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How I Met Your Mother: Subway Wars (2010)
One Of HIMYM's Best
While some may pass Subway Wars off as a silly filler episode, I find it to be one of the best episodes in the whole series.
The whole concept of Subway Wars is pretty insane, with the five main characters all racing to the other side of Manhattan using different modes of transportation. The whole race is very dramatic, but that's honestly what makes it so fun. Fun additions like the map graphic, the epic music, and the frequent use of single-camera filming help set this episode apart, serving as a great showcase of how How I Met Your Mother stands out from most other sitcoms.
The humor in this episode is top-notch too, with many great jokes serving as a hilariously realistic portrayal of New York, such as the incomprehensible subway conductor, the crazy person on the bus cliche, the slow traffic light, and of course, what makes a "True New Yorker?". Outside of the NYC jokes, there are many funny character moments such as the "Why _____ Needs A Win" sequences and Marshall's western running song.
And even with all the chaos going on, Subway Wars still manages to have some great character work, with Marshall and Lily stressing out about having a kid, and Robin coping with her difficult year. Scattered throughout the episode are moments where the characters get to genuinely talk things out, so while the overall plot never really progresses, the characters do get to develop a bit. And of course, there is a very heart-warming twist near the end of the episode.
So while Subway Wars may not be everyone's cup of tea, I find it to be one of the best How I Met Your Mother episodes for its great humor, heartfelt character moments, and creativity that showcases why it's such a unique sitcom.
The Office: Casino Night (2006)
The Absolute Best Episode Of The Office
Casino Night is my favorite episode in the entire series, and perhaps of all time. The first two-thirds of this episode are, for the most part, really funny. It's mostly composed of little vignettes revolving around the different members of the cast, but they're a great way to give everyone a good amount of screentime before Season 2 comes to an end.
Along with the casino night itself, the main plotline of this episode was about Michael accidentally inviting both Carol and Jan to the casino night. While this was arguably the weakest part of the episode, there was still a lot to like, especially the twist ending.
What truly elevates this episode is what happens with Jim and Pam. After a season of will-they won't-they, Jim finally decides to confess his feelings to Pam, and it is glorious. The writing, the acting, even the camerawork, was just perfect, creating one of the most realistic love confession scenes ever to be on TV. Sadly, Pam decides to stay with Roy, so Jim makes his move anyway and kisses her, thus ending the episode on a perfect cliffhanger. Overall, Casino Night could've just been a great finale, but Jim and Pam helped turn it into one of the greatest episodes in TV history.