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  • Episode aired Nov 14, 2011
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
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Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
ComedyDramaRomance

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.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.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
  • Writers
    • Chris Harris
    • Craig Gerard
    • Matthew Zinman
  • Stars
    • Josh Radnor
    • Jason Segel
    • Cobie Smulders
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    5.8K
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    • Director
      • Pamela Fryman
    • Writers
      • Chris Harris
      • Craig Gerard
      • Matthew Zinman
    • Stars
      • Josh Radnor
      • Jason Segel
      • Cobie Smulders
    • 8User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Josh Radnor
    Josh Radnor
    • Ted Mosby
    Jason Segel
    Jason Segel
    • Marshall Eriksen
    Cobie Smulders
    Cobie Smulders
    • Robin Scherbatsky
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris
    • Barney Stinson
    Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan
    • Lily Aldrin
    Kal Penn
    Kal Penn
    • Kevin
    Nazanin Boniadi
    Nazanin Boniadi
    • Nora
    Alexis Denisof
    Alexis Denisof
    • Sandy Rivers
    Jerry Minor
    Jerry Minor
    • King Charles
    Katie Gill
    Katie Gill
    • Erika
    Jacob Witkin
    Jacob Witkin
    • Nora's Dad
    Dean Chekvala
    Dean Chekvala
    • Hippie Dude
    Robin Krieger
    Robin Krieger
    • Nora's Mom
    David Neher
    • Goatee Guy
    Tahmus Rounds
    Tahmus Rounds
    • Guitar Man
    Brian Cawley
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Michael De Palma
    Michael De Palma
    • Stoner
    • (uncredited)
    Brittany Kroll
    Brittany Kroll
    • Rocker
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Pamela Fryman
    • Writers
      • Chris Harris
      • Craig Gerard
      • Matthew Zinman
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    9osamaelzokm

    Sad

    I'm speechless. It's just a sad shocking episode. :(((
    10shwhwhtbbfxjis

    best himym episode

    This episode is the perfect combination of emotion and comedy, himym balances the two perfectly making many episodes with a similar funny than sad dynamic, but this episode is one of the funniest while also having an ending that is so upsetting and a twist.
    10bevo-13678

    Nachos

    When they talk about eating sandwiches they really mean they are smoking pot
    10slightlymad22

    Brilliant Episode

    Barring the episode where Marshall's Dad dies, this was the saddest episode of the show. I didn't actually cry at the end, like that episode, but I was gutted for Barney.

    Plot In A Paragraph: 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 at a concert.

    Neil Patrick Harris knocks it out if the park once again as Barney Stinson. Barney has never looked as vulnerable as he did during that look at Robin, and Neil Patrick Harris was heart breakingly superb. Any episode that features the brilliant Neil Patrick Harris's character in the main storyline is always excellent. I could go on and on about the brilliance of this episode, and in particular Neil Patrick Harris but I won't bore you with it.
    10sn0592-141-851261

    Both heartbreaking and genius

    I know Barney kissed robin and all but to have him admit to his feelings for her in both his own amusing ways and the heartwarming way was awesome. I love this episode from begin to end because no matter how much I want robin and Barney to be together we do have to realize it's only 10 episodes into the season. The writers of HIMYM will not just give the viewers what the want to see it doesn't happens in real life and it doesn't happen in HIMYM. That's the Beaty of this show the moment you think you have all the mystery solve one action changes the future and it becomes so puzzling that you have to watch the next episode just to figure out yet another piece of the puzzle. HIMYM will continue for seasons to come as a hope and tge longer it stays on the more and more it becomes addictive. The concepts the plot and script is solid and I wouldn't change one bit of this amazing episode and this captivating show.

    Ps is always good to see a different side of a character as solid as Barney, his weakness make us relate to him more. There is a Barney in all of us whether we embrace him or not

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    • Trivia
      With the exception of Barney and Robin, all other main characters in this episode (Ted, Marshall, Lily, Nora, Kevin) wear purple.
    • Goofs
      Just after Barney suggested he and Robin talk about their feelings for each other, when the scene cuts to Ted wandering in the arena, the extra walking out of Gate 312 is clearly standing still, waiting for his cue to start walking.
    • Quotes

      Kevin: We've all done bad things. It doesn't mean we're bad people.

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Memorable Barney & Robin Moments (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Hey Beautiful
      Written by The Solids

      Performed by The Solids

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 14, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Bays Thomas Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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