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The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 6

Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Every episode of How I Met Your Mother Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 6!

A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to...
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  • Blitzgiving
    9.0/10(5,666)
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    #1 - Blitzgiving

    Season 6 Episode 10

    Aired 11/22/2010

    When Ted leaves the bar early to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his friends, the gang winds up partying all night with The Blitz, an old friend from college who has bad luck. As a result Ted is forced to spend Thanksgiving with Zoey.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  • Bad News
    8.9/10(5,447)
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    #2 - Bad News

    Season 6 Episode 13

    Aired 1/3/2011

    Afraid they will never get pregnant, Lily and Marshall decide to see a specialist. Robin begins her new job.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: N/A

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  • Oh Honey
    8.7/10(4,746)
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    #3 - Oh Honey

    Season 6 Episode 15

    Aired 2/7/2011

    Barney gets emotional when he opens up to Honey about his life. Ted admits to having feelings for Zoey to the group.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  • Last Words
    8.6/10(4,446)
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    #4 - Last Words

    Season 6 Episode 14

    Aired 1/17/2011

    While on a trip to Minnesota, Ted and Barney try anything to make Marshall laugh. Marshall runs into an old nemesis from high school.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  • Subway Wars
    8.5/10(4,220)
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    #5 - Subway Wars

    Season 6 Episode 4

    Aired 10/11/2010

    When the gang teases Robin about not being a real New Yorker, she sets out to prove them wrong by racing to catch a glimpse of Woody Allen.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Chris Harris

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  • Glitter
    8.4/10(4,217)
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    #6 - Glitter

    Season 6 Episode 9

    Aired 11/15/2010

    Barney's discovery of a Canadian kids show called Space Teens, that Robin appeared on as Robin Sparkles, leads the gang to get her to reach out to her co-star, Jessica Glitter.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Kourtney Kang

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  • Challenge Accepted
    8.4/10(3,903)
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    #7 - Challenge Accepted

    Season 6 Episode 24

    Aired 5/16/2011

    Robin and Barney bond when they intervene in Ted's relationship, and Marshall and Lily watch a ticking clock as he fears that he soon will be the victim of food poisoning.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  • Cleaning House
    8.2/10(4,011)
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    #8 - Cleaning House

    Season 6 Episode 2

    Aired 9/27/2010

    When Barney convinces the gang to help his mom move out of her home, they quickly learn that she has been very protective of Barney and lied to him about events throughout his life. Meanwhile, Ted gets upset when Robin oversells him to a blind date.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Stephen Lloyd

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  • Legendaddy
    8.2/10(3,921)
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    #9 - Legendaddy

    Season 6 Episode 19

    Aired 3/21/2011

    Barney meets his father and is shocked by the differences in their lives. The rest of the gang learn their "gaps"; knowledge they should have by now, but don't.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: N/A

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  • False Positive
    8.1/10(3,671)
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    #10 - False Positive

    Season 6 Episode 12

    Aired 12/13/2010

    Lily and Marshall receive shocking news that has a profound impact on the gang. Ted begins his duties as best man for an old friend's wedding.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman

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  • A Change of Heart
    8.1/10(3,686)
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    #11 - A Change of Heart

    Season 6 Episode 18

    Aired 2/28/2011

    When Barney starts to have real feelings for Nora, he worries that something is wrong with his heart. Meanwhile, Robin starts dating a guy who acts a lot like a dog.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Matt Kuhn

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  • Big Days
    8.0/10(3,898)
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    #12 - Big Days

    Season 6 Episode 1

    Aired 9/20/2010

    When Ted and Barney argue about who has "dibs" on a hot girl, Ted realizes that she is there with Cindy, a girl he previously dated who is also the roommate of his future wife. Meanwhile, Robin is heartbroken over Don, and Marshall can't keep quiet about his desire to start a family.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  • Natural History
    8.0/10(3,653)
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    #13 - Natural History

