How I Met Your Mother/Brunch

Brunch
Season 2, Episode 3
Airdate	October 2, 2006
Production Number	2ALH03
Written by	Stephen Lloyd
Directed by	Pamela Fryman
Stream
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How I Met Your Mother — Season Two

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Brunch is the third episode of the second season of How I Met Your Mother, and the twenty-fifth episode overall.

Starring: Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby), Jason Segel (Marshall Eriksen), Cobie Smulders (Robin Scherbatsky)

with Neil Patrick Harris (Barney Stinson)

and Alyson Hannigan (Lily Aldrin)

Guest Starring: Michael Gross (Alfred Mosby), Cristine Rose (Virginia Mosby)

Co-Starring: Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Noel True (Waitress)

Uncredited: Bob Saget (Ted of 2030 (voice))

Plot Overview

Robin is worried about meeting Ted's parents, who have a big surprise in store. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall struggle with the precarious new status of their relationship.

When Ted's parents come to New York for a visit, their weekend ends up being far from the ordinary when a colossal family secret is unveiled. When Ted, Robin and the gang spend the weekend with his parents, Ted is stunned when a family secret that changes things forever is unveiled at brunch. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily find it difficult to control themselves when they are forced to spend time together with Ted's parents.