How I Met Your Mother (Season 3)

Wait For It (Episode 1) 7.7

Writer: Carter Bays

Air date: 2007-09-24

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.

We're Not from Here (Episode 2) 7.2

Writer: Chris Harris

Air date: 2007-10-01

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.

Third Wheel (Episode 3) 7.4

Air date: 2007-10-08

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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.

Little Boys (Episode 4) 7.2

Air date: 2007-10-15

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.

How I Met Everyone Else (Episode 5) 8.2

Writer: Gloria Calderón Kellett

Air date: 2007-10-22

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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.

I'm Not That Guy (Episode 6) 7.6

Air date: 2007-10-29

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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

Dowisetrepla (Episode 7) 7.7

Writer: Brenda Hsueh

Air date: 2007-11-05

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.

Spoiler Alert (Episode 8) 8.3

Writer: Stephen Lloyd

Air date: 2007-11-12

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed

Slapsgiving (Episode 9) 8.1

Writer: Matt Kuhn

Air date: 2007-11-19

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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.

The Yips (Episode 10) 7.5

Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer

Air date: 2007-11-26

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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.

The Platinum Rule (Episode 11) 7.9

Writer: Carter Bays

Air date: 2007-12-10

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: 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.

No Tomorrow (Episode 12) 7.5

Writer: Carter Bays

Air date: 2008-03-17

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: 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.

Ten Sessions (Episode 13) 8.1

Writer: Carter Bays

Air date: 2008-03-24

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.

The Bracket (Episode 14) 7.9

Writer: Joe Kelly

Air date: 2008-03-31

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: 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.

The Chain of Screaming (Episode 15) 7.6

Writer: Carter Bays

Air date: 2008-04-14

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.

Sandcastles in the Sand (Episode 16) 7.6

Writer: Kourtney Kang

Air date: 2008-04-21

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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.

The Goat (Episode 17) 7.5

Writer: Stephen Lloyd

Air date: 2008-04-28

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.

Rebound Bro (Episode 18) 7.6

Writer: Jamie Rhonheimer

Air date: 2008-05-05

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.

Everything Must Go (Episode 19) 7.3

Writer: Chris Harris

Air date: 2008-05-12

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: 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.

Miracles (Episode 20) 7.9

Writer: Carter Bays

Air date: 2008-05-19

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.