"HIMYM": The Return of Sarah

I've been a big fan of Sarah Chalke ever since she showed up as the second Becky on "Roseanne." And I am pleased by the way she fits in on "How I Met Your Mother," so pleased, in fact, that I'd rather see her on this show than on "Scrubs" right now.

I feel a little blasphemous saying that, because I have been such a huge "Scrubs" supporter for so long, and she is an important part of that show's amazing ensemble. But "Scrubs" has run out of steam, as even the best series do after seven seasons, while "HIMYM" is still ascendant. I've already expressed my mixed feelings here about the fact that "Scrubs" is said to be returning for an eighth season on ABC.

Last night on "HIMYM," Chalke quickly reestablished her chemistry with Josh Radnor's Ted, which was important since we've only seen them together once and yet they've supposedly been dating for months. And Will Forte was a big plus as Barney's rebound bro, his wingman in training. I do hope "HIMYM" isn't going the guest-star-addiction route of "Will & Grace," especially with Britney Spears returning next week, but I also enjoyed last night's visitors immensely. From Lily's earthquake experience to Marshall's grief over Nell Carter, the episode was a breeze.