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1 :01x01 - Pilot
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Jack Shearer (Cab Driver), Gary Riotto (Waiter #1), Joe Nieves (Carl), Monique Edwards (Producer), Saba Homayoon (Yasmin), Sarah Loew (Dumped Friend), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Tony Rossi (Waiter #2)
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.
2 :01x02 - Purple Giraffe
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Anna Zielinski (Cute Girl), Pedro Miguel Arce (Dana), Jon Bernthal (Carlos), Beth Riesgraf (Girl), Lindsay Schoneweis (Dream Girl), Jay Head (Leroy), Sean Lucore (Sean), Alyshia Ochse (Tatiana)
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.
3 :01x03 - Sweet Taste of Liberty
Writer: Chris Miller, Phil Lord
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Anna Zielinski (Cute Girl), Floyd Van Buskirk (Cab Driver #2), Pedro Miguel Arce (Dana), Carla Toutz (Sascha), Robb Derringer (Derrick), Mark Edward Smith (Bomb Squad Guy), Earl Billings (Officer McNeil), Joe Nieves (Carl), Gita Isak (Stewardess), Sean Lucore (Guy #1), Dustin Lancaster (Guy #3), Chuck Carter (Guy #2), Alyshia Ochse (Tatiana), Tiffany Brouwer (Laura)
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.
4 :01x04 - Return of the Shirt
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), John Henry Canavan (Trucker Hat Guy #2), Choice Skinner (Trucker Hat Guy #1), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Buck Kartalian (Henry), Katelin Chesna (One Guest), Monique Edwards (Producer), Anne Dudek (Natalie), Michael Kagan (Joel Adams), Jackie Geary (Jackie), Ange Billman (Steph)
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.
5 :01x05 - Okay Awesome
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Eddie Alfano (First Bouncer), Jayma Mays (Coat Check Girl), Stephen Keys (New Bouncer), Sebastian Siegel (Bartender), Kyle Bornheimer (Austin), Michelle Noh (Claire), Rob Evors (Bradley), Ryan Raddatz (Chris), Samm Levine (Phil), Vanessa Lee Evigan (Kelly), David Henrie (Son)
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.
6 :01x06 - Slutty Pumpkin
Writer: Brenda Hsueh
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Chad Lindsey (Angel), Randall Bills (The Shagarats), Crispin Barrymore (The Shagarats), Krizia Bajos (Hula Girl), Joe Nieves (Carl), Jeremy Gabriel (Mark), Kevin St. Clair (The Shagarats), Ryan Goessl (The Shagarats), Andy Brown (The Shagarats), Eric Bradley (The Shagarats), Scott Rinker (Host)
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.
7 :01x07 - Matchmaker
Writer: Sam Johnson, Chris Marcil
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Nick Jaine (Sudeep), Camryn Manheim (Ellen Pierce), Joe Nieves (Carl), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter)
When Ted turns to a matchmaker to find love, he is sent away matchless.
When a matchmaker with a 100 percent 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 on the sly, Ted pays a visit to a very cute, but very taken, dermatologist in an effort to debunk the prediction that there are no women out there for him. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are obsessed with ridding their apartment of an unsightly critter.
8 :01x08 - The Duel
Writer: Gloria Calderon Kellett
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Keisuke Hoashi (Doctor), Maya Parish (Erin), Martin Starr (Kevin), Brian Petrucelli (Moving Man #1), Keri Safran (Katie), Miki Mia (Chinese Waitress), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
As Lily becomes more of a permanent fixture in Ted and Marshall's 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.
9 :01x09 - Belly Full of Turkey
Writer: Chris Miller
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Katie A. Keane (Stripper), Jennifer Ann Wilson (Ashley Ericksen), Ned Rolsma (Marcus Eriksen), Robert Michael Ryan (Marvin Eriksen Jr.), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen Sr), Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Eben Ham (Policeman)
When Ted and Robin decide to help feed the homeless on Thanksgiving Day, they are in a state of disbelief when they run into Barney and discover that he is a regular volunteer at the homeless shelter. Thanksgiving doesn't end there for the trio, for they end up somewhere that only the "real" Barney would bring anyone to for a holiday meal. Meanwhile, things do not go very smoothly when Marshall and Lily pay a holiday visit to Marshall's family in Minnesota.
10 :01x10 - The Pineapple Incident
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Joe Nieves (Carl), David Henrie (Son), Danica McKellar (Trudy), Joanna Leeds (Jane), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter)
After Ted overdoes it during a night out on the town, his friends help him to put together the pieces of his antics the next morning.
With the encouragement of his friends, Ted decides to let his hair down for a change and ends up having a fun and adventure-filled evening. However, now the problem is that he can't quite recall everything that transpired over the course of the evening and now he must rely on his friends to fill him in on the night's misadventures.
11 :01x11 - The Limo
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), J. P. Manoux (Not Moby), Kathleen Rose Perkins (Mary Beth)
Ted surprises his friends with a styling and well-planned out New Year's Eve excursion around the Big Apple.
After spending New Year's Eve apart from his friends last year, Ted is dead-set on ringing in this new year with his best pals at his side and doing it in style. As Lily, Marshall, Barney and Robin are chauffeured around town in a limo hired by Ted, the night takes some interesting twists and turns -- and when the clock strikes twelve, Ted may end up getting that kiss he has been longing for or at least the promise of something good to come.
12 :01x12 - The Wedding
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Ashley Williams (Victoria), Matt Boren (Stuart), Virginia Williams (Claudia), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
Ted is planning to bring Robin as his date to a wedding but the bride says he did not RSVP with a guest. When he goes around her and gets permission from the groom, a man named Stuart. Ted's fantasy with Robin is in trouble unless he finds a way to get them back together.
13 :01x13 - Drumroll, Please
Writer: Gloria Calderon Kellett
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Ashley Williams (Victoria), Napiera Groves (Tanya), Virginia Williams (Claudia), Matt Boren (Stuart), Kelly Stables (Masseuse)
At a wedding, there's instant attraction between Ted and a woman. Both agree to preserve the evening in memory by not exchanging names or numbers, but Ted falls too hard to let it go and tries to find out her identity.
14 :01x14 - Zip, Zip, Zip
Writer: Brenda Hsueh
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Sarah Loew (Dumped Friend), Ashley Williams (Victoria), David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Jason Thornton (Kevin)
After agreeing to take things slowly and not have sex for a month, Ted and Victoria decide that they have waited long enough. With Marshall and Lily out of town, the timing seems perfect. However, when the two change their plans and decide to stay home, they end up hiding in the bathroom in an effort to avoid ruining the moment for Ted. Meanwhile, Robin replaces Ted as Barney’s wingman for a boy’s night out.
15 :01x15 - Game Night
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Suzie Plakson (Mrs. Eriksen), Mark Derwin (Greg), Michael McNeely (Child), Ashley Williams (Victoria), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Katie Walder (Shannon), Jason Thornton (Kevin)
As Barney shares his most embarrassing moment with the gang we see flashbacks of what he was like before he started wearing suits all the time and sleeping around, and learn what caused him to change.
16 :01x16 - Cupcake
Writer: Maria Ferrari
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Caroline Lagerfelt (Bridal Shop Lady), Sergey Brusilovsky (Tailor), Ashley Williams (Victoria)
Just as things are going so well with Ted and Victoria's relationship, Victoria gets her dream offer and the couple is confronted with some hard decisions about their future. Meanwhile, when Lily ruins a very expensive wedding dress and Barney talks Marshall into buying a very pricey suit, Marshall is forced to interview at Barney's company and give up his dream of working for an environmental law firm in order to earn more money.
17 :01x17 - Life Among the Gorillas
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Tyler Peterson (Young Marshall), Diane Salinger (Dr.Birnholz-Vazquez), Taran Killam (Blauman), Bryan Callen (Bilson)
After a rough start on the new job at Barney's company, Marshall conforms in order to be accepted by his crude and obnoxious "frat boy" co-workers. However, he soon realizes that staying true to himself and his relationship with Lily is what is truly important. Meanwhile, Ted is convinced that Victoria is going to dump him after receiving a "let's talk" e-mail, so when the phone rings and it is Robin inviting him over late night, Ted must decide between going to Robin's place or waiting for Victoria's call.
