How I Met Your Mother: Season 3
How I Met Your Mother Season 3 continues the overarching saga across twenty episodes. The American television sitcom, created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, is structured as a love story in reverse. The series follows main character Ted Mosby and his group of friends in New York City's Manhattan. Through a series of flashbacks, a father recounts to his children the journey that he and his friends undertook.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is structured as a love story told in reverse through flashbacks from a father to his children.
- The narrative follows main character Ted Mosby and his group of friends.
- The events of the series take place in New York City's Manhattan.
- The sitcom was created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas.
Season overview
How I Met Your Mother Season 3 continues the overarching saga across twenty episodes. The American television sitcom, created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, is structured as a love story in reverse. The series follows main character Ted Mosby and his group of friends in New York City's Manhattan. Through a series of flashbacks, a father recounts to his children the journey that he and his friends undertook.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Wait for It
Sep 24, 2007 · 21 min
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
Oct 1, 2007 · 21 min
Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.
Third Wheel
Oct 8, 2007 · 23 min
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
Oct 15, 2007 · 23 min
Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.
How I Met Everyone Else
Oct 22, 2007 · 23 min
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 sc
I'm Not That Guy
Oct 29, 2007 · 23 min
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 k
Dowisetrepla
Nov 5, 2007 · 21 min
Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.
Spoiler Alert
Nov 12, 2007 · 21 min
Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed
Slapsgiving
Nov 19, 2007 · 23 min
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
Nov 26, 2007 · 23 min
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
Dec 10, 2007 · 21 min
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
Mar 17, 2008 · 21 min
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
Mar 24, 2008 · 23 min
Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.
The Bracket
Mar 31, 2008 · 21 min
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 w
The Chain of Screaming
Apr 14, 2008 · 23 min
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
Apr 21, 2008 · 23 min
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
Apr 28, 2008 · 23 min
Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.
Rebound Bro
May 5, 2008 · 21 min
Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.
Everything Must Go
May 12, 2008 · 21 min
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
May 19, 2008 · 23 min
Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.