bagpipes aired: Monday Nov 2, 2009 Even though they do their best in order to be the perfect couple, Barney's attitude of know-it-all lands him in trouble with Robin and they are forced to seek Marshall and Lily for advice.
5x7 The Rough Patch aired: Monday Nov 9, 2009 Lily comes up with a perfect plan to break up the relationship between Barney and Robin when they have a rough patch, but she needs help from Robin's famous friend, Alan Thicke, in order to make it work.
5x8 The Playbook aired: Monday Nov 16, 2009 After his relationship with Robin ends, Barney dusts off his "playbook" to help him back into the dating scene
5x9 Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap aired: Monday Nov 23, 2009 Barney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a "slap bet" slap to Ted and Robin. Meanwhile, Lily's estranged father shows up for Thanksgiving.
5x10 The Window aired: Monday Dec 7, 2009 When a perfect girl finally shows up, the gang tries everything to help Ted, while Marshall takes action when he discovers a letter written by younger himself.
5x11 Last Cigarette Ever aired: Monday Dec 14, 2009 When Marshall picks up smoking again, it prompts Lily, Ted and Barney, ex-smokers all, to succumb as well. Meanwhile, Robin gets a new co-anchor at her show...
5x12 Girls Vs. Suits aired: Monday Jan 11, 2010 When Barney debates giving up wearing suits in order to land a hot bartender, his conflicted feelings lead to an amazingly awesome musical number. Meanwhile, Ted gets one step closer to meeting the future mother of his kids.
5x13 Jenkins aired: Monday Jan 18, 2010 When Lily refuses to believe that Jenkins, Marshall's attractive female colleague, kissed him, Marshall insists Jenkins tell Lily what really happened. Meanwhile, Robin finds out that a drinking game has been made up about her.
5x14 The Perfect Week aired: Monday Feb 1, 2010 When Barney is about to complete the perfect week - landing seven different girls in seven days - the gang roots him on in order to forget about their own miserable week.
5x15 Rabbit Or Duck aired: Monday Feb 8, 2010 When Lily and Marshall forget to fix up Ted on a blind date for Valentine's Day, they use one of Barney's many discarded girls to see if they may become Ted's future wife. Meanwhile, Robin's obnoxious colleague invites her to a party at his apartment
5x16 Hooked aired: Monday Mar 1, 2010 When the gang tries to convince Ted that he is being strung along by Tiffany, they reflect about relationships where each of them has been in the same situation.
5x17 Of Course aired: Monday Mar 8, 2010 When Robin confesses that she is still angry with Barney for the way he handled their break-up, she enlists the help of Anita, a self-help author who plans to beat Barney at his own game.
5x18 Say Cheese aired: Monday Mar 22, 2010 When Ted ruins Lily's birthday dinner celebration by bringing a date, Lily goes to great lengths to keep her out of the traditional photo she takes every year of the gang.
5x19 Zoo or False aired: Monday Apr 12, 2010 When Marshall gets mugged, Lily decides she wants to get a gun for protection, so Marshall comes up with a convoluted story about the mugging to deter Lily from following through.
5x20 Home Wreckers aired: Monday Apr 19, 2010 When Ted attends his mother's wedding, he is extremely disturbed by her overly affectionate relationship with her fiancé, which forces him to think about his own life and make an impulsive decision.
5x21 Twin Beds aired: Monday May 3, 2010 When Ted and Barney jeopardize Robin's new relationship by professing their love for her, Robin realizes that she is finally over them. Meanwhile, after spending a weekend sleeping in twin beds, Marshall and Lily decide to get twin beds at home.
5x22 Robots Vs. Wrestlers aired: Monday May 10, 2010 When Ted, Marshall, Lily and Barney crash a highfalutin party at a swanky New York apartment, Ted gets the chance to mingle with the snooty guests and show off his intellectual side.
5x23 The Wedding Bride aired: Monday May 17, 2010 When Ted takes a date to see a new hit movie, "The Wedding Bride," he is shocked to learn the story is loosely based on his life, and that it was written by Tony, the man Stella left him for at the altar.
5x24 Doppelgangers aired: Monday May 24, 2010 Marshall and Lily make a secret pact to start trying to have a baby if they ever finally see Barney's doppelganger. Meanwhile, Robin finally gets an offer for her dream job.
