World's Greatest Couple

Season 2, Episode 5, Aired
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Marshall tries to get used to being single in a world that is very coupled-oriented. Barney's intended one-night-stand won't go away, and he uses Lily to get out of his "horrifying" situation.
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  • Marshall and Brad have a bromance.

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    By Jon_MW_14, Aug 16, 2011 Report Abuse
    "World's Greatest Couple" is a hilarious How I Met Your Mother episode. In this episode, Marshall makes friends with Brad and they do a whole bunch of things that couples would do together. They are so cute and adorable together. It was so sad when Brad broke up with Marshall to get back together with his girlfriend. I love how Lily moved into Barney's apartment. I love how she made a deal with Barney that she'll pretend to be his wife to scare off women who want stay at his house. I give this episode a 10/10.moreless

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  • Writer finally realizes which actors have talent

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    By quote12, Feb 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    Adventurous may be putting it strongly, but this is a departure for a heretofore bland show. If its brain trust has any brains, we'll see more episodes like it. Mercifully, the focus switches to the break-out characters of Lily and Barney. Not only are Alyson Hannigan and Neil Patrick Harris the strongest actors on this show, their characters aren't hemmed in by tired Friends-like mandatory romantic encounters and misunderstandings. This episode puts the two in a new and unexpected situation. Sure, the set-up is a bit contrived, but it succeeds in creating a different dynamic. Yes, this show still suffers from a tendency to go for a cheap laugh at the expense of character, but here we see Hannigan and Harris working their way past caricature. They're sharp enough to retain their comedic edge while turning their roles into real people, provided the writing keeps up. And Jason Segel continues to do good supporting work as Marshall, so his subplots are not simply filler. So far, this series has been the comedy-for-people-who-are-willing-to-settle, but in veering away from its cutesy leads, there's a chance it could actually stake out some original gound. Historically, even good comedies have taken time to get traction, to establish characters sufficiently to be able to play off their individually, rather than just distribute punch lines. I've tuned in to this show on-and-off, hoping it will get better; finally, there's some supporting evidence.moreless

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  • Finally the writer understood who is funny. and pulled off a great episode [SPOILERS inside]

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    By TheAWT, Feb 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    Wow, How I met your mother has finally regained its 1st season magic. The writer paused Ted and Robin's story and concentrated on the most AWESOME character ever: Mr. Barney Stinson. I think that the "odd couple" Barney and Lily was great (maybe the chemistry between the two actors is the reason), unexpected and new. So Barney and Lily interacting brought a great load of fun, laughter. Not to mention everything in the Fortress of Barneytude (before Lily's treatment). I hope that this episode will be the starting point for an awesome second season. I'll stay tuned, the show's back on!moreless

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    By efc1991, Feb 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    Lily gets introduced to Barney's bachelor pad when she needs a place to stay, and Marshall finds a unlikely new friend to join him for brunch, concerts and musicals. This episode was very funny had me in stiches laughing, when Marshall thought Brad was gay really funny stuff, It was one of the best episodes I have seen so far of this hilarous situation comedy, Barney and Lily were great aswell shame there relationship ended so quickly. Other than these ponts the episode didn't really focus on the other characters, I'm still gutted that we are only on season two here in the UK.moreless

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  • haha.

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    By HaveSumFaith, Feb 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    this episode is a classic. marshall tries out brunch as a single guy but then finds a friend to share everything with. they become a great guy couple, but then marshall thinks he likes him. trust me, not pretty. he thinks that he got flowers for him. but after the guy "dumped" marshall he was kinda sad, no more brunch buddy. lilly stays at barneys and scares off all his one nioght stands. it was so funny when she's like, i was a hooker for you and all that stuff. then she girlified his house. barney felt too caged in so they got a divorse. so basicly this was a hilarious break up episode.moreless

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    • Lily mentions that Barney has a life sized Storm Trooper in his house. However, it is a life sized Clone Trooper. Whilst it is possible that Lily would not be able to tell one from the other, Barney would almost certainly know the difference, yet he does not correct her. Edit

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    • The German episode title is "Das ideale Paar", meaning "The Ideal Couple". The French title is "Assortiment de Couples", meaning "Assortment of Couples". The Italian title is "La coppia più bella del mondo", meaning "The World's Most Beautiful Couple". Edit
    • International Airdates: Czech Republic: January 12, 2010 on Prima COOL Edit
    • This episode was nominated for the 2007 Excellence in Production Design Award for Television - Multi-Camera Television Series. Edit

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    • (Barney walks into his apartment) Barney: Oh, and P to the S, I never got my payout from Seattle two weeks ago, yeah. Don't make me call the gaming commissions on you , I'm sure they'd be very interested to know what's going on over there, alright, alright? Ok I love you too mom, take care. Edit
    • Ted: Okay, we HAVE to get Lily out of that apartment. Her roommate is a raccoon.
      Robin: I'd offer her my place, but I have dogs and she's allergic.
      Ted: Dogs? I live with her ex-boyfriend. I think she's more allergic to that.
      Robin: What about your place, Barney? I know it's surrounded in mystery, but it's gotta have a couch.
      Barney: The Fortress of Barnitude?? No way.
      Robin: Oh come on. She's desperate.
      Barney: Mmm, normally a prerequisite for the women I bring home, but pass. Edit
    • (About going to brunch with Brad) Marshall: We're here, we're hungry, get used to it, Brunch! Edit

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    • Barney refers to his apartment as "The fortress of Barnitude", a play on Superman's Fortress of Solitude. Edit

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