Ten Sessions (24 Mar. 2008)

As the search for Mrs. Right continues, Ted woos his dermatologist Stella -- but her receptionist, Abby, seems more interested in him.

Director:

Pamela Fryman

Writers:

Carter Bays (creator), Craig Thomas (creator),

Stars:

Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Josh Radnor	...	Ted Mosby
Jason Segel	...	Marshall Eriksen
Cobie Smulders	...	Robin Scherbatsky
Neil Patrick Harris	...	Barney Stinson
Alyson Hannigan	...	Lily Aldrin
Sarah Chalke	...	Stella Zinman
Britney Spears	...	Abby
Charlene Amoia	...	Wendy
Don Creech	...	Old Guy
Christine Joaquin	...	Kourtney
Marshall Manesh	...	Ranjit
Ria Pavia	...	Gloria
Caroline Whitney Smith	...	Brenda

Storyline

Ted visits a tattoo removal clinic to get his butterfly tattoo removed and he's attracted to his doctor, Stella. She warns him that he will have to go through ten one hour sessions and it it will be very painful. Ted understands and he wants to go out with her, but she can't, as long as Ted is her patient and it's a violation of AMA rules. In addition, she tells Ted up front when he suggests that they can go out when the sessions are over, the answer will be no. Ted is convinced that he can change that no into a yes after ten sessions. During these sessions, Ted tries to charm Stella, but it appears it's not working. One ploy he tries is to be very nice to Stella's receptionist, Abbey, but Stella still says no and Abbey is attracted to Ted. When session ten arrives, and the tattoo removal is complete, when Ted asks her once again, we find out why Stella can't go out on a date with him. Ted, upset that this isn't going to happen, finds a way so they can go out together.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 March 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Bays Thomas Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Britney Spears is the most recognizable out of the other guest stars. She had received multiple standing ovations during taping, which can be briefly seen during the CBS promos.

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Goofs

Britney Spears appears to be wearing a wedding ring on her left hand in a couple of the shots that occur in the doctor's office. Her character is supposed to be single. In other scenes she's not wearing a ring on her left hand.

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Quotes

Barney Stinson: Hey! How would you like me to take you out to a fancy restaurant and then go on a shopping spree? Treat you the way you should be treated. Would that make you forget about that Ted monster?
Abby: My mom was wrong; there are nice guys in New York!
Barney Stinson: We just have to go by my hotel room first. My bed was broken; I just have to make sure they fixed it.
Abby: Then if it's fixed, can we have sex on it and then go shopping?
Barney Stinson: I like you!

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Connections

References Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)

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Soundtracks

"Hey Beautiful"
Written by The Solids
Performed by The Solids

User Reviews

Britney Spears Comeback

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