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The Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 7

Every episode of How I Met Your Mother Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of How I Met Your Mother Season 7!

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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 Fan Favorite
    How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 1 - The Best Man
    7.6/10(4938 votes)

    #1 - The Best Man

    S7:E1

    While Barney prepares for his wedding to a mystery bride, he and Ted reminisce about Punchy's wedding, including when Marshall and Lily announced they are having a baby. Meanwhile, Robin considers telling Barney she has feelings for him.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  2. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 2 - The Naked Truth
    6.9/10(4085 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 3 - Ducky Tie
    7.7/10(5280 votes)

    #3 - Ducky Tie

    S7:E3

    Barney faces having to wear Marshall's ducky tie if he loses a bet with him. Meanwhile, Ted hopes to apologize to an ex for cheating on her.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  4. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 4 - The Stinson Missile Crisis
    7.3/10(3933 votes)

    #4 - The Stinson Missile Crisis

    S7:E4

    After Robin assaults a girl who is out to ruin Barney's relationship, she is forced to begin court-mandated therapy sessions. Meanwhile, Ted gets too involved in Lily's pregnancy.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Kourtney Kang

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  5. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 5 - Field Trip
    7.0/10(3738 votes)

    #5 - Field Trip

    S7:E5

    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

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  6. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 6 - Mystery vs. History
    7.0/10(3907 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 7 - Noretta
    6.7/10(3891 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 8 - The Slutty Pumpkin Returns
    7.0/10(3978 votes)

    #8 - The Slutty Pumpkin Returns

    S7:E8

    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

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  9. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 9 - Disaster Averted
    7.6/10(4162 votes)

    #9 - Disaster Averted

    S7:E9

    While the gang reminisces about Hurricane Irene, Barney tries to cut a deal with Marshall and Lily to get out of wearing the Ducky Tie.

    Director:Michael J. Shea
    Writer:Robia Rashid

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  10. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 10 - Tick Tick Tick
    7.9/10(5940 votes)

    #10 - Tick Tick Tick

    S7:E10

    Barney and Robin are afraid to break the news to Nora and Kevin that they cheated with each other and want to get back together, while Ted and Marshall get stoned together at a concert.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Chris Harris

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  11. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 11 - The Rebound Girl
    7.3/10(3951 votes)

    #11 - The Rebound Girl

    S7:E11

    Ted and Barney discuss making a life-changing decision together, and Robin tries to discourage Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  12. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 12 - Symphony of Illumination
    7.7/10(5238 votes)

    #12 - Symphony of Illumination

    S7:E12

    Robin receives bad news and decides to hide it from the gang. Marshall hangs Christmas decorations in his house in the suburbs with some help from his neighbor.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Joe Kelly

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  13. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 13 - Tailgate
    7.2/10(3945 votes)

    #13 - Tailgate

    S7:E13

    After celebrating New Year's Eve, Marshall visits his father's graveside to carry on their tradition of tailgating. Meanwhile, Barney and Ted open a bar called "Puzzles," and Robin is forced to fill in for an inebriated news anchor.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  14. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 14 - 46 Minutes
    7.2/10(3998 votes)

    #14 - 46 Minutes

    S7:E14

    Lily and Marshall officially move to the suburbs and realize that Lily's bossy father refuses to move out of their house. Meanwhile, the gang adjusts to them moving by going to a strip club.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 15 - The Burning Beekeeper
    6.8/10(4311 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 16 - The Drunk Train
    7.3/10(4008 votes)

    #16 - The Drunk Train

    S7:E16

    Lily and Marshall invite Robin and Kevin on a Valentine's Day trip to Vermont. Kevin and Robin use the trip to talk about taking their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Barney realizes he has finally met his match.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman

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  17. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 17 - No Pressure
    7.7/10(4292 votes)

    #17 - No Pressure

    S7:E17

    When Robin breaks up with Kevin, Ted confesses his feelings to her. Meanwhile, Barney is on a mission to find something private of Marshall and Lily's.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 18 - Karma
    7.0/10(3808 votes)

    #18 - Karma

    S7:E18

    Barney continues his pursuit of Quinn. Ted has to deal with Robin's old room, while Robin gets a taste of suburban life from Marshall and Lily.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Stephen Lloyd

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  19. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 19 - The Broath
    7.2/10(4319 votes)

    #19 - The Broath

    S7:E19

    The gang tries to break up Barney and Quinn after learning they plan on moving in together, leaving Robin and Ted to fight over who deserves to sublet her apartment.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  20. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 20 - Trilogy Time
    7.6/10(4276 votes)

    #20 - Trilogy Time

    S7:E20

    Ted, Marshall and Barney embark on another "trilogy time", where they get together every three years to watch the "Star Wars" trilogy and envision what their lives will be like in another three years. Meanwhile Barney and Quinn move in together.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Kourtney Kang

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  21. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 21 - Now We're Even
    7.2/10(3655 votes)

    #21 - Now We're Even

    S7:E21

    Although Ted is happy with living alone at his new apartment, Barney tries to convince him about going out every night. Lily has a naughty dream about someone other than Marshall. Robin finally starts her stint as a news anchor at World Wide News.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writer:Chuck Tatham

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  22. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 22 - Good Crazy
    7.2/10(3543 votes)

    #22 - Good Crazy

    S7:E22

    Marshall panics when a baby shower indicates that the birth is close at hand and accidentally takes a road trip with Barney. Ted hallucinates seeing Robin while trying to get over her and decides to patch up their differences. Barney tries to talk Quinn out of being a stripper.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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  23. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 23 - The Magician's Code (1)
    7.2/10(4206 votes)

    #23 - The Magician's Code (1)

    S7:E23

    When Lily goes into labor, Ted and Robin distract her by telling her stories while Marshall hurries back from Atlantic City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. How I Met Your Mother Season 7 Episode 24 - The Magician's Code (2)
    7.7/10(4815 votes)

    #24 - The Magician's Code (2)

    S7:E24

    Ted is conflicted when Victoria approaches him on her wedding day and asks him to elope. Meanwhile, Barney and Quinn are arrested by airport security while on the way to Hawaii when Barney refuses to open a box they are travelling with.

    Director:Pamela Fryman
    Writers:Carter Bays, Craig Thomas

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"The Best Man" is the best rated episode of "How I Met Your Mother" season 7. It scored 7.6/10 based on 4938 votes. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, it aired on 9/19/2011. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Naked Truth".