The Window

Season 5, Episode 10, Aired
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Ted's neighbor Maggie, that he's wanted to date for years, has finally broken up with her boyfriend, putting her back on the market. A letter written to himself when he was 15 reinforces Marshall's shame that he's become a corporate tool.
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  • When Ted gets the signal that Maggie is single, he tries to ask her out.

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By Jon_MW_14, Aug 29, 2011 Report Abuse
    "The Window" is an enjoyable How I Met Your Mother episode. I love how Ted wants to date this girl named Maggie who always seems to be taken by the time he asks her out. I love how Barney and this random guy named Jim also want to date Maggie. It was so cute how Jim explained that Maggie was his neighbour. I love how Barney and Ted gave up on Maggie so Jim could be with her. I love how Robin dared Barney to try to get laid by wearing overalls. The end of the episode was so creepy when Barney sees this old woman checking him out. I love Marshall plot of finding a letter he wrote at 14 years old. I give this episode a 9/10.moreless

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    8.5
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    By sh811a, Jun 02, 2011 Report Abuse
    This was a good episode because finally (or at least right now) seem to be passing the ball to Ted's end of the coart, which is good because personally I'm getting a little tired of the storylines of the other four characters, too much of a good thing is never healthy and right now we need a break.

    I liked the plot with Ted cause I can't but sort of emphasize with his feelings about Maggie, cause there has always been that one person we may have seen close within our peramiter we wanted to date may'be start something with but are unfortunately out of reach because their with someone else, so I can understand his frustration. Though also the fact that he's making her out to be this perfect girl, though personally I don't feel she is, from what I can see she has rebound and commitment issues. Certain guys she hooks up imediately I feel she can honestly do better. I just feel if a person can't wait for you even though they promised to date you then that person doesn't deserve you. I really like how Ted was interacting with his class which was both funny and sweet because it just goes to show his student's aren't just commited to his class but care about him as well. He talks about his issue which made it the most interesting and yet educational class time I've ever seen. In that moment it was Ted that was the one getting the education, and it's the simple lesson about taking a chance, we're scared of certain things we desire not because we want less but because we want more.

    I liked that subplot with Marchall, it was funny seeing him as a teenager in 80's get up and hairstyle, it's true they could of gotten probably a younger actor to play that role in the flashback but then again it wouldn't of been as funny. It deals simply with midlife crisis, Marchall feels he is betraying a certain ideal he has wanted to stay true to and now feels like a trator. Though personally I'm glad for certain changes in his life, if he didn't have them I don't think he would be happy and I don't feel he's a trator despite certain changes he is still the same person, as a saying goes more things change more they stay the same.

    That's the good news about the episode but now down to the bad. I would of given this episode a higher score but a few things really held it back for me, which kinda hurt the episode a bit. I felt the subplot with Marchall despite good wasn't developed enough it was too short and easy, I didn't like how Marchall just accepted what happened in his life so easily. I thought the whole pursuit of Maggie got ridiculous near the end when Ted, Barney, and some no name guy chase her. But the biggest flaw for me was Robin not just was she not funny but she was really out of character, on a sidenote she needs to knock it off with the movie jokes cause she sucks, the "Ghostbusters" line in a past episode was bad enough but "Seven" is going too far. Sorry that sounded a bit harsh but I had to get that out. Overall this was a good episode, I did like what happened at the end. From seeing a montage of Maggie and this guy we see how deep the relation with both of them gone as well as what happened in the end which I thought was sweet, so she's found her happy ending let alone obviously rules her out. I love the fact Ted is going back to doing what he needs to do, he realizes he was chasing the dream but not the reality which is the mom. And even though it might of been a bit cheasy, I thought it was funny but at the same time hopeful when we see the last moment with Marchall, I won't tell you you have to see for yourself, all I'll say is Marchall's future is going to be bright.moreless

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  • Definitely the worst episode I have seen of How I met your Mother...

