1. The Best Man
Aired Sep 20, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
2. The Naked Truth
Aired Sep 20, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
3. Ducky Tie
Aired Sep 27, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
4. The Stinson Missile Crisis
Aired Oct 4, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
5. Field Trip
Aired Oct 11, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
6. Mystery vs. History
Aired Oct 18, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
7. Noretta
Aired Oct 25, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
8. The Slutty Pumpkin Returns
Aired Nov 1, 2011 · 23 minutes
Ted finally meets his mystery girl in the Slutty Pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney learns he is part Canadian, and Lily has pregnancy brain.
9. Disaster Averted
Aired Nov 8, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
10. Tick Tick Tick
Aired Nov 15, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
11. The Rebound Girl
Aired Nov 22, 2011 · 23 minutes
Ted and Barney discuss making a life-changing decision together, and Robin tries to discourage Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.
12. Symphony of Illumination
Aired Dec 6, 2011 · 23 minutes
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.
13. Tailgate
Aired Jan 3, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
14. 46 Minutes
Aired Jan 17, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
15. The Burning Beekeeper
Aired Feb 7, 2012 · 20 minutes
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.
16. The Drunk Train
Aired Feb 14, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
17. No Pressure
Aired Feb 21, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
18. Karma
Aired Feb 28, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
19. The Broath
Aired Mar 20, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
20. Trilogy Time
Aired Apr 10, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
21. Now We're Even
Aired Apr 17, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
22. Good Crazy
Aired May 1, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.
23. The Magician's Code (1)
Aired May 15, 2012 · 23 minutes
When Lily goes into labor, Ted and Robin distract her by telling her stories while Marshall hurries back from Atlantic City.
24. The Magician's Code (2)
Aired May 15, 2012 · 23 minutes
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.