It’s the season 1 wrap-up, and there’s a lot to discuss about the season and how it fits into the broader trajectory of the show (big spoiler warnings here)! Nick and Miki also have some fun games planned, including recreating a couple cocktails from the season (avoid the Thanks-tini, people), ranking Ted’s worst crimes, and picking our zombie apocalypse team!

Chapters:

• (00:43) Chitchat
• (10:12) Cocktail Taste Test
• (19:10) Season 1 Discussion
• (28:09) Episode Ratings
• (42:00) Discussing Ted and Robin
• (49:58) Discussing Lily and Marshall
• (55:13) Discussing the Friendships
• (59:24) Bests and Worsts, and Games
• (01:18:11) Season Reflection and Ratings
• (01:21:11) Programming Note

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"There's no crying in Pause-land!"

In the season 1 finale, Come On, Lily and Marshall break up after Lily’s feelings about the wedding finally come to light. At the same time, in one last hail mary, grand romantic gesture, Ted wins Robin over! Nick and Miki have a lot to unpack as one relationship ends and another begins. But, Nick also enlightens us with some fun facts about hurricanes!

Chapters:

• (00:43) Chitchat
• (04:23) Episode 22: Come On
• (47:06) Episode 22 Discussion

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"Even if a dinosaur should poke his head out of my butt and consume this coffee table, I need you to roll with it, okay?"

In Episodes 20 and 21, Best Prom Ever and Milk, Nick and Miki reminisce about their proms, lament Lily's cold feet, and gripe about the writers' lack of attention to the consistency of the space-time continuum.

Chapters:

• (00:43) Chitchat
• (09:03) Episode 18: Best Prom Ever
• (55:45) Episode 18 Discussion
• (01:06:37) Episode 19: Milk
• (01:37:24) Episode 19 Discussion

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"Long distance is a lie teenagers tell each other to get laid the summer before college."

Covering episodes 16 and 17, Cupcake and Life Among the Gorillas, Nick and Miki get a master class from Ted in what not to do in a long-distance relationship. Meanwhile, Robin continues to struggle with her feelings for Ted, and Barney convinces Marshall to take a high-paying internship at his company—which Lily isn’t loving.

Chapters:

• (00:47) Chitchat
• (10:08) Episode 16: Cupcake
• (46:06) Episode 16 Discussion
• (55:37) Episode 17: Life Among the Gorillas
• (01:43:55) Episode 17 Discussion

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"That's not your phone."

Miki's animosity for Ted reaches its peak in Episodes 18 and 19, Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M. and Mary the Paralegal, as Ted hurts two women in one night, then struggles to accept the consequences of his choices. Luckily, Nick is on site with a paper bag for Miki to breathe into.

Chapters:

• (00:44) Chitchat
• (12:42) Episode 18: Nothing Good Happens After 2am
• (42:24) Episode 18 Discussion
• (53:46) Episode 19: Mary the Paralegal
• (01:28:46) Episode 19 Discussion

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"It's quid pro bro!"

Nick and Miki cover episodes 14 and 15, “Zip, Zip, Zip” and “Game Night,” where Ted and Victoria—and even Lily and Marshall—have some firsts in their relationships. But, more importantly, we learn Barney’s original story! Will I ever see another rainbow?!?

Chapters:

• (00:43) Chitchat
• (10:03) Episode 14: Zip, Zip, Zip
• (47:41) Episode 14 Discussion
• (50:25) Episode 15: Game Night
• (01:24:42) Episode 15 Discussion

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"Or Ictor! ... She probably doesn't go by Ictor."

Nick and Miki are delighted to welcome one of our favorite characters to the fold! In this episode, where we cover "The Wedding" and "Drumroll, Please," we'll talk weddings, vodka cranberries, and whether it's possible to preserve a perfect memory.

Chapters:

• (00:43) Chitchat
• (08:06) Episode 12: The Wedding
• (51:59) Episode 12 Discussion
• (53:23) Episode 13: Drumroll, Please
• (01:14:30) Episode 13 Discussion

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"I'm something stupid, do me."

Today Nick and Miki cover one of their favorite episodes and guest stars, The Pineapple Incident (episode 10) featuring Danica McKellar. They also cover The Limo (episode 11). Topics discussed include consent while drunk, the sudden return of will-they-won’t-they with Ted and Robin, and the wonders of congestion pricing.

Chapters:

• (00:57) Chitchat
• (04:39) Episode 10: The Pineapple Incident
• (31:24) Episode 10 Discussion
• (39:43) Episode 11: The Limo
• (01:09:46) Episode 11 Discussion

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