18 :01x18 - Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Cailey Blair Jones (Little Girl #1), Alyssa Shafer (Little Girl #2), Shaheed Rasheed (Little Boy #1), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Lawrence Mandley (Cab Driver #1), Wajid (Cab Driver #2), Ashley Williams (Victoria), George Cheung (Korean Elvis)
Convinced Victoria is about to dump him, Ted accepts a late night invite to Robin's place. When Robin inquires about his relationship with Victoria, Ted tells her that they broke up. As things start to get hot and heavy between them, Ted's lies are eventually exposed and his theory "nothing good happens after 2 AM" proves to be true. Meanwhile, Barney tries to convince Marshall and Lily that the best things actually do happen after 2 AM
19 :01x19 - Mary the Paralegal
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Erinn Bartlett (Mary), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Robert Michael Morris (Vampire Lou)
Everyone is invited to a banquet when Robin is nominated for a news award, and Barney sets Ted up with a hot "date".
20 :01x20 - Best Prom Ever
Writer: Ira Ungerleider
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Alek Friedman (Todd), Richard Brown (Mr. Corke), John Reha (Shlub #1), Brent Tarnol (Shlub #2), Keith Slettedahl (Keith), David Burtka (Scooter)
Lily and Marshall's wedding date has just been pushed up, and in order to hear a potential band for the big wedding, Lily crashes a high school prom.
21 :01x21 - Milk
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: America Olivo (Beautiful Woman), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Nate Torrence (Butterfield), Brenda-Isaacs Booth (Tracy), Eric Allan Kramer (Rorschach), David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter)
When Lily's car breaks down on the way to a secret appointment, Ted changes a very important date to come to Lily's rescue. However, Lily drives off after confidentially telling him that she is on her way to an interview for a summer arts program that would derail her wedding. Despite Ted's input, Lily decides that she must go through with the interview or she will always wonder what could have been. After several months, the matchmakers finally comes through with a match for Ted.
22 :01x22 - Come On
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Robert Michael Morris (Weatherman), Amy Acker (Penelope)
In an attempt to capture Robin's heart, Ted declares his love to her. Once again, Robin resists and prepares for a weekend away with her co-anchor, Sandy. Ted makes one last romantic gesture which leaves their fate as a couple in Robin's hands. Meanwhile, when Marshall finds out about Lily interviewing for a summer program, a heated fight ensues.
23 :02x01 - Where Were We?
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: George Clinton (Himself), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Joey Diaz (Angry New Yorker), Jenae Altschwager (Sunshine), Gilbert John (Joey Adalian)
The gang tries to help Marshall get over Lily. Barney takes him to a strip club, and Ted takes him to a Yankee's game. Marshall finds a credit card trail that leads to Lily's hotel in the city, but the guys try to keep him from going to see her.
24 :02x02 - The Scorpion and the Toad
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Rob Greenberg
Guest star: Nicole Garza (Jenny), Natalie Garza (Jesse), Sundeep Ahuja (Dan), Josh Wingate (Mike), Ken Cosby (Cab Driver), Barry Finkel (Crazy Man), Lee Warren Jones (Waiter), Diane Mizota (Woman), Kelly Mullis (Paula), Lara Boyd Rhodes (Amy), Richard Wharton (Art Professor)
Barney teaches Marshall how to pick up women. When things start to go sour for an awkward Marshall, Barney steps in and wins the women over... for himself. Meanwhile, Lily is back from her art experience. While helping her look for a new apartment, Robin gets sick of hearing about Lily's amazing summer in San Francisco.
25 :02x03 - Brunch
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Noel True (Waitress), Cristine Rose (Virginia Mosby), Michael Gross (Alfred Mosby)
When Ted's parents come to New York for a visit, their weekend ends up being far from the ordinary when a colossal family secret is unveiled.When Ted, Robin and the gang spend the weekend with his parents, Ted is stunned when a family secret that changes things forever is unveiled at brunch. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily find it difficult to control themselves when they are forced to spend time together with Ted's parents.
26 :02x04 - Ted Mosby, Architect
Writer: Kristin Newman
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Dawn Olivieri (Anna), Maria Arce (Paula), Joe Nieves (Carl), Joe Manganiello (Brad), Bach Hoang (Manicurist), Ryan O'Connor (Chet), Stephen Keys (Bouncer), Aisha Kabia (Kara)
When Barney tries to prove to Ted that his job as an architect is anything but boring by showing him that it is a great way to pick up women, a jealous Robin tracks down her man after hearing of his antics.
After a fight in which Robin insinuates that Ted's job is boring, Barney sets out to convince his buddy otherwise. As the guys test out the pick-up line, "Ted Mosby, Architect" on the ladies, they realize it really works. But when Robin hears that Ted is parading around town picking up girls, she is hot on his heels to discover the truth.
27 :02x05 - World's Greatest Couple
Writer: Brenda Hsueh
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Josh Wingate (Richard Whartonike), Valerie Azlynn (Dawn), Joe Manganiello (Brad), Jake Broder (Host), Aisha Kabia (Kara)
Lily moves into Barney's apartment and the trials, troubles, and tribulations may be a bit too much for poor Barney to handle.
28 :02x06 - Aldrin Justice
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Jane Seymour (Professor Lewis), Bryan Cranston (Hammond Druthers)
Barney takes it on himself to please Marshall's disgruntled law professor, while Lily gets a job at Ted's architect company and tries to teach Ted's boss a big lesson.
29 :02x07 - Swarley
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Morena Baccarin (Chloe), Joe Nieves (Carl), Tom Lenk (guy), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Shawn Carter Peterson (man), Dana Power (Lauren), Vanessa Vander Pluym (Janine)
Marshall starts dating a woman and they really hit it off, but Barney and Ted tell him he has to dump her because she has "crazy eyes."
30 :02x08 - Atlantic City
Writer: Maria Ferrari
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Monique Edwards (Producer), Jim Lau (Chinese Man), Patricia Belcher (Receptionist), Michael D. Cheng (Paul), Kate Micucci (Registrar), Ewan Chung (Co-Worker), Richard Gant (Judge), Todd Stashwick (Steve)
Marshall and Lily, together again, decide to elope in Atlantic City, and they gather Barney, Ted and Robin to take part in the wedding.
31 :02x09 - Slap Bet
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Candace Kroslak (Girl #1), Rachel Specter (Girl #2), Courtney Abbiati (Girl #3), Wayne Nickel (Reverend)
Barney uncovers Robin's secret past and the real reason behind her strong aversion to malls.
32 :02x10 - Single Stamina
Writer: Kristin Newman
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Wayne Brady (James Stinson), Sarah Cahill (Rosa), Dimitri Lekkos (Charles), Megan Mullally (Barney's Mother), Jamison Yang (Concerned Guy), Timothy Heinrich (Muscular Guy), Michael Cotter (Flamboyant Guy), Rick Malambri (Guy #2)
Barney's black, gay brother, James, visits and Robin, the only one in the group who's never met him, is surprised. But James has a surprise for Barney that he finds hard to accept.
33 :02x11 - How Lily Stole Christmas
Writer: Brenda Hsueh
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Carlease Burke (WPD Worker), Marcus Folmar (WPD Driver), Harry Groener (Clint), Michael Gross (Alfred Mosby), Moon Unit Zappa (Stacy)
Ted almost ruins Christmas for everyone when, still carrying around anger toward Lily, he calls her a horribly disgusting name.
34 :02x12 - First Time In New York
Writer: Gloria Calderon Kellett
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Ryan Pinkston (Kyle), Brian Kubach (Brian), Stuart Randy Smith (Stranger), Misti Traya (Molly), Lucy Hale (Katie), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
Robin wants to tell Ted she loves him, but she can't make the leap. Meanwhile, her sister visits and brings her boyfriend, and Robin doesn't react well when her sister says she's ready to lose her virginity.
35 :02x13 - Columns
Writer: Matt Kuhn
Director: Rob Greenberg
Guest star: Joe Nieves (Carl), Thomas Anthony (Man), William Schallert (Brady), Preston Bailey (Kindergartener), Bryan Cranston (Hammond Druthers), Ewan Chung (Carol), Ben Tolpin (Mark), Raziel Jordan (Kindergartener)
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.
36 :02x14 - Monday Night Football
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Rob Greenberg
Guest star: Joe Nieves (Carl), Emmitt Smith (Himself), Nicholas Roget-King (Doug), David Henrie (Son), Monique Edwards (Producer), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Charlene Amoia (Wendy)
Marshall visits Lily's kindergarten class for show and tell, and a little boy blackmails Doug with the score of the football game. Robins on the air.
