I've spent a lot of time writing about what constitutes a classic HIMYM episode and what constitutes a typical sitcom episode. In almost every case I trumpet the classic episodes that play with time, make fun of life as a thirty-something, and bend the rules of conventional sitcoms in anyway way possible, while blasting the "normal" sitcom scenarios and style that the show relied on last season. Natural History is an exception. There was nothing that separated the episode from anything you would see on Two And A Half Men or Big Bang Theory, the story was liner, the setting was limited, there were dick and fart jokes, yet, it was extremely entertaining. The writing was sharp, the poignant moments were touching without overwhelming the comedy, the comedy was both clever and sophomoric, all the characters story lines were advanced in a convincing manner. It was easily one of the two best episodes all year. As much as I long for crazy flashbacks and allusions of things to come, I could watch episodes like this without losing faith in where the show was going.
Funniest moments... The Captain vs Galactic President Superstar McAwesomeville, the Barney/Robin touching contest (although I'm disappointed there was no licking!), Ted's sophomoric whispers. And another thing to add to the list of ways Ted's life mirror's mine, #15: Crossword Day. Although mine is Sunday, not Saturday. Saturday is the toughest of the week, but Sunday is the biggest and the most enjoyable.
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