    Season 6 Episode 8

    Aired 11/8/2010

    When the gang goes to a black tie event at the Natural History Museum, Ted gets introduced to Zoey's husband, The Captain.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  • Desperation Day
    7.9/10(3,568)
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    #14 - Desperation Day

    Season 6 Episode 16

    Aired 2/14/2011

    Barney declares February 13th a holiday for desperate women. Marshall receives a Valentine's Day surprise from Lily. Zoey and Ted work on figuring out their relationship.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Tami Sagher

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  • The Mermaid Theory
    7.8/10(3,668)
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    #15 - The Mermaid Theory

    Season 6 Episode 11

    Aired 12/6/2010

    When Ted's new friendship with Zoey tests the theory that single men and married women can't be friends, he invites her husband, "The Captain," to hang out with them. Meanwhile, Marshall and Robin decide to spend alone time together, and Barney and Lily possibly have a fight.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Robia Rashid

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  • Hopeless
    7.8/10(3,407)
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    #16 - Hopeless

    Season 6 Episode 21

    Aired 4/18/2011

    When Barney tries to bond with his father, he asks the gang to help make his life seem more exciting by lying about their own lives. Meanwhile, Robin runs into a guy she has a crush on.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

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  • The Perfect Cocktail
    7.7/10(3,449)
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    #17 - The Perfect Cocktail

    Season 6 Episode 22

    Aired 5/2/2011

    When Marshall and Barney argue over the destruction of the Arcadian Hotel, Robin and Lily try to mix the right combination of cocktails that will force them to make up. Meanwhile, Ted plans a romantic weekend away with Zoey.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Joe Kelly

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  • Unfinished
    7.6/10(3,595)
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    #18 - Unfinished

    Season 6 Episode 3

    Aired 10/4/2010

    Barney uses his best womanizing tactics to try to convince Ted to design the new GNB building; Robin drunk dials Don.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer

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  • Architect of Destruction
    7.6/10(3,513)
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    #19 - Architect of Destruction

    Season 6 Episode 5

    Aired 10/18/2010

    Ted becomes conflicted after meeting an attractive woman who is passionate about saving the landmark building being torn down for his new project.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  • Landmarks
    7.6/10(3,362)
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    #20 - Landmarks

    Season 6 Episode 23

    Aired 5/9/2011

    When Ted is faced with an important decision that might affect his future with Zoey, the gang expresses their true feelings about her.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  • Baby Talk
    7.5/10(3,531)
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    #21 - Baby Talk

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 10/25/2010

    Marshall and Lily try to figure out how to conceive a baby with the gender of their choice; Robin's perky new co-anchor irritates her.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Joe Kelly

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  • Canning Randy
    7.5/10(3,470)
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    #22 - Canning Randy

    Season 6 Episode 7

    Aired 11/1/2010

    When Zoey enrolls in Ted's class, she manipulates his students into taking her side in the fight to save the building being torn down to make room for his project. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily spot Robin marching in the Halloween parade of shame.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Chuck Tatham

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  • Garbage Island
    7.5/10(3,394)
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    #23 - Garbage Island

    Season 6 Episode 17

    Aired 2/21/2011

    Marshall becomes obsessed with saving the environment after seeing a documentary on garbage. Ted runs into The Captain. Barney admits he has feelings for a woman.

    Director: Michael J. Shea

    Writer: Tom Ruprecht

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  • The Exploding Meatball Sub
    7.5/10(3,395)
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    #24 - The Exploding Meatball Sub

    Season 6 Episode 20

    Aired 4/11/2011

    Lily and Barney react badly when Marshall finally quits his job at Goliath National Bank to take a volunteer position at an environmental organization. Meanwhile, Ted and Zoey's opposing positions on the future of the Arcadia come between them.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: N/A

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Blitzgiving" is the best rated episode of "How I Met Your Mother" season 6. It scored 9/10 based on 5666 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on 11/22/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Bad News".