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How I Met Your Mother · S9 · E2

Coming Back

  • TV-14
  • Sep 23, 2013
  • 21 min
  • 7.0

When James reveals that he is getting divorced, Robin worries about how Barney will take the news. Meanwhile, Marshall races to find a way to get to New York in time for the wedding, and Ted deals with being alone at a romantic hotel.

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About this episode

When James reveals that he is getting divorced, Robin worries about how Barney will take the news. Meanwhile, Marshall races to find a way to get to New York in time for the wedding, and Ted deals with being alone at a romantic hotel.

Season 9

24 episodes
  1. 1The Locket

    22 minSep 23, 2013★ 7.2

    On their way to Long Island for their wedding weekend, Robin and Barney come across a startling family discovery. Meanwhile, Marshall sees something online that changes the course of his journey east, while Lily confronts Ted about letting go of Robin.

  2. 2Coming Back

    21 minSep 23, 2013★ 7.0Now viewing

    When James reveals that he is getting divorced, Robin worries about how Barney will take the news. Meanwhile, Marshall races to find a way to get to New York in time for the wedding, and Ted deals with being alone at a romantic hotel.

  3. 3Last Time in New York

    23 minSep 30, 2013★ 7.1

    When Lily discovers Ted's list of things he wants to do in New York before he moves for Chicago, she becomes frustrated that she is the only person who knows about his plans. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney realize they have very little time together before their relatives arrive for their wedding.

  4. 4The Broken Code

    23 minOct 7, 2013★ 7.1

    While Barney works through his anger at Ted after finding out he still has feelings for Robin, Marshall Skypes in to act as a judge and help settle their dispute. Meanwhile, Lily realizes she is Robin's only girlfriend.

  5. 5The Poker Game

    23 minOct 14, 2013★ 7.0

    Barney is upset after Robin wins James's wedding ring during the poker game, and Ted argues with Marshall and Lily over whether he gave them a wedding gift.

  6. 6Knight Vision

    23 minOct 21, 2013★ 7.3

    When Ted finds himself with three prospects to be his date for the wedding weekend, he chooses poorly. Meanwhile, Barney and Robin have a confrontation with their minister, and Marshall learns more about his driving companion, Daphne.

  7. 7No Questions Asked

    23 minOct 28, 2013★ 7.0

    When Daphne sends a troubling text message to Lily, Marshall enlists the gang's help to remove the message while enforcing the "No Questions Asked" rule.

  8. 8The Lighthouse

    23 minNov 4, 2013★ 6.9

    When Robin and Loretta's conflict escalates, Barney is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Marshall and Daphne deal with a stowaway on their road trip, and Ted and Cassie try to enjoy a trip to a lighthouse.

  9. 9Platonish

    23 minNov 11, 2013★ 7.4

    During a flashback, the gang wonders how the Ted, Robin and Barney love triangle will play out; Barney accepts challenges from Robin and Lily.

  10. 10Mom and Dad

    23 minNov 18, 2013★ 6.6

    Barney concocts a plan when his father arrives at the hotel; Ted thinks he is being framed when a wedding-related duty gets messed up.

  11. 11Bedtime Stories

    21 minNov 25, 2013★ 6.3

    Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting rhyming bedtime stories.

  12. 12The Rehearsal Dinner

    21 minDec 2, 2013★ 7.1

    Robin is dismayed when Barney wants to have their rehearsal dinner at a laser tag arena; Ted aggravates Lily by not following through with a promise.

  13. 13Bass Player Wanted

    23 minDec 16, 2013★ 7.3

    A man at the wedding intentionally stirs up trouble; Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.

  14. 14Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra

    23 minJan 13, 2014★ 6.5

    In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.

  15. 15Unpause

    23 minJan 20, 2014★ 7.6

    Robin and Ted try to get Barney to reveal secrets after he drinks too much; Marshall tries to avoid fighting with Lily.

  16. 16How Your Mother Met Me

    24 minJan 27, 2014★ 8.1

    The mother reveals how she met Ted and what she has been doing over the past eight years.

  17. 17Sunrise

    23 minFeb 3, 2014★ 7.6

    Robin and Ted reminisce about past relationships as they search for a drunken Barney on the day of the wedding; Lily and Marshall come to a resolution; Barney befriends two men who are eager to meet women.

  18. 18Rally

    21 minFeb 24, 2014★ 7.5

    The gang must figure out how to make the Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir to help Barney recover on the day of the wedding.

  19. 19Vesuvius

    23 minMar 3, 2014★ 7.2

    Robin and Lily have a fight on the morning of the wedding; Barney can't decide what suit to wear; the gang watches a movie that Ted didn't want them to see.

  20. 20Daisy

    23 minMar 10, 2014★ 7.8

    Marshall asks Barney and Ted for help figuring out where Lily went in the middle of the night during their argument.

  21. 21Gary Blauman

    23 minMar 17, 2014★ 7.5

    When Gary Blauman shows up at the wedding, it sends the gang into a frenzy as they each recall an encounter with him.

  22. 22The End of the Aisle

    23 minMar 24, 2014★ 7.9

    With only a half an hour left before the wedding, Robin and Barney panic; Lily and Marshall rewrite their wedding vows.

  23. 23Last Forever (1)

    22 minMar 31, 2014★ 6.5

    Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.

  24. 24Last Forever (2)

    22 minMar 31, 2014★ 6.0

    Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.

Guest stars

Roger BartCurtis
Anisha AdusumilliOther Agent
Mary GallagherFemale Gate Agent
Irene RoseenOld Gypsy Woman
Robert BelushiLinus
Wayne BradyJames Stinson
Sherri ShepherdDaphne
John C. MoskoffHerm