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Season 7

Season 7

How I Met Your Mother

2011
Episodes: 24

Overview

With both a baby and a wedding on the way, change is in the air and awesomeness abounds in the hilariously unpredictable Season Seven of How I Met Your Mother. As Marshall and Lily move away to start their family, Ted continues the search for the woman of his dreams. Meanwhile, Robin reveals a shocking secret and special guest star Katie Holmes joins the fun in the long-awaited return of the Slutty Pumpkin! And, wedding bells are ringing at last for confirmed bachelor Barney, but why is he wearing that ridiculous ducky tie, and just who is the "lucky" lady?

Episodes

The Best Man

1. The Best Man

September 19, 2011

7.8
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Joe Nieves, Stefanie Black, Chris Romano

The Naked Truth

2. The Naked Truth

September 19, 2011

7.1
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Jimmi Simpson, Martin Short, Ashley Williams

Ducky Tie

3. Ducky Tie

September 26, 2011

7.8
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Ashley Williams

The Stinson Missile Crisis

4. The Stinson Missile Crisis

October 3, 2011

7.4
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Jeff Probst, Kal Penn, Ellen D. Williams

Field Trip

5. Field Trip

October 10, 2011

7.2
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Jamie Denbo, Jay Acovone, Kal Penn

Mystery vs. History

6. Mystery vs. History

October 17, 2011

7.1
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Rachel Sterling, Amber Stevens West, Kal Penn

Noretta

7. Noretta

October 24, 2011

6.9
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Frances Conroy, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Christiann Castellanos

The Slutty Pumpkin Returns

8. The Slutty Pumpkin Returns

October 31, 2011

7.2
23 min

Ted finally meets his mystery girl in the Slutty Pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney learns he is part Canadian, and Lily has pregnancy brain.

Guest Stars: Katie Holmes, Christina Pickles, Jack Walsh

Disaster Averted

9. Disaster Averted

November 7, 2011

7.8
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kal Penn, Teresa Castillo, Dusan Brown

Tick Tick Tick

10. Tick Tick Tick

November 14, 2011

8.1
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Jerry Minor, Kal Penn, Alexis Denisof

The Rebound Girl

11. The Rebound Girl

November 21, 2011

7.5
23 min

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

Guest Stars: Ernie Hudson, Nicole Andrews, Duncan Bravo

Symphony of Illumination

12. Symphony of Illumination

December 5, 2011

7.9
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Chase Ellison, Todd Grinnell, Vicki Lewis

Tailgate

13. Tailgate

January 2, 2012

7.4
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Will Sasso, Kal Penn, Chasty Ballesteros

46 Minutes

14. 46 Minutes

January 16, 2012

7.4
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Kal Penn, Dimitri Diatchenko, Ptolemy Slocum

The Burning Beekeeper

15. The Burning Beekeeper

February 6, 2012

7.0
20 min

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.

Guest Stars: Martin Short, Rebecca Creskoff, Chris Elliott

The Drunk Train

16. The Drunk Train

February 13, 2012

7.5
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Becki Newton, Suzie Plakson, Kal Penn

No Pressure

17. No Pressure

February 20, 2012

7.9
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Angela Matemotja, Ellen D. Williams, Conan O'Brien

Karma

18. Karma

February 27, 2012

7.2
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Becki Newton, Ellen D. Williams, Milynn Sarley

The Broath

19. The Broath

March 19, 2012

7.4
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Becki Newton, Ellen D. Williams, Wendy McColm

Trilogy Time

20. Trilogy Time

April 9, 2012

7.8
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Becki Newton, Gregory Michael, Michael Gladis

Now We're Even

21. Now We're Even

April 16, 2012

7.4
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Becki Newton, Marshall Manesh, Bryan Krasner

Good Crazy

22. Good Crazy

April 30, 2012

7.3
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Becki Newton, K Callan, Mike Coleman

The Magician's Code (1)

23. The Magician's Code (1)

May 14, 2012

7.3
23 min

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

Guest Stars: Chris Elliott, Vicki Lewis, Brenda Ballard

The Magician's Code (2)

24. The Magician's Code (2)

May 14, 2012

7.9
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Becki Newton, Frances Conroy, Lance Barber

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