The Worst Episodes of How I Met Your Mother
Every episode of How I Met Your Mother ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of How I Met Your Mother!
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "How I Met Your Mother" is "Last Forever (2)", rated 5.5/10 from 20515 user votes. It was directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas. "Last Forever (2)" aired on 3/31/2014 and is rated 0.3 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Bedtime Stories".
5.5/10 20,515 votes#1 - 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
5.8/10 6,135 votes#2 - 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
Writer: N/A
5.9/10 6,081 votes#3 - 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
Writer: N/A
6.6/10 3,809 votes#4 - 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
Writer: N/A
6.6/10 10,847 votes#5 - 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
7.1/10 3,632 votes#6 - 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
Writer: N/A
7.1/10 3,664 votes#7 - 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
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 3,600 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
7.2/10 3,516 votes#9 - Nannies
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/2012
When Lily and Marshall have trouble finding a nanny, they learn it’s because of an elaborate scheme Barney came up with to meet girls. Meanwhile, Robin and Ted butt heads over who has a more serious relationship.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Chuck Tatham
7.2/10 3,315 votes#10 - The Stamp Tramp
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 11/19/2012
Marshall recommends his old law school classmate Brad for a job at his firm, but the interview goes awry, leaving Marshall to do damage control with his boss. Meanwhile, Robin helps negotiate Barney’s return to the strip club circuit.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Tami Sagher
7.2/10 3,249 votes#11 - Romeward Bound
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 4/15/2013
When The Captain asks Lily to move to Rome for a year as his art consultant, she fears that Marshall will resent her. Meanwhile, Ted and Barney become obsessed with a girl who is hiding her amazing body under a puffy coat.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Chuck Tatham
7.2/10 3,645 votes#12 - 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
Writer: N/A
7.2/10 3,640 votes#13 - 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
Writer: N/A
7.3/10 3,375 votes#14 - 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
7.3/10 3,895 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
7.3/10 3,785 votes#16 - The Pre-Nup
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/2012
When Barney designs an extensive pre-nup, the guys take note and propose their own relationship amendments to their significant others. Meanwhile, Quinn is outraged and draws up a pre-nup of her own, which causes friction between the sexes.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
7.3/10 3,616 votes#17 - The Autumn of Break-Ups
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2012
As the season of break-ups continues, Ted and Victoria must choose the next step in their long and complicated relationship. Meanwhile, Robin worries about Barney when he chooses a dog to be his wingman.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: N/A
7.3/10 3,389 votes#18 - Twelve Horny Women
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2012
Marshall takes on his old friend/new nemesis Brad in the biggest case of his career. Meanwhile, the gang reminisces about their own run-ins with the law, leading to a debate over who was the biggest delinquent as a teenager.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: N/A
7.3/10 3,333 votes#19 - Lobster Crawl
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2012
Robin is determined to get Barney back no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Ted fills in as Marvin’s Nanny, leading Marshall and Lily to realize that Ted is using baby Marvin to replace his other baby, the GNB building.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: N/A
7.3/10 3,603 votes#20 - 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
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 3,539 votes#21 - Old King Clancy
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/23/2009
Marshall and Barney lie to keep Ted from finding out the headquarters he'd been hired to design for GNB has been cancelled.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer
7.4/10 3,554 votes#22 - Zoo or False
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 4/12/2010
When Marshall gets mugged, Lily decides she wants to get a gun for protection, so Marshall comes up with a convoluted story about the mugging to deter Lily from following through.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Stephen Lloyd
7.4/10 3,668 votes#23 - Who Wants to Be a Godparent?
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/2012
When Lily and Marshall can’t decide on godparents for Marvin, they put the gang to the test to see who would make the best one.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: Matt Kuhn
7.4/10 3,391 votes#24 - Splitsville
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 11/12/2012
When Robin is hesitant to break up with Nick, Barney takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are desperate for some private time.
Director: Pamela Fryman
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 3,318 votes#25 - Bad Crazy
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/2013
Ted is reluctant to break up with his crazy girlfriend Jeanette. Meanwhile, Robin becomes attached to Marvin after finally holding him for the first time.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A