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The Worst 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...
  1. 6.2/10(2.2k votes)

    #1 - Pilot

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    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. 6.2/10(915 votes)

    #2 - Rivka Rebel

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    S1:E7

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

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  3. 6.3/10(1.7k votes)

    #3 - FOMO

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    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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  4. 6.3/10(645 votes)

    #4 - Midwife Crisis

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    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.

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  5. 6.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - The Good Mom

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    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.

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  6. 6.4/10(550 votes)

    #6 - Pathetic Deirdre

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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.

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  8. 6.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #7 - Dirrty Thirty

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    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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  9. 6.5/10(352 votes)

    #8 - Working Girls

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    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.

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  10. 6.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #9 - The Fixer

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    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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  11. 6.7/10(619 votes)

    #10 - The Reset Button

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    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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  12. 6.7/10(539 votes)

    #11 - Ride or Die

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

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  13. 6.8/10(930 votes)

    #12 - The Perfect Shot

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    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
  14. 6.9/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - Stacey

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    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
  15. 6.9/10(767 votes)

    #14 - Cool and Chill

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    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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  16. 6.9/10(507 votes)

    #15 - Universal Therapy

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    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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  17. 7.0/10(507 votes)

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

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

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  18. 7.0/10(494 votes)

    #17 - The Welcome Protocol

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    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. 7.0/10(450 votes)

    #18 - I'm His Swish

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    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. 7.0/10(359 votes)

    #19 - The Jersey Connection

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    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. 7.1/10(385 votes)

    #20 - Family Business

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    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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  22. 7.1/10(335 votes)

    #21 - Parent Trap

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    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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  23. 7.2/10(396 votes)

    #22 - Not a Mamma Mia

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    S2:E12

    Sophie recruits the gang to help track down her father.

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  24. 7.2/10(381 votes)

    #23 - Disengagement Party

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    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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  25. 7.2/10(352 votes)

    #24 - Out of Sync

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    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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  26. 7.4/10(976 votes)

    #25 - Jay Street

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    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "How I Met Your Father". It scored 6.2/10 based on 2174 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger, it aired on 1/18/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Rivka Rebel".