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Season 1 |
| 1 :01x01 - Pilot (Sep/19/2005) | | When Ted's best friend Marshall proposes to his girlfriend, Lily, Ted realizes he'd better get a move on if he hopes to find true love. Ted soon meets Robin in a neighborhood bar, immediately becomes smitten and scores a first date. But when Ted can hardly wait to see her again, his eagerness threatens to scare her away. | | Guest Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, Tony Rossi as Waiter #2, Marshall Manesh as Ranjit, Sarah Loew as Dumped Friend, Saba Homayoon as Yasmin, Monique Edwards as Producer, Joe Nieves as Carl, Gary Riotto as Waiter #1, Jack Shearer as Cab Driver, David Henrie (1) as Son | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays | | Songs: The Solids -- Hey Beautiful | | | |
| 2 :01x02 - Purple Giraffe (Sep/26/2005) | | In a desperate attempt for a second date, Ted invites Robin to a party he is throwing. However, she doesn't show up and he keeps throwing parties in the hopes she will finally arrive. | | Guest Stars: Alyshia Ochse as Tatiana, Sean Lucore as Sean, Jay Head as Leroy, Lindsay Schoneweis as Dream Girl, Beth Riesgraf as Girl, Jon Bernthal as Carlos, Pedro Miguel Arce as Dana, Anna Zielinski as Cute Girl, David Henrie (1) as Son, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas | | | |
| 3 :01x03 - Sweet Taste of Liberty (Oct/03/2005) | | Ted agrees to let Barney spice up his love life, and ends up on a crazy adventure of flying to Philadelphia, encountering the law and visiting the Liberty Bell. | | Guest Stars: Joe Nieves as Carl, Gita Isak as Stewardess, Sean Lucore as Guy #1, Dustin Lancaster as Guy #3, Chuck Carter as Guy #2, Alyshia Ochse as Tatiana, Tiffany Brouwer as Laura, Earl Billings as Officer McNeil, Mark Edward Smith as Bomb Squad Guy, David Henrie (1) as Son, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, Anna Zielinski as Cute Girl, Floyd Van Buskirk as Cab Driver #2, Pedro Miguel Arce as Dana, Carla Toutz as Sascha, Robb Derringer as Derrick | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Chris Miller (1), Phil Lord (1) | | | |
| 4 :01x04 - Return of the Shirt (Oct/10/2005) | | Ted's outlook on his continuing search for love is altered when he rediscovers a shirt that has not seen daylight in years. Meanwhile, Barney amuses himself by coaxing Robin into sacrificing her job by saying completely outlandish things on air live for a cash reward. | | Guest Stars: Ange Billman as Steph, Jackie Geary as Jackie, Michael Kagan as Joel Adams, Anne Dudek as Natalie, Monique Edwards as Producer, Katelin Chesna as One Guest, Buck Kartalian as Henry, Charlene Amoia as Wendy, Choice Skinner as Trucker Hat Guy #1, John Henry Canavan as Trucker Hat Guy #2, David Henrie (1) as Son, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Kourtney Kang | | Songs: Belle & Sebastian -- We Rule The School | | | |
| 5 :01x05 - Okay Awesome (Oct/17/2005) | | Ted and Barney start checking out the club scene with their friend Robin, whereas Lily and Marshall try to participate in some more "grown-up" activities, as they draw slowly nearer to their wedding. | | Guest Stars: Rob Evors as Bradley, Ryan Raddatz as Chris, Samm Levine (1) as Phil, Vanessa Lee Evigan as Kelly, David Henrie (1) as Son, Michelle Noh as Claire, Kyle Bornheimer as Austin, Sebastian Siegel as Bartender, Stephen Keys (1) as New Bouncer, Jayma Mays as Coat Check Girl, Eddie Alfano as First Bouncer, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Chris Harris | | | |
| 6 :01x06 - Slutty Pumpkin (Oct/24/2005) | | Ted makes his yearly pilgrimage to the rooftop Halloween party in search of a girl dressed as a pumpkin who he met years ago. Meanwhile, Robin is dumped after driving her new boyfriend away with her independent ways. | | Guest Stars: Kevin St. Clair as The Shagarats, Ryan Goessl as The Shagarats, Andy Brown (2) as The Shagarats, Eric Bradley as The Shagarats, Scott Rinker as Host, Jeremy Gabriel as Mark, Joe Nieves as Carl, Krizia Bajos as Hula Girl, Crispin Barrymore as The Shagarats, Randall Bills as The Shagarats, Chad Lindsey (2) as Angel, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, David Henrie (1) as Son | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Brenda Hsueh | | Songs: Kenny Loggins -- Danger Zone, Nada Surf -- Inside of Love | | | |
