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Season 5, Episode 24: Doppelgangers Preview

JD — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:50:46 +0000

Chat here, I’ll be back. Hopefully I’ll like it and I won’t bum you guys out this week. Season Finale people!

Season 5, Episode 23: The Wedding Bride Discussion

JD — Wed, 19 May 2010 00:45:11 +0000

This episode has a lot of build up. It was hinted we’d see something like this as far back as the end of last season. Did all that build-up payoff? Did the Wedding Bride deliver? No. What I Liked Malin Akerman. She’s wonderful. I first saw her in Entourage, then again in Watchmen, and most recently in Couples [...]

Season 5, Episode 23: The Wedding Bride Preview

JD — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:29:37 +0000

So, how was it? Remember, if you want to submit a write up, email me.

Season 5, Episode 22: Robots vs. Wrestlers Preview

JD — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:15:09 +0000

It’s all new episodes from here on out. Tonight is the first of the final three episodes of the season. The title is a bit confusing, and I’m not quite sure what it might mean. Pictures from the episode, like the one above, are on the LA Times web site. Tonight’s episode is full of [...]

Season 5, Episode 21: Twin Beds Discussion

JD — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:39:24 +0000

Was going to watch the episode tonight so I figured why not write a quick recap? Warning: first impressions below. Oh, don’t let this stop you from submitting your own recaps. There was a lot of great response to the lovely Victoria’s write-up last week, everyone seemed to especially like a woman’s perspective (here here!) What [...]

Say Cheese Discussion: Victoria’s Take

JD — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:28:29 +0000

Reader Victoria (can we call you Vicky? Tori? Ictor? Probably not Ictor…) sent in her review of the episode “Say Cheese” from a couple weeks ago. Here’s her review in its entirety. To see the pretty pictures, visit her blog where the same review is posted (but then come back here to comment, I’m greedy [...]

Homewreckers Discussion: Roger’s Take

JD — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:24:27 +0000

I asked last week for people to pitch in with episode recaps and you responded, a lot. Thanks! I really appreciate the help and I do this site as much yours as mine so I’m happy to post your thoughts. Reader Roger sent in his take on last week’s episode, Home Wreckers. Thanks Roger! Tonight had [...]

I Need Your Help!

JD — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:19:01 +0000

As you’ve noticed, I’ve been missing in action lately on the blog. I’ve barely been able to catch the new episodes let alone write about them. I’ve started a new job and the transition has reduced my spare time. That doesn’t mean you all should suffer. So I had an idea: the real meat of this [...]

Season 5, Episode 20: Home Wreckers Discussion

JD — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:36:37 +0000

This is getting ridiculous, right? Talk amongst yourselves, I’ll be back tomorrow.

Season 5, Episode 19: Zoo or False Discussion

JD — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:00:27 +0000

So I’m a bad person, I know. I never wrote about Say Cheese. In short, I didn’t love it. Robin and Lily were funny but there’s something about the episodes that take place primarily in Dowesetrepla that leave me wanting more. That and some crazy IRL stuff kept me from getting it done. This week, I [...]

Season 5: Episode 18: Say Chese Discussion

JD — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:39:04 +0000

Placeholder! Talk amongst yourselves…

Season 5, Episode 17: Of Course Discussion

JD — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:48:08 +0000

Oh, that’s right Jennifer Lopez is on the show tonight. I forgot. Boy oh boy was this a musical episode. What Was Good I liked Lopez. After the varied history this show has with one-time musicians showing up in guest roles I had low expectations but that opening “let’s call it a tie” joke was delivered well. [...]

Season 5, Episode 16: Hooked Discussion

JD — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:56:05 +0000

It’s been awhile hasn’t it? How are you? Winter treating you OK? Good to hear. Let’s talk about tonight’s episode shall we? Being ‘on the hook’ is a very real thing. I know plenty of guys who get hooked early, sometimes in junior high, sometimes earlier, and they sometimes stay hooked for years, well past college [...]

