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How I Met Your Father S2E4 — Pathetic Deirdre
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How I Met Your Father•Season 2•Episode 4

Pathetic Deirdre

6.4/10 · 590 votesFeb 14, 202322 min

Ranked #19 of 20 in Season 2•−0.7 vs season avg

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Sophie and Val question where they are in their careers and reach out to an old friend. Jesse and Meredith make a tour announcement video.

Directed byPamela Fryman
Written byAmelie Gillette
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Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff

Sophie Tompkins

Chris Lowell

Chris Lowell

Jesse Walker

Francia Raísa

Francia Raísa

Valentina Morales

Suraj Sharma

Suraj Sharma

Sid

Tom Ainsley

Tom Ainsley

Charlie Winthrop

Tien Tran

Tien Tran

Ellen Gilbert

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall

Sophie Tompkins

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Pamela Fryman

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Russell Griffin

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Episode Summary

"Pathetic Deirdre" is episode 4 of How I Met Your Father season 2. It scored 6.4/10 from 590 votes, ranking #19 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Amelie Gillette, it aired on February 14, 2023.

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