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The Worst Episodes of How I Met Your Father

Every episode of How I Met Your Father ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
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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 2157 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".

  • Pilot
    6.2/102,157 votes
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    #1 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2022

    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

    Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger

  • Rivka Rebel
    6.2/10906 votes
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    #2 - Rivka Rebel

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2022

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

    Director: Kelly Park

    Writer: Karen Joseph Adcock, Ria Sardana

  • FOMO
    6.3/101,701 votes
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    #3 - FOMO

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2022

    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

    Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger

  • Midwife Crisis
    6.3/10632 votes
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    #4 - Midwife Crisis

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2023

    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

    Writer: Daniel Libman, Matthew Libman

  • The Good Mom
    6.4/101,052 votes
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    #5 - The Good Mom

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2022

    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

  • Pathetic Deirdre
    6.4/10536 votes
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    #6 - Pathetic Deirdre

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2023

    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.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Amelie Gillette

  • Dirrty Thirty
    6.5/101,153 votes
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    #7 - Dirrty Thirty

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2022

    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

  • Working Girls
    6.5/10342 votes
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    #8 - Working Girls

    Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 6/13/2023

    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

    Writer: Daniel Libman, Matthew Libman, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. Harris

  • The Fixer
    6.6/101,359 votes
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    #9 - The Fixer

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2022

    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

  • The Reset Button
    6.7/10604 votes
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    #10 - The Reset Button

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2023

    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

  • Ride or Die
    6.7/10526 votes
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    #11 - Ride or Die

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2023

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

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Owen Ellickson

  • The Perfect Shot
    6.8/10921 votes
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    #12 - The Perfect Shot

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/1/2022

    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

  • Stacey
    6.9/101,043 votes
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    #13 - Stacey

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2022

    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

  • Cool and Chill
    6.9/10751 votes
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    #14 - Cool and Chill

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2023

    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

    Writer: Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger

  • Universal Therapy
    6.9/10493 votes
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    #15 - Universal Therapy

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2023

    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.

    Director: Michael J. Shea

    Writer: Christopher Encell

  • A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine's Day
    7.0/10494 votes
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    #16 - A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine's Day

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2023

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

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Amy-Jo Perry

  • The Jersey Connection
    7.0/10349 votes
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    #17 - The Jersey Connection

    Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 6/20/2023

    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

  • The Welcome Protocol
    7.1/10484 votes
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    #18 - The Welcome Protocol

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2023

    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

  • I'm His Swish
    7.1/10440 votes
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    #19 - I'm His Swish

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/28/2023

    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 Joseph Rich

    Writer: M. Dickson

  • Family Business
    7.1/10375 votes
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    #20 - Family Business

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 5/30/2023

    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

  • Out of Sync
    7.2/10342 votes
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    #21 - Out of Sync

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 6/27/2023

    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

  • Parent Trap
    7.2/10323 votes
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    #22 - Parent Trap

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 7/4/2023

    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

    Writer: Ally Thibault, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. Harris

  • Not a Mamma Mia
    7.3/10385 votes
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    #23 - Not a Mamma Mia

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/23/2023

    Sophie recruits the gang to help track down her father.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Donald Diego

  • Disengagement Party
    7.3/10371 votes
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    #24 - Disengagement Party

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 6/6/2023

    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

    Writer: Ally Thibault, Owen Ellickson, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. Harris

  • Jay Street
    7.4/10968 votes
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    #25 - Jay Street

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2022

    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

    Writer: Ama Quao, Ally Thibault