How I Met Your Mother

Ep.

Title

Air/Pub'l

Grade

Author

5-8
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The Lorenzo Von Matterhorn

The Playbook - Fresh off his breakup with Robin, Barney breaks out his old playbook to get back in the game, and he drags the gang along for fun. Yeah. Even Robin.

2009.11.16
2009.11.18
A

Cindy McLennan

5-7
Weecap

Unleash the Kraken

Rough Patch - When Barney and Robin go through a rough patch, Ted and Marshall turn to Lily to break them up.

2009.11.09
2009.11.11
C+

Cindy McLennan

5-6
Weecap

Marshall The Brave

Bagpipes - While Lily and Marshall's marriage spirals into a never-ending series of arguments, "Ro-Ro" and "Barnstormer" transform into treacle. Except for winning a brief, stealthy Slap Bet, and peering behind Barney and Robin's mask of perfection, Ted matters nary a whit on his own show.

2009.11.02
2009.11.04
B-

Cindy McLennan

5-5
Weecap

Dueling Dualities

Duel Citizenship - When Robin must become a citizen or risk deportation, Barney schools her on what it's like to be a real American. Meanwhile, Lily crashes Marshall and Ted's bromantic getaway.

2009.10.19
2009.10.21
B+

Cindy McLennan

5-4
Weecap

ItWasTheBestNightEver.com

The Sexless Innkeeper - Marshall and Lily try too hard to double-date Barney and Robin and turn them off, but when our smug-marrieds find a newsome twosome, it turns them back on. Meanwhile, Ted's milquetoast brings all the girls to his backyard.

2009.10.12
2009.10.14
A

Cindy McLennan

5-3
Weecap

The Emotional Equivalent Of An English Degree

Robin 101 - When Barney doesn't know how to be a boyfriend, Ted schools him -- in night school. Robin finds outs and wackiness ensues.

2009.10.05
2009.10.07
B+

Cindy McLennan

5-2
Weecap

Doppelgangland

Double Date - While Ted goes on a déjà vu date, Barney and Marshall go to a strip club that features Lily's double.

2009.09.28
2009.09.30
B-

Cindy McLennan

5-1
Weecap

Whipped!

Definitions - Cindy McLennan recaps as we're back with MacLaren's, Saget, hockey, bacon, pancakes, Canadian slang, Duke Ted, tuxedos, and non-pregnant female leads. The premise might be wearing thin, but who cares? We're down with BroTP!

2009.09.21
2009.09.23
A

Cindy McLennan

4-24
Weecap

Jumping To Conclusions

The Leap - Marshall and Lily throw a rooftop party for Ted that is full of surprises -- including Marshall's desire to take a flying leap. Meanwhile, Ted wrestles with The Goat and Robin and Barney Mosby each other.

2009.05.18
2009.05.21
A+

Cindy McLennan

4-23
Weecap

Murder House And The Almost-Spouse

As Fast As She Can - Ted runs into Stella and Tony. So he backs up and runs into them again. Nah. C'mon, this is Ted. When he can't find a gift-quality doormat, he lies down so they can walk all over him.

2009.05.11
2009.05.13
A-

Cindy McLennan

4-22
Weecap

Stella Is Not The Mother, M'Kay?

Right Place, Right Time - All Ted's life has led him to... meeting up with Stella at an intersection? I don't think so. The very idea would make Robin puke and Barney tear up his conquest list. Marshall would need an intervention, and Lily would disappear.

2009.05.04
2009.05.06
B

Cindy McLennan

4-21
Weecap

A/S/L?

The Three Days Rule - Marshall and Barney cyber together -- with Ted. Blame the red cowboy boots. He's still pulling them off.

2009.04.27
2009.04.29
B+

Cindy McLennan

4-20
Weecap

Möbius Knicker Twist

Mosbius Designs - Ted launches his architecture firm, and hires a well-built intern who looks none too flabby, but only Robin knows for sure, and it's killing Barney, who has offended Lily so bad she's stopped hanging with the gang. Also, Marshall needs a gimmick.

2009.04.13
2009.04.16
C

Cindy McLennan

4-19
Weecap

I Won't Grow Up

Murtaugh - Barney won't grow up (he won't grow up). Doesn't want to be a man (doesn't want to be a man). Doesn't want to act his age (doesn't want to act his age). Like we know he can (like we know he can).

2009.03.30
2009.04.01
A-

Cindy McLennan

4-18
Weecap

Canadian Sex Acts

Old King Clancy - When work has Ted in a Newfoundland lobster trap, Marshall and Barney hatch a plan more involved than the reverse Rick Moranis, which makes Ted look like a musty goaltender. Marshall and Barney are caught in a two-handed Zamboni, but Ted's sweeter than a sticky flapjack, so it's right good in the end.