Season 6 Episode List
6x1 Big Days aired: Monday Sep 20, 2010 When Ted and Barney argue about who has "dibs" on a hot girl, Ted realizes that she is there with Cindy, a girl he previously dated who is also the roommate of his future wife. Meanwhile, Robin is heartbroken over Don, and Marshall can't keep quiet about his desire to start a family.
6x2 Cleaning House aired: Monday Sep 27, 2010 When Barney convinces the gang to help his mom move out of her home, they quickly learn that she has been very protective of Barney and lied to him about events throughout his life. Meanwhile, Ted gets upset when Robin oversells him to a blind date.
6x3 Unfinished aired: Monday Oct 4, 2010 Barney uses his best womanizing tactics to try to convince Ted to design the new GNB building; Robin drunk dials Don.
6x4 Subway Wars aired: Monday Oct 11, 2010 When the gang teases Robin about not being a real New Yorker, she sets out to prove them wrong by racing to catch a glimpse of Woody Allen.
6x5 Architect of Destruction aired: Monday Oct 18, 2010 Ted becomes conflicted after meeting an attractive woman who is passionate about saving the landmark building being torn down for his new project.
6x6 Baby Talk aired: Monday Oct 25, 2010 Marshall and Lily try to figure out how to conceive a baby with the gender of their choice; Robin's perky new co-anchor irritates her.
6x7 Canning Randy aired: Monday Nov 1, 2010 When Zoey enrolls in Ted's class, she manipulates his students into taking her side in the fight to save the building being torn down to make room for his project. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily spot Robin marching in the Halloween parade of shame.
6x8 Natural History aired: Monday Nov 8, 2010 When the gang goes to a black tie event at the Natural History Museum, Ted gets introduced to Zoey's husband, The Captain.
6x9 Glitter aired: Monday Nov 15, 2010 Barney's discovery of a Canadian kids show called Space Teens, that Robin appeared on as Robin Sparkles, leads the gang to get her to reach out to her co-star, Jessica Glitter.
6x10 Blitzgiving aired: Monday Nov 22, 2010 When Ted leaves the bar early to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his friends, the gang winds up partying all night with The Blitz, an old friend from college who has bad luck. As a result Ted is forced to spend Thanksgiving with Zoey.
6x11 The Mermaid Theory aired: Monday Dec 6, 2010 When Ted's new friendship with Zoey tests the theory that single men and married women can't be friends, he invites her husband, "The Captain," to hang out with them. Meanwhile, Marshall and Robin decide to spend alone time together, and Barney and Lily possibly have a fight.
6x12 False Positive aired: Monday Dec 13, 2010 Lily and Marshall receive shocking news that has a profound impact on the gang. Ted begins his duties as best man for an old friend's wedding.
6x13 Bad News aired: Monday Jan 3, 2011 Afraid they will never get pregnant, Lily and Marshall decide to see a specialist. Robin begins her new job.
6x14 Last Words aired: Monday Jan 17, 2011 While on a trip to Minnesota, Ted and Barney try anything to make Marshall laugh. Marshall runs into an old nemesis from high school.
6x15 Oh Honey aired: Monday Feb 7, 2011 Barney gets emotional when he opens up to Honey about his life. Ted admits to having feelings for Zoey to the group.
6x16 Desperation Day aired: Monday Feb 14, 2011 Barney declares February 13th a holiday for desperate women. Marshall receives a Valentine's Day surprise from Lily. Zoey and Ted work on figuring out their relationship.
6x17 Garbage Island aired: Monday Feb 21, 2011 Marshall becomes obsessed with saving the environment after seeing a documentary on garbage. Ted runs into The Captain. Barney admits he has feelings for a woman.
6x18 A Change of Heart aired: Monday Feb 28, 2011 When Barney starts to have real feelings for Nora, he worries that something is wrong with his heart. Meanwhile, Robin starts dating a guy who acts a lot like a dog.
6x19 Legendaddy aired: Monday Mar 21, 2011 Barney meets his father and is shocked by the differences in their lives. The rest of the gang learn their "gaps"; knowledge they should have by now, but don't.
6x20 The Exploding Meatball Sub aired: Monday Apr 11, 2011 Lily and Barney react badly when Marshall finally quits his job at Goliath National Bank to take a volunteer position at an environmental organization. Meanwhile, Ted and Zoey's opposing positions on the future of the Arcadia come between them.
