Home > How I Met Your Mother > Season 7 « TV Series Page How I Met Your Mother: Season 7 (2011 - 2012) SEASON: Season 7 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 78% Average Rating: 7.25/10 Season Reviews: 9 Fresh: 7 Rotten: 2 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. 75% Average Rating: 7.0/10 Season Reviews: 4 Fresh: 3 Rotten: 1 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: No consensus yet. AUDIENCE SCORE 77% liked it Average Rating: 3.8/5 User Ratings: 416 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 The Best Man Air date: Sep 19, 2011 While Barney prepares for his wedding to a mystery bride, he and Ted reminisce about Punchy's wedding. And Robin considers telling Barney she has feelings for him. More 2 The Naked Truth Air date: Sep 19, 2011 Marshall lands his dream job but worries that his past indiscretions will cost him the role. Meanwhile, Ted can't decide who to bring to the Architects Ball. More 3 Ducky Tie Air date: Sep 26, 2011 Ted tries to make amends with an ex-girlfriend who he cheated on during their relationship. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily make a bet with Barney that could force him to wear Marshall's tie that has a duck pattern on it. More 4 The Stinson Missile Crisis Air date: Oct 3, 2011 Robin assaults a girl who is out to ruin Barney's relationship and is forced to begin court-mandated therapy sessions as punishment. Ted gets too involved in Lily's pregnancy. More 5 Field Trip Air date: Oct 10, 2011 When Marshall witnesses his boss' soft approach in settling with a million-dollar company, he takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Ted takes his architecture class on a field trip. More 6 Mystery Vs. History Air date: Oct 17, 2011 Ted surprises his friends by going on a date, without researching the woman on the internet beforehand. Lily and Marshall find out the sex of their baby. More 7 Noretta Air date: Oct 24, 2011 The gang realise that their partners bear some resemblance to their parents. Meanwhile, Barney and Nora's romantic evening is ruined by a string of disasters. More 8 The Slutty Pumpkin Returns Air date: Oct 31, 2011 Ted finally meets the mystery girl (played by Katie Holmes) who attracted his attention by wearing a 'slutty pumpkin' costume at a Halloween party 10 years previously. Meanwhile, Barney learns that he is part-Canadian and Lily's judgements, are hampered by her changing hormones. More 9 Disaster Averted Air date: Nov 7, 2011 Barney's desperate to get rid of the ducky tie and even offers up a slap in exchange for being allowed to remove it. Later, the gang reminisce about Hurricane Irene. More 10 Tick, Tick, Tick Air date: Nov 14, 2011 Robin and Barney feel guilty about their liaison. Their guilt is compounded when they go on a work cruise together with their partners. Barney tells Nora the truth. Kevin tells Robin that he loves her. Meanwhile, Ted, Marshall, and Lily attend Groovapalooza, a music festival featuring bands from the nineties. More Show More Episodes How I Met Your Mother: Season 7 Photos View All Photos (26) Tv Season Info Series 7 of the sitcom opens with a flash-forward to Barney's (Neil Patrick Harris) wedding, but it's not revealed who his future bride will be. Back in 2011, Ted (Josh Radnor) continues his quest for love, and Robin (Cobie Smulders) realises that she still has feelings for Barney. Meanwhile, Marshall (Jason Segel) and a pregnant Lily (Alyson Hannigan) prepare for the arrival of their firstborn child. Katie Holmes has a memorable guest appearance when Series 1's Slutty Pumpkin returns. Genre: Comedy Network: CBS Premiere Date: Sep 19, 2011 Exec. Producers: Carter Bays, Greg Malins, Craig Thomas Cast Josh Radnor as Ted Jason Segel as Marshall Alyson Hannigan as Lily Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Cobie Smulders as Robin Bob Saget as Narrator Kal Penn as Kevin Becki Newton as Quinn Nazanin Boniadi as Nora Bob Saget as Narrator Chris Elliott