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Zip, Zip, Zip

Season 1, Episode 14, Aired Feb 06, 2006

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After agreeing to take things slowly and not have sex for a month, Ted and Victoria decide that they have waited long enough.

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Sarah Loew

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Vivian Bang

Ava

Josh Radnor

Ted Mosby
Neil Patrick Harris

Barney Stinson
Jason Segel

Marshall Eriksen
Alyson Hannigan

Lily Aldrin
Cobie Smulders

Robin Scherbatsky

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Ted takes the risk of taking it slow with Victoria and Robin becomes Barney's wingwoman.

8.5

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By pudgebyrd722, Apr 24, 2012

Ted and Victoria have officially started dating and Robin's not happy about it. She becomes Barney's new wingman for the night as the two play laser tag, share a smoke, and discuss her feelings for Ted. I think this is the time Barney really develops sort of a "crush" on Robin as he isn't the most supportive of Ted & Robin's Season 2 relationship, but we'll get to that later. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily were supposed to be heading to a bed-and-breakfast to celebrate nine years together. However, they got lazy and decided to stay home. But they are trapped in the bathroom when Ted and Victoria, who originally were going to take it slow, get it on in the living room. When they finally take it the bedroom, Marshall and Lily are able to get some fresh air. But that's not before Lily went to the bathroom in front of Marshall for the first time. (See, they're not out of "firsts"!) I don't see how neither Ted or Victoria didn't hear one of them, but oh well. Nice episode as Ted & Victoria's relationship develops, and even Barney and Robin get closer. I'd rather them be together than Ted and Robin. (Sorry!)moreless
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Lily and Marshall think they have the apartment to themselves until Ted and Victoria show up.

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By Jon_MW_14, Aug 16, 2011

"Zip, Zip, Zip" is a hilarious How I Met Your Mother episode. In this episode, Lily and Marshall plan to go to a bed and breakfast but decide to skip it, go back to the apartment, and have the apartment to themselves for the weekend. It's funny how Ted thinks that the apartment is empty for the weekend so invites Stella over. I love how Lily and Marshall are stuck in the bathroom and they spy on Ted and Marshall. I love how Lily and Marshall were worrying about running out of "firsts" and so she pees in front of Marshall. It's hilarious because later, Marshall holds in his pee, and doesn't pee until after Lily's gone. I love how Lily and Marshall make fun of Ted and Victoria. I also enjoy the Robin and Barney subplot. I love how Robin suits up and plays laser-tag with Barney. I give this episode a 10/10.moreless
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another awesome episode

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By goesslry, Jun 28, 2011

I love this show. I hope it stays on for a long time. The Barney quote about waiting a month for sex if she is 17 years and 11 months old blew my socks off. I just can't get enough of barney. Or ted and robin for that matter, or the rest of the cast. awesome show. way to go.
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Hilarious.

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By Canogaparkcindy, Dec 26, 2010

A hysterical and creative plot line. HIMYM has been very good, and it has really impressed me. This episode definitely did not fail to impress. Ted continues his relationship with Victoria and hasn't had sex with her after a month, when they finally decide to have sex, they decide to dissect every moment, unfortunately for Marshall & Lilly, who are stuck in the bathroom, who don't want to step out and ruin something between Victoria & Ted. Marshall & Lilly fear that their flame has died out especially when Lilly has to resort to peeing in front of Marshall. A hilarious situation overall. My favorite plot would definitely be Marshall & Lilly's, comedy-wise. As eventful plots go, I'm going to have to go with Barney & Robin. I'm glad they have had development, and I'm happy that Robin is branching out to other people in plots other than Ted. In this episode, Robin suits up for Barney. They hang out as friends, but one of them gets mixed signals. (Barney). I love the part when he birthday suits up for Robin. Hilarious. They don't end up having sex, but they realize it would make sense if they were together. Which was promising, but Robin still has feelings for Ted. It's nice to know that Barney will keep her secret, great to see Barney's softer side. Ted & Victoria finally end up having sex, and the Marshall/Lilly plot is resolved. A hilarious episode. Very enjoyable.moreless
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This episode was just average. Ted/Victoria on the slow level, so nothing there. Lily/Marshall are facing their long time relationship might have cooled of a bit. Only Robin/Barney really do something. They have fin and we have it with them!moreless

