I didn't entirely mind the out-of-sequence airing of this episode, though there were more than a few "huh?" moments because of it. But there was one thing I just couldn't shake. In fact, it drove me nuts.

Prediction: Barney gets cold feet day of and Marshall uses his final slap to knock some sense into him. With only nine episodes left, Marshall must use the slap, and his year(s?) of training for only the greatest good.

Sherlock! It might not air in the U.S. til the 14th, but anyone who knows their way around an internet will find a way. In any case, Episode 2 of Series 3 bowed tonight, and it was absolutely wonderful.