• Air date: 24 Sep '07 20 episodes
      The third season of the American television comedy series How I Met Your Mother premiered on September 24, 2007 and concluded on May 19, 2008. It consisted of 20 episodes, each running approximately 22 minutes in length. CBS broadcast the third season on Monday nights at 8:00 pm in the United States until December 10, 2007 when the season was interrupted by the writer's strike, when the season continued on March 17, 2008 it was moved back to 8:30pm. The complete third season was released on Region 1 DVD on October 7, 2008. In the United Kingdom it aired via E4 from October 30, 2009 weekdays at 7:30pm.
  • List of Episodes (20)
    • 1. Wait For It

      24 Sep '07
      Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.
    • 2. We're Not from Here

      01 Oct '07
      Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.
    • 3. Third Wheel

      08 Oct '07
      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.
    • 4. Little Boys

      15 Oct '07
      Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.
    • 5. How I Met Everyone Else

      22 Oct '07
      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.
    • 6. I'm Not That Guy

      29 Oct '07
      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
    • 7. Dowisetrepla

      05 Nov '07
      Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.
    • 8. Spoiler Alert

      12 Nov '07
      Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed
    • 9. Slapsgiving

      19 Nov '07
      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.
    • 10. The Yips

      26 Nov '07
      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.
    • 11. The Platinum Rule

      10 Dec '07
      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.
    • 12. No Tomorrow

      17 Mar '08
      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.
    • 13. Ten Sessions

      24 Mar '08
      Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.
    • 14. The Bracket

      31 Mar '08
      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.
    • 15. The Chain of Screaming

      14 Apr '08
      After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.
    • 16. Sandcastles in the Sand

      21 Apr '08
      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.
    • 17. The Goat

      28 Apr '08
      Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.
    • 18. Rebound Bro

      05 May '08
      Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.
    • 19. Everything Must Go

      12 May '08
      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.
    • 20. Miracles

      19 May '08
      Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.