“I absolutely hate how the episode comes to an end. Because I am not looking forward to watching the fallout of Ted's stupid confession here.” IMDb
“Cobie Smulders delivered some genuine pathos as she first shared the fact that she couldn't have children.” IGN · 14 years ago [S7E16] The Drunk Train
Watch how Ted and Barney use complex 'drunk train math' to try and crack the code of the LIRR: Episode Performance & Soundtrack “I absolutely hate how the episode comes to an end
The episode originally aired on February 13, 2012, to . It is also remembered for its closing song, "Rivers and Roads" by The Head and the Heart, which critics from Paste Magazine noted added a "surreal" and effective dramatic weight to the final rooftop scene. "How I Met Your Mother" The Drunk Train (TV Episode 2012) "How I Met Your Mother" The Drunk Train
: Robin reveals to Kevin that she cannot have children and never wants them. Though Kevin initially accepts this, the realization that their life goals are incompatible leads to a mutual breakup.
: In the episode's closing moments, a vulnerable Robin is consoled by Ted, who unexpectedly confesses, "I love you," reigniting their long-dormant romantic tension. Critical Perspectives