2009.03.23
2009.03.25
C-

Cindy McLennan

4-17
Weecap

When They're Sixty-Four

The Front Porch - When they get older, losing their hair -- many years from now -- will Lily be able to abide Ted's wife? Perhaps she should just get a life. If Ted hooks up with a girl she can't stand, will she lock the door? Will they still be pals, regardless of his gals, when they're 64?

2009.03.16
2009.03.18
A+

Cindy McLennan

4-16
Weecap

The Duke and Duchess Of The Duchy Of Douchay

Sorry Bro - Ted's ex is back and Marshall and Lily's patience is taxed. There's nothing like an old flame to burn the asses of old friends.

2009.03.09
2009.03.11
A

Cindy McLennan

4-15
Weecap

Get Back Home, Loretta

The Stinsons - Barney has a girl who Lil thinks is his lover, but that idea doesn't last. She is just his mom (who once played Dwight Schrute's lover). Huh. I thought that he'd been hatched. Get back…

2009.03.02
2009.03.04
B

Cindy McLennan

4-14
Weecap

Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Green Card

The Possimpible - Robin Needs a J-O-B to stay here in N.Y.C.

2009.02.02
2009.02.04
A-

Cindy McLennan

4-13
Weecap

Snow Job

Three Days Of Snow - Marshall and Lily love each other more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow. The only problem is, it's difficult to tell which day is which.

2009.01.19
2009.01.21
A-

Cindy McLennan

4-12
Weecap

Buddy Booty

Benefits - Ted and Robin are feeling the tension of living together. And easing it. Meanwhile, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt and Kim Kardashian spend some quality time with Marshall in the Men's Room. Never mind why they're on the show; why do I even know who they are?

2009.01.12
2009.01.14
B

Cindy McLennan

4-11
Weecap

A Prairie Home Companion

Little Minnesota - Can Lily keep a secret? Can Marshall keep Robin in New York? Can Ted keep his sister out of it? Can Barney keep out of her pants? Uff da!

2008.12.15
2008.12.17
A-

Cindy McLennan

4-10
Weecap

Fight Club

The Fight - I am Ted's inflamed sense of rejection.

2008.12.08
2008.12.10
A

Cindy McLennan

4-9
Weecap

Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

The Naked Man - He wants you (he wants you). He needs you (he needs you). But there ain't no way he'll ever be liked by you. He'll get unclothed (get unclothed), 'cause Naked Man fears not being loathed.

2008.11.24
2008.11.26
A-

Cindy McLennan

4-8
Weecap

You Would Woooo Too, If It Happened To You

Woooo! - So many lines rhyme. Robin needs some girl time. Lily takes her clubbing. Ted's ego needs rubbing. Barney gets Ted a break, then acts like a big snake. Marshall makes him do right. This is such a great night. Woooo!

2008.11.17
2008.11.19
A

Cindy McLennan

4-7
Weecap

Having My Baby

Not A Father's Day - Having my baby. Will our show go there; is that how far it's reaching? Having my baby -- or going back to law and kindergarten teaching? Will you make us watch it? Will you put us through it? I almost used the remote control but I couldn't do it. No I couldn't do it…

2008.11.10
2008.11.12
B-

Cindy McLennan

4-6
Weecap

Hiding Well Is The Best Revenge

Happily Ever After - After Stella strands Ted at the altar, Ted hides from Stella under a table. Er... yeah, that'll show her!

2008.11.03
2008.11.05
B

Cindy McLennan

4-5
Weecap

Who's Holding Your Peace?

Shelter Island - Here comes the ex. You had lots of sex. Invite one to the wedding, and cast an evil hex. Here comes the bride. Here comes the groom. Exes at the wedding make a big KABOOM!

2008.10.20
2008.10.22
A

Cindy McLennan

4-4
Weecap

Change Is Bad!

Intervention - With Robin all packed and ready for Japan, Marshall and Lily pack to move to Dowisetrelpa, and Ted packs for New Jersey. He discovers his friends had planned to confront him about marrying in haste. They've changed their minds now, but will he change his, anyhow?

2008.10.13
2008.10.16
A-

Cindy McLennan

4-3
Weecap

Bite The Big Apple -- The Big Apple Bites

I Heart NJ - Ted loves Stella or at least the idea of getting married, but is any of that enough to entice him to leave the Big Apple for the Big Turnpike?

2008.10.06
2008.10.07
C+

Cindy McLennan

Mondo Extra

Suit Up for How I Met Your Mother Scoops

The Craig Thomas Interview The Craig Thomas Interview - The How I Met Your Mother creator lets us in on secrets of the new season and some of his favorite catchphrases.

2008.10.03
2008.10.03
A+

Angel Cohn

4-2
Weecap

Is That Your Final Answer?

The Best Burger In New York - Trying to find the place where he had his best burger eight years ago, Marshall enlists the help of the Big Apple's biggest ham -- Regis Philbin.

