Noretta (24 Oct. 2011)

Kevin's declaration that everybody marries their parents ruins Marshall and Lily's romantic evening, but will anything keep Barney from getting lucky with Nora? And will Kevin finally get fed up with Ted and Robin's close relationship?

Director:

Pamela Fryman

Writers:

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

Stars:

Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Josh Radnor	...	Ted Mosby
Jason Segel	...	Marshall Eriksen
Cobie Smulders	...	Robin Scherbatsky
Neil Patrick Harris	...	Barney Stinson
Alyson Hannigan	...	Lily Aldrin
Kal Penn	...	Kevin
Chris Elliott	...	Mickey Aldrin
'Weird Al' Yankovic	...	Himself
Nazanin Boniadi	...	Nora
Frances Conroy	...	Loretta Stinson
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Marvin Eriksen Sr.
Wayne Brady	...	James Stinson
Cristine Rose	...	Virginia Mosby
Sathya Jesudasson	...	Mrs. Venkataraghavan
Christiann Castellanos	...	Leigh

Storyline

After Barney's brother James meets Nora for the first time, he admits that he doesn't like Nora with Barney if only because her behavior is too reminiscent of their mother, Loretta. Kevin, in turn, states that it's not too unusual for people to end up with someone like their parent. That comment makes for a very uncomfortable romantic night for Marshall and Lily, the former whose discomfort is taken one step further. If Barney knew about James and Kevin's comments, his night may also be particularly spoiled as tonight is the night that he and Nora are going to make love for the first time. But other things may ruin their potential first time. Meanwhile, Kevin and Ted have to come to an understanding about the other's relationship with Robin.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 2011 (USA)

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Bays Thomas Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Goofs

In this episode Nora and Barney are on the balcony of Barney's apartment. A camera shot shows the inside of Barney's apartment but his giant TV is nowhere to be seen.

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Quotes

Narrator: [Kevin is not too pleased about Robin massaging Ted on what should be their date night] Now Kevin, as a trained psychologist, knew the appropriate way to voice his displeasure...
Kevin: I think we need to calmly discuss the relationship dynamics at play here. I'm uncomfortable with how close you two are as roommates, given your particular romantic history.
Narrator: Instead, he took a different approach...
Kevin: Oh Hell NO! If you want a date with my girlfriend, I don't have to wear pants in your apartment!
[...]

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Soundtracks

"My Favorite Things"
(uncredited)
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Performed by Nazanin Boniadi & Frances Conroy

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