How I Met Your Mother (TV Series)
False Positive (2010)
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- TV-PG
- 30min
- Comedy, Drama
- 13 Dec 2010
- TV Episode
Barney and Robin contemplate drastic positive changes in their lives when Marshall and Lily announce that Lily is pregnant, but renege on their promises when Marshall and Lily tell them that it was a false positive.
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Cast
| Josh Radnor | ... |
Ted Mosby
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| Jason Segel | ... |
Marshall Eriksen
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| Cobie Smulders | ... |
Robin Scherbatsky
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| Neil Patrick Harris | ... |
Barney Stinson
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| Alyson Hannigan | ... |
Lily Aldrin
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| Alex Trebek | ... |
Alex Trebek
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| Ben Vereen | ... |
Sam Gibbs
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| Artemis Pebdani | ... |
Anna
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| Chris Romano | ... |
Punchy
(as Chris Romanski)
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| Paul Schackman | ... |
Dr. Mitchell Friedman
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| Benton Jennings | ... |
Jordan
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| Melissa Molinaro | ... |
Noelle
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Romina Laino | ... |
Coin Flipper (uncredited)
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| Bob Saget | ... |
Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
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Sylvia Sims-Linkish | ... |
Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Pamela Fryman | ||
Written by
| Carter Bays | ... | (created by) (creator) & |
| Craig Thomas | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Craig Gerard | ... | (written by) & |
| Matthew Zinman | ... | (written by) |
| Matt Kuhn | ... | (executive story editor) |
Produced by
| Missy Alexander | ... | co-producer |
| Carter Bays | ... | executive producer (showrunner) / executive producer |
| Pamela Fryman | ... | executive producer |
| Rob Greenberg | ... | producer |
| Stewart Halpern-Fingerhut | ... | producer |
| Chris Harris | ... | executive producer |
| Kourtney Kang | ... | co-executive producer |
| Joe Kelly | ... | supervising producer |
| Stephen Lloyd | ... | executive producer |
| John Mabry | ... | associate producer |
| Suzy Mamann-Greenberg | ... | co-executive producer (as Suzy Mamann Greenberg) |
| Theresa Mulligan | ... | co-executive producer (as Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal) |
| Robia Rashid | ... | co-producer |
| Jamie Rhonheimer | ... | co-executive producer |
| Tami Sagher | ... | producer |
| Chuck Tatham | ... | co-executive producer |
| Craig Thomas | ... | executive producer (showrunner) / executive producer |
| Reid Watanabe | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| John Swihart | ||
Cinematography by
| Chris La Fountaine | ... | director of photography (as Christian La Fountaine) |
Editing by
| Sue Federman | ||
Editorial Department
| Daniel Steely Esparza | ... | assistant editor |
| Chad Cole | ... | on-line editor (uncredited) |
| Tamar Federknopp | ... | apprentice editor (uncredited) |
| Russell Lynch | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Collin Daniel | ||
| Brett Greenstein | ||
Production Design by
| Steve Olson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Susan Mina Eschelbach | ... | (as Susan Eschelbach) |
Costume Design by
| Julie Bennett Block | ||
Makeup Department
| Cindy Costello | ... | key hair stylist |
| Grace Hernandez | ... | department head hairstylist (as Grace Leider) |
| Jennifer Turchi Nigh | ... | makeup department head (as Jennifer Turchi) / makeup department head |
| Bret Mardock | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Clearside | ... | post-production supervisor (as Bryan Dych) |
| Suzy Mamann-Greenberg | ... | unit production manager (as Suzy Mamann Greenberg) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christopher Hyssong | ... | second second assistant director |
| Jim Rose | ... | associate director |
| Michael J. Shea | ... | first assistant director (as Michael Shea) |
| Dorothy A. Steinicke | ... | second assistant director (as Dorothy Steinicke) |
Art Department
| David Alan Baker | ... | property master (as David Baker) |
| David Brennan | ... | set dresser |
| Jesse Harris | ... | set dresser |
| Daniel Saks | ... | set designer |
| Jessica Samuelson | ... | assistant property master |
| Chris Kurumada | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Ron Shulem | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Bickelhaupt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Mike Clark | ... | production sound (as Michael L. Clark) |
| Charlie McDaniel | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Zeke Richardson | ... | sound editor |
| Christopher Landers | ... | additional re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Ryan Maguire | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| Greg Orrante | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Rick Cortes | ... | visual effects artist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Steve Blaich | ... | gaffer |