| 7 :01x07 - Matchmaker (Nov/07/2005) | 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. | | Guest Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, Joe Nieves as Carl, Camryn Manheim as Ellen Pierce, Nick Jaine as Sudeep, David Henrie (1) as Son | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Sam Johnson (2), Chris Marcil | | | |
| 8 :01x08 - The Duel (Nov/14/2005) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: David Henrie (1) as Son, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, Miki Mia as Chinese Waitress, Keri Safran as Katie, Brian Petrucelli (1) as Moving Man #1, Martin Starr as Kevin, Maya Parish as Erin, Keisuke Hoashi as Doctor | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Gloria Calderon Kellett | | Songs: Chumbawamba -- Tubthumping | | | |
| 9 :01x09 - Belly Full of Turkey (Nov/21/2005) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Eben Ham as Policeman, David Henrie (1) as Son, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, Suzie Plakson as Judy Eriksen, Bill Fagerbakke as Marvin Eriksen Sr, Robert Michael Ryan (2) as Marvin Eriksen Jr., Ned Rolsma as Marcus Eriksen, Jennifer Ann Wilson as Ashley Ericksen, Katie A. Keane as Stripper | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Chris Miller (1) | | | |
| 10 :01x10 - The Pineapple Incident (Nov/28/2005) | 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. | | Guest Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, Joanna Leeds as Jane, Danica McKellar as Trudy, David Henrie (1) as Son, Joe Nieves as Carl | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Carter Bays | | Songs: Voices -- Cheap Trick, Voices -- Jon Brion | | | |
| 11 :01x11 - The Limo (Dec/19/2005) | 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. | | Guest Stars: Kathleen Rose Perkins as Mary Beth, J. P. Manoux as Not Moby, Marshall Manesh as Ranjit, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, David Henrie (1) as Son | | Director: Pamela Fryman | | Songs: Bon Jovi -- You Give Love a Bad Name | | | | | | | | | |
| 14 :01x14 - Zip, Zip, Zip (Feb/06/2006) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Jason Thornton as Kevin, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, David Henrie (1) as Son, Ashley Williams (1) as Victoria, Sarah Loew as Dumped Friend | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Brenda Hsueh | | | | | | |
| 16 :01x16 - Cupcake (Mar/06/2006) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Caroline Lagerfelt as Bridal Shop Lady, Sergey Brusilovsky (1) as Tailor, Ashley Williams (1) as Victoria | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Maria Ferrari (1) | | | |
| 17 :01x17 - Life Among the Gorillas (Mar/20/2006) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Bryan Callen as Bilson, Taran Killam (1) as Blauman, Diane Salinger as Dr.Birnholz-Vazquez, Tyler Peterson as Young Marshall | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays | | | |
| 18 :01x18 - Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M. (Apr/10/2006) | | 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 | | Guest Stars: George Cheung as Korean Elvis, Ashley Williams (1) as Victoria, Wajid as Cab Driver #2, Lawrence Mandley as Cab Driver #1, Alexis Denisof as Sandy Rivers, Shaheed Rasheed as Little Boy #1, Alyssa Shafer as Little Girl #2, Cailey Blair Jones as Little Girl #1 | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas | | Songs: Supergrass -- Alright | | | | | | | | | |
| 21 :01x21 - Milk (May/08/2006) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: David Henrie (1) as Son, Eric Allan Kramer as Rorschach, Brenda-Isaacs Booth as Tracy, Nate Torrence as Butterfield, Charlene Amoia as Wendy, America Olivo as Beautiful Woman | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas | | Songs: Roxy Music -- Mother of Pearl | | | |
| 22 :01x22 - Come On (May/15/2006) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Alexis Denisof as Sandy Rivers, Robert Michael Morris (2) as Weatherman, Amy Acker as Penelope | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays | | Songs: Bloc Party -- This Modern Love | | | | Season 2 | | | |
| 24 :02x02 - The Scorpion and the Toad (Sep/25/2006) | 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.
| | Guest Stars: Nicole Garza as Jenny, Natalie Garza as Jesse, | Co-Guest Stars: Richard Wharton as Art Professor, Lara Boyd Rhodes (1) as Amy, Kelly Mullis as Paula, Diane Mizota as Woman, Lee Warren Jones (1) as Waiter, Barry Finkel as Crazy Man, Ken Cosby as Cab Driver, Josh Wingate as Mike, Sundeep Ahuja as Dan | Director: Rob Greenberg (2) Writer: Chris Harris | | | |
| 25 :02x03 - Brunch (Oct/02/2006) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Michael Gross (1) as Alfred Mosby, Cristine Rose as Virginia Mosby, Noel True as Waitress, Charlene Amoia as Wendy | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Stephen Lloyd (1) | | | |
| 26 :02x04 - Ted Mosby, Architect (Oct/09/2006) | 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. | | Guest Stars: Aisha Kabia as Kara, Stephen Keys (1) as Bouncer, Ryan O'Connor as Chet, Bach Hoang as Manicurist, Joe Manganiello as Brad, Joe Nieves as Carl, Maria Arce as Paula, Dawn Olivieri as Anna | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Kristin Newman | | Songs: The Decemberists -- Here I Dreamt I Was an Architect | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 30 :02x08 - Atlantic City (Nov/13/2006) | | Marshall and Lily, together again, decide to elope in Atlantic City, and they gather Barney, Ted and Robin to take part in the wedding. | | Guest Stars: Todd Stashwick as Steve, Richard Gant as Judge, Ewan Chung as Co-Worker, Kate Micucci as Registrar, Michael D. Cheng as Paul, Patricia Belcher as Receptionist, Jim Lau as Chinese Man, Monique Edwards as Producer | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Maria Ferrari (1) | | Songs: Fountains of Wayne -- Sink to the Bottom | | | | | | |
| 32 :02x10 - Single Stamina (Nov/27/2006) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Wayne Brady as James Stinson, Megan Mullally as Barney's Mother, Dimitri Lekkos as Charles, Sarah Cahill as Rosa, | Co-Guest Stars: Rick Malambri as Guy #2, Michael Cotter as Flamboyant Guy, Timothy Heinrich as Muscular Guy, Jamison Yang as Concerned Guy | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Kristin Newman | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 43 :02x21 - Something Borrowed (May/07/2007) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Thomas Bethke as Gardener, Michael Mantell (1) as Ben, Candice Accola as Amy, Joe Manganiello as Brad, Rachelle Wood as Woman, David Burtka as Scooter, P. J. Marino (1) as Bartender, Meagen Fay (1) as Janice, Shulie Cowen as Andrea | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Greg Malins | | | |
| 44 :02x22 - Something Blue (May/14/2007) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Marc Varela as Pete, Toni Ann Rossi as Waiter #2, Marshall Manesh as Ranjit, Gattlin Griffith as Boy, Scoot McNairy as Fast Food Worker, Scarlett Lam as Lucille, Gary Kraus (1) as Wedding Videographer, Mark Cirillo as Waiter, K. Callan as Grandma Lois, Jeffrey Muller as Dancing Guy, Jeff Meacham as DJ | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas | | | | Season 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 54 :03x10 - The Yips (Nov/26/2007) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Adriana Lima as Herself, Selita Ebanks as Herself, Miranda Kerr as Herself, Alessandra Ambrosio as Herself, Marisa Miller (1) as Herself, Heidi Klum as Herself, Mick Harrity as Max, Wayne Brady as James, Stephanie Faracy as Rhonda, Meredith Roberts as Trish, Annie Ilonzeh as Becky, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, David Henrie (1) as Son | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer | | | | | | |
| 56 :03x12 - No Tomorrow (Mar/17/2008) | | Ted decides to take on Barney's lifestyle for St. Patrick's Day, which would likely include activities which are very un-saintly. | | Guest Stars: Hope Riley as Attractive Brunette, Brian Letscher as Angry Guy, Nicole Muirbrook-Wagner as Woman, Vanessa Minnillo as Ashlee, Matthew Hatchette as Bartender #2, Ryan Burnham as Bartender #1, Terrell Lee as Bouncer, Mieko Hillman as Stephanie, Arielle Vandenberg as Mary, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, David Henrie (1) as Son | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas | | | |
| 57 :03x13 - Ten Sessions (Mar/24/2008) | | After Ted is repeatedly rejected by his dermatologist Stella for a date, Abby, her receptionist becomes interested in him. | | Guest Stars: Christine Joaquin as Kourtney, Caroline Whitney Smith (1) as Brenda, Ria Pavia as Gloria, Don Creech as Old Guy, Marshall Manesh as Ranjit, Charlene Amoia as Wendy, Britney Spears as Abby, Sarah Chalke as Stella, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, David Henrie (1) as Son | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays, Chris Harris | | Songs: Big Star -- Thirteen | | | |
| 58 :03x14 - The Bracket (Mar/31/2008) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Brendan Patrick Thomas as Janitor, Kathy Uven as Julia, Katie Savoy as Karen, Hallie Lambert as Kate, Marcienne Dwyer as Ex-Girlfriend (uncredited), Ken Barnett as Colton Dunn, Tess Alexandra Parker as Mysterious Woman, Dawn Olivieri as Anna, April Bowlby as Meg, Maite Schwartz as Holly, Chris Tallman as Mark, Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, David Henrie (1) as Son | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Joe Kelly (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 63 :03x19 - Everything Must Go (May/12/2008) | | 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. | | Special Guest Stars: Britney Spears as Abby, | Guest Stars: Larry Wilmore as Dr. Greer, | Co-Guest Stars: Justin Alston as Cool Black Man, Steve Hasley as Walter, Todd Sherry as Lawrence, Matt Besser as Vendor, Johnny Palermo as Cafe Guy, Petrea Burchard as Female Gallery Patron, Jennifer Lothrop as Woman | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Jonathan Groff, Chris Harris | | Songs: I'm From Barcelona -- Painter | | | | | | | Season 4 |
| 65 :04x01 - Do I Know You? (Sep/22/2008) | | As Stella finally gives Ted an answer on his proposal, Barney realizes that he may be in love with Robin. | | Guest Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter, David Henrie (1) as Son, Sidney Liss as Chili Dog Kid, Alonza Maxwell as Bartender, Heidi Lynne Herschbach as April, Camila Greenberg as Jessica, Annie Abrams as Maxine, Sarah Chalke as Stella Zinman, Kyles Archer as Mark Johnson, Nicole Taylor as Sexy Blonde, Cedric Yarbrough as Paramedic #1, Dana de Celis as Angela | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 70 :04x06 - Happily Ever After (Nov/03/2008) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Chris Dotson as Waiter, Michael Bolten (1) as Kyle, Eric Braeden as Robin, Meegan Godfrey as Becca, Jason Jones as Tony, Sarah Chalke as Stella, Darcy Rose Byrnes as Lucy, Max Prado as Michael Sasser | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer | | Songs: Regina Spektor -- Better | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 74 :04x10 - The Fight (Dec/08/2008) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Will Sasso as Doug, Ned Rolsma as Marcus Eriksen, Robert Michael Ryan (2) as Marvin Eriksen Jr., Kathryn Morris as Amanda, Davis Cleveland as Andy, | Co-Guest Stars: Courtney Geigle as Guy #1, Andy Hoff as Guy #2, Khary Payton as Guy #3 in Booth, Jess Rowland as Guy #1 in Booth, Sarah Campbell (2) as Esmerelda | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal | | | | | | |
| 76 :04x12 - Benefits (Jan/12/2009) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Gary Anthony Williams (1) as Reginald, Greg Collins (1) as Matt Zinman, Jack J. Bennett as Craig Gerard, Ethan Dizon as Ben, Kendra Wilkinson as Herself, Jason Rogel as Clerk, Kim Kardashian as Herself, Kevin Kirkpatrick as Don, Heidi Montag as Herself, Ambrit Millhouse as Jill, Spencer Pratt as Himself, Bryan Callen as Bilson | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Kourtney Kang | | | |
