Critics from IGN gave the episode an 8/10, noting its balance of "sarcasm and sentimentality". The episode explores the "naked truth" of the characters' identities—Marshall's past rowdiness, Barney's career as a serial liar, and Ted’s lingering attachment to his past loves. It was a massive ratings success, drawing . "How I Met Your Mother" The Naked Truth (TV Episode 2011)
: Marshall ends up getting drunk again, leading to a second "Beercules" video. Lily eventually secures the job for him by blackmailing Pete with embarrassing information about his own college years. Barney’s Diner Marathon How_I_Met_Your_Mother_7x02_The_Naked_Truth_ITA_...
Ted uses a New York Magazine feature about himself to date two women simultaneously, hoping to find "the one" to take to the prestigious Architect's Ball. Critics from IGN gave the episode an 8/10,