| David Colclasure | ... | assistant camera |
| Robert G. Lestak | ... | key grip (as Robert Lestak) |
| Matt Kennedy | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| George La Fountaine Jr. | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Megan Branman | ... | original casting |
| Nikki Hoffman | ... | extras casting |
| Sherie Hernandez | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sandra Araya Jensen | ... | costume supervisor |
| Reiko Schoenfeld | ... | key costumer (as Reiko Kurumada) |
| Patty Vaughn | ... | key costumer |
Music Department
| Michael Brake | ... | music editor |
| Andrew Gowan | ... | music supervisor (as Andy Gowan) |
| The Solids | ... | composer: title theme / performer: theme music |
| Brian H. Kim | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Pete Kneser | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Brian T. Rice | ... | assistant music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jenni Hendriks | ... | script coordinator |
| Janet Kagan | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Jesse Alson-Milkman | ... | production staff |
| Mark Anzelc | ... | production staff |
| Matthew Blitz | ... | production staff |
| Shannon Dietterick | ... | assistant to producers |
| Daniel Alex Esparza | ... | production staff (as Daniel 'Steely' Esparza) |
| Tamar Federknopp | ... | production staff (as Tamar Feder) |
| Sheree Greco | ... | executive assistant to SVP of production |
| Kelly Harris Vaughn | ... | production coordinator (as Kelly Harris) |
| Sherie Hernandez | ... | production staff (as Sherie Jane Hernandez) |
| James Jimenez | ... | production accountant |
| Patrick Kang | ... | assistant to producers |
| Leif Reinstein | ... | talent lawyer |
| Kristin Rejkowski | ... | assistant to writers |
| George Sloan | ... | assistant to writers |
| Mandy Friedrich | ... | studio teacher (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Amazon Prime Video (2020) (Venezuela) (video) (VOD)
- CBS (2010) (United States) (tv)
- Citytv (2010) (Canada) (tv)
- Comedy Central (2011) (Hungary) (tv)
- Disney+ (2021) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Avon Studio Transportation (transportation)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Initially excited Lily and Marshall get a positive reading on a home pregnancy test, but find out 36 hours later from Lily's gynecologist that she is in fact not yet pregnant. Those 36 hours not only affect Lily and Marshall who have differing emotions about life as a threesome, but Barney and Robin as well, each who reflect on their immediate futures, the major decisions they are contemplating which could also turn on a dime as quickly as Lily and Marshall finding out about the false positive. Robin has to decide whether to take a high profile job as a game show model, or to take a less prestigious and hard behind the scenes research job at a cable news network. Barney, who just received a huge Christmas bonus, has to decide whether to spend the money selfishly on himself by buying a diamond encrusted suit, or the use the money for more philanthropic purposes. Through it all, Ted feels like he has to be the voice of reason, he who is also dealing with his high school friend Punchy's upcoming nuptials. Written by Huggo |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Barney says with his bonus check, he may get the Dibiase, which is a suit made of diamond pinstripes. Ted Dibiase was known as The Million Dollar Man in the WWF during the 80's. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features Something Borrowed (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy See more » |
| Quotes |
[Ted has just smashed his gingerbread house because Marshall said that after the pregnancy false alarm, he and Lily want a dog]
[to Marshall and Lily] Ted Mosby: Are you kidding me? All you ever talk about is having kids, and now you have one little freakout, you want to get a dog instead? No, unacceptable! You're gonna turn around, go home, get naked, lie together as man and wife until Lily is great with child! Right now. [couple still look at him] Ted Mosby: I'M SERIOUS, GO GO GO! Robin Scherbatsky: [after seeing the two leave, murmuring to Robin] Marshall and Lily got in trouble... Ted Mosby: And YOU! Barney, you look real stupid in that suit. You're gonna get your money back and give it to charity - and I don't mean that stripper you keep emailing us about even though we begged you to take us off that list. Barney Stinson: I can't give this suit back. Ted, I glow in the dark. I finally glow in the dark! Ted Mosby: [shouts] Criminals of New York, attention! This man is wearing a diamond-covered suit, you could retire on the pants alone. Merry Christmas! [Barney runs away and Ted confronts Robin] Robin Scherbatsky: So if I get a large popcorn, would you go split-ski... Ted Mosby: [Interupting] And you, you did not move into the greatest city on Earth to become a coin-flipping bimbo. [takes out coin] Ted Mosby: So, here's how it goes - Heads, you take the job at Worldwide News. Tails, you take the job at Worldwide News. [flips coin into Robin's face] Ted Mosby: Hey, looks like somebody got a new gig! See more » |