20 episodes · first aired 2007-09-24
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | Wait for It 2007-09-24 | Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'. | 2007-09-24 | 7.8 |
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| 02 |
We're Not from Here 2007-10-01 |
Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael. |
| 2007-10-01 |
| 7.3 |
 | 03 | Third Wheel 2007-10-08 | 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. | 2007-10-08 | 7.3 |
 | 04 | Little Boys 2007-10-15 | Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new. | 2007-10-15 | 7.3 |
 | 05 | How I Met Everyone Else 2007-10-22 | 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. | 2007-10-22 | 8.3 |
 | 06 | I'm Not That Guy 2007-10-29 | 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 | 2007-10-29 | 7.7 |
 | 07 | Dowisetrepla 2007-11-05 | Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt. | 2007-11-05 | 7.8 |
 | 08 | Spoiler Alert 2007-11-12 | Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed | 2007-11-12 | 8.3 |
 | 09 | Slapsgiving 2007-11-19 | 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. | 2007-11-19 | 8.2 |
 | 10 | The Yips 2007-11-26 | 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. | 2007-11-26 | 7.6 |
 | 11 | The Platinum Rule 2007-12-10 | 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. | 2007-12-10 | 8.0 |
 | 12 | No Tomorrow 2008-03-17 | 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. | 2008-03-17 | 7.6 |
 | 13 | Ten Sessions 2008-03-24 | Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby. | 2008-03-24 | 8.2 |
 | 14 | The Bracket 2008-03-31 | 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. | 2008-03-31 | 8.0 |
 | 15 | The Chain of Screaming 2008-04-14 | After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him. | 2008-04-14 | 7.7 |
 | 16 | Sandcastles in the Sand 2008-04-21 | 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. | 2008-04-21 | 7.7 |
 | 17 | The Goat 2008-04-28 | Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice. | 2008-04-28 | 7.6 |
 | 18 | Rebound Bro 2008-05-05 | Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter. | 2008-05-05 | 7.7 |
 | 19 | Everything Must Go 2008-05-12 | 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. | 2008-05-12 | 7.3 |
 | 20 | Miracles 2008-05-19 | Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives. | 2008-05-19 | 8.0 |