    4.5
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    By gary_newman, Jun 02, 2011 Report Abuse
    I'm sorry to say but this is definitely the worst episode I have seen of How I met your Mother. To be honest this season is going nowhere, which is a real shame (it does have it's moments). It feels like all the continuity has gone that was in the previous 4 seasons - all the build up to how he meets their mother from the previous series seems lost (the kids aren't even in the show any more). I love this series. It's one of my all time favourites, but I'm starting to lose interest with this fifth season quickly. I truly hope this season gets better quickly...moreless

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  • Mediocre

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    By cloudav23, Jun 02, 2011 Report Abuse
    Still is not that funny episode of HIMYM. Still have many cheesy and boring moments. And it has no sense because in ten years Maggie and Ted appearance did not change a bit. And in Ted's architecture class, that is so fantastic. This is not spongebob squarepants you know, that anything is possible. And Marshall and Lily's stories must be done in one new show, so that I can skip watching that show. Still the "Playbook" episode is the only episode worthy of... I don't know... worthy to be watch and to be entertained. . . . . . .moreless

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  • Had it's moments.

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    By Canogaparkcindy, Feb 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    This episode was good, and How I Met Your Mother has really impressed me with the comedy lately, it's just that the haven't done much with the plot in a while. For this show it seems like it's impossible to contribute to the plot and be funny at the same time. This episode didn't contribute with the plot that much but it sure had it's funny moments. Robin hitting on the guy that was going after Maggie was probably the funniest. I can't believe Barney is still pulling this crap, he broke the bro code before, does he really want to risk it all just so he can sleep with a girl, to get the overalls off. In this episode, the window is open so that means Ted's girl next door is single: Maggie. Now he must get her before anyone else does. Meanwhile Robin, Marshall & Lilly try to keep Maggie away from guys when Ted is teaching a class. The episode was about to be good in my book, until the extremely cheesy unrealistic ending. When Old Marshall comes from the future to give Present Marshall as sign that he was in the present. Marshall gets a note from the past that says to not sell out to a corporate company which he did. So he doubts himself throughout the whole episode, that's when Future Marshall comes along. Ted misses his chance by the end. An okay episode. Too unrealistic for me in the end though.moreless

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    • In the very first scene Robin's hair keep changing. When Marshall enters, her hair is straight. Then her hair is tucked behind her left ear. When it cuts to Ted and back to Robin it's changed to being behind her right ear. When it goes back to Marshall and Robin again it's behind her left ear again. Edit

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    • The Italian episode title is "La finestra", an exact translation. Edit
    • International Airdates: Australia: April 22, 2010 on Channel 7; United Kingdom: July 29, 2010 on E4; India: October 13, 2010 on Star World; Czech Republic: December 20, 2010 on Prima COOL; Germany: January 26, 2011 on ProSieben; Slovakia: November 22, 2011 on JOJ Plus Edit
    • Music: "Informer" by Snow, "Two Weeks" by Grizzly Bear Edit

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    • Ted: Listen to me. You want me to find the perfect girl so we can all grow old together? That is her. Do not let any guy near her, kay? That means no waiter takes her order, no busboy clears her table, if she bursts into flame, I want a firewoman putting her out. Marshall: I don't think 911 takes requests— Ted: Damn it, Marshall! I have to teach my class; keep Maggie Wilkes single until I get back. Edit
    • Ted: I don't want Giddy-Ups. I want that. It's been a long time since I've gone after the real thing. But I think I'm ready again. Barney: I want to have sex with a girl so I can take off these overalls. Edit
    • Marshall: (carrying a box) Well, got another one. Ted: Oh, boy. Robin: What's in the box? What's in the box?! WHAT'S IN THE BOX?! Right? (starts laughing, Marshall and Ted stare at her) Brad Pitt? Se7en? Nothing? Yeah, I'm the jerk. What's in the box? Edit

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