37 :02x15 - Lucky Penny
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Meredith Scott Lynn (Phyllis), Gabrielle Allan (Pregnant Lady), Connie Sawyer (Old Lady), Carrick O'Quinn (Transit Cop (as Carrick Quinn)), John Rosenfeld (Guy), Kelly Perine (Fred), Jason Medwin (Thug)
Ted finds a "lucky" penny, and even though bad luck starts to follow him, it may be the best thing to ever happen to him.
38 :02x16 - Stuff
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Taylor Hoover (Jeannie Radford), Diana Gettinger (Alison Moses), Ashli Ford (Lauren Stein), Terryn Westbrook (Staci Rawnsley), Evan Mann (Zack Greco), E. E. Bell (Mystery Man), Jason Lopez (Floppy-Haired Guy), Rick Malambri (Hot Guy)
After Robin gives Ted grief over keeping all of his gifts from ex-girlfriends, Ted decides it's time to give them all away. However, the tides change when he finds that Robin has been holding on to items as well.
39 :02x17 - Arrivederci, Fiero
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Robert Michael Ryan (Marvin Eriksen Jr.), Jonathan Browning (Mechanic), Frank Clem (Hick), Jack Salvatore, Jr. (Drive-Thru Attendant), Ned Rolsma (Marcus Eriksen)
Marshall's beloved 1988 Fiero dies just short of reaching the 200,000 miles mark, leading the gang to relive their greatest memories in the car.
40 :02x18 - Moving Day
Writer: Maria Ferrari
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Rachelle LeFevre (Sarah), Jessica Barth (Church Girl), Ailsa Marshall (Girl #3), Ella Thomas (Girl #1), Necar Zadegan (Girl #2 (as Necar Zadegar))
As Ted and Robin hit a new milestone in their relationship, Barney does everything he can to derail their happiness. To do so, Barney steals the rental truck Ted is using for moving day, including all the belongings inside of it.
41 :02x19 - Bachelor Party
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Matt Boren (Stuart), Joe Manganiello (Brad), K. Callan (Grandma), Patricia Place (Herself), Meagen Fay (Janice), Corie Vickers (Cousin Margaret), Erin Cardillo (Treasure), Jamie Hagan (Stripper)
When Barney ruins Marshall's bachelor party plans, Lily reveals information about Barney that forces Marshall to rethink his best man choice.
42 :02x20 - Showdown
Writer: Gloria Calderon Kellett
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Bob Barker (Himself), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Bonnie Joyce Johnson (Claire), Tanner Maguire (Young Barney), Rich Fields (Himself), Sharon Madden (Milly)
Barney is chosen as a contestant on "The Price is Right," giving him the opportunity to fulfill one of his life wishes: to meet Bob Barker.
43 :02x21 - Something Borrowed
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Shulie Cowen (Andrea), Meagen Fay (Janice), P. J. Marino (Bartender), David Burtka (Scooter), Rachelle Wood (Woman), Joe Manganiello (Brad), Candice Accola (Amy), Michael Mantell (Ben), Thomas Bethke (Gardener)
Lily and Marshall's wedding day arrives, but nothing goes as they had planned. Surprisingly, Barney steps in to save their once-in-a-lifetime moment.
44 :02x22 - Something Blue
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Jeff Meacham (DJ), Jeffrey Muller (Dancing Guy), K. Callan (Grandma Lois), Mark Cirillo (Waiter), Gary Kraus (Wedding Videographer), Scarlett Lam (Lucille), Scoot McNairy (Fast Food Worker), Gattlin Griffith (Boy), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Toni Ann Rossi (Waiter #2), Marc Varela (Pete)
Barney overhears that Ted and Robin have a secret, leading him to wonder what it might be. When the secret is revealed, the truth stuns even Barney.
45 :03x01 - Wait For It
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Enrique Iglesias (Gael), Mandy Moore (Amy), David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Amanda Loncar (Lydia), Frank Alvarez (Steve)
Robin begins to date a hunky Argentinean, leading Ted to go out with Barney for a legen...wait for it...dary night to forget about Robin moving on.
46 :03x02 - We're Not From Here
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Enrique Iglesias (Gael), David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Nikki Griffin (Lindsay), Michaelle Nordin (Colleen), Damon Gameau (Australian Backpacker), Darryl Sivad (Officer Roque)
After seeing girls swoon for Robin's boyfriend, Gael, because he's not from New York, Barney and Ted try to pull themselves off as out-of-towners in order to meet girls.
47 :03x03 - Third Wheel
Writer: David Hemingson
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Danica McKellar (Trudy), Busy Philipps (Rachel), Neil Jackson (Ian), Melissa Ordway (Woman #1), Chantelle Barry (Woman #2), Christine Woods (Waitress)
Two women become very interested in Ted and end up taking the party to his place. The gang must show Ted that bad luck doesn't come in threes.
48 :03x04 - Little Boys
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Olivia Howard Bagg (11-Year-Old Robin), Pamela Darling (Four-Year-Old Katie), Nicholas Roget-King (Doug), Brad Rowe (George), Janet Varney (Stacey Gusar), Deanna Russo (Brooke Bartholomay)
Robin dates a single dad, and to her surprise, bonds with the man's son, which causes her to worry that the relationship is too serious.
49 :03x05 - How I Met Everyone Else
Writer: Gloria Calderon Kellett
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Abigail Spencer (BlahBlah), Ray Auxais (Phil), Jolie Jenkins (Alexa)
Ted's new girlfriend becomes jealous that the story about how Ted and his friends met is better than how she met Ted, resulting in her ranking on Barney's "crazy scale" to go through the roof.
50 :03x06 - I'm Not That Guy
Writer: Jonathan Groff
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Jim Jansen (Doctor), John Cho (Jeff Coatsworth), Frank Crim (Leonard Ross), Sharon Brathwaite (Clerk), Kevin Heffernan (Ted Mosby Porn Star), Mary Alice Kania (Walk of Shame Woman), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Jacqui Holland (Woman)
When a law firm tries to recruit Marshall, Jeff Coatsworth is able to win him over, forcing Marshall to stray from his dream to save the earth.
51 :03x07 - Dowisetrepla
Writer: Brenda Hsueh
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Maggie Wheeler (Margaret), Phill Lewis (Loan Officer), April Bowlby (Meg), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Megan Bowers (Persephone), Rhomeyn Johnson (Cab Driver), Kaliya Skye (Daphne)
Lily and Marshall decide to buy an apartment, but nothing goes as it should. Later, Marshall learns about Lily's financial secrets when they apply for a loan.
52 :03x08 - Spoiler Alert
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Lindsay Price (Cathy), Ron Butler (Proctor), Steve Little (Test-Taker)
Ted thinks he may have met the perfect girl, but the gang points out a flaw that changes his opinion of her, leading to a heated argument.
53 :03x09 - Slapsgiving
Writer: Matt Kuhn
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Orson Bean (Bob), Eben Ham (Younger Bob)
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.
54 :03x10 - The Yips
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Annie Ilonzeh (Becky), Meredith Roberts (Trish), Stephanie Faracy (Rhonda), Wayne Brady (James), Mick Harrity (Max), Heidi Klum (Herself), Marisa Miller (Herself), Alessandra Ambrosio (Herself), Miranda Kerr (Herself), Selita Ebanks (Herself), Adriana Lima (Herself)
Barney loses his 'mojo' and heads to the Victoria's Secret Fall Fashion Show party to try to get it back, but he's put to the test when he meets Heidi Klum.
55 :03x11 - The Platinum Rule
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Hayes MacArthur (Curt Irons (The Ironman)), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Kristen Schaal (Laura Girard), John Sloan (Michael Girard)
Ted's friends try to discourage him from going on a date with his doctor, a person he sees regularly, by telling their own bad experiences.
56 :03x12 - No Tomorrow
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Vanessa Minnillo (Ashlee), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Brian Letscher (Angry Guy), Arielle Vandenberg (Mary), Mieko Hillman (Stephanie), Ryan Burnham (Bartender #1), Matthew Hatchette (Bartender #2), Terrell Lee (Bouncer), Nicole Muirbrook-Wagner (Woman), Hope Riley (Attractive Brunette)
Ted decides to take on Barney's lifestyle for St. Patrick's Day, which would likely include activities which are very un-saintly.
57 :03x13 - Ten Sessions
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays, Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Sarah Chalke (Stella), Britney Spears (Abby), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Christine Joaquin (Kourtney), Caroline Whitney Smith (Brenda), Ria Pavia (Gloria), Don Creech (Old Guy)
After Ted is repeatedly rejected by his dermatologist Stella for a date, Abby, her receptionist becomes interested in him.
