Rebound Bro

Season 3, Episode 18, Aired
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Barney gets a new wingman, and Ted discusses taking the next step with Stella.
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  • Barney looks for a new wing man.

    8.5
    "Great"
    By Jon_MW_14, Aug 21, 2011 Report Abuse
    "Rebound Bro" is a funny How I Met Your Mother episode. In this episode, Stella reveals that she hasn't had sex in five years. I love how Ted thinks this is a huge secret and so he tells Marshall and Lily. And I love how Lily and Marshall can't keep it to themselves and they reveal to Stella that they know. I love how Ted and Stella broke up, but then got back together. It was so cute how Ted meets Stella's daughter. I love how Barney tries to make Randy his wing-man, but everything just went wrong. I give this episode a 8.5/10.moreless

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  • Barney gets a new wingman.

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    By thefanof, Apr 30, 2011 Report Abuse
    How I Met Your Mother has been brutal post-strike, but this episode at least delivered some laughs. You can't go wrong with a guest appearance by Will Forte, one of the more underrated members of the SNL cast. Unfortunately the show is reluctant on bringing in Sarah Chalke, who is neither funny, nor attractive in any way. She really appeals to none of the senses.

    On top of that Ted, Robin and Lily are still keen to the idea of trying as hard as they can to not be funny. Whether it's their horribly scripted lines, or just a completely transparent lack of acting ability is up to the beholder to judge, but their characters often no realistic comparisons. Nobody acts even remotely like those three, and couple that in with the fact that the show tends to rely on absurd humor, separates the viewer from relating to the cast even more.

    Marshall continues to be the best character in the series, yet he is still horribly underutilized. Even Barney who is popular with the internet crowd failed to get the camera time he deserves in this episode. A step-up from past weeks, and the show can get back to its form if Will Forte becomes a recurring character.moreless

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  • Barney tries to find a new wingman.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, May 01, 2010 Report Abuse
    A good episode, with a a great plot, and a lacking plot. Let me start with Barney's plot. Him trying to find a new wing man with Robin, the girl who got him in to this mess? It's just not realistic to get remotely involved again with you're mistake. Thew new wing man thing was not that funny to be honest. I didn't even laugh once when the Banrey plot was going on, which is strange since Barney is my favorite character. He ends up succeeding in getting his friend laid but Robin helps him come in to realization that the new wing man was just a void for Ted. Duh, Robin, you didn't have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out. The plot that made this episode 10 times better, is the Ted/Stella relationship. Ted learns that Stella hasn't had sex in 5 years, he tells Lilly & Marshall, he was unaware he was doing a bad thing, but when Stella finds out, her trust for Ted is gone, by the end everything is apologized for and they finally have sex for the first time after 2 months of being in a relationship. Ted even meets Stella's daughter which only makes their relationship stronger. I'm really liking their relationship, and I hope she's the mother.moreless

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  • Wingman replacement.

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    By lawgotham, May 08, 2008 Report Abuse
    Lots of sight gags in this episode of How I Met Your Mother. Ted and Barney have split up and Barney seeks a new wingman.

    Of course he auditions one fellow from his job and he tanks. He has no verve or elan and this proves to be too big a job for Barney. However he finds out he's an ex-cop and Barney uses this info to get him a girl.

    Meanwhile Ted and his new beau are going to do it after long layoffs, Ted 5 months, the new girlfriend 5 YEARS. Word get out to Marshall and Lilly and the moment is ruined.

    Small parts for Lilly, Marshall and Robin (she's very funny in her limited role). Perhaps it will be funnier next week. I hope so, I really like this show, what I consider a more realistic version of Friends.moreless

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  • The episodes are too short!!

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    By -amanda-, May 07, 2008 Report Abuse
    Awesome episode!! It was one of the best after the strike! (not better than sandcastles in the sand of course)
    But the episodes are too short for me!! We wait a whole week to watch only 20 minutes!! When I thought Robin and Barney were going to get things right the episode ended!! So unfair!
    Stella and Ted are pretty serious now. I'm sure she is not the mother, their relationship is just to make the show last longer (i'm good with this! hahaha)
    Randy is funny!! I guessed he was gay not that he was 13 years without having sex! The bleeding nose hahahaha great writers! And now its proved Barney is the awesomest, the most powerful, he is THE bro! And I've been reading his blog for a while too, will I ever be his wingwoman? lol I really hope CBS renew HIMYM! I'm gonna be very pissed off if they dont! Its the best comedy show ever!! Most of the american TV comedies are so silly, but this one is above my expactations!moreless

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    • When Lily is talking about her longest sex drought, she remembered back in San Francisco. When she was in San Francisco, Lily's hair was red and short, but in the flashback, Lily's hair is darker and longer. Edit

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    • The German episode title is "Der Lückenfüller", meaning "The Fill-In". The French title is "Casting de potes", meaning "Casting Buddies". The Italian title is "La strana coppia", meaning "The Odd Couple". Edit
    • International Airdates: Australia: July 3, 2008 on Network 7; Czech Republic: October 18, 2010 on Prima COOL Edit

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    • Marshall: You haven't had sex since Thanksgiving. Do you know how many federal holidays have passed since then? Lily: Remember what we did on Martin Luther King Day? Marshall: Oh, yeah. We honored the hell out of that dude. Edit
    • Marshall: It's all about expectations. You know why I hated Jerry McGuire so much?
      Ted: Because you're dead inside?
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    • Stella: Guys regret the girls they don't sleep with, and girls regret the guys they do sleep with. The last five years, I've had no regrets. (pause) Ted, you're staring at my boobs.
      Ted: In my defense, they were staring at me.
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    • When Ted tells Stella that sleeping with him will be "like your virginity: the sequel," Stella responds, "Virginity 2: Electric Boogaloo?", playing on the name of the Breakin' sequel, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. Edit

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