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How I Met Your Mother S7E1 — The Best Man
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How I Met Your Mother•Season 7•Episode 1

The Best Man

8.4/10 · 5,067 votesSep 19, 201123 min

Ranked #7 of 24 in Season 7•+0.4 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byPamela Fryman
Written byCarter Bays, Craig Thomas
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Cast5

Josh Radnor

Josh Radnor

Ted Mosby

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Barney Stinson

Jason Segel

Jason Segel

Marshall Eriksen

Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan

Lily Aldrin

Cobie Smulders

Cobie Smulders

Robin Scherbatsky

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Carter Bays

Carter Bays

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Craig Thomas

Craig Thomas

Writer

Pamela Fryman

Pamela Fryman

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Best Man" is episode 1 of How I Met Your Mother season 7. It scored 8.4/10 from 5,067 votes, ranking #7 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on September 19, 2011.

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