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The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Father

In the near future, Sophie tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year...

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  1. Background image for Pilot
    8.8/10(58 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    After a slew of let-down Tinder dates, Sophie meets the seemingly perfect guy. Meanwhile, her roommate, Valentina, returns home from London Fashion Week with a sexy souvenir. An Uber-related phone mishap leads them to an eclectic new group of friends.

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  2. Background image for Okay Fine, It's a Hurricane
    8.2/10(537 votes)

    #2 - Okay Fine, It's a Hurricane

    S2:E20

    Everyone heads to Pemberton's to weather out the hurricane.

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  3. Background image for Daddy
    8.0/10(588 votes)

    #3 - Daddy

    S2:E11

    Sophie goes to Robert's country house for the weekend. The gang celebrates Lost & Found Box Day at Pemberton's.

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  4. Background image for Dirrty Thirty
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Dirrty Thirty

    S1:E4

    Sophie discovers that hosting her thirtieth birthday party is almost as stressful as turning thirty. Jesse and Ellen struggle to relate as siblings. Val and Charlie spice things up. Sid shows off a new piece of bling.

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    7.6/10(569 votes)

    #5 - Rewardishment

    S2:E8

    Jesse and Sid introduce the gang to an old college ritual. They all spend the next 48 hours attempting to complete various tasks in order to achieve a group “rewardishment.”

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    Director:Phill Lewis
  6. Background image for FOMO
    7.5/10(19 votes)

    #6 - FOMO

    S1:E2

    Determined to try and live in the moment, Sophie and the gang head to an exclusive new club for a wild night out. Valentina has doubts about her relationship with Charlie. Sid pushes Jesse to be open to love. Ellen tries her luck with women at the club.

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    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #7 - The Fixer

    S1:E3

    While helping Jesse take photos for his new Tinder profile, Sophie feels sparks with someone unexpected. Valentina helps Sid with his long distance relationship. Ellen and Charlie go apartment hunting.

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    7.4/10(366 votes)

    #8 - Shady Parker

    S2:E19

    Jesse tricks the gang into helping him pack his stuff in the apartment.

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    Director:Pamela Fryman
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    7.3/10(384 votes)

    #9 - Disengagement Party

    S2:E14

    Sophie pulls in the big guns to help her get Val out of her engagement. Sid and Hannah argue about where they'll live. Jesse helps Charlie and Ellen through a roommate faux pas.

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  11. Background image for Jay Street
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Jay Street

    S1:E9

    A parental wrench is thrown into Sophie’s plan for the day. Jesse deals with the aftermath of a truth bomb. Charlie tries to get the gang excited about soccer.

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  12. Background image for Not a Mamma Mia
    7.2/10(398 votes)

    #11 - Not a Mamma Mia

    S2:E12

    Sophie recruits the gang to help track down her father.

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    7.2/10(355 votes)

    #12 - Out of Sync

    S2:E17

    The gang go a day without their cell phones, forced to face the world without help from the internet.

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    7.1/10(387 votes)

    #13 - Family Business

    S2:E13

    Sophie and her dad run a business out of Pemberton's. Charlie and Jesse meet women they like. Val and Ellen treat themselves to a fancy open house.

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    7.1/10(339 votes)

    #14 - Parent Trap

    S2:E18

    Sophie tries to Parent Trap her parents. Sid and Ellen try their own master plan to nudge Jesse and Charlie into being roommates with each other.

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    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Stacey

    S1:E6

    Sophie feels haunted by her boyfriend's ex. Sid and Hannah hash out an old argument. Charlie and Ellen host a dinner party.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
  17. Background image for A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine's Day
    7.0/10(509 votes)

    #16 - A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine's Day

    S2:E7

    The gang recounts their worst Valentine's Day experiences in order to cheer up Ellen.

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  18. Background image for The Welcome Protocol
    7.0/10(497 votes)

    #17 - The Welcome Protocol

    S2:E9

    Val brings Sophie to a work event so they can party all night with the rich and famous. Jesse wants to introduce the friends to a new girl he’s seeing, forcing them to spring into action and invoke the “Welcome Protocol”.

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    Director:Phill Lewis
  19. Background image for I'm His Swish
    7.0/10(452 votes)

    #18 - I'm His Swish

    S2:E10

    Sophie dates an older man, which encourages Jesse, Sid, and Charlie to take better care of themselves. Sophie and Val battle over who gets the apartment for date night.

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  20. Background image for The Jersey Connection
    7.0/10(362 votes)

    #19 - The Jersey Connection

    S2:E16

    Ellen suspects something is up with Rachel. She and Sid do a stakeout. Sophie tracks an upset Jesse down after he wasn't invited to a coworker's birthday party.

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  21. Background image for The Perfect Shot
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #20 - The Perfect Shot

    S1:E8

    Sophie and Jesse navigate a day in the life of an artist. Valentina retaliates against her boss. Sid and Ellen deal with an unexpected visitor.

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    Director:Lynda Tarryk
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    6.9/10(771 votes)

    #21 - Cool and Chill

    S2:E1

    After Sophie’s gallery show and Ian’s arrival, Sid and Hannah host an impromptu wedding reception at Pemberton’s. Jesse grapples with his decisions and confides in Ellen about Meredith.

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    6.9/10(509 votes)

    #22 - Universal Therapy

    S2:E6

    Sophie encounters an obstacle with a new beau. Ellen uses her new job insurance to see a therapist. Jesse gives Valentina a hand at work while Sid and Charlie try to sell terrible wine.

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    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Timing is Everything

    S1:E10

    Sophie gets romantic advice from someone who's been through it all. Valentina and Charlie face a tough crossroads. Jesse makes a choice.

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    6.7/10(622 votes)

    #24 - The Reset Button

    S2:E3

    After selling her portrait, Sophie recruits Jesse to help her impress the buyers. Val and Ellen go on a double date. Charlie forces a reluctant Sid and Hannah into a double date in reaction to Val.

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  26. Background image for Ride or Die
    6.7/10(543 votes)

    #25 - Ride or Die

    S2:E5

    Sophie and Val have conflicting feelings about brunch with Val’s parents. The gang attends Jesse’s Long Island show.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "How I Met Your Father". It scored 8.8/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker, it aired on 1/18/2022. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Okay Fine, It's a Hurricane".