In the second episode of Season 7, " The Naked Truth ," the gang deals with the consequences of past behavior and the struggle to present a "perfect" version of themselves to move forward. Marshall’s Quest to Erase "Beercules"
Barney is desperate to win back Nora and prove he is a changed man. After she refuses to see him, he vows to stay in a 24-hour diner until she agrees to a date. How_I_Met_Your_Mother_7x02_The_Naked_Truth_ITA_...
: He tracks down the uploader, Pete Durkenson (guest star Jimmi Simpson ), who agrees to remove it only if Marshall beats him at "Edward Forty-hands". In the second episode of Season 7, "
Critics from IGN gave the episode an 8/10, noting its balance of "sarcasm and sentimentality". The episode explores the "naked truth" of the characters' identities—Marshall's past rowdiness, Barney's career as a serial liar, and Ted’s lingering attachment to his past loves. It was a massive ratings success, drawing . "How I Met Your Mother" The Naked Truth (TV Episode 2011) : He tracks down the uploader, Pete Durkenson