The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 3
Every episode of How I Met Your Mother Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 3!
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "How I Met Your Mother" season 3 is "Wait For It", rated 8.1/10 from 4233 user votes. It was directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas. "Wait For It" aired on 9/24/2007 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "We're Not from Here".
8.1/10 4,233 votes#1 - Wait For It
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2007
Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
7.5/10 3,805 votes#2 - We're Not from Here
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2007
Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Chris Harris
8.0/10 3,997 votes#3 - Third Wheel
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2007
Ted's new attitude attracts women in the present and one from his past. The rest of the gang pulls together to help him make the most of the situation.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: N/A
7.6/10 3,781 votes#4 - Little Boys
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2007
Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/10 5,220 votes#5 - How I Met Everyone Else
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2007
Amid sharing stories with her about how members of the gang met each other, Ted's hot new girlfriend has a reaction to the meeting that gets her a high ranking on Barney's crazy scale.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Gloria Calderón Kellett
7.9/10 3,757 votes#6 - I'm Not That Guy
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/2007
Marshall has to contemplate giving up his plan of using his law degree to help the planet when he's courted by a major firm; Lily reveals a secret to Robin that not even Marshall knows; Ted discovers a porn actor is using his name
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 3,807 votes#7 - Dowisetrepla
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2007
Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Brenda Hsueh
9.0/10 5,275 votes#8 - Spoiler Alert
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2007
Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
8.9/10 5,001 votes#9 - Slapsgiving
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2007
Lily and Marshall have their first Thanksgiving as a married couple; Barney is tortured by the slap bet countdown clock, worrying about when the slap will be dished out.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Matt Kuhn
7.8/10 3,842 votes#10 - The Yips
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 11/26/2007
When Barney loses his way with women, he hopes a trip to the Victoria's Secret Fall Fashion Show will help him regain his form.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
8.4/10 4,038 votes#11 - The Platinum Rule
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2007
Ted's upcoming date with his doctor leads the gang to give him their own examples of why dating someone you already see regularly is a bad idea.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
8.0/10 3,881 votes#12 - No Tomorrow
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 3/17/2008
Ted lives like there's no tomorrow during a St. Patrick's Day celebration with Barney. Lily and Marshall spend the evening at their new apartment with Robin.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
8.7/10 4,598 votes#13 - Ten Sessions
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/24/2008
Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Chris Harris
8.6/10 4,112 votes#14 - The Bracket
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/31/2008
Barney's efforts to hook up with women are being thwarted by a mysterious woman from his past. Barney and the gang must sift though his many past flings in an attempt to find out who she is.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Joe Kelly
7.8/10 3,712 votes#15 - The Chain of Screaming
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 4/14/2008
After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
8.1/10 4,081 votes#16 - Sandcastles in the Sand
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 4/21/2008
Robin's musical past emerges again as the group learns of someone named Simon from Robin's past. Barney searches for more Robin Sparkles memorabilia.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Kourtney Kang
8.1/10 3,784 votes#17 - The Goat
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 4/28/2008
Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
7.9/10 3,698 votes#18 - Rebound Bro
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 5/5/2008
Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
7.5/10 3,677 votes#19 - Everything Must Go
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/2008
When Barney and Abby realize that they have one thing in common - their mutual hatred of Ted - the "couple" decides to go to the bar to flaunt their new relationship in Ted's face.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Chris Harris
8.5/10 4,063 votes#20 - Miracles
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/2008
Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas