7.7/104,429 votes#1 - The Locket
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2013
On their way to Long Island for their wedding weekend, Robin and Barney come across a startling family discovery. Meanwhile, Marshall sees something online that changes the course of his journey east, while Lily confronts Ted about letting go of Robin.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
7.6/103,949 votes#2 - Coming Back
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 9/23/2013
When James reveals that he is getting divorced, Robin worries about how Barney will take the news. Meanwhile, Marshall races to find a way to get to New York in time for the wedding, and Ted deals with being alone at a romantic hotel.
Director: N/A
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7.4/103,788 votes#3 - Last Time in New York
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2013
When Lily discovers Ted’s list of things he wants to do in New York before he moves for Chicago, she becomes frustrated that she is the only person who knows about his plans. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney realize they have very little time together before their relatives arrive for their wedding.
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7.2/103,696 votes#4 - The Broken Code
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2013
While Barney works through his anger at Ted after finding out he still has feelings for Robin, Marshall Skypes in to act as a judge and help settle their dispute. Meanwhile, Lily realizes she is Robin’s only girlfriend.
Director: N/A
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7.1/103,678 votes#5 - The Poker Game
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2013
Barney is upset after Robin wins James's wedding ring during the poker game, and Ted argues with Marshall and Lily over whether he gave them a wedding gift.
Director: N/A
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7.3/103,646 votes#6 - Knight Vision
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2013
When Ted finds himself with three prospects to be his date for the wedding weekend, he chooses poorly. Meanwhile, Barney and Robin have a confrontation with their minister, and Marshall learns more about his driving companion, Daphne.
Director: N/A
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7.2/103,680 votes#7 - No Questions Asked
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 10/28/2013
When Daphne sends a troubling text message to Lily, Marshall enlists the gang's help to remove the message while enforcing the "No Questions Asked" rule.
Director: N/A
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7.1/103,710 votes#8 - The Lighthouse
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 11/4/2013
When Robin and Loretta's conflict escalates, Barney is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Marshall and Daphne deal with a stowaway on their road trip, and Ted and Cassie try to enjoy a trip to a lighthouse.
Director: N/A
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8.1/104,186 votes#9 - Platonish
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2013
During a flashback, the gang wonders how the Ted, Robin and Barney love triangle will play out; Barney accepts challenges from Robin and Lily.
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6.6/103,856 votes#10 - Mom and Dad
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2013
Barney concocts a plan when his father arrives at the hotel; Ted thinks he is being framed when a wedding-related duty gets messed up.
Director: N/A
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5.8/106,200 votes#11 - Bedtime Stories
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/2013
Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting rhyming bedtime stories.
Director: N/A
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7.6/104,019 votes#12 - The Rehearsal Dinner
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/2013
Robin is dismayed when Barney wants to have their rehearsal dinner at a laser tag arena; Ted aggravates Lily by not following through with a promise.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/104,091 votes#13 - Bass Player Wanted
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 12/16/2013
A man at the wedding intentionally stirs up trouble; Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.
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6.0/106,146 votes#14 - Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 1/13/2014
In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.
Director: N/A
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8.2/104,205 votes#15 - Unpause
Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 1/20/2014
Robin and Ted try to get Barney to reveal secrets after he drinks too much; Marshall tries to avoid fighting with Lily.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.5/1011,311 votes#16 - How Your Mother Met Me
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 1/27/2014
The mother reveals how she met Ted and what she has been doing over the past eight years.
Director: N/A
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8.1/104,453 votes#17 - Sunrise
Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 2/3/2014
Robin and Ted reminisce about past relationships as they search for a drunken Barney on the day of the wedding; Lily and Marshall come to a resolution; Barney befriends two men who are eager to meet women.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/103,713 votes#18 - Rally
Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 2/24/2014
The gang must figure out how to make the Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir to help Barney recover on the day of the wedding.
Director: N/A
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7.5/103,772 votes#19 - Vesuvius
Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 3/3/2014
Robin and Lily have a fight on the morning of the wedding; Barney can't decide what suit to wear; the gang watches a movie that Ted didn't want them to see.
Director: N/A
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8.3/104,199 votes#20 - Daisy
Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 3/10/2014
Marshall asks Barney and Ted for help figuring out where Lily went in the middle of the night during their argument.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
8.1/104,286 votes#21 - Gary Blauman
Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 3/17/2014
When Gary Blauman shows up at the wedding, it sends the gang into a frenzy as they each recall an encounter with him.
Director: N/A
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8.8/105,431 votes#22 - The End of the Aisle
Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 3/24/2014
With only a half an hour left before the wedding, Robin and Barney panic; Lily and Marshall rewrite their wedding vows.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
6.6/1010,935 votes#23 - Last Forever (1)
Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 3/31/2014
Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
5.5/1020,676 votes#24 - Last Forever (2)
Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 3/31/2014
Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 9
Every episode of How I Met Your Mother Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 9!
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Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS
Season 9 Ratings Summary
"The Locket" is the best rated episode of "How I Met Your Mother" season 9. It scored 7.7/10 based on 4429 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on 9/23/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Coming Back".