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Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra

  • Episode aired Jan 13, 2014
  • TV-14
  • 22m
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Jason Segel in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
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In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.

  • Director
    • Pamela Fryman
  • Writers
    • Carter Bays
    • Craig Thomas
  • Stars
    • Josh Radnor
    • Jason Segel
    • Cobie Smulders
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    6.0/10
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    • Director
      • Pamela Fryman
    • Writers
      • Carter Bays
      • Craig Thomas
    • Stars
      • Josh Radnor
      • Jason Segel
      • Cobie Smulders
    • 27User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Josh Radnor
    Josh Radnor
    • Ted Mosby
    Jason Segel
    Jason Segel
    • Marshall Eriksen
    Cobie Smulders
    Cobie Smulders
    • Robin Scherbatsky
    Cristin Milioti
    Cristin Milioti
    • Tracy McConnell
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    Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris
    • Barney Stinson
    Alyson Hannigan
    Alyson Hannigan
    • Lily Aldrin
    Wanya Morris
    Wanya Morris
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    Nathan Morris
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    Nazanin Boniadi
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    Katie Walder
    Katie Walder
    • Shannon
    Eva Amurri
    Eva Amurri
    • Shelly
    • (as Eva Amurri Martino)
    Joe Nieves
    Joe Nieves
    • Carl
    Robert Belushi
    Robert Belushi
    • Linus
    Juanita Guzman
    Juanita Guzman
    • Quilter #1
    Barbara Perry
    Barbara Perry
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    • Director
      • Pamela Fryman
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      • Craig Thomas
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    2riteshrk84

    One of the Worst Ever

    One of the worst episodes ever !!! They made us wait for one full month to give this nonsensical stuff. The slap, they just spoiled the entire essence of it. Where did the writer come up with totally random stuff like the "One Year in China" thing!? Its disappointing that HIMYM, which has been such an awesome series till last year, has to resort to such pathetic filler episodes!! Maybe this is what happens when you run a series a bit too long. You run out of ideas !! And you just wanna take it to "The End" somehow, even it means spoiling the reputation you made up all these years !! Sorry Season 9, but you have been way below expectations, but still I will be watching you just for the sake of getting done with it!!
    10salmh-98070

    Had to bump up the reviews because im a sad loser nerd who loved this season

    I just am so shocked that this episode and this season in general has such low ratings. i really loved this season. Has it got the emotion and profundity that the earlier seasons carry... no. But its so hilariously aware and comfortable with itself i dont care. Actually it still does i cried loads in this season so screw yall youre all ridiculous. This episode was funny af. peace
    4rameshgundamala

    Dumbest episode in entire series

    So boring and really bad episode in the entire series Because its the final season. Creators and the writers must be cautious when they are doing the final season.

    This one is a total dissappointment, Its like they are out of ideas and inserted slapsgiving .
    6pack_fan_dave

    Ode to Tarentino

    Throughout this series several movies and shows were parodied. Most notably Cheers and Friends. This episode paradise Quentin Tarentino's movie Kill Bill.
    10dacka-35825

    BEST EPISODE EVER ( FUNNIEST ), woow

    I know that a lot of people doesn't like this season, but i really like it. I know it's kinda weird, but this season is really interesting, creative and original. I love moments with Ted and the mother, but it's not like i want to watch the two of them all season. Everyone rates episodes based on whether mother is in that episode. Some episodes, that aren't so funny, are rated with 8 or higher, and those that are funny are rated with 5. This episode, in my opinion, was one of the funniest episodes, and everyone rated it with 1 because the the producers didn't show us mother. I don't know why it is so important for the mother to be in every episode of the 9th season.

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    • Trivia
      The chapter titles in this episode reference Kill Bill. The fake children's book "The Slapping Tree" is written by Pai Mei, the kung fu master who taught Bill, Elle Driver, and The Bride in the Kill Bill movies.
    • Goofs
      During Marshall's training with the Strength slapmaster, his right hand glows golden. But when he slaps the Accuracy slapmaster, he slaps with his left hand.
    • Quotes

      Marshall Eriksen: If you're really nervous, don't think of it as a slap. Think of it as a high five... for your stupid face.

    • Connections
      References Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
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      Written by The Solids

      Performed by The Solids

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    • Release date
      • January 13, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • 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
      • 16:9 HD

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