| 77 :04x13 - Three Days of Snow (Jan/19/2009) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Cal Gibson (1) as Ryan, Jordan Masterson as Colin, Yves Bright as Patrice, Gita Isak as Rachel Sondheimer, Ute Werner as Viveka, Pat Crawford Brown as Thelma, Eileen April Boylan as Melissa, Amy Gumenick as Amanda, Joe Nieves as Carl | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Matt Kuhn | | | | | | | | | |
| 80 :04x16 - Sorry, Bro (Mar/09/2009) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Charlene Amoia as Wendy, Bryan Callen as Bilson, Laura Prepon as Karen, Rowly Dennis as Trevor, Hayes MacArthur as Curt, Koby Rouviere as 8-year Old Marshall, Laura Ann Kesling as 8-Year Old Nicole, Houston Rhines as Jerry, David Burtka as Scooter, Patrick Moote as Darren, Taran Killam (1) as Blauman | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 87 :04x23 - As Fast as She Can (May/11/2009) | | 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. | | Guest Stars: Renée Taylor as Mrs. Matsen, Amir Talai as Richard Greenleaf, Ezra Buzzington as Highway Cop #1, Peter Breitmayer as Minnesota State Trooper, | Co-Guest Stars: Ron Roggé as Highway Cop #2, Nicolai Dorian as Skateboarder, Joe Thornton, Jr. as Highway Cop #3, Azita Ghanizada as Sexy Female Cop, Kevin W. High as Highway Cop # 4 | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas | | | | | | | Season 5 | | | | | | | | | |
| 92 :05x04 - The Sexless Innkeeper (Oct/12/2009) | | Marshall and Lily want to hook up with Barney and Robin for double-dating and fun, but their desperate eagerness to please is a huge turn-off. Meanwhile, when a succession of girls come to his apartment and immediately fall asleep, Ted is bummed to learn he is a "Sexless Innkeeper" whose "dates" are only interested in a comfy place to crash | | Guest Stars: Nikea Gamby-Turner as Hostess, Maura McCarthy as Shea, Phillip Wilburn as Joe, Kristen Sullivan as Geri, Julianna Guill as Maiden, K.T. Tatara as PY, Sarah Edwards as Suzy, Marshall Manesh as Ranjit, Trey Ellett as Paul | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Kourtney Kang | | | | | | |
| 94 :05x06 - Bagpipes (Nov/02/2009) | Even though they do their best in order to be the perfect couple, Barney's attitude of know-it-all lands him in trouble with Robin and they are forced to seek Marshall and Lily for advice.
Source: CBS | | Co-Guest Stars: Sam Stefanski as Phil | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Robia Rashid | | | | | | | | | |
| 97 :05x09 - Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap (Nov/23/2009) | When Lily's estranged father shows up unannounced on Thanksgiving, we learn what led her to stop speaking to him three years ago
Source: CBS | | Special Guest Stars: Chris Elliott as Mickey, | Guest Stars: Jack Walsh (1) as Morris, Suzie Plakson as Judy Eriksen, Bill Fagerbakke as Marvin Eriksen Sr, Christina Pickles as Rita, | Co-Guest Stars: Doris Usui as Korean Woman, Marion Ruth Kerr as Whitney, Robert Michael Ryan (2) as Marvin Eriksen Jr., Ned Rolsma as Marcus Eriksen, Krystal Marshall as Bridesmaid, Greg Lewis as Mr. Ossias, Piper Mackenzie Harris as Eleven Year Old Lily, Dennis W. Hall (3) as Leopold, Jonathan Morgan Heit as Boy #1, Charles Chun as Mr. Park | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer | | | |
| 98 :05x10 - The Window (Dec/07/2009) | When a perfect girl finally shows up, the gang tries everything to help Ted, while Marshall takes action when he discovers a letter written by younger himself.
Source: CBS | | Guest Stars: Alec Medlock as Waiter, Matthew Moy as Louis, Marieve Herington as Betty, Jay Lay as Nicest Guy in the World, Michael Spellman as Adam, George Finn as Jamie, Barbara Petty as Mrs. Douglas, Charlene Amoia as Wendy, Bryan Callen as Bilson, Jamie Kaler as Jim, Joanna Garcia as Maggie | Director: Pamela Fryman Writer: Joe Kelly (3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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