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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...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS

Worst Episodes Summary

"Last Forever (2)" is the worst rated episode of "How I Met Your Mother". It scored 5.5/10 based on 20676 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on 3/31/2014. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bedtime Stories".

  • Last Forever (2)
    5.5/1020,676 votes
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    #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

  • Bedtime Stories
    5.8/106,200 votes
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    #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

  • Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra
    6.0/106,146 votes
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    #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

  • Mom and Dad
    6.6/103,856 votes
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    #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

  • Last Forever (1)
    6.6/1010,935 votes
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    #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

  • The Poker Game
    7.1/103,678 votes
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    #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

  • The Lighthouse
    7.1/103,710 votes
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    #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

  • The Slutty Pumpkin Returns
    7.2/103,638 votes
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    #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

  • Nannies
    7.2/103,558 votes
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    #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

  • The Stamp Tramp
    7.2/103,354 votes
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    #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

  • Romeward Bound
    7.2/103,294 votes
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    #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

  • The Broken Code
    7.2/103,696 votes
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    #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

  • No Questions Asked
    7.2/103,680 votes
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    #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

  • Field Trip
    7.3/103,411 votes
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    #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

  • The Burning Beekeeper
    7.3/103,938 votes
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    #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

  • The Pre-Nup
    7.3/103,826 votes
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    #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

  • The Autumn of Break-Ups
    7.3/103,657 votes
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    #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

  • Twelve Horny Women
    7.3/103,425 votes
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    #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

  • Lobster Crawl
    7.3/103,374 votes
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    #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

  • Knight Vision
    7.3/103,646 votes
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    #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

  • Old King Clancy
    7.4/103,576 votes
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    #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

  • Zoo or False
    7.4/103,598 votes
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    #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

  • Who Wants to Be a Godparent?
    7.4/103,708 votes
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    #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

  • Splitsville
    7.4/103,431 votes
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    #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

  • Bad Crazy
    7.4/103,362 votes
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    #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