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The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Father

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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 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.6/10(60 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  2. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 12 - Not a Mamma Mia
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Not a Mamma Mia

    S2:E12

    Sophie recruits the gang to help track down her father.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  3. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 9 - Jay Street
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #3 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Ally Thibault, Ama Quao

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  4. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 11 - Daddy
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Daddy

    S2:E11

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

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker, Ally Thibault, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. Harris

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  5. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 2 - FOMO
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  6. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 8 - The Perfect Shot
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Lynda Tarryk
    Writer:Jeremy Roth

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  7. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 17 - Out of Sync
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Out of Sync

    S2:E17

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

    Director:Gloria Calderón Kellett
    Writer:Amy-Jo Perry

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  8. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 10 - Timing Is Everything
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  9. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 1 - Cool and Chill
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    #9 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker

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  10. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 20 - Okay Fine, It's a Hurricane
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Okay Fine, It's a Hurricane

    S2:E20

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

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker, Ally Wyatt

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  11. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 3 - The Fixer
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Kimberly McCullough
    Writer:Dan Levy

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  12. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 4 - Dirrty Thirty
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Amelie Gillette

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  13. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 10 - I'm His Swish
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Anthony Rich
    Writer:M. Dickson

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  14. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 13 - Family Business
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #14 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Amelie Gillette

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  15. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 18 - Parent Trap
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Ally Thibault, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. Harris

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  16. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 6 - Stacey
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #16 - 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.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Donald Diego

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  17. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 9 - The Welcome Protocol
    6.4/10(9 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”.

    Director:Phill Lewis
    Writer:Ria Sardana

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  18. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 14 - Disengagement Party
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Ally Thibault, Owen Ellickson, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. Harris

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  19. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 15 - Working Girls
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Working Girls

    S2:E15

    Sophie and Ellen get assigned to a work project together. Sid surprises Hannah in LA. Charlie and Val try to make the most of their time with Jesse after he gets a bad psychic reading.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Daniel Libman, Matthew Libman, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. Harris

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  20. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 16 - The Jersey Connection
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #20 - 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.

    Director:Michael J. Shea
    Writer:Christopher Encell

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  21. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 19 - Shady Parker
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Shady Parker

    S2:E19

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

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Jeremy Roth

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  22. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 7 - Rivka Rebel
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Rivka Rebel

    S1:E7

    Valentina helps Sophie with an unexpected career opportunity. Jesse and Sid struggle with procrastination. Charlie seeks out a nasty Yelp reviewer.

    Director:Kelly Park
    Writers:Ria Sardana, Karen Joseph Adcock

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  23. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 2 - Midwife Crisis
    6.2/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Midwife Crisis

    S2:E2

    As she waits for the gallery to call, Sophie lands a gig she lied to get and enlists Val to help. Jesse forces Sid and Meredith to work out their differences.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Daniel Libman, Matthew Libman

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  24. How I Met Your Father Season 1 Episode 5 - The Good Mom
    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #24 - The Good Mom

    S1:E5

    An unexpected visit from Sophie's mom heightens Val's concern for her friend. Charlie helps Jesse and Sid face past traumas. A culinary quest leads Ellen to someone new.

    Director:Morenike Joela Evans
    Writer:Christopher Encell

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  25. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Episode 3 - The Reset Button
    5.9/10(12 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Donald Diego

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "How I Met Your Father". It scored 8.6/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker, it aired on 1/18/2022. This episode scored 1.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Not a Mamma Mia".