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By dju010, Sep 25, 2010

thinks: why are you doing that to yourself?
The storyline was sweet, but it didn't really touch me after all. But I'm happy that they finally got it on!
Lily and her long time lover Marshall facing a deep hole in their relationship, after they decide not to go to some B&B and stay home instead. I thought this part was extremely boring! Even though I found it really funny, when they made fun of Ted and Victoria!
My absolute favourite this time was the Barney-Robin evening. Smoking cigars, the laser shoot-out and the misunderstanding at the end made it really funny and adventurous. So now everyone except for Ted knows what Robin feels for him (I assume Lily told Marshall). I'm wondering how long it will go till Ted realizes that too.
After all it was pleasant to watch but nothing too exciting.moreless
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- Lily doesn't want to use the restroom in front of Marshall because she is afraid it will change things and because she's never done it before. However, Marshall previously helped Lily when she needed to go while she was dressed like the parrot because it was an elaborate costume.
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- When Barney strips down in Robin's apartment he starts by taking off his belt and throwing to the ground but, when Robin confronts him and Barney puts back on his pants the belt is already on them without Barney having had the time to it back on.
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- Marshall: It's been 45 minutes. We could've had sex three times by now! Lily: Try five! (they high five)
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- Barney: It makes a lot of sense! We both think that marriage commitment thing it's a drag, we both want something casual and fun and we clearly get along really well. Robin: Uau, that actually give a lot of sense!
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- Robin: No. I thought we're just hanging out as friends. Barney: Oh, come on. You've been throwing yourself at me all night. Robin: What? I did the opposite, I threw some other girl at you. Barney: You invited me up to your apartment to play Battleship. Is that not an international recognized term for sex?
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- Ted: (narrating) When you meet someone special, suddenly life's full of firsts: the first kiss, the first night together, the first weekend together. For me, all those firsts happened within 48 hours of meeting Victoria.
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- Robin: Well, it looks like it's gonna be just you and me. Barney: Really!? Robin: (a bit surprised) Actually, I was talking to my martini.
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- Barney: The only reason to wait a month for sex is if she's 17 years, 11 months old.
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- Barney: It's quid pro bro.
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- Robin: What the hell are you doing? Barney: I'm birthday suiting up!
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- Lily: Baby, I need to do something and I can't do it in front of you. It will change the nature of our relationship. Marshall: What is it? Lily: I need to pee. Marshall: This is bad We've gone nine years without peeing in front of each other.
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- (in the laser tag arena) Barney: Don't be a hero, Scherbatsky! Robin: See you on the other side. Both: Yaahhhhh! Charging! Barney: (Both got shot) Damn, wanna get a soft pretzel? Robin: Sure.
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- Lily: I need a drink, do we have any cough syrup in here?
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- Robin: Come on, Ted can't be pregnant....you need to have sex to get pregnant.
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- Barney: (to Robin) You suited up!
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- The German episode title is "Nur nichts überstürzen", meaning "But Don't Rush". The French episode title is "La Bataille navale", meaning "Naval Battle" (Bataille navale is also their name for the game Battleship). The Italian title is "La prima volta", meaning "The First Time".
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- International Airdates: New Zealand: April 7, 2007 on TV3; Czech Republic: December 21, 2009 on Prima COOL
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- Cobie Smulders injured an ankle while shooting the laser-tag scene.
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- Lily: I drank a Big Gulp of Mountain Dew during the Quantum Leap marathon. Marshall: Oh, boy! On Quantum Leap, Dr. Sam Beckett's catch phrase upon leaping in (usually in some dire or embarrassing situation) was to moan, "Oh, boy!"
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