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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 24 - Last Forever (2)
    5.8/10(57 votes)

    #1 - Last Forever (2)

    S9:E24

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

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  2. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 11 - Bedtime Stories
    6.2/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Bedtime Stories

    S9:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 10 - Mom and Dad
    6.3/10(21 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 14 - Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra
    6.5/10(37 votes)

    #4 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 23 - Last Forever (1)
    6.5/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Last Forever (1)

    S9:E23

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

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  6. How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Episode 7 - The Stamp Tramp
    6.7/10(37 votes)

    #6 - The Stamp Tramp

    S8:E7

    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

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  7. How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Episode 16 - Bad Crazy
    6.8/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Bad Crazy

    S8:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 7 - Noretta
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #8 - Noretta

    S7:E7

    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

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  9. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 8 - The Lighthouse
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #9 - 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. How I Met Your Mother Season 1 Episode 16 - Cupcake
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    #10 - Cupcake

    S1:E16

    Things are going great with Ted and Victoria's relationship, but when Victoria is offered her dream job, the couple have to make serious relationship decisions. Meanwhile Marshall and Lily set out to purchase their wedding outfits and find out that none can afford what they bought.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Maria Ferrari

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  11. How I Met Your Mother Season 4 Episode 16 - Sorry, Bro
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Sorry, Bro

    S4:E16

    Marshall and Lily are less than thrilled when they hear that Ted's college girlfriend (Laura Prepon) has moved to New York.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman

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  12. How I Met Your Mother Season 6 Episode 20 - The Exploding Meatball Sub
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    #12 - The Exploding Meatball Sub

    S6:E20

    Lily and Barney react badly when Marshall finally quits his job at Goliath National Bank to take a volunteer position at an environmental organization. Meanwhile, Ted and Zoey's opposing positions on the future of the Arcadia come between them.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. How I Met Your Mother Season 6 Episode 22 - The Perfect Cocktail
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #13 - The Perfect Cocktail

    S6:E22

    When Marshall and Barney argue over the destruction of the Arcadian Hotel, Robin and Lily try to mix the right combination of cocktails that will force them to make up. Meanwhile, Ted plans a romantic weekend away with Zoey.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Joe Kelly

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  14. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 15 - The Burning Beekeeper
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #14 - The Burning Beekeeper

    S7:E15

    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
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  15. How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Episode 3 - Nannies
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #15 - Nannies

    S8:E3

    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

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  16. How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Episode 8 - Twelve Horny Women
    7.0/10(35 votes)

    #16 - Twelve Horny Women

    S8:E8

    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:Unknown

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  17. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 2 - Coming Back
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 5 - The Poker Game
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 7 - No Questions Asked
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 2 - The Naked Truth
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #20 - The Naked Truth

    S7:E2

    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

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  21. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 6 - Mystery vs. History
    7.1/10(31 votes)

    #21 - Mystery vs. History

    S7:E6

    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

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  22. How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Episode 5 - The Autumn of Break-Ups
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    #22 - The Autumn of Break-Ups

    S8:E5

    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:Unknown

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  23. How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Episode 21 - Romeward Bound
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Romeward Bound

    S8:E21

    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

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  24. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 3 - Last Time in New York
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #24 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 4 - The Broken Code
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Last Forever (2)" is the worst rated episode of "How I Met Your Mother". It scored 5.8/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on 3/31/2014. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bedtime Stories".