2008.09.29
2008.09.30
D

Cindy McLennan

4-1
Weecap

Hello. I Love You. Won't You Tell Me Your Name?

Do I Know You? - Ted plans to marry Stella, although she's still an unknown. Barney wants to be Robin's fella, but first he must sleep alone.

2008.09.22
2008.09.23
A+

Cindy McLennan

3-20
Weecap

We Got Renewed? Miracle!

Miracles - The gang ponders the mysteries of miracles, fate and love as Ted is involved in a car accident that changes his life. Also, somebody pops the question. Yes, the question.


2008.05.20
B+

Omar G

3-19
Weecap

G-CWOK-approved

Everything Must Go - Even gay couples without Kids hate Lily's art, which she's trying to sell for money. But they love Ted's hideous red cowboy boots. Fashion is fickle!

2008.05.12
2008.05.13
B

Omar G

3-18
Weecap

After the Bro-keup

Rebound Bro - Barney tries to replace his downed wingman with Will Forte while Ted tries to get his new girlfriend Sarah Chalke over her five-year sexual dry spell.

2008.05.05
2008.05.06
B+

Omar G

3-17
Weecap

Bros Before Shows

The Goat - The Bro Code is invoked and shown to be violated as the gang deals with the aftermath of Barney + Robin (AKA Robney. Or Barbin, if you prefer).

2008.04.28
2008.04.29
B-

Omar G

3-16
Weecap

Beek Man's World

Sandcastles In The Sand - James Van Der Beek breaks Robin's heart, again, as a Canadian loser who isn't aging well. Then something amazing happens with Barney.

2008.04.21
2008.04.22
A-

Omar G

3-15
Weecap

The Chain of Screaming

The Chain of Screaming - Bob Odenkirk sublimely screams at Marshall, who freaks out, cries, and almost ruins his life because of it.

2008.04.14
2008.04.15
A-

Omar G

3-14
Weecap

The Final Four

The Bracket - Perhaps the best episode of the season with the best ending and the best 20-minute song based on it is unleashed upon an unsuspecting sitcom world. It's all about the brackets. And the youngest-ever TV M.D.

2008.03.31
2008.04.01
A+

Omar G

3-13
Weecap

Ten Sessions

Ten Sessions - Britney guest-stars, but it's Sarah Chalke as Dr. Stella who steals Ted's heart.

2008.03.25
2008.03.25
A-

Omar G

3-12
Weecap

Slantytown

Slantytown - Lily and Marshall deal with a slanted floor while Ted busts a move on St. Patrick's Day.

2008.03.17
2008.03.18
B

Omar G

3-11
Weecap

The Platinum Rule

The Platinum Rule - Everyone thinks Ted is making a huge mistake going on a date with his doctor.

2007.12.10
2007.12.11
B

Omar G

3-10
Weecap

The Yips

The Yips - Barney learns that his virginity loss was not quite so legendary.

2007.11.26
2007.11.27
B-

Omar G

3-9
Weecap

Slapsgiving

Slapsgiving - Robin and Ted go all awkward as exes while Marshall delivers a sweet slappenin' and a song!

2007.11.19
2007.11.20
B+

Omar G

3-8
Weecap

Spoiler Alert

Spoiler Alert - The gang clears the air about each other's most annoying habits.

2007.11.12
2007.11.13
A-

Omar G

3-7
Weecap

Dowisetrepla

Dowisetrepla - Lily and Marshall buy a new apartment, and it's a terrible mistake.

2007.11.05
2007.11.06
B+

Omar G

3-6
Weecap

I'm Not That Guy

I'm Not That Guy - Ted meets Porno Ted Mosby; Marshall has to take an evil law firm job.

2007.10.29
2007.10.29
B

Omar G

3-5
Weecap

How I Met Everyone Else

How I Met Everyone Else - The gang reveals how they all met each other for Ted's crazy new girlfriend.

2007.10.22
2007.10.23
A

Omar G

3-4
Weecap

Little Boys

Little Boys - Ted and Barney try to see who's got more Game.

2007.10.15
2007.10.16
B+

Omar G

3-3
Weecap

Third Wheel

Third Wheel - Ted is tempted by some tricycle action. By which we mean: threesome.

2007.10.08
2007.10.09
B-

Omar G

3-2
Weecap

We're Not From Here

We're Not From Here - Marshall and Lily exchange death letters. Ted and Barney pretend to be tourists. Robin sheds her vacation self.

2007.09.31
2007.10.02
B

Omar G

3-1
Weecap

Wait For It...

Wait For It... - Robin and Ted hook up with rebound partners. Ted gets a tattoo.

2007.09.24
2007.09.24
A-

Omar G

2-9
Weecap

Slap Bet

Slap Bet - A little thing known as a slap bet. A lady known as Robin Sparkles. History in the making.

2006.11.20
2007.09.14
A+

Miss Alli