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Season 6

Season 6

How I Met Your Mother

2010
Episodes: 24

Overview

The more things change, the more things get interesting in this all-new hilarious season of How I Met Your Mother. Ted's (Josh Radnor) search for "the one" continues while Marshall and Lily (Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan) hope to become parents, Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) makes an uproariously awkward attempt to find his real father, and Robin (Cobie Smulders) finally feels like a true New Yorker. Featuring epic guest stars like Katy Perry and Jorge Garcia as "The Blitz," Season Six is filled with just plain awesomeness.

Episodes

Big Days

1. Big Days

September 20, 2010

7.4
23 min

When Ted and Barney argue about who has "dibs" on a hot girl, Ted realizes that she is there with Cindy, a girl he previously dated who is also the roommate of his future wife. Meanwhile, Robin is heartbroken over Don, and Marshall can't keep quiet about his desire to start a family.

Guest Stars: Kaylee DeFer, Bill Fagerbakke, Rachel Bilson

Cleaning House

2. Cleaning House

September 27, 2010

8.0
23 min

When Barney convinces the gang to help his mom move out of her home, they quickly learn that she has been very protective of Barney and lied to him about events throughout his life. Meanwhile, Ted gets upset when Robin oversells him to a blind date.

Guest Stars: Frances Conroy, David Haley, Riley Thomas Stewart

Unfinished

3. Unfinished

October 4, 2010

7.5
23 min

Barney uses his best womanizing tactics to try to convince Ted to design the new GNB building; Robin drunk dials Don.

Guest Stars: Malea Mitchell, Tara Erica Moore, Carolyn OrdoƱez

Subway Wars

4. Subway Wars

October 11, 2010

7.8
23 min

When the gang teases Robin about not being a real New Yorker, she sets out to prove them wrong by racing to catch a glimpse of Woody Allen.

Guest Stars: Marshall Manesh, Geoff Stults, Maury Povich

Architect of Destruction

5. Architect of Destruction

October 18, 2010

7.6
23 min

Ted becomes conflicted after meeting an attractive woman who is passionate about saving the landmark building being torn down for his new project.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Geoff Stults, Charlene Amoia

Baby Talk

6. Baby Talk

October 25, 2010

7.5
23 min

Marshall and Lily try to figure out how to conceive a baby with the gender of their choice; Robin's perky new co-anchor irritates her.

Guest Stars: Suzie Plakson, Virginia Williams, Mikaela Hoover

Canning Randy

7. Canning Randy

November 1, 2010

7.5
23 min

When Zoey enrolls in Ted's class, she manipulates his students into taking her side in the fight to save the building being torn down to make room for his project. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily spot Robin marching in the Halloween parade of shame.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Will Forte, Andrew Lewis Caldwell

Natural History

8. Natural History

November 8, 2010

7.8
23 min

When the gang goes to a black tie event at the Natural History Museum, Ted gets introduced to Zoey's husband, The Captain.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Kyle MacLachlan, Dan Bakkedahl

Glitter

9. Glitter

November 15, 2010

8.0
23 min

Barney's discovery of a Canadian kids show called Space Teens, that Robin appeared on as Robin Sparkles, leads the gang to get her to reach out to her co-star, Jessica Glitter.

Guest Stars: Nicole Scherzinger, Stefanie Black, Chris Romano

Blitzgiving

10. Blitzgiving

November 22, 2010

8.4
23 min

When Ted leaves the bar early to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his friends, the gang winds up partying all night with The Blitz, an old friend from college who has bad luck. As a result Ted is forced to spend Thanksgiving with Zoey.

Guest Stars: Joe Nieves, Jennifer Morrison, Craig Cackowski

The Mermaid Theory

11. The Mermaid Theory

December 6, 2010

7.7
23 min

When Ted's new friendship with Zoey tests the theory that single men and married women can't be friends, he invites her husband, "The Captain," to hang out with them. Meanwhile, Marshall and Robin decide to spend alone time together, and Barney and Lily possibly have a fight.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Kyle MacLachlan, Tamara Lynn Davis

False Positive

12. False Positive

December 13, 2010

7.5
21 min

Lily and Marshall receive shocking news that has a profound impact on the gang. Ted begins his duties as best man for an old friend's wedding.

Guest Stars: Melissa Molinaro, Benton Jennings, Paul Schackman

Bad News

13. Bad News

January 3, 2011

7.7
23 min

Afraid they will never get pregnant, Lily and Marshall decide to see a specialist. Robin begins her new job.

Guest Stars: Suzie Plakson, Bill Suplee, Paul Schackman

Last Words

14. Last Words

January 17, 2011

7.8
23 min

While on a trip to Minnesota, Ted and Barney try anything to make Marshall laugh. Marshall runs into an old nemesis from high school.

Guest Stars: Suzie Plakson, Michael Gross, Danny Strong

Oh Honey

15. Oh Honey

February 7, 2011

7.6
23 min

Barney gets emotional when he opens up to Honey about his life. Ted admits to having feelings for Zoey to the group.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Suzie Plakson, Katy Perry

Desperation Day

16. Desperation Day

February 14, 2011

7.4
23 min

Barney declares February 13th a holiday for desperate women. Marshall receives a Valentine's Day surprise from Lily. Zoey and Ted work on figuring out their relationship.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Suzie Plakson, Lennon Parham

Garbage Island

17. Garbage Island

February 21, 2011

7.3
23 min

Marshall becomes obsessed with saving the environment after seeing a documentary on garbage. Ted runs into The Captain. Barney admits he has feelings for a woman.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Kyle MacLachlan, Bob Odenkirk

A Change of Heart

18. A Change of Heart

February 28, 2011

7.8
21 min

When Barney starts to have real feelings for Nora, he worries that something is wrong with his heart. Meanwhile, Robin starts dating a guy who acts a lot like a dog.

Guest Stars: Robbie Amell, Suzy Nakamura, Nazanin Boniadi

Legendaddy

19. Legendaddy

March 21, 2011

7.6
23 min

Barney meets his father and is shocked by the differences in their lives. The rest of the gang learn their "gaps"; knowledge they should have by now, but don't.

Guest Stars: Nancy Travis, Will Shadley, Marieve Herington

The Exploding Meatball Sub

20. The Exploding Meatball Sub

April 11, 2011

7.0
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Robbie Amell, Daniel Escobar

Hopeless

21. Hopeless

April 18, 2011

7.4
23 min

When Barney tries to bond with his father, he asks the gang to help make his life seem more exciting by lying about their own lives. Meanwhile, Robin runs into a guy she has a crush on.

Guest Stars: Jill Basey, Kelly Curran, Michael Trucco

The Perfect Cocktail

22. The Perfect Cocktail

May 2, 2011

7.0
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Joe Nieves, Jennifer Morrison, Jeff Braine

Landmarks

23. Landmarks

May 9, 2011

7.4
23 min

When Ted is faced with an important decision that might affect his future with Zoey, the gang expresses their true feelings about her.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Peter MacKenzie, Cristine Rose

Challenge Accepted

24. Challenge Accepted

May 16, 2011

7.8
23 min

Robin and Barney bond when they intervene in Ted's relationship, and Marshall and Lily watch a ticking clock as he fears that he soon will be the victim of food poisoning.

Guest Stars: Jennifer Morrison, Marshall Manesh, Dave Foley

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