6x21 Hopeless aired: Monday Apr 18, 2011 When Barney tries to bond with his father, he asks the gang to help make his life seem more exciting by lying about their own lives. Meanwhile, Robin runs into a guy she has a crush on.
6x22 The Perfect Cocktail aired: Monday May 2, 2011 When Marshall and Barney argue over the destruction of the Arcadian Hotel, Robin and Lily try to mix the right combination of cocktails that will force them to make up. Meanwhile, Ted plans a romantic weekend away with Zoey.
6x23 Landmarks aired: Monday May 9, 2011 When Ted is faced with an important decision that might affect his future with Zoey, the gang expresses their true feelings about her.
6x24 Challenge Accepted aired: Monday May 16, 2011 Robin and Barney bond when they intervene in Ted's relationship, and Marshall and Lily watch a ticking clock as he fears that he soon will be the victim of food poisoning.
Season 7 Episode List
7x1 The Best Man aired: Monday Sep 19, 2011 While Barney prepares for his wedding to a mystery bride, he and Ted reminisce about Punchy's wedding, including when Marshall and Lily announced they are having a baby. Meanwhile, Robin considers telling Barney she has feelings for him.
7x2 The Naked Truth aired: Monday Sep 19, 2011 Marshall gets a great job offer that he fears may be scuttled by a social media background check. Ted needs a date for the Architects Ball.
7x3 Ducky Tie aired: Monday Sep 26, 2011 Barney faces having to wear Marshall's ducky tie if he loses a bet with him. Meanwhile, Ted hopes to apologize to an ex for cheating on her.
7x4 The Stinson Missile Crisis aired: Monday Oct 3, 2011 After Robin assaults a girl who is out to ruin Barney's relationship, she is forced to begin court-mandated therapy sessions. Meanwhile, Ted gets too involved in Lily's pregnancy.
7x5 Field Trip aired: Monday Oct 10, 2011 Marshall decides to step in after seeing his boss's approach to settling with a million dollar company. Ted's class trip isn't what he envisioned.
7x6 Mystery vs. History aired: Monday Oct 17, 2011 When Ted goes on a date without researching the girl on the Internet, the gang interferes, showing Kevin that they are too into each other's business. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall come to terms with finding out the sex of their baby.
7x7 Noretta aired: Monday Oct 24, 2011 The gang begins to realize their romantic partner reminds them of one of their parents. Meanwhile, Barney and Nora's planned romantic evening is ruined by a string of bad events.
7x8 The Slutty Pumpkin Returns aired: Monday Oct 31, 2011 Ted finally meets his mystery girl in the Slutty Pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney learns he is part Canadian, and Lily has pregnancy brain.
7x9 Disaster Averted aired: Monday Nov 7, 2011 While the gang reminisces about Hurricane Irene, Barney tries to cut a deal with Marshall and Lily to get out of wearing the Ducky Tie.
7x10 Tick Tick Tick... aired: Monday Nov 14, 2011 Barney and Robin find themselves in an uncomfortable situation when they hide a secret from their significant others. Meanwhile, Marshall, Lily and Ted attend a concert.
7x11 The Rebound Girl aired: Monday Nov 21, 2011 Ted and Barney discuss making a life-changing decision together, and Robin tries to discourage Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.
7x12 Symphony of Illumination aired: Monday Dec 5, 2011 Robin receives bad news and decides to hide it from the gang. Marshall hangs Christmas decorations in his house in the suburbs with some help from his neighbor.
7x13 Tailgate aired: Monday Jan 2, 2012 After celebrating New Year's Eve, Marshall visits his father's graveside to carry on their tradition of tailgating. Meanwhile, Barney and Ted open a bar called "Puzzles," and Robin is forced to fill in for an inebriated news anchor.
7x14 46 Minutes aired: Monday Jan 16, 2012 Lily and Marshall officially move to the suburbs and realize that Lily's bossy father refuses to move out of their house. Meanwhile, the gang adjusts to them moving by going to a strip club.
7x15 The Burning Beekeeper aired: Monday Feb 6, 2012 Lily asks for her father's help when she and Marshall decide to throw a housewarming party. Marshall's boss gets under Ted's skin and the two nearly come to blows, and Barney puts the moves on a wacky divorcée.
7x16 The Drunk Train aired: Monday Feb 13, 2012 Lily and Marshall invite Robin and Kevin on a Valentine's Day trip to Vermont. Kevin and Robin use the trip to talk about taking their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Barney realizes he has finally met his match.
7x17 No Pressure aired: Monday Feb 20, 2012 When Robin breaks up with Kevin, Ted confesses his feelings to her. Meanwhile, Barney is on a mission to find something private of Marshall and Lily's.
7x18 Karma aired: Monday Feb 27, 2012 Barney continues his pursuit of Quinn. Ted has to deal with Robin's old room, while Robin gets a taste of suburban life from Marshall and Lily.
7x19 The Broath aired: Monday Mar 19, 2012 The gang tries to break up Barney and Quinn after learning they plan on moving in together, leaving Robin and Ted to fight over who deserves to sublet her apartment.
7x20 Trilogy Time aired: Monday Apr 9, 2012 Ted, Marshall and Barney embark on another "trilogy time", where they get together every three years to watch the "Star Wars" trilogy and envision what their lives will be like in another three years. Meanwhile Barney and Quinn move in together.
7x21 Now We're Even! aired: Monday Apr 16, 2012 Although Ted is happy with living alone at his new apartment, Barney tries to convince him about going out every night. Lily has a naughty dream about someone other than Marshall. Robin finally starts her stint as a news anchor at World Wide News.
7x22 Good Crazy aired: Monday Apr 30, 2012 Marshall panics when a baby shower indicates that the birth is close at hand and accidentally takes a road trip with Barney. Ted hallucinates seeing Robin while trying to get over her and decides to patch up their differences. Barney tries to talk Quinn out of being a stripper.
7x23 The Magician's Code (1) aired: Monday May 14, 2012 When Lily goes into labor, Ted and Robin distract her by telling her stories while Marshall hurries back from Atlantic City.
7x24 The Magician's Code (2) aired: Monday May 14, 2012 Ted is conflicted when Victoria approaches him on her wedding day and asks him to elope. Meanwhile, Barney and Quinn are arrested by airport security while on the way to Hawaii when Barney refuses to open a box they are travelling with.
Season 8 Episode List
8x1 Farhampton aired: Monday Sep 24, 2012 Barney attempts to hide the fact that he and Robin used to date, but Quinn finds out when sleep-deprived Marshall and Lily accidentally blurt it out. Meanwhile, Ted forces Victoria to write a left-at-the-altar note to Klaus explaining why she ran out on their wedding.
8x2 The Pre-Nup aired: Monday Oct 1, 2012 When Barney designs an extensive pre-nup, the guys take note and propose their own relationship amendments to their significant others. Meanwhile, Quinn is outraged and draws up a pre-nup of her own, which causes friction between the sexes.
8x3 Nannies aired: Monday Oct 8, 2012 When Lily and Marshall have trouble finding a nanny, they learn it's because of an elaborate scheme Barney came up with to meet girls. Meanwhile, Robin and Ted butt heads over who has a more serious relationship.
8x4 Who Wants to Be a Godparent? aired: Monday Oct 15, 2012 When Lily and Marshall can't decide on godparents for Marvin, they put the gang to the test to see who would make the best one.
8x5 The Autumn of Break-Ups aired: Monday Nov 5, 2012 As the season of break-ups continues, Ted and Victoria must choose the next step in their long and complicated relationship. Meanwhile, Robin worries about Barney when he chooses a dog to be his wingman.
8x6 Splitsville aired: Monday Nov 12, 2012 When Robin is hesitant to break up with Nick, Barney takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are desperate for some private time.
8x7 The Stamp Tramp aired: Monday Nov 19, 2012 Marshall recommends his old law school classmate Brad for a job at his firm, but the interview goes awry, leaving Marshall to do damage control with his boss. Meanwhile, Robin helps negotiate Barney's return to the strip club circuit.
8x8 Twelve Horny Women aired: Monday Nov 26, 2012 Marshall takes on his old friend/new nemesis Brad in the biggest case of his career. Meanwhile, the gang reminisces about their own run-ins with the law, leading to a debate over who was the biggest delinquent as a teenager.
