15. Lucky Penny -

Ted misses a flight for a dream job interview in Chicago, leading the gang to trace back whose fault it really was.

Reviewers generally consider this a standout episode of Season 2, praised for its tight continuity and the "domino effect" of events starting with Ted finding a 1939 penny. Plot Highlights: 15. Lucky Penny

The search for most commonly refers to the How I Met Your Mother episode (Season 2, Episode 15) or the Lucky Penny Café in Las Vegas. How I Met Your Mother : Season 2, Episode 15 ("Lucky Penny") Ted misses a flight for a dream job

Includes Barney running the New York City Marathon on a whim (and getting stuck on the subway) and Lily and Robin camping out for a bridal sale. How I Met Your Mother : Season 2,

This episode is highly rated by fans for its masterful use of "reverse chronological" storytelling and its focus on the theme of destiny.

The episode concludes that "losing is actually winning," as missing the flight ultimately kept Ted in New York, where he was destined to meet the mother. Lucky Penny Café (Las Vegas)