58 :03x14 - The Bracket
Writer: Joe Kelly
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Chris Tallman (Mark), Maite Schwartz (Holly), April Bowlby (Meg), Dawn Olivieri (Anna), Tess Alexandra Parker (Mysterious Woman), Ken Barnett (Colton Dunn), Brendan Patrick Thomas (Janitor), Kathy Uven (Julia), Katie Savoy (Karen), Hallie Lambert (Kate), Marcienne Dwyer (Ex-Girlfriend (uncredited))
Barney's love life falls victim to a mystery woman, forcing him to use a tournament bracket to narrow down a group of 64 women who have a reason to hate him.
59 :03x15 - The Chain of Screaming
Guest star: Jordan Black (Ferguson), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur), Bryan Callen (Bilson), Taran Killam (Blauman), Avner Garbi (Waiter)
When Marshall is verbally emasculated by his boss, he begins to think that taking a job with a corporate law firm was a big mistake.
60 :03x16 - Sandcastles in the Sand
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Michael Kagan (Joel Adams), James Van Der Beek (Simon), Ryan Michelle Bathe (Michelle), Chris Romano (Punchy)
Robin rekindles a spark with an old flame, but he ends up breaking her heart again. Barney and his own inimitable style helps make her feel better.
61 :03x17 - The Goat
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Alan Fudge (Farmer Frank), Destiny Whitlock (Little Girl), Megan McNulty (Cindy), Alexis Krause (Carol), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit)
As Ted prepares for his thirtieth birthday by getting rid of old stuff he’ll no longer need, Barney and Robin struggle with the ramifications of their night together and whether or not to tell Ted. Barney enlists Marshall’s legal expertise to find a loophole in "The Bro Code”, a list of do’s and don’ts for all bros, but ultimately decides he just needs to come clean. And in a surprise blow, Ted "breaks up” with Barney, realizing their lives are going in a different direction and he’s tired of the single life.
62 :03x18 - Rebound Bro
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Sarah Chalke (Stella), Will Forte (Randy), Blair Hickey (Pete), Dean J. West (Stapleton), Bill Parks (Crazy Willie), Floriana Lima (Haley), Rome Shadanloo (Kate), Sonia Rockwell (Sadie), Darcy Rose Byrnes (Lucy Darcy)
Ted may have ruined his relationship with Stella after he reveals an intimate secret about her to his friends.
63 :03x19 - Everything Must Go
Writer: Jonathan Groff, Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Britney Spears (Abby), Larry Wilmore (Dr. Greer), Jennifer Lothrop (Woman), Petrea Burchard (Female Gallery Patron), Johnny Palermo (Cafe Guy), Matt Besser (Vendor), Todd Sherry (Lawrence), Steve Hasley (Walter), Justin Alston (Cool Black Man)
As a couple, Abby and Barney have decided they agree on one thing, they both hate Ted, and decide the bar is a great place to flaunt their romance in front of him. Barney goes a bit overboard by doing something impulsive.
64 :03x20 - Miracles
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Sarah Chalke (Stella), Darcy Rose Byrnes (Lucy Darcy), Taira Soo (Nurse), Anthony Palermo (Cool Customs Officer), Doug Benson (Cool Customs Officer), John Getz (Bob Hewitt), Jayden Lund (Bill)
Ted re-evaluates his life and his relationship with Stella after a close call with death from an accident.
65 :04x01 - Do I Know You?
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Sarah Chalke (Stella Zinman), Kyles Archer (Mark Johnson), Nicole Taylor (Sexy Blonde), Cedric Yarbrough (Paramedic #1), Dana de Celis (Angela), Annie Abrams (Maxine), Camila Greenberg (Jessica), Heidi Lynne Herschbach (April), Alonza Maxwell (Bartender), Sidney Liss (Chili Dog Kid), David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter)
As Stella finally gives Ted an answer on his proposal, Barney realizes that he may be in love with Robin.
66 :04x02 - The Best Burger in New York
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Regis Philbin (Himself), Charlene Amoia (Wendy)
Barney, Lily, Regis Philbin, Robin, Marshall and Ted set out on a mission to find the restaurant in which Marshall ate his first New York burger.
67 :04x03 - I Heart NJ
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Michael Kagan (Joel Adams), Darcy Rose Byrnes (Lucy Zinman), Sarah Chalke (Stella Zinman), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Edward Kiniry-Ostro (Brian)
Ted tries convincing his friends that city living is much better than living in the suburbs by inviting them to Stella's apartment in New Jersey. Stella shocks him by announcing that she wants to live there permanently once they marry.
68 :04x04 - Intervention
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Michael Shea
Guest star: Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Matt Boren (Stuart), Emily Foxler (Claudette), Virginia Williams (Claudia), Shaila Vaidya (Cindy), Michelle Gunn (Mrs. Abergast), Declan Beaty (Gilbert), Michael Christian Alexander (Intervention Leader), Alex Lombard (Hot Chick)
Ted insists that his friends attend an intervention after learning that they had previously ditched it for his engagement to Stella.
69 :04x05 - Shelter Island
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Sarah Chalke (Stella Zinman), Darcy Rose Byrnes (Lucy Shizuto), Jason Jones (Tony Abrams), Aaron Hendry (Juice Bar Guy), Danneel Harris (Nora Zinman), Annie Abrams (Desk Clerk), Derek Kadota (Host)
Ted and Stella makes the decision to get married in three days. But then when the day comes it's not all what they had imagined because of the presence of their exes.
70 :04x06 - Happily Ever After
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Max Prado (Michael Sasser), Darcy Rose Byrnes (Lucy), Sarah Chalke (Stella), Jason Jones (Tony), Meegan Godfrey (Becca), Eric Braeden (Robin), Michael Bolten (Kyle), Chris Dotson (Waiter), Shelby Zemanek (Eight Year Old Robin)
When Ted unexpectedly runs into someone from his past, that he would rather have stayed forgotten, the gang starts wondering how they would handle it, if it happened to them.
71 :04x07 - Not a Father's Day
Writer: Robia Rashid
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Danièle Watts (Lori), Lindsey Stoddart (Charlotte), Dan Lauria (Nolan), Elena K. Smith (Ted's Cousin), Michael Hagiwara (Mr. Li), Michael McCafferty (Cabbie), Michael Antosy (Recruit)
Lily and Marshall receive different views on whether they should have a baby when Lily asks Ted and Marshall turns to Robin for advice.
72 :04x08 - Woooo!
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Jillian), Bryan Callen (Bilson), Kevin Christy (Sven #1), Krista Kalmus (Misty), Jae W. Suh (Crystal), Erika Medina (Stacey), Sam Littlefield (Sven #2), Ted Cannon (Sven #3), Matthew Stephen Young (Mechanical Bull Operator)
Robin meets back up with a group of over-indulging single party girls known as the "Woo Girls." Meanwhile, Barney receives a submission for design of the new company headquarters from Ted.
73 :04x09 - The Naked Man
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Kevin Michael Walsh (Burglar #1), David Tran (Busboy), Candace Moon (Cristina), David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Courtney Ford (Vicky), Adam Paul (Mitch), Jim Woods (Burglar #2)
Ted walks into his apartment to Robin's date sitting naked on his couch. He learns about a technique that could revolutionize dating for the whole group, and everyone thinks about whether or not they should try it out that night.
74 :04x10 - The Fight
Writer: Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Will Sasso (Doug), Ned Rolsma (Marcus Eriksen), Robert Michael Ryan (Marvin Eriksen Jr.), Kathryn Morris (Amanda), Davis Cleveland (Andy), Sarah Campbell (Esmerelda), Jess Rowland (Guy #1 in Booth), Khary Payton (Guy #3 in Booth), Andy Hoff (Guy #2), Courtney Geigle (Guy #1)
Ted tries to prove to the gang that he's not a loser after being left at the alter. Meanwhile, Barney and Ted decide to pick a fight with the guys sitting in their favorite booth to impress Robin.
75 :04x11 - Little Minnesota
Writer: Chuck Tatham
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Erin Cahill (Heather), Tug Coker (Bud), Scott Michael Morgan (Glen), Sean Graham (Wayne), Eric Bruskotter (George)
Ted's younger sister comes for a visit; meanwhile, Marshall introduces Robin to her first theme bar.
76 :04x12 - Benefits
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Bryan Callen (Bilson), Spencer Pratt (Himself), Ambrit Millhouse (Jill), Heidi Montag (Herself), Kevin Kirkpatrick (Don), Kim Kardashian (Herself), Jason Rogel (Clerk), Kendra Wilkinson (Herself), Ethan Dizon (Ben), Jack J. Bennett (Craig Gerard), Greg Collins (Matt Zinman), Gary Anthony Williams (Reginald)
When Ted and Robin decide to be "friends with benefits" to end conflicts around the apartment, Barney tries to fix their problems so they will stop sleeping with each other.
77 :04x13 - Three Days of Snow
Writer: Matt Kuhn
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Joe Nieves (Carl), Amy Gumenick (Amanda), Eileen April Boylan (Melissa), Pat Crawford Brown (Thelma), Ute Werner (Viveka), Gita Isak (Rachel Sondheimer), Yves Bright (Patrice), Jordan Masterson (Colin), Cal Gibson (Ryan)
Lily comes back from a trip to Seattle only to run into a blizzard, which may threaten an airport ritual of meeting Marshall. Meanwhile, Ted & Barney offer to keep watch over the bar at MacLaren's while awaiting their dates, since Carl wants to close up early.
78 :04x14 - The Possimpible
Writer: Jonathan Groff
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Regan Burns (Producer), Seth Morris (Director), Angela Martinez (Rochelle Harper), Tina Casciani (Marisela Diaz), Colleen Shannon (Lottery Girl), Mark Tomesek (Dr. Goodman), Ara Anton (Herm), Wayne Lopez (Referee)
Robin discovers she must find employment within four days or be deported back to Canada, and agrees to create a video resume with Barney's help.
79 :04x15 - The Stinsons
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Frances Conroy (Loretta), Brooke D'Orsay (Margaret), Zachary Gordon (Grant), Kimberly Pfiffer (Stage Mom), Angelo Diona (Ricky)
The gang feels Barney has a girlfriend after he inexcusably leaves MacLaren's.
80 :04x16 - Sorry, Bro
Writer: Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Laura Prepon (Karen), Taran Killam (Blauman), David Burtka (Scooter), Hayes MacArthur (Curt), Bryan Callen (Bilson), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Patrick Moote (Darren), Houston Rhines (Jerry), Laura Ann Kesling (8-Year Old Nicole), Koby Rouviere (8-year Old Marshall), Rowly Dennis (Trevor)
When Lily and Marshall get wind of the fact that Ted's college girlfriend has moved to New York, they decide to reveal to him how much they hated her.
81 :04x17 - The Front Porch
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Rob Greenberg
Guest star: Laura Prepon (Karen), Nikki Wells (Hot Woman #2), Italia Ricci (Hot Woman #1), Jessica Anderson (Hot Woman #3)
When Karen comes across another woman's earring in Ted's bed, he learns that Lily put it there on purpose leading Ted to discover this isn't the first time she's covertly meddled in his relationships.
82 :04x18 - Old King Clancy
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: William Walton (Roy), Darlena Tejeiro (Louisa), Aynsley Bubbico (Maya), Aaron Hill (The Frozen Snowshoe), Stephen Kearin (Arthur)
As a means of protecting Ted from discovering he has lost an important job, Marshall and Barney dream up an intricate lie.
83 :04x19 - Murtaugh
Writer: Joe Kelly
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Robert Wisdom (McCracken), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen Sr.), Kaela Elmido (Girl), Andrew Astor (Addison), Charlie Stewart (Kenny), Justin Lawrence (Ryan), Brian Patrick Collins (Teen Wolf)
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.
84 :04x20 - Mosbius Designs
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Ryan Sypek (PJ), Joel Spence (Toy Guy), Stephen Holland (Creepy Back Rub Guy), Edward Flores (Food Guy), Bo Barrett (Guy #2), Darren O'Hare (Guy #1), Adrian Rice (Fantasy Guy)
Ted decides to use his apartment as his new architecture firm and hires an intern, but he becomes a bit too friendly with Ted's buddies.
85 :04x21 - The Three Days Rule
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Rebecca Budig (Holly), Kevin Michael Richardson (Stan)
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.
86 :04x22 - Right Place Right Time
Guest star: John Duerler (Harlen Johnsen), Joel McCrary (Ged Wilkinson), Tanner Maguire (12-Year-Old Barney), Austin Majors (12-Year-Old Matthew), Kit Pongetti (Fran), Katie Hein (Jenni), Mary Ann Jarou (Jenny), Bianca Lopez (Gennie), Dan Castellaneta (Milt)
Ted explains to his future children how important it is to be in the right place at the right time. Meanwhile, Barney celebrates his 200th conquest.
87 :04x23 - As Fast as She Can
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Peter Breitmayer (Minnesota State Trooper), Ezra Buzzington (Highway Cop #1), Amir Talai (Richard Greenleaf), Renée Taylor (Mrs. Matsen), Kevin W. High (Highway Cop # 4), Nicolai Dorian (Skateboarder), Ron Roggé (Highway Cop #2), Joe Thornton, Jr. (Highway Cop #3), Azita Ghanizada (Sexy Female Cop)
Tony, Stella's fiancé, makes an attempt to ease the burden he feels for "ruining Ted's life," by helping him find a job, but instead proves that no good deed goes unpunished. Meanwhile, Barney wants to prove that he can get out of a speeding ticket.
88 :04x24 - The Leap
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Christine Scott Bennett (Tracey), Joel McCrary (Ged Wilkinson), Jayden Lund (Bill), John Duerler (Harlen Johnsen)
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.
89 :05x01 - Definitions
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Joe Manganiello (Brad), Abhi Sinha (Guy #2), Dale E. Turner (Professor Calzonetti), Laura Ornelas (Girl #2), Kim Matula (Girl #1), Brett Ryback (Guy #1)
When the gang finds out that Barney and Robin are hesitant to define their relationship, Lily forces them to confront their biggest fear...becoming boyfriend/girlfriend. Meanwhile, Ted is anxious about teaching his first lecture at Columbia
90 :05x02 - Double Date
Writer: Matt Kuhn
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Lindsay Sloane (Jen), Rizwan Manji (Dr. Vikash), Clyde Tull (Minister Giles), Molly Prather (Judy), Alyssa Julya Smith (April)
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.
91 :05x03 - Robin 101
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Heather Nichols (Mandy), Sophie Simpson (College Girl), Christine Tonnu (Sandy), Olga Fonda (Candy), Kazu Nagahama (Shin-Ya)
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.
92 :05x04 - The Sexless Innkeeper
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Trey Ellett (Paul), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Sarah Edwards (Suzy), K.T. Tatara (PY), Julianna Guill (Maiden), Kristen Sullivan (Geri), Phillip Wilburn (Joe), Maura McCarthy (Shea), Nikea Gamby-Turner (Hostess)
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
93 :05x05 - Duel Citizenship
Writer: Chuck Tatham
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Kenny Rogers (Kindly Book Narrator), Pamela Dunlap (Miss Cruickshank), Brad Grunberg (Bruno), Corinne Dekker (Bailey)
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.
94 :05x06 - Bagpipes
Writer: Robia Rashid
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Sam Stefanski (Phil)
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.
95 :05x07 - The Rough Patch
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Alan Thicke (Himself), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), April Bowlby (Meg), Matt L. Jones (Pizza Guy), Whitby Hertford (Lost in Space Robot)
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.
96 :05x08 - The Playbook
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Sarah Wright (Claire), Eva Amurri (Shelly), Raquel Alessi (Roberta), Jaime Taite (Christina), Katie Malia (Christy), Kim Knight (Tricia), Jannel Diaz (Chris), Nicole Foster Tomlinson (Girl)
After his relationship with Robin ends, Barney uses all his skills and greatest tricks to get himself back into the dating scene.
97 :05x09 - Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Chris Elliott (Mickey Aldrin), Christina Pickles (Rita), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen Sr), Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Jack Walsh (Morris), Charles Chun (Mr. Park), Jonathan Morgan Heit (Boy #1), Dennis W. Hall (Leopold), Piper Mackenzie Harris (Eleven Year Old Lily Aldrin), Greg Lewis (Mr. Ossias), Krystal Marshall (Bridesmaid), Ned Rolsma (Marcus Eriksen), Robert Michael Ryan (Marvin Eriksen Jr.), Marion Ruth Kerr (Whitney), Doris Usui (Korean Woman)
When Lily's estranged father shows up unannounced on Thanksgiving, we learn what led her to stop speaking to him three years ago
98 :05x10 - The Window
Writer: Joe Kelly
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Joanna Garcia (Maggie Wilkes), Jamie Kaler (Jim), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Barbara Petty (Mrs. Douglas), George Finn (Jamie), Michael Spellman (Adam), Alec Medlock (Waiter), Matthew Moy (Louis), Marieve Herington (Betty), Jay Lay (Nicest Guy in the World)
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.
