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The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 7

Every episode of How I Met Your Mother Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 7!

A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Season 7 Ratings Summary

"The Best Man" is the best rated episode of "How I Met Your Mother" season 7. It scored 8.4/10 based on 4569 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on 9/19/2011. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Naked Truth".

  • The Best Man
    8.4/104,569 votes

    #1 - The Best Man

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/19/2011

    While Barney prepares for his wedding to a mystery bride, he and Ted reminisce about Punchy’s wedding, including when Marshall and Lily announced they are having a baby. Meanwhile, Robin considers telling Barney she has feelings for him.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

  • The Naked Truth
    7.9/103,750 votes

    #2 - The Naked Truth

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2011

    Marshall gets a great job offer that he fears may be scuttled by a social media background check. Ted needs a date for the Architects Ball.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Stephen Lloyd

  • Ducky Tie
    8.8/104,844 votes

    #3 - Ducky Tie

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2011

    Barney faces having to wear Marshall's ducky tie if he loses a bet with him. Meanwhile, Ted hopes to apologize to an ex for cheating on her.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

  • The Stinson Missile Crisis
    7.9/103,617 votes

    #4 - The Stinson Missile Crisis

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2011

    After Robin assaults a girl who is out to ruin Barney's relationship, she is forced to begin court-mandated therapy sessions. Meanwhile, Ted gets too involved in Lily's pregnancy.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Kourtney Kang

  • Field Trip
    7.3/103,411 votes

    #5 - Field Trip

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2011

    Marshall decides to step in after seeing his boss's approach to settling with a million dollar company. Ted's class trip isn't what he envisioned.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer

  • Mystery vs. History
    7.6/103,568 votes

    #6 - Mystery vs. History

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2011

    When Ted goes on a date without researching the girl on the Internet, the gang interferes, showing Kevin that they are too into each other's business. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall come to terms with finding out the sex of their baby.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Chuck Tatham

  • Noretta
    7.6/103,557 votes

    #7 - Noretta

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/2011

    The gang begins to realize their romantic partner reminds them of one of their parents. Meanwhile, Barney and Nora's planned romantic evening is ruined by a string of bad events.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Matt Kuhn

  • The Slutty Pumpkin Returns
    7.2/103,638 votes

    #8 - The Slutty Pumpkin Returns

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2011

    Ted finally meets his mystery girl in the Slutty Pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney learns he is part Canadian, and Lily has pregnancy brain.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Tami Sagher

  • Disaster Averted
    8.2/103,814 votes

    #9 - Disaster Averted

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/7/2011

    While the gang reminisces about Hurricane Irene, Barney tries to cut a deal with Marshall and Lily to get out of wearing the Ducky Tie.

    Director: Michael J. Shea

    Writer: Robia Rashid

  • Tick Tick Tick
    8.9/105,452 votes

    #10 - Tick Tick Tick

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 11/14/2011

    Barney and Robin are afraid to break the news to Nora and Kevin that they cheated with each other and want to get back together, while Ted and Marshall get stoned together at a concert.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Chris Harris

  • The Rebound Girl
    7.8/103,615 votes

    #11 - The Rebound Girl

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 11/21/2011

    Ted and Barney discuss making a life-changing decision together, and Robin tries to discourage Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

  • Symphony of Illumination
    8.7/104,847 votes

    #12 - Symphony of Illumination

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 12/5/2011

    Robin receives bad news and decides to hide it from the gang. Marshall hangs Christmas decorations in his house in the suburbs with some help from his neighbor.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Joe Kelly

  • Tailgate
    7.7/103,608 votes

    #13 - Tailgate

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 1/2/2012

    After celebrating New Year's Eve, Marshall visits his father's graveside to carry on their tradition of tailgating. Meanwhile, Barney and Ted open a bar called "Puzzles," and Robin is forced to fill in for an inebriated news anchor.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

  • 46 Minutes
    7.5/103,662 votes

    #14 - 46 Minutes

    Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 1/16/2012

    Lily and Marshall officially move to the suburbs and realize that Lily's bossy father refuses to move out of their house. Meanwhile, the gang adjusts to them moving by going to a strip club.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: N/A

  • The Burning Beekeeper
    7.3/103,938 votes

    #15 - The Burning Beekeeper

    Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/2012

    Lily asks for her father's help when she and Marshall decide to throw a housewarming party. Marshall's boss gets under Ted's skin and the two nearly come to blows, and Barney puts the moves on a wacky divorcée.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

  • The Drunk Train
    7.9/103,688 votes

    #16 - The Drunk Train

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 2/13/2012

    Lily and Marshall invite Robin and Kevin on a Valentine's Day trip to Vermont. Kevin and Robin use the trip to talk about taking their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Barney realizes he has finally met his match.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman

  • No Pressure
    8.3/103,932 votes

    #17 - No Pressure

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/2012

    When Robin breaks up with Kevin, Ted confesses his feelings to her. Meanwhile, Barney is on a mission to find something private of Marshall and Lily’s.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: N/A

  • Karma
    7.8/103,481 votes

    #18 - Karma

    Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 2/27/2012

    Barney continues his pursuit of Quinn. Ted has to deal with Robin's old room, while Robin gets a taste of suburban life from Marshall and Lily.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Stephen Lloyd

  • The Broath
    8.5/104,001 votes

    #19 - The Broath

    Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/2012

    The gang tries to break up Barney and Quinn after learning they plan on moving in together, leaving Robin and Ted to fight over who deserves to sublet her apartment.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

  • Trilogy Time
    8.5/103,927 votes

    #20 - Trilogy Time

    Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 4/9/2012

    Ted, Marshall and Barney embark on another "trilogy time", where they get together every three years to watch the "Star Wars" trilogy and envision what their lives will be like in another three years. Meanwhile Barney and Quinn move in together.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Kourtney Kang

  • Now We're Even
    7.8/103,348 votes

    #21 - Now We're Even

    Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 4/16/2012

    Although Ted is happy with living alone at his new apartment, Barney tries to convince him about going out every night. Lily has a naughty dream about someone other than Marshall. Robin finally starts her stint as a news anchor at World Wide News.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Chuck Tatham

  • Good Crazy
    7.6/103,244 votes

    #22 - Good Crazy

    Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 4/30/2012

    Marshall panics when a baby shower indicates that the birth is close at hand and accidentally takes a road trip with Barney. Ted hallucinates seeing Robin while trying to get over her and decides to patch up their differences. Barney tries to talk Quinn out of being a stripper.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

  • The Magician's Code (1)
    8.4/103,896 votes

    #23 - The Magician's Code (1)

    Season 7 Episode 23 - Aired 5/14/2012

    When Lily goes into labor, Ted and Robin distract her by telling her stories while Marshall hurries back from Atlantic City.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Magician's Code (2)
    8.7/104,461 votes

    #24 - The Magician's Code (2)

    Season 7 Episode 24 - Aired 5/14/2012

    Ted is conflicted when Victoria approaches him on her wedding day and asks him to elope. Meanwhile, Barney and Quinn are arrested by airport security while on the way to Hawaii when Barney refuses to open a box they are travelling with.

    Director: Pamela Fryman

    Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas