How I Met Your Father season 2 episode 14 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a quirky attempt to derail Val's engagement to Swish, friends devise various schemes during an engagement party. Ellen, assigned as a bitter divorcee, ends up endearing herself to Swish, while Sid and Hannah's pretend fight escalates into a real argument about their future. Charlie's attempts at playing a bachelor fail awkwardly. The plan backfires as Val's parents surprisingly endorse the marriage. Sid, moved by an old video, considers moving to LA for Hannah. Ultimately, Val decides against marrying Swish, choosing to seek true love instead.
Full Episode S02E14 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the group's plan at the beginning of the episode?
To sabotage Val's engagement to Swish.
Who was assigned to play the bachelor at the party?
Charlie, but he brought his date Julia.
What role did Ellen have at the engagement party?
She was supposed to act as a bitter, divorced woman.
How did Sid and Hannah's pretend fight turn out?
It escalated into a real argument about their future and living locations.
Did Val's parents support her engagement to Swish?
Yes, they unexpectedly gave their blessing.
What personal issue were Sid and Hannah facing?
A disagreement about where to live, as Hannah considered staying in LA while Sid wanted her in New York.
How did Val's decision about her engagement change by the end of the episode?
Influenced by Jesse's advice, she decided to break up with Swish in search of true love.
What led to Sid considering moving to LA?
A heartfelt video from their engagement night made him realize Hannah's importance.
Did Charlie's role as a bachelor at the party succeed?
No, his attempts were awkward and unsuccessful.
What created tension between Charlie and Julia?
A mix-up involving Ellen led to awkwardness between them.
Why did Ellen struggle with her role at the party?
She found it hard to be harsh to Swish and accidentally became endearing.
What was the unexpected turn of events involving Val's parents?
Instead of being against the marriage, they ended up giving their blessing.
What was the state of Val and Swish's relationship at the end of the episode?
Val decided to break up with Swish.
What unresolved issue did Jesse and Sid have at the end of the episode?
They needed to visit Times Square for an unknown reason.
How did the episode affect Ellen and Charlie's relationship?
They dealt with awkward tension after a mix-up involving Julia.
