Tick Tick Tick (14 Nov. 2011)

Barney and Robin are afraid to break the news to Nora and Kevin that they cheated with each other and want to get back together, while Ted and Marshall get stoned together at a concert.

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
Nazanin Boniadi	...	Nora
Alexis Denisof	...	Sandy Rivers
Jerry Minor	...	King Charles
Katie Gill	...	Erika
Jacob Witkin	...	Nora's Dad
Dean Chekvala	...	Hippie Dude
Robin Krieger	...	Nora's Mom
David Neher	...	Goatee Guy
Sy Smith	...	Singer #1

Storyline

In the sober light of day after Barney and Robin's romantic liaison, they have to decide if the night together meant anything beyond a roll in the sack. Regardless, they have to decide what to do about it with regard to their respective relationships with Nora and Kevin. Things are made more difficult when the four are supposed to be attending a social work function on a harbor cruise, which means that they are are captive together for the evening. Barney and Robin know that they have to be on the same page about what to do, but that may be easier said than done. Meanwhile, Ted has bought tickets to a groovapalooza concert for himself, Marshall and Lily. As is their regular concert routine, Ted also buys some weed for them to smoke at the concert. However, pregnant Lily doesn't think that either she or Marshall should get high in her state. When Marshall can't resist, he and Ted go on a stoned journey of discovery through the arena in search of some nachos for a hungry Lily. Their ...

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

14 November 2011 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Bays Thomas Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

22 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

With the exception of Barney and Robin, all other main characters in this episode (Ted, Marshall, Lily, Nora, Kevin) wear purple.

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Goofs

The exterior shots of the arena are of the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, OR.

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Quotes

Barney Stinson: [Describing himself] Uh lets see, suits, laser tag, I say "wait for it" a lot, that's pretty much it.

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Connections

References An Affair to Remember (1957)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

Both heartbreaking and genius

I know Barney kissed robin and all but to have him admit to his feelings for her in both his own amusing ways and the heartwarming way was awesome. I love this episode from begin to end because no matter how much I want robin and Barney to be together we do have to realize it's only 10 episodes into the season. The writers of HIMYM will not just give the viewers what the want to see it doesn't happens in real life and it doesn't happen in HIMYM. That's the Beaty of this show the moment you think you have all the mystery solve one action changes the future and it becomes so puzzling that you have to watch the next episode just to figure out yet another piece of the puzzle. HIMYM will continue for seasons to come as a hope and tge longer it stays on the more and more it becomes addictive. The concepts the plot and script is solid and I wouldn't change one bit of this amazing episode and this captivating show.

Ps is always good to see a different side of a character as solid as Barney, his weakness make us relate to him more. There is a Barney in all of us whether we embrace him or not