The TV Chick

The episode centered around dating…Ted goes on a blind date that he had been on in 2002. In other words, the exact same girl, the exact same place, etc. but both of them didn’t remember until half way through the date. Barney fools Marshall into thinking they were going to a Chewbacca conference, but takes him to a strip club instead. Because of Stripper Lily (see below), Marshall, Lily, Robin and Barney go on a double date to the same strip club.

One of my favorite moments was finding the gang’s doppelgangers: Spanish Marshall, Lesbian Robin, and Stripper Lily (such an amazing moment, Ted: “Take pictures!”) Even more wonderful was the scenario Marshall created in order to “cheat” on Lily. In his head (or fantasy world), Lily dies of a fatal hiccup disorder and tells him to go after the hot UPS girl. He even sets up an organization in her name to try and find the cure for the disorder. Some more funny parts include: Barney completely ignoring Robin’s hatred of strip clubs, and Lily loving her own doppelganger Jasmine so much she throws hundred dollar bills at her (and even switches place with her at the end of the episode). On Ted’s blind date, they re-live their first blind date and give each other dating tips. It ends on a sweet note, where they both agree that they like being themselves even if it means that they had been full circle in the dating pool. So I’m guessing Jen’s not the mother…

While many episodes allow Neil Patrick Harris to shine (and rightfully so), I think this episode really showcased Jason Segel’s comedic talent. And Alyson Hannigan is fantastic too. There were some really hilarious moments in this episode that demonstrated just how innovative the writers are, so I can’t wait to see what next week brings!

How I Met Your Mother is on Monday nights at 8 pm on CBS.