8x9 Lobster Crawl aired: Monday Dec 3, 2012 Robin is determined to get Barney back no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Ted fills in as Marvin's Nanny, leading Marshall and Lily to realize that Ted is using baby Marvin to replace his other baby, the GNB building.
8x10 The Over-Correction aired: Monday Dec 10, 2012 Barney's developing relationship with Patrice leaves Robin questioning his motives. Marshall's widowed mother gets back into the dating pool, but he thinks she may be swimming with a shark.
8x11 The Final Page (1) aired: Monday Dec 17, 2012 Robin takes steps to have Patrice fired from WWN, while Marshall puts a jinx on Barney. Later, Ted invites his architecture professor to the dedication of the GNB building, and Marshall and Lily bump into an oddball acquaintance from college.
8x12 The Final Page (2) aired: Monday Dec 17, 2012 Christmas approaches and Ted wrestles with whether to tell Robin about Barney's intentions involving Patrice, while Marshall and Lily get an early Yule gift, a night away from Marvin, but a case of separation anxiety strikes and threatens to ruin the evening.
8x13 Band or DJ? aired: Monday Jan 14, 2013 When Robin learns that Barney never asked her father's permission before proposing, she insists that he seek his approval before announcing their engagement. Meanwhile, Ted keeps his feelings concealed by throwing himself into planning their wedding.
8x14 Ring Up aired: Monday Jan 21, 2013 Barney begs Ted to continue seeing his much younger, much wilder girlfriend, even though Ted has nothing in common with her. Meanwhile, Robin must adjust to the power of the bling.
8x15 P.S. I Love You aired: Monday Feb 4, 2013 Barney uncovers the lost episode of Robin's “Underneath the Tunes” as Robin Sparkles. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are concerned that Ted's new girlfriend is a stalker.
8x16 Bad Crazy aired: Monday Feb 11, 2013 Ted is reluctant to break up with his crazy girlfriend Jeanette. Meanwhile, Robin becomes attached to Marvin after finally holding him for the first time.
8x17 The Ashtray aired: Monday Feb 18, 2013 Ted gets a weird and surprising call from the Captain, which launches the gang into a series of recollections about the last perplexing encounter they had with him.
8x18 Weekend at Barney's aired: Monday Feb 25, 2013 Barney's legendary relationship playbook, which Robin thought was destroyed, rears its head when Ted and Jeanette break up and Barney decides to use his chick manual to help Ted find a new girlfriend.
8x19 The Fortress aired: Monday Mar 18, 2013 Barney reluctantly attempts to sell his apartment by holding an open house, during which Ted and Marshall get mistaken for a couple. Tension arises between Lily and Marshall when her new job causes her to spend less time at home.
8x20 The Time Travelers aired: Monday Mar 25, 2013 Ted and Barney's future versions attempt to persuade present day Ted to go see Robots Versus Wrestlers. Marshall and Robin have a dance-off.
8x21 Romeward Bound aired: Monday Apr 15, 2013 When The Captain asks Lily to move to Rome for a year as his art consultant, she fears that Marshall will resent her. Meanwhile, Ted and Barney become obsessed with a girl who is hiding her amazing body under a puffy coat.
8x22 The Bro Mitzvah aired: Monday Apr 29, 2013 The gang works together to plan a legendary bachelor party for Barney.
8x23 Something Old aired: Monday May 6, 2013 Robin desperately tries to locate the item that she buried in Central Park years earlier to wear as her "Something Old" for the wedding. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily ask Ted to help them pack for Italy, and Barney invites Robin's father to play Laser Tag in order to bond with him.
8x24 Something New aired: Monday May 13, 2013 As the gang prepares to go to Robin and Barney's wedding, Ted invites Lily to see the house he's finally finished fixing up. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney's night of relaxation is ruined by an obnoxious couple, and Marshall takes the baby on a last-minute trip to Minnesota to see his family.
Season 9 Episode List
9x1 The Locket aired: Monday Sep 23, 2013 On their way to Long Island for their wedding weekend, Robin and Barney come across a startling family discovery. Meanwhile, Marshall sees something online that changes the course of his journey east, while Lily confronts Ted about letting go of Robin.
