Production
"Ten Sessions" was written by series co-creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, and directed by Pamela Fryman. In early March 2008, it was confirmed that singer Britney Spears would guest star on the show. Neil Patrick Harris was "shocked" that Spears was willing to "come and do some acting", noting that she had not acted in a while. Spears's last acting role was on Will & Grace in 2006. Harris told Entertainment Tonight that the paparazzi would not be a problem, since the show is shot on the Fox secure lot. Before Sarah Chalke was given the role as Stella, Alicia Silverstone was originally set to guest star, but dropped out when her representatives feared she would be "overshadowed" by Spears. Co-creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas "love" Silverstone and hope she will eventually guest star on the show.
Alyson Hannigan said that Spears "was so funny" and that she had "no idea she had such great comic timing". According to Jason Segel, Spears improvised a few lines that were "really good" and set "everyone laughing". Spears was nominated for a People's Choice Award in the Favorite Scene-Stealing Guest Star category for her performance in the episode. "Ten Sessions" first aired on CBS in the United States on March 24, 2008. Spears's wardrobe in the episode was put up for an online auction to benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council. The auction began just after the episode aired and would be going on for a week. The yellow Nanette Lepore lace dress Spears wore in the episode was sold for US$1,525, and the embroidered rust dress was sold for US$1,925.
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