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The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 9

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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!

The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 9

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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  1. Background image for The Locket
    7.7/10(4.6k votes)

    #1 - The Locket

    S9:E1

    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.

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  2. Background image for Coming Back
    7.5/10(4.1k votes)

    #2 - Coming Back

    S9:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for Last Time in New York
    7.4/10(3.9k votes)

    #3 - Last Time in New York

    S9:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Broken Code
    7.2/10(3.8k votes)

    #4 - The Broken Code

    S9:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Poker Game
    7.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #5 - The Poker Game

    S9:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Knight Vision
    7.3/10(3.8k votes)

    #6 - Knight Vision

    S9:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for No Questions Asked
    7.2/10(3.8k votes)

    #7 - No Questions Asked

    S9:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Lighthouse
    7.1/10(3.9k votes)

    #8 - The Lighthouse

    S9:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Platonish
    8.1/10(4.3k votes)

    #9 - Platonish

    S9:E9

    During a flashback, the gang wonders how the Ted, Robin and Barney love triangle will play out; Barney accepts challenges from Robin and Lily.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Mom and Dad
    6.6/10(4.0k votes)

    #10 - Mom and Dad

    S9:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Bedtime Stories
    5.8/10(6.4k votes)

    #11 - Bedtime Stories

    S9:E11

    Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting rhyming bedtime stories.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Rehearsal Dinner
    7.6/10(4.2k votes)

    #12 - The Rehearsal Dinner

    S9:E12

    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:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Bass Player Wanted
    8.1/10(4.3k votes)

    #13 - Bass Player Wanted

    S9:E13

    A man at the wedding intentionally stirs up trouble; Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra
    6.0/10(6.3k votes)

    #14 - Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra

    S9:E14

    In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for Unpause
    8.2/10(4.4k votes)

    #15 - Unpause

    S9:E15

    Robin and Ted try to get Barney to reveal secrets after he drinks too much; Marshall tries to avoid fighting with Lily.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for How Your Mother Met Me
    9.5/10(11.7k votes)

    #16 - How Your Mother Met Me

    S9:E16

    The mother reveals how she met Ted and what she has been doing over the past eight years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Sunrise
    8.1/10(4.6k votes)

    #17 - Sunrise

    S9:E17

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Rally
    7.9/10(3.9k votes)

    #18 - Rally

    S9:E18

    The gang must figure out how to make the Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir to help Barney recover on the day of the wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Vesuvius
    7.5/10(3.9k votes)

    #19 - Vesuvius

    S9:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Daisy
    8.3/10(4.4k votes)

    #20 - Daisy

    S9:E20

    Marshall asks Barney and Ted for help figuring out where Lily went in the middle of the night during their argument.

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  22. Background image for Gary Blauman
    8.1/10(4.4k votes)

    #21 - Gary Blauman

    S9:E21

    When Gary Blauman shows up at the wedding, it sends the gang into a frenzy as they each recall an encounter with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The End of the Aisle
    8.8/10(5.6k votes)

    #22 - The End of the Aisle

    S9:E22

    With only a half an hour left before the wedding, Robin and Barney panic; Lily and Marshall rewrite their wedding vows.

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  24. Background image for Last Forever (1)
    6.6/10(11.2k votes)

    #23 - Last Forever (1)

    S9:E23

    Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.

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  25. Background image for Last Forever (2)
    5.5/10(21.3k votes)

    #24 - Last Forever (2)

    S9:E24

    Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.

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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 4579 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on 9/23/2013. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Coming Back".