99 :05x11 - Last Cigarette Ever
Writer: Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Benjamin Koldyke (Don), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur (Arthur Hobbs)), Harvey Fierstein (Lily's Smoking Voice), Tyler Peterson (Thirteen-Year-Old Marshall), Ron Nicolosi (Mike), Trent Peltz (Ricky)
While Robin clashes with her new jaded co-worker, the gang tries their best to quit smoking.
100 :05x12 - Girls vs. Suits
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Rachel Bilson (Cindy), David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Joe Nieves (Carl), Stacy Keibler (Karina), Tim Gunn (Himself), Michael Busch (Ricky), James Pumphrey (Frat Dude #1), Ryan Bailey (Herb)
On the 100th episode, Barney must choose if he should give up wearing suits in order to land a hot bartender, but his conflicted feelings result in an amazingly awesome musical number. Meanwhile, Ted gets closer to meeting the future mother of his kids.
101 :05x13 - Jenkins
Writer: Greg Malins
Director: Neil Patrick Harris
Guest star: Amanda Peet (Jenkins), Andrew Caldwell (Scotty), Taran Killam (Blauman), Marieve Herington (Betty), Edward Flores (Male Jenkins), Timothy Brennen (Novelist), Lucky Davis (8 Year Old Kid)
After Marshall's attractive female colleague kisses him, Lily refuses to believe it, resulting in Marshall convincing Jenkins into telling Lily that it really happened. Meanwhile, Robin uncovers a drinking game which, apparently, is made up about her.
102 :05x14 - The Perfect Week
Writer: Matthew Zinman, Greg Gerard
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Jim Nantz (Himself), Larry Poindexter (Joe Donovan), Nick Swisher (Himself), Charlene Lovings (Assistant), George Finn (Jamie Adamic), Brooke Newton (Christy), Hong Chau (Cook Pu), Ryan Dobson (Danny), Jessica Faye Borden (Joanna)
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.
103 :05x15 - Rabbit or Duck
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Benjamin Koldyke (Don), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Bar Paly (Natalie), Jim Nantz (Himself), Phil Simms (Himself), Arnold Chun (Waiter), Lauren Shiohama (Marissa)
After forgetting to get Ted a blind date on Valentine's Day, Lily and Marshall go after the many discarded girls Barney has dated in order to see if any of them can be Ted's future wife. Meanwhile, Robin is invited to a party by an obnoxious colleague.
104 :05x16 - Hooked
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Carrie Underwood (Tiffany), David Henrie (Son), David Burtka (Scooter), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Catherine Reitman (Henrietta), Garrett Nichols (Dad), Brooke MacKenzie (Lisa Walker), Tiara Parker (Diana), Ron Nicolosi (Mike), Roz Witt (Mom), Jeff Leaf (Jack), Valorie Hubbard (Gladys)
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.
105 :05x17 - Of Course
Writer: Matt Kuhn
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Jennifer Lopez (Anita), Benjamin Koldyke (Don), Ron Nicolosi (Mike), Joni Bovill (Officer McKie)
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.
106 :05x18 - Say Cheese
Writer: Robia Rashid
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Laura Prepon (Karen), Brooke Nevin (Amanda), Anne Dudek (Natalie), Asia De Marcos (Japanese Wife), Jessica Vilchis (Rosalie), Gaku Space (Robin's Date), Gina Comparetto (Strawberry), Tanisha Lynn (Esme), Blake Hogue (Neighbor)
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.
107 :05x19 - Zoo or False
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Collette Wolfe (Sarah), John Dore (Mugger/Zookeeper (as Jon Dore)), Matt L. Jones (Arthur), E. E. Bell (Walter), Celeste Thorton (Lisa), Collin Christopher (Simon), Ron Nicolosi (Mike)
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
108 :05x20 - Home Wreckers
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: David Henrie (Son), Cristine Rose (Virginia), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), Harry Groener (Clint), Suzie Plakson (Judy), Gary Anthony Williams (Inspector), Koby Rouviere (10 year Old Marshall), Marianne Muellerleile (Meredith), Thomas Crawford (Wedding Guest #1), Kathleen M. Darcy (Wedding Guest #2), Cinda Adams (Wedding Guest #3), Jim Grollman (Uncle Larry), Linda Porter (Muriel)
When Ted attends his mother's wedding, he is extremely disturbed by her overly affectionate relationship with her fiance, which forces him to think about his own life and make an impulsive decision
109 :05x21 - Twin Beds
Writer: Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Joe Nieves (Carl), Benjamin Koldyke (Don)
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
110 :05x22 - Robots vs. Wrestlers
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Rob Greenberg
Guest star: Michael York (Jefferson Van Smoot), Darby Stanchfield (Marissa Heller), Peter Bogdanovich (Himself), Will Shortz (Himself), Arianna Huffington (Herself), Rebecca Klingler (Marla), Ed Brigadier (Waiter), Michele Boyd (Jolene), Brea Cola (Hannah)
Crashing a snobby high-society party allows Ted to show off how pretentiously intellectual he can be.
111 :05x23 - The Wedding Bride
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Malin Akerman (Movie Stella), Judy Greer (Royce), Chris Kattan (Jed Mosely), Jason Lewis (Movie Tony), Gloria Calderon Kellett (Rachel), Jeremy Glazer (Bruce), Arshad Aslam (Brian), Miranda Lilley (Patricia), Jacob Hopkins (Billy), Tom Virtue (Minister)
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.
112 :05x24 - Doppelgangers
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Benjamin Koldyke (Don), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Bonnie Bailey-Reed (Flo), Brianna Belladonna (Petra)
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.
113 :06x01 - Big Days
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Rachel Bilson (Cindy), Kaylee Anne Defer (Beautiful Girl), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen Sr), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Peter Katona (Co-worker #1), Brian Jones (Co-worker #2), James Ryen (Co-worker #3), Daniel Kash (Guy)
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
114 :06x02 - Cleaning House
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Wayne Brady (James), Frances Conroy (Loretta), Ben Vereen (Sam), Riley Thomas Stewart (Young Barney), Michael Earl Reid (Postmaster General), David Haley (Coach)
While helping Barney's mother move the gang realize quite quickly that Mrs. Stinson has always been very protective of Barney and because of that lied to him quite a lot. Meanwhile, Robin sets Ted up on blind date.
115 :06x03 - Unfinished
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Tara Erica Moore (Rachel), Malea Mitchell (Chrissy), Jude Will (7-year-old Clint Eastwood), James Lanham (16-year-old Clint Eastwood)
When Ted declines Barney's offer to design the new GNB building, Barney ties to woo him by using all of his best womanizing tactics. Meanwhile, Robin is still not over her relationship with Don and drunk dials him.
116 :06x04 - Subway Wars
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Maury Povich (Himself), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Geoff Stults (Max), Laura Bell Bundy (Becky), Shaughn Buchholz (Waiter), Jan Bryant (Mildred), Steve Rizzo (Giant Calculator), Toussaint Waterman (Paramedic), Nick Toren (Tourist), James Price Jr. (Large Man), Koby Rouviere (Young Marshall)
When the gang is making fun of Robin because they don't think she is a real New Yorker, she challenges them to a race, first one to get to a downtown restaurant and catches a glimpse of Woody Allen wins.
117 :06x05 - Architect of Destruction
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Geoff Stults (Max), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Jessica Blair Herman (Trish), Clinton Leupp (Drag Queen), Ian Wolterstorff (Stoner Guy)
When Ted meets a hot girl who opposes the new GNB building being built he starts wondering if he really should take the job.
118 :06x06 - Baby Talk
Writer: Joe Kelly
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Laura Bell Bundy (Becky), Matt Boren (Stuart), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen Sr.), Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Virginia Williams (Claudia), Jadon Sand (Rob Greenberg), Ashwyn Bagga (Johnny), Bruce Merkle (Michael), Payson Lewis (Morris), Ryan Powers (Marc), Mikaela Hoover (Stacey), Ron Nicolosi (Mike), Emily Wilson (Marshall's Stripper Daughter), Joey Russo (Davey)
Marshall and Lily research how to conceive a baby with the gender of their choice. Meanwhile, Robin is growing more and more irritated by her perky new co-anchor, Becky.
119 :06x07 - Canning Randy
Writer: Chuck Tatham
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Will Forte (Randy), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur), Laura Bell Bundy (Becky), Andrew Caldwell (Scotty), Ron Nicolosi (Mike), Marieve Herington (Betty), Ashwyn Bagga (Johnny)
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.
120 :06x08 - Natural History
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Kyle MacLachlan (The Captain (George Van Smoot)), Dan Bakkedahl (Curtis), David Burtka (Scooter), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur (Arthur Hobbs)), Ted Jonas (Russell)
When the gang attends a black tie fundraiser at the Natural History Museum, Ted runs into Zoey and sees a whole different side of her when she introduces him to her husband, The Captain.
121 :06x09 - Glitter
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Nicole Scherzinger (Jessica Glitter), Chris Romano (Punchy (as Chris Romanski)), Alan Thicke (Himself), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Stefanie Black (Kelly (as Stephanie Black))
When Barney finds a copy of the Canadian kids show "Space Teens" starring Robin's alter-ego "Robin Sparkles," the gang learns more about Robin's past as a performer than they expected.
122 :06x10 - Blitzgiving
Writer: Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Jorge Garcia (Steve "The Blitz" Henry), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Joe Nieves (Carl), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Audra Griffis (Girl), Roger Narayan (Babaka), Craig Cackowski (Cabbie), Rachele Brooke Smith (Lady in Red)
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.
123 :06x11 - The Mermaid Theory
Writer: Robia Rashid
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Kyle MacLachlan (The Captain (George Van Smoot)), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Tamara Lynn Davis (Iris), Angus McClelland (Angus)
When Ted's new friendship with Zoey tests the theory that 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.
124 :06x12 - False Positive
Writer: Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Alex Trebek (Himself), Ben Vereen (Sam), Chris Romano (Punchy (as Chris Romanski)), Paul Schackman (Dr. Mitchell Friedman), Artemis Pebdani (Anna), Melissa Molinaro (Noelle), Benton Jennings (Jordan)
When Marshall and Lily receive shocking news, it has a profound effect on the gang and forces them to reexamine their own lives.
Meanwhile, Robin gets a new job, Barney discovers the joy of giving on Christmas and Ted begins his duties as Best Man for his old friend Punchy's wedding.
125 :06x13 - Bad News
Writer: Jennifer Hendriks
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Paul Schackman (Dr. Mitchell Friedman), Neil Patrick Harris (Dr. Stangel), Artemis Pebdani (Anna), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen Sr.), Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Matthew Dwyer (Syd), Jay Brian Winnick (Ronald), Americus Abesamis (Chaz), Bill Suplee (Marty)
When Marshall and Lily fear they will never get pregnant, they see a specialist who can hopefully help move the process along. Meanwhile, Robin starts her new job.
126 :06x14 - Last Words
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen Sr.), Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Chris Elliott (Mickey Aldrin), Michael Gross (Alfred Mosby), Danny Strong (Trey Platt), Ray Wise (Robin Sr), Robert Michael Ryan (Marvin Eriksen Jr.), Harry S. Murphy (Reverend Platt), Robert R. Shafer (Uncle Pete (as Bobby Ray Shafer)), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Ned Rolsma (Marcus), Noah James Butler (British General), Caitlin Wehrle (Daphne)
The gang travels home to Minnesota with Marshall where Ted and Barney will stop at nothing to make Marshall laugh. Meanwhile, Marshall has an unfortunate meeting with an old high school bully that terrorized him throughout his youth.
127 :06x15 - Oh Honey
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Katy Perry (Honey), Suzie Plakson (Judy (Judy Eriksen)), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Renée Taylor (Mrs. Matsen), Ned Rolsma (Marcus (Marcus Eriksen))
When Zoey fixes Ted up on a date with her cousin, the gang resorts to calling her "Honey" after learning how naive she is. Meanwhile, Ted calls an intervention on himself after having an epiphany about his feelings for Zoey, and Barney gets acquainted with Honey in Ted's place.
128 :06x16 - Desperation Day
Writer: Tami Sagher
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Suzie Plakson (Judy (Judy Eriksen)), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Sr. (Marvin Eriksen Sr.)), Artemis Pebdani (Anna), Lennon Parham (Bev), Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Kelsey Crane (Tori)
Barney declares February 13th "Desperation Day," a holiday for desperate women. Meanwhile, Lily surprises Marshall for Valentine's Day, Ted and Zoey continue to figure out their relationship and Robin bonds with her single girlfriends.
129 :06x17 - Garbage Island
Writer: Tom Ruprecht
Director: Michael Shea
Guest star: Kyle MacLachlan (The Captain (George Van Smoot)), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur (Arthur Hobbs)), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Daniel G. O'Brien (Meeker), Edward Flores (Food Guy)
After Marshall sees a documentary about garbage, he becomes fixated on saving the environment. Meanwhile, Ted runs into Zoey's ex-husband, The Captain, and Robin forces Barney to admit he has feelings for Nora, the girl who made history as his first Valentine's Day date ever.
130 :06x18 - A Change of Heart
Writer: Matt Kuhn
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Suzy Nakamura (Dr. Kirby), Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Robbie Amell (Scooby), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
When Barney starts to have real feelings for Nora, he worries that there is something wrong with his heart. Meanwhile, Robyn starts dating a guy who acts a lot like a dog.
131 :06x19 - Legendaddy
Writer: Doug Mand, Dan Gregor
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: John Lithgow (Jerry), Nancy Travis (Cheryl), Will Shadley (J.J.), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Michael Rupnow (Scott), Marieve Herington (Betty)
When Barney finally meets his father, he's surprised to learn how his life turned out. Meanwhile, the gang points out each other's "gaps," something they should know by adulthood but never learned.
132 :06x20 - The Exploding Meatball Sub
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Robbie Amell (Scooby), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Daniel R. Escobar (Professor Rodriguez), Bruce Gray (Senior Partner), Tamara Camille Fernandez (Woman (as Tamara Camille)), Edward Flores (Marc), Elizabeth Nicole (Random Girl)
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 Arcadian come between them.
133 :06x21 - Hopeless
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: John Lithgow (Jerry), Michael Trucco (Crush), Riley Thomas Stewart (Young Barney), Cristina Rosas (Penny), Kelly Curran (Mindy), Jill Basey (Mrs. Perkins), Will Shadley (J.J)
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.
134 :06x22 - The Perfect Cocktail
Writer: Joe Kelly
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur), Joe Nieves (Carl), Thomas Fowler (Ben), Katierose Donohue (Kirsten), Jeff Braine (Kent), Elizabeth J. Carlisle (Beth)
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.
135 :06x23 - Landmarks
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur), Peter MacKenzie (Mr Horvath), Cristina Rose (Virginia), Eijiro Ozaki (Ninja), Julie Meyer (Jane)
When Ted is faced with an important decision that might affect his future with Zoey, the gang expresses their true feelings about her.
136 :06x24 - Challenge Accepted
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Chi McBride (Rod), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey (Zoey Pierson)), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur), Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Dave Foley (Mr. Bloom), Breanna Yde (Little Girl), Bette Rae (Mrs. Berkelheimer), Kyle S. More (Hipster Dude)
Robin and Barney bond when they intervene in Ted's relationship (until they run into Nora), and Marshall and Lily watch a ticking clock as he fears that he soon will be the victim of food poisoning. Meanwhile, Ted performs his Best Man duties at a very important wedding.
137 :07x01 - The Best Man
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Chris Romano (Punchy (as Chris Romanski)), Joe Nieves (Carl), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Stefanie Black (Kelly), Shelli Boone (bridesmaid), Vance Cefalu (Punchy's dad), Gerrit Goossen (Finnish guy), Lauren Halperin (parent #2), Luka Jones (Nick), Anthony Wayne Skeen (Clay), Steve Tom (Kelly's father), Adam Tsekhman (parent #1)
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.
138 :07x02 - The Naked Truth
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Martin Short (Garrison Cootes), Jimmi Simpson (Pete Durkenson), Ashley Williams (Victoria), Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Kallee Brookes (Sara), Nicole Hayden (Jessica), Kristen Henry King (Carol)
When Marshall gets the job of his dreams, he worries that, once the company discovers videos he made in the past, they may rescind the offer. Meanwhile, Ted can't decide who to bring to the Architects Ball.
