How I Met Your Mother: Season 7
2011 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.4
What Season 7 of How I Met Your Mother
Season seven opens with Barney planning his wedding to a mysterious bride, which surprises the whole gang. Robin has to decide whether to confess her feelings for him. Marshall loses his job when some videos of him surface, and Lily continues her pregnancy as the couple gets ready to move to the suburbs. Ted reconnects with former partners, and Barney tries to get back together with Nora despite Robin's disapproval. Bets among the friends and secrets kept hidden add tension to every episode.
Season 7 Episodes
7x01 The Best Man
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Joe Nieves, Stefanie Black, Chris Romano, Shelli Boone
7x02 The Naked Truth
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Stephen Lloyd · Starring: Jimmi Simpson, Martin Short, Ashley Williams, Nazanin Boniadi
7x03 Ducky Tie
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Ashley Williams
7x04 The Stinson Missile Crisis
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Kourtney Kang · Starring: Jeff Probst, Kal Penn, Ellen D. Williams, Alexis Denisof
7x05 Field Trip
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Jamie Rhonheimer · Starring: Jamie Denbo, Jay Acovone, Kal Penn, Martin Short
7x06 Mystery vs. History
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Chuck Tatham · Starring: Rachel Sterling, Amber Stevens West, Kal Penn, Eleanor Seigler
7x07 Noretta
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Matt Kuhn · Starring: Frances Conroy, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Christiann Castellanos, Kal Penn
7x08 The Slutty Pumpkin Returns
Ted finally meets his mystery girl in the Slutty Pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney learns he is part Canadian, and Lily has pregnancy brain.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Tami Sagher · Starring: Katie Holmes, Christina Pickles, Jack Walsh, Lyndsy Fonseca
7x09 Disaster Averted
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.
Directed by: Michael J. Shea · Written by: Robia Rashid · Starring: Kal Penn, Teresa Castillo, Dusan Brown, Bruce Gray
7x10 Tick Tick Tick
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Chris Harris · Starring: Jerry Minor, Kal Penn, Alexis Denisof, Nazanin Boniadi
7x11 The Rebound Girl
Ted and Barney discuss making a life-changing decision together, and Robin tries to discourage Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.
Directed by Pamela Fryman · Written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring Ernie Hudson, Nicole Andrews, Duncan Bravo, Victoria Geil
7x12 Symphony of Illumination Mid-Season Finale
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Joe Kelly · Starring: Chase Ellison, Todd Grinnell, Vicki Lewis, Danielle Weeks
7x13 Tailgate
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Will Sasso, Kal Penn, Chasty Ballesteros, Chris Elliott
7x14 46 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.
Directed by Pamela Fryman · Starring Kal Penn, Dimitri Diatchenko, Ptolemy Slocum, Chris Elliott
7x15 The Burning Beekeeper
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Martin Short, Rebecca Creskoff, Chris Elliott
7x16 The Drunk Train
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman · Starring: Becki Newton, Suzie Plakson, Kal Penn, Rachel Bloom
7x17 No Pressure
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.
Directed by Pamela Fryman · Written by George Sloan · Starring Angela Matemotja, Ellen D. Williams, Conan O'Brien, Lyndsy Fonseca
7x18 Karma
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.
Directed by Pamela Fryman · Written by Stephen Lloyd · Starring Becki Newton, Ellen D. Williams, Milynn Sarley, Tara Holt
7x19 The Broath
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.
Directed by Pamela Fryman · Written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring Becki Newton, Ellen D. Williams, Wendy McColm, Ryan Meharry
7x20 Trilogy Time
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Kourtney Kang · Starring: Becki Newton, Gregory Michael, Michael Gladis, Meghan Maureen McDonough
7x21 Now We're Even
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.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Chuck Tatham · Starring: Becki Newton, Marshall Manesh, Bryan Krasner, Alexis Denisof
7x22 Good Crazy
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.
Directed by Pamela Fryman · Written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring Becki Newton, K Callan, Mike Coleman, Cristen Irene
7x23 The Magician's Code (1)
When Lily goes into labor, Ted and Robin distract her by telling her stories while Marshall hurries back from Atlantic City.
Starring Chris Elliott, Vicki Lewis, Brenda Ballard, Elliot Goldwag
7x24 The Magician's Code (2) Season Finale
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.
Directed by Pamela Fryman · Written by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring Becki Newton, Frances Conroy, Lance Barber, Ashley Williams
Season 7 Cast
Josh RadnorTed Mosby24 episodes
Jason SegelMarshall Eriksen24 episodes
David HenrieSon8 episodes
Nazanin BoniadiNora5 episodes
Ellen D. WilliamsPatrice4 episodes
Alexis DenisofSandy Rivers4 episodes
Milynn SarleyFerrari3 episodes
Frances ConroyLoretta Stinson2 episodes
Todd SandlerStrip Club Patron2 episodes
Wayne BradyJames Stinson2 episodes
Suzie PlaksonJudy EriksenEpisode 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does season 7 of How I Met Your Mother have?
Season 7 of How I Met Your Mother has 24 episodes.
When did season 7 of How I Met Your Mother premiere?
Premiered on September 19, 2011.
Where to Watch How I Met Your Mother Season 7
In Spain, on Disney Plus.
What is the best episode of Season 7?
According to the TMDB audience score, episode 7x10, "Tick Tick Tick," with a 8.0.