S01E08How I Met Your Mother · Season 1
How I Met Your Mother season 1 episode 8: The Duel
Aired 14 November 200522 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “The Duel”
As Lily officially moves into the apartment, Ted feels like he is being edged out of the mix by his engaged roomies. Ted and Marshall each want to keep the place, so they settle it like real "grown-ups" -- launching into a sword fight.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 22 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Pamela Fryman.
- TMDB users rate it 7.6 out of 10 (53 votes).
How I Met Your Mother trailer
The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Pamela Fryman
- Guest stars
- Martin Starr as KevinJacqueline Pinol as JackieKeisuke Hoashi as DoctorMaya Parish as ErinKeri Safran as KatieLyndsy Fonseca as DaughterDavid Henrie as SonMiki Mia as Chinese Waitress
Credits: TMDB.
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