as Mickey Ellen D. Williams as Patrice Alexis Denisof as Sandy Rivers Vicki Lewis as Dr. Sonya Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter David Henrie as Son Martin Short as Garrison Cootes Bob Saget as Narrator Wayne Brady as James Bill Fagerbakke as Marvin Sr. Frances Conroy as Loretta Todd Sandler as Strip Club Patron Bruce Gray as Yuthers Amber Stevens as Janet Katie Holmes as Slutty Pumpkin Cristin Milioti as The Mother Rebecca Creskoff as Geraldine Meghan Maureen McDonough as Veronica K Callan as Grandma Lois Suzie Plakson as Judy Ray Wise as Robin Sr. Will Sasso as Doug Michael Gladis as Chester Rob Huebel as Mr. Flanigan Jimmi Simpson as Peter Durkenson Jai Rodriguez as Tom Milynn Sarley as Ferrari Chase Ellison as Scott Marshall Manesh as Ranjit Karissa Vacker as Holly Caine Sinclair as Joe Chris Romanski as Punchy Melissa Soso as Jenni Angela Matemotja as Consuela Gregory Michael as Trey Eben Ham as Pilot Katie Gill as Erika Tara Holt as Chanel Paul Eliopoulos as Homeless Man Todd Grinnell as Insane Duane Renée Taylor as Mrs. Matsen Ashley Williams as Victoria Dusan Brown as Kid Guy Nardulli as Vinny Nikki Stanley as Kate Joe Nieves as Carl Kallee Brooks as Sara Eleanor Seigler as Mia Danielle Weeks as Sheila Bryan Krasner as Gary Jamie Denbo as Sheila Lance Barber as Guard No. 1 Stefanie Black as Kelly Arielle Reitsma as Kismet Casey Washington as Larry Francesca Capaldi as 7-Year-Old Lily Nicole Hayden as Jessica Jay Acovone as Vance Ed Alonzo as Guard No. 2 Rachel Sterling as Paula James Anthony McCarthy as Man in Fez Andra Nechita as Daughter Ned Rolsma Nicole Zeoli as Lindsay Shelli Boone as Bridesmaid Noah Schnacky as Son Max Daniels as Cab Driver Drew Droege as Waiter Lindsey Morgan as Lauren Cristen Irene as Robyn Erica Hanrahan as Waitress Jamie Lea Willett as Gina Robert Michael Ryan Kristen Henry King as Carol Elena Diaz as Serendipity Ithamar Enriquez as Guard No. 3 Nick Pasqual as Will Katy Stoll as Lizbeth Anthony Wayne Skeen as Clay Teresa Castillo as Maya Ken Takemoto as Elderly Chinese Man Nicole Shabtai as Gina Peter Gannon as Mr. McIntee Tenille Houston as Tara Cristine Rose as Virginia Lauren Pritchard as Waitress Jeff Probst as Himself Riley Thomas Stewart as Young Barney Johnny Giacalone as Ronnie Bobby C. King as Security Guard Christopher Carroll as Mr. Drury Chris Carroll as Mr. Drury Hollie Winnard as Infomercial Actress Adam Tsekhman as Parent #1 Mike Nojun Park as Waiter Elaine Bartolone as Waitress Katie Enright as Nurse Kelly Connolly as Zelda Lauren Halperin as Parent #2 Rachel Bloom as Wanda Sathya Jesudasson as Kevin's Mom Michael Coleman as Lou Christiann Castellanos as Leigh Kim Hidalgo as Randi Gerrit Goossen as Finnish Guy Michelle Diaz as Haley Mike Grief as Bus Driver Katherine Von Till as Darcy Brandi Burkhardt as Candice Elliot Goldwag as Alfred Steve Tom as Kelly's Father Vince Cefalu as Punchy's Dad Tami Sagher as Paula Brenda Ballard as Fran Vivian Smallwood as Leila Tarah Paige as Kersten Show More Cast Episodes 1 The Best Man Air date: Sep 19, 2011 While Barney prepares for his wedding to a mystery bride, he and Ted reminisce about Punchy's wedding. And Robin considers telling Barney she has feelings for him. More 2 The Naked Truth Air date: Sep 19, 2011 Marshall lands his dream job but worries that his past indiscretions will cost him the role. Meanwhile, Ted can't decide who to bring to the Architects Ball. More 3 Ducky Tie Air date: Sep 26, 2011 Ted tries to make amends with an ex-girlfriend who he cheated on during their relationship. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily make a bet with Barney that could force him to wear Marshall's tie that has a duck pattern on it. More 4 The Stinson Missile Crisis Air date: Oct 3, 2011 Robin assaults a girl who is out to ruin Barney's relationship and is forced to begin court-mandated therapy sessions as punishment. Ted gets too involved in Lily's pregnancy. More 5 Field Trip Air date: Oct 10, 2011 When Marshall witnesses his boss' soft approach in settling with a million-dollar company, he takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Ted takes his architecture class on a field trip. More 6 Mystery Vs. History Air date: Oct 17, 2011 Ted surprises his friends by going on a date, without researching the woman on the internet beforehand. Lily and Marshall find out the sex of their baby. More 7 Noretta Air date: Oct 24, 2011 The gang realise that their partners bear some resemblance to their parents. Meanwhile, Barney and Nora's romantic evening is ruined by a string of disasters. More 8 The Slutty Pumpkin Returns Air date: Oct 31, 2011 Ted finally meets the mystery girl (played by Katie Holmes) who attracted his attention by wearing a 'slutty pumpkin' costume at a Halloween party 10 years previously. Meanwhile, Barney learns that he is part-Canadian and Lily's judgements, are hampered by her changing hormones. More 9 Disaster Averted Air date: Nov 7, 2011 Barney's desperate to get rid of the ducky tie and even offers up a slap in exchange for being allowed to remove it. Later, the gang reminisce about Hurricane Irene. More 10 Tick, Tick, Tick Air date: Nov 14, 2011 Robin and Barney feel guilty about their liaison. Their guilt is compounded when they go on a work cruise together with their partners. Barney tells Nora the truth. Kevin tells Robin that he loves her. Meanwhile, Ted, Marshall, and Lily attend Groovapalooza, a music festival featuring bands from the nineties. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for How I Met Your Mother Season 7 All Critics (9) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (2) It might be one of the happiest shows on television, and I continue to be grateful for that. Mar 27, 2018 | Full Review… Linda Holmes NPR Top Critic While the big twist presents as either shocking or predictable given your outlook, the writers still have plenty of time to write through this one, and the episode getting there was more than heartwarming enough to forgive it. Jun 11, 2018 | Full Review… Kevin Fitzpatrick ScreenCrush Season seven is an unfortunate step back, and you can't help but feel that time is running out on the series. Nov 28, 2017 | Full Review… Brent McKnight PopMatters There were laughs, there was momentum and there were many reasons given to stay tuned for the rest of the year to see how everything is going to turn out. Sep 16, 2013 | Rating: 7.5/10 | Full Review… Robert Canning IGN Movies We return from a mixed bag of a season with a mixed bag of a premiere, and a slightly better second episode. Sep 18, 2013 | Full Review… Alan Sepinwall HitFix Something tells me the twists upon twists, the dramatic reveals, the surface mystery connected to the flash-forward wedding and of course to the eternally-delayed titular mother, are not really meant to be enough for us. The trick will continue to unfold. Nov 28, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review… Donna Bowman AV Club Top Critic It's sometimes difficult to watch a precious show walk with turtle-steps towards its finish line. Nov 28, 2017 | Full Review… Phoebe Reilly New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic The brilliant minds behind How I Met Your Mother could have left us dangling for the summer in all sorts of ways, but after watching last night's hour long finale, I repeat: I can't complain. Nov 28, 2017 | Full Review… Michelle Profis Entertainment Weekly Top Critic "Mystery vs. History" wasn't the funniest episode of How I Met Your Mother so far this season, that's still "The Ducky Tie," but it could prove to be a major transition for the series. Sep 18, 2013 | Full Review… Sean Kernan We Got This Covered View All Critic Reviews (9) Audience Reviews for How I Met Your Mother: Season 7 ½ MichaelE Super Reviewer ½ MattG Super Reviewer ½ I didn't really like this season even if it has one or two decent episodes and a few laughs. 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