139 :07x03 - Ducky Tie
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Ashley Williams (Victoria)
After Ted runs into an old girlfriend, he tries to make amends with her since he cheated during their relationship. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily make a bet with Barney that could force him to wear Marshall's ducky tie.
140 :07x04 - The Stinson Missile Crisis
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Kal Penn (Kevin), Ellen Dambros Williams (Patrice), Vicki Lewis (Dr. Sonya), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Erica Hanrahan (Waitress), Tenille Houston (Tara), Hollie Winnard (Infomercial Actress), Jeff Probst (Himself), Michelle Diaz (Haley), Katherine Von Till (Darcy), Tami Sagher (Paula), Tarah Paige (Kersten)
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.
141 :07x05 - Field Trip
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Martin Short (Garrison Cootes), Kal Penn (Kevin), Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Jamie Denbo (Sheila), Jay Acovone (Vance), Jamie Lea Willett (Gina), Nick Pasqual (Will), Elaine Bartolone (Waitress)
When Marshall witnesses his boss's soft approach in settling with a million dollar company, he takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Ted takes his architecture class on a field trip and things don't go as planned.
142 :07x06 - Mystery vs. History
Writer: Chuck Tatham
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Kal Penn (Kevin), Ray Wise (Robin Sr.), Amber Stevens (Janet), Eleanor Seigler (Mia), Rachel Sterling (Paula), Drew Droege (Waiter)
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.
143 :07x07 - Noretta
Writer: Matt Kuhn
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Wayne Brady (James), Chris Elliot (Mickey), Frances Conroy (Loretta), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Sr.), Cristine Rose (Virginia), Riley Thomas Stewart (Young Barney), Sathya Jesudasson (Kevin's Mom), Christiann Castellanos (Leigh), Vicki Lewis (Dr. Sonya), Amber Stevens (Janet)
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.
144 :07x08 - The Slutty Pumpkin Returns
Writer: Tami Sagher
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Katie Holmes (Naomi), Christina Pickles (Rita), Jack Walsh (Morris), Anthony Van Epperson (Shop Owner), Misty Monroe (Waitress), Marlowe Peyton (Kid), Dylan Shea (Trick or Treater)
Ted finally meets his mystery girl in the Slutty Pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney learns he is part Canadian, and Lily has pregnancy brain.
145 :07x09 - Disaster Averted
Writer: Robia Rashid
Director: Michael Shea
Guest star: Kal Penn (Kevin), Bruce Gray (Yuthers), Teresa Castillo (Maya)
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.
146 :07x10 - Tick Tick Tick...
Writer: Chris Harris
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Kal Penn (Kevin), Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Jerry Minor (King Charles), Katie Gill (Erika), Jacob Witkin (Nora's Dad), Tahmus Rounds (Guitar Mom), David Neher (Goatee Guy), Robin Krieger (Nora's Mom), Dean Chekvala (Hippie Dude)
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.
147 :07x11 - The Rebound Girl
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Wayne Brady (James Stinson)
Ted and Barney discuss making a life-changing decision together, and Robin tries to discourage Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.
148 :07x12 - Symphony of Illumination
Writer: Joe Kelly
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Vicki Lewis (Dr. Sonya), Chase Ellison (Scott), Todd Grinnell (Insane Duane), Danielle Weeks (Sheila), Andra Nechita (Daughter), Noah Schnacky (Son)
When Robin receives bad news, she decides to lie about it to the gang. Meanwhile, Marshall hangs Christmas decorations on the house in the 'burbs with help from his neighbor.
149 :07x13 - Tailgate
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Bill Faggerbakke (Marvin Sr.), Chris Elliot (Mickey), Will Sasso (Doug), Kal Penn (Kevin), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers)
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.
150 :07x14 - 46 Minutes
Writer: Dan Gregor, Doug Mand
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Chris Elliot (Mickey), Dimitri Diatchenko (Aryvdas), Kal Penn (Kevin), Milynn Sarley (Ferrari), Ptolemy Slocum (Larry), Matt Lasky (Butterfly Knife)
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.
151 :07x15 - The Burning Beekeeper
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Rebecca Creskoff (Geraldine), Chris Elliot (Mickey), Martin Short (Garrison Cootes)
Lily and Marshall throw a housewarming party, where Ted nearly comes to blows with Marshall's boss, and Barney hits on a crazy divorcee.
152 :07x16 - The Drunk Train
Writer: Matthew Zinman, Craig Gerard
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Suzie Plakson (Judy), Becki Newton (Quinn), Kal Penn (Kevin), Melissa Soso (Jenni), Guy Nardulli (Vinny), Nicole Zeoli (Lindsay), Lindsey Morgan (Lauren), Nicole Shabtai (Gina), Johnny Giacalone (Ronnie), Rachel Bloom (Wanda), Kim Hildago (Randi), Brandi Burkhardt (Candice)
For Valentine's Day, Lily and Marshall invite Robin and Kevin on a weekend getaway to Vermont, where Kevin and Robin discussing taking their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Barney realizes he has finally met his match.
153 :07x17 - No Pressure
Writer: George Sloan
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Ellen Dambros Williams (Patrice), Angela Matemotja (Consuela), Conan O'Brien (Guy at the bar)
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.
154 :07x18 - Karma
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Becki Newton (Quinn), Ellen Dambros Williams (Patrice), Milynn Sarley (Ferrari), Tara Holt (Chanel), Todd Sandler (Strip Club patron), Arielle Reitsma (Kismet), Elena Diaz (Serendipity), Lauren Pritchard (Waitress)
Now that Robin has moved out Ted tries to figure out what to do with her old room. Meanwhile Robin joins Marshall and Lily in the suburbs.
155 :07x19 - The Broath
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Becki Newton (Quinn), Ellen Dambros Williams (Patrice)
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.
156 :07x20 - Trilogy Time
Writer: Kourtney Kang
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Becki Newton (Quinn), Michael J. X. Gladis (Chester), Meghan Maureen McDonough (Veronica), Gregory Michael (Trey)
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.
157 :07x21 - Now We're Even
Writer: Chuck Tatham
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Becki Newton (Quinn), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Eben Ham (Pilot), Bryan Krasner (Gary)
Just as Ted starts to settle into his new apartment alone, Barney tries to entice him into going out every single night. Meanwhile, Lily has a naughty dream about someone other then Marshall, and Robin finally becomes a famous news anchor.
158 :07x22 - Good Crazy
Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Becki Newton (Quinn), K. Callan (Grandma Lois), Karissa Vacker (Holly), Bruce Gray (Yuthers), Todd Sandler (Darryl), Casey Washington (Larry), Cristen Irene (Robyn), Katy Stoll (Lizbeth), Mike Nojun Park (Waiter)
When Lily and Marshall have a baby shower, Marshall starts to panic after realizing the baby is coming soon. Meanwhile, Ted and Robin come to terms with their relationship and Barney takes Marshall on a road trip.
159 :07x23 - The Magician's Code (1)
Writer: Jennifer Hendriks
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Chris Elliot (Mickey), Vicki Lewis (Dr. Sonya), Caine Sinclair (Joe), Nikki Stanley (Kate), Paul Eliopoulos (Homeless Man), Max Daniels (Cab Driver), Francesca Capaldi (7 Year Old Lily), Ken Takemoto (Elderly Chinese Man), Bobby C. King (Security Guard), Mike Grief (Bus Driver), Katie Enright (Nurse), Brenda Ballard (Fran), Elliott Goldwag (Alfred), Vivian Smallwood (Leila), Natalie Padilla (Banana Peel Girl), Scott Workman (Security Guard #2)
While Marshall is in Atlantic City with Barney, Lily goes into labor, leaving him desperate to make it back to New York before the baby is born. Meanwhile, Ted and Robin try to distract Lily during her painful contractions.
160 :07x24 - The Magician's Code (2)
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Director: Pamela Fryman
Guest star: Becki Newton (Quinn), Frances Conroy (Loretta), Renée Taylor (Mrs. Matsen), Rob Huebel (Mr. Flanigan), Lance Barber (Guard #1), Ed Alonzo (Guard #2), Ithamar Enriquez (Guard #3), Peter Gannon (Mr. McIntee), Christopher Carroll (Mr. Drury), Kelly Connolly (Zelda)
On Barney's future wedding day, when his wife is finally revealed, the gang reminisces about the time they encouraged Ted to follow his heart and go after the one that got away.