The BEST episodes of How I Met Your Father
Every episode of How I Met Your Father ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of How I Met Your Father!
In the near future, Sophie tells her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.
#1 - Timing is Everything
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/15/2022
Sophie gets romantic advice from someone who's been through it all. Valentina and Charlie face a tough crossroads. Jesse makes a choice.
#2 - Jay Street
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2022
A parental wrench is thrown into Sophie's plan for the day. Jesse deals with the aftermath of a truth bomb. Charlie tries to get the gang excited about soccer.
#3 - Rewardishment
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/14/2023
Jesse and Sid introduce the gang to an old college ritual. They all spend the next 48 hours attempting to complete various tasks in order to achieve a group “rewardishment.”
#4 - Stacey
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/15/2022
Sophie feels haunted by her boyfriend's ex. Sid and Hannah hash out an old argument. Charlie and Ellen host a dinner party.
#5 - Universal Therapy
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/28/2023
Sophie encounters an obstacle with a new beau. Ellen uses her new job insurance to see a therapist. Jesse gives Valentina a hand at work while Sid and Charlie try to sell terrible wine.
#6 - The Perfect Shot
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/1/2022
Sophie and Jesse navigate a day in the life of an artist. Valentina retaliates against her boss. Sid and Ellen deal with an unexpected visitor.
#7 - The Reset Button
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/7/2023
After selling her portrait, Sophie recruits Jesse to help her impress the buyers. Val and Ellen go on a double date. Charlie forces a reluctant Sid and Hannah into a double date in reaction to Val.
#8 - A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine's Day
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2023
The gang recounts their worst Valentine's Day experiences in order to cheer up Ellen.
#9 - The Good Mom
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/8/2022
An unexpected visit from Sophie's mom heightens Val's concern for her friend. Charlie helps Jesse and Sid face past traumas. A culinary quest leads Ellen to someone new.
#10 - Ride or Die
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/21/2023
Sophie and Val have conflicting feelings about brunch with Val’s parents. The gang attends Jesse’s Long Island show.
#11 - Dirrty Thirty
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/1/2022
Sophie discovers that hosting her thirtieth birthday party is almost as stressful as turning thirty. Jesse and Ellen struggle to relate as siblings. Val and Charlie spice things up. Sid shows off a new piece of bling.
#12 - The Fixer
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/25/2022
While helping Jesse take photos for his new Tinder profile, Sophie feels sparks with someone unexpected. Valentina helps Sid with his long distance relationship. Ellen and Charlie go apartment hunting.
#13 - The Welcome Protocol
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/21/2023
Val brings Sophie to a work event so they can party all night with the rich and famous. Jesse wants to introduce the friends to a new girl he’s seeing, forcing them to spring into action and invoke the "Welcome Protocol".
#14 - FOMO
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/18/2022
Determined to try and live in the moment, Sophie and the gang head to an exclusive new club for a wild night out. Valentina has doubts about her relationship with Charlie. Sid pushes Jesse to be open to love. Ellen tries her luck with women at the club.
#15 - Cool and Chill
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/24/2023
After Sophie’s gallery show and Ian’s arrival, Sid and Hannah host an impromptu wedding reception at Pemberton’s. Jesse grapples with his decisions and confides in Ellen about Meredith.
#16 - Rivka Rebel
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/22/2022
Valentina helps Sophie with an unexpected career opportunity. Jesse and Sid struggle with procrastination. Charlie seeks out a nasty Yelp reviewer.
#17 - Pathetic Deirdre
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/14/2023
Sophie and Val question where they are in their careers and reach out to an old friend. Jesse and Meredith make a tour announcement video.
#18 - Midwife Crisis
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/31/2023
As she waits for the gallery to call, Sophie lands a gig she lied to get and enlists Val to help. Jesse forces Sid and Meredith to work out their differences.
#19 - Pilot
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2022
After a slew of let-down Tinder dates, Sophie meets the seemingly perfect guy. Meanwhile, her roommate, Valentina, returns home from London Fashion Week with a sexy souvenir. An Uber-related phone mishap leads them to an eclectic new group of friends.
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