9x2 Coming Back aired: Monday Sep 23, 2013 When James reveals that he is getting divorced, Robin worries about how Barney will take the news. Meanwhile, Marshall races to find a way to get to New York in time for the wedding, and Ted deals with being alone at a romantic hotel.
9x3 Last Time in New York aired: Monday Sep 30, 2013 When Lily discovers Ted's list of things he wants to do in New York before he moves for Chicago, she becomes frustrated that she is the only person who knows about his plans. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney realize they have very little time together before their relatives arrive for their wedding.
9x4 The Broken Code aired: Monday Oct 7, 2013 While Barney works through his anger at Ted after finding out he still has feelings for Robin, Marshall Skypes in to act as a judge and help settle their dispute. Meanwhile, Lily realizes she is Robin's only girlfriend.
9x5 The Poker Game aired: Monday Oct 14, 2013 When Barney is forced to pick sides in a fight between Robin and his mother, Lily coaches him on how not to ruin his relationship. Meanwhile, Ted and Marshall get into a dispute over wedding gifts and thank-you notes.
9x6 Knight Vision aired: Monday Oct 21, 2013 When Ted finds himself with three prospects to be his date for the wedding weekend, he chooses poorly. Meanwhile, Barney and Robin have a confrontation with their minister, and Marshall learns more about his driving companion, Daphne.
9x7 No Questions Asked aired: Monday Oct 28, 2013 When Daphne sends a troubling text message to Lily, Marshall enlists the gang's help to remove the message while enforcing the “No Questions Asked” rule.
9x8 The Lighthouse aired: Monday Nov 4, 2013 When Robin and Loretta's conflict escalates, Barney is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Marshall and Daphne deal with a stowaway on their road trip, and Ted and Cassie try to enjoy a trip to a lighthouse.
9x9 Platonish aired: Monday Nov 11, 2013 In a flashback episode, the gang ponders the future of the Ted, Robin and Barney love triangle. Meanwhile, Barney accepts a series of challenges from Lily and Robin.
9x10 Mom and Dad aired: Monday Nov 18, 2013 When Barney's father arrives at the hotel, Barney devises a plan that makes Robin very nervous. Meanwhile, Ted is convinced someone framed him by messing up a wedding-related duty.
9x11 Bedtime Stories aired: Monday Nov 25, 2013 Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting three rhyming bedtime tales about his friends as they wind down their epic cross-country journey.
9x12 Rehearsal Dinner aired: Monday Dec 2, 2013 Barney is shooting to have the rehearsal dinner at a laser-tag venue, while Lily is upset when Ted fails to live up to a promise.
9x13 Bass Player Wanted aired: Monday Dec 16, 2013 The gang encounters a guy at the wedding who intentionally stirs up trouble among them, and Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.
9x14 Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra aired: Monday Jan 13, 2014 In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.
9x15 Unpause aired: Monday Jan 20, 2014 When Barney drinks too much, Ted and Robin take advantage of him and get him to reveal secrets he's been hiding for years. Meanwhile, Marshall does everything he can to avoid fighting with Lily.
9x16 How Your Mother Met Me aired: Monday Jan 27, 2014 On the 200th episode, The Mother recounts how she met Ted and what she's been up to for the past eight years.
9x17 Sunrise aired: Monday Feb 3, 2014 Robin and Ted reminisce about past relationships as they search for a drunken Barney on the day of the wedding. Lily and Marshall come to a resolution. Barney befriends two men who are eager to meet women.
9x18 Rally aired: Monday Feb 24, 2014 When Barney suffers from the world's worst hangover the morning of his wedding, the gang tries to figure out the far-fetched ingredients to concoct the Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir.
9x19 Vesuvius aired: Monday Mar 3, 2014 On the morning of the wedding, Lily and Robin have a fight and Barney freaks out about which suit to wear. Meanwhile, the gang watches a movie Ted has forbidden them to see.
9x20 Daisy aired: Monday Mar 10, 2014 Marshall enlists Ted and Barney to help him figure out where Lily went when she left in the middle of their fight.
9x21 Gary Blauman aired: Monday Mar 17, 2014 When Gary Blauman shows up at the wedding, it sends the gang into a frenzy as they each recall an encounter with him.
9x22 The End of the Aisle aired: Monday Mar 24, 2014
9x23 Last Forever aired: Monday Mar 31, 2014

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