[s7e5] Field Trip Instant

: This episode features guest stars Martin Short as Garrison Cootes and continues Kal Penn’s arc as Kevin. Field Trip | How I Met Your Mother Wiki | Fandom

: For a brief period at the start of the episode, Ted is seen with a stubble beard , a look that is never revisited in the series. [S7E5] Field Trip

: Ted tries to inspire his Introduction to Architecture class by taking them to the GNB headquarters building site. The trip quickly falls apart when they aren't allowed past the security gate. To save face, Ted (with Barney’s "help") attempts to improvise, leading to a session where Barney makes the students question if being an architect is even a cool job. : This episode features guest stars Martin Short

: Barney discovers that Nora has never seen Star Wars and doesn't like Ewoks. This sends him into a spiral, as he believes the "Ewok Line" (your age when you first see Return of the Jedi ) determines whether you find them cute or annoying—and Nora’s dislike suggests she might be older than she says. Notable Details The trip quickly falls apart when they aren't

: Observant fans noted that every meal Robin and Kevin share at the diner throughout the episode features a turkey special , highlighting their repetitive morning routine.

: Marshall starts his dream job working for environmental lawyer Garrison Cootes (Martin Short). However, he is horrified to find that Cootes is accepting tiny settlements from major polluters. Marshall eventually learns that Cootes has lost hope in the face of overwhelming corporate power, leading Marshall to try and reignite his boss's passion for the environment.