How I Met Your Mother: Season 3

2007 · 20 episodes · ★ 7.6

What Season 3 of How I Met Your Mother

The season opens with Ted determined to get over a woman and move on. To do so, he teams up with Barney, who comes up with a strategy for choosing his conquests. Robin introduces her Argentinian boyfriend, Gael, whose charm leaves the women speechless. Barney, for his part, is haunted by memories of Rhonda, the woman who took his virginity. Marshall has to choose between his dream job and financial stability, and Stella, Ted's dermatologist, turns down his proposals again and again.

20episodes

Sep 24, 2007premiered

May 19, 2008latest episode

7.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Wait for It
Sep 24, 2007 · 21 min · ★ 7.7
Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Mandy Moore, Amanda Loncar, Enrique Iglesias, Frank Alvarez
3x02 We're Not from Here
Oct 1, 2007 · 21 min · ★ 7.2
Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Chris Harris · Starring: Nikki Griffin, Damon Gameau, Enrique Iglesias, Michele Nordin
3x03 Third Wheel
Oct 8, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 7.3
Ted's new attitude attracts women in the present and one from his past. The rest of the gang pulls together to help him make the most of the situation.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Starring: Danica McKellar, Melissa Ordway, Chantelle Barry, Christine Woods
3x04 Little Boys
Oct 15, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 7.3
Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.
Starring: Janet Varney, Deanna Russo, Brad Rowe, Nicholas Roget-King
3x05 How I Met Everyone Else
Oct 22, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 8.0
Amid sharing stories with her about how members of the gang met each other, Ted's hot new girlfriend has a reaction to the meeting that gets her a high ranking on Barney's crazy scale.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Gloria Calderón Kellett · Starring: Jolie Jenkins, Ray Auxias, Betsy Rue, Abigail Spencer
3x06 I'm Not That Guy
Oct 29, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
Marshall has to contemplate giving up his plan of using his law degree to help the planet when he's courted by a major firm; Lily reveals a secret to Robin that not even Marshall knows; Ted discovers a porn actor is using his name
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Starring: John Cho, Kevin Heffernan, Sharon Brathwaite, Frank Crim
3x07 Dowisetrepla
Nov 5, 2007 · 21 min · ★ 7.6
Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Brenda Hsueh · Starring: Phill Lewis, Maggie Wheeler, April Bowlby, Charlene Amoia
3x08 Spoiler Alert
Nov 12, 2007 · 21 min · ★ 8.1
Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Stephen Lloyd · Starring: Ron Butler, Lindsay Price, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
3x09 Slapsgiving
Nov 19, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 8.1
Lily and Marshall have their first Thanksgiving as a married couple; Barney is tortured by the slap bet countdown clock, worrying about when the slap will be dished out.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Matt Kuhn · Starring: Orson Bean, Eben Ham
3x10 The Yips
Nov 26, 2007 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
When Barney loses his way with women, he hopes a trip to the Victoria's Secret Fall Fashion Show will help him regain his form.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Jamie Rhonheimer · Starring: Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Stephanie Faracy, Alessandra Ambrósio
3x11 The Platinum Rule Mid-Season Finale
Dec 10, 2007 · 21 min · ★ 7.8
Ted's upcoming date with his doctor leads the gang to give him their own examples of why dating someone you already see regularly is a bad idea.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Kristen Schaal, John Sloan, Hayes MacArthur, Charlene Amoia
3x12 No Tomorrow
Mar 17, 2008 · 21 min · ★ 7.5
Ted lives like there's no tomorrow during a St. Patrick's Day celebration with Barney. Lily and Marshall spend the evening at their new apartment with Robin.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Vanessa Lachey, Arielle Vandenberg, Mieko Hillman, Brian Letscher
3x13 Ten Sessions
Mar 24, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Chris Harris · Starring: Marshall Manesh, Don Creech, Britney Spears, Ria Pavia
3x14 The Bracket
Mar 31, 2008 · 21 min · ★ 7.9
Barney's efforts to hook up with women are being thwarted by a mysterious woman from his past. Barney and the gang must sift though his many past flings in an attempt to find out who she is.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Joe Kelly · Starring: Brendan Patrick Connor, Dawn Olivieri, Maïté Schwartz, Chris Tallman
3x15 The Chain of Screaming
Apr 14, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Jordan Black, Bryan Callen, Taran Killam, Bob Odenkirk
3x16 Sandcastles in the Sand
Apr 21, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
Robin's musical past emerges again as the group learns of someone named Simon from Robin's past. Barney searches for more Robin Sparkles memorabilia.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Kourtney Kang · Starring: Ryan Michelle Bathe, Chris Romano, Alan Thicke, James Van Der Beek
3x17 The Goat
Apr 28, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Stephen Lloyd · Starring: Marshall Manesh, Alan Fudge, Ian Abercrombie, Jeff Austin
3x18 Rebound Bro
May 5, 2008 · 21 min · ★ 7.6
Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Jamie Rhonheimer · Starring: Will Forte, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Blair Hickey, Floriana Lima
3x19 Everything Must Go
May 12, 2008 · 21 min · ★ 7.2
When Barney and Abby realize that they have one thing in common - their mutual hatred of Ted - the "couple" decides to go to the bar to flaunt their new relationship in Ted's face.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Chris Harris · Starring: Matt Besser, Britney Spears, Larry Wilmore, Todd Sherry
3x20 Miracles Season Finale
May 19, 2008 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: John Getz, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Jayden Lund, Sarah Chalke