Law School Brad (Joe Manganiello) Picked for New Bays/Thomas Project

JD — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:04:42 +0000

The show goes off new episodes for a couple weeks and I fall apart as a blogger. It was released recently that CBS has ordered a pilot for a new sitcom called Livin’ on a Prayer. The show follows a dating couple taking the next step in their lives. Sound familiar? That’d be because it [...]

Season 5, Episode 15: Rabbit or Duck Discussion

JD — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:56:54 +0000

This season so far has been full of rabbits and ducks. There were times tonight when I wasn’t sure which one this episode would turn out to be. Overall, if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck… What Was Good The Rabbit/Duck fight is in my top five HIMYM scenes of all time. It [...]

Season 5, Episode 14: The Perfect Week Discussion

JD — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:19:50 +0000

Here we go, I decided to squeeze this in tonight both because I love you all and also so I can spend all of tomorrow dedicated to Lost’s return. 0:56 It looks like we’re back to a Barney episode this week. Doesn’t bother me, I like the Barney-centric stories. 1:17 Love the shirt! 1:55 “See that hottie over there nursing a [...]

How I Met Your Mother Season 6 Confirmed

JD — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:08:55 +0000

As was reported late last night on the official HIMYM Twitter and Facebook pages, the show has been picked up for another season. This is great news for us, them, and the world. Remember the old days when the show was on the bubble?

Season 5, Episode 13: Jenkins Discussion

JD — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:50:52 +0000

I didn’t realize until after the episode that tonight marked Neil Patrick Harris’s directing debut. Well done sir! That explains why Barney was barely in the episode. For a show who has had only one director, more or less, tonight didn’t feel like a huge departure. If anything, it felt more like a return to [...]

Season 5, Episode 13: Jenkins Preview

JD — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:44:13 +0000

This is a placeholder until I get my review posted. My internet is wonky lately so I’ll do my best to post tonight but I promise nothing. What’s this episode all about anyway? I didn’t even remember the name until I just double checked (good thing, I thought it was “Merkin”). Peace out hombres!

Season 5, Episode 12: Girls vs. Suits Discussion

JD — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:39:18 +0000

During the first two seasons I might not have said I thought there’d ever be an episode 100. I’m glad there is. Congrats to Bays, Thomas, the cast, and the crew. You’ve done a good thing! That being said, how was this 100th episode anyway? Coming into tonight I wasn’t as excited as I should be. [...]

Season 5, Episode 12: Girls vs. Suits Preview

JD — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:21:53 +0000

It’s finally here, episode 100. Girls vs. Suits. With special guest star Stacy Keibler, music, dancing, and all kinds of shenanigans. How excited are you? No really, tell me how excited you are. Review will be posted as soon as I can. Until then chat here.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2010!

JD — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:08:31 +0000

I logged in just now to make the episode 100 preview but realized that’s not till next week. So instead, what’d you guys do for the holidays? Did you have a good time? Any good stories? Chat about whatever you like and I’ll see you next week for the big, bad, episode 100.

Festive Have You Met Ted is Festive

JD — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:49:18 +0000

HYMT goes festive for the holidays. For the rest of the year you’ll be treated (?) to a holiday background. There are currently four that are chosen at random on page load. Refresh your browser to see them all!

Season 5, Episode 11: Last Cigarette Ever Recap

JD — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:16:26 +0000

Look at me, on time with a recap. It’s a Christmas miracle! What Was Good I remember when I found out that my mom used to smoke cigarettes. As a small child this melted my brain. It’s amazing how easy right and wrong is when you’re young. There was a moment in college where my roommate and [...]

Season 5, Episode 10: The Window Recap

JD — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:11:51 +0000

I really liked the phone call from the old neighbor. Before we knew what it meant it had an element of the fantastic about it that I really liked. It let me know that we were in for a good episode which proved to be true. First off, sorry for the long delay. I’ve had this [...]