TV series

How I Met Your Mother

Name: How I Met Your Mother
Released: 2005
Cast: Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Cobie Smulders

2005–2014· 9 seasonsTV-14★ 8.1Ended

On CBS — From 20th Century Fox Television · Bays-Thomas Productions

A love story in reverse.

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Synopsis

A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.

Themes

roommates self-discovery group of friends sitcom searching for love

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upSep 19, 2005 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
When Ted's best friend Marshall proposes to his girlfriend, Lily, Ted realizes he'd better get a move on if he hopes to find true love. Ted soon meets Robin in a neighborhood bar, immediately becomes smitten and scores a first date. But when Ted can hardly wait to see her again, his eagerness threatens to scare her away.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Monique Edwards (Producer), Saba Homayoon (Yasmin), Jack Shearer (Cab Driver), Sarah Loew (Dumped Friend), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
E2 Purple GiraffeSep 26, 2005 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
In a desperate attempt for a second date, Ted invites Robin to a party he is throwing. However, she doesn't show up and he keeps throwing parties in the hopes she will finally arrive.
Guest stars: Jon Bernthal (Carlos), Lindsay Schoneweis (Fantasy Girl), Beth Riesgraf (Works with Carlos Girl), Jae Head (Leroy), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
E3 Sweet Taste of LibertyOct 3, 2005 · 21 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Ted agrees to let Barney spice up his love life, and ends up on a crazy adventure of flying to Philadelphia, encountering the law, and visiting the Liberty Bell.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Earl Billings (Officer McNeil), Tiffany Brouwer (Laura), Pedro Miguel Arce (Dana), Alyshia Ochse (Tatiana), Carla Toutz (Sascha), Anna Zielinski (Cute Girl), Mark Edward Smith (Bomb Squad Guy)
E4 Return of the ShirtOct 10, 2005 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Ted's outlook on his continuing search for love is altered when he rediscovers a shirt that has not seen daylight in years. Meanwhile, Barney amuses himself by coaxing Robin into sacrificing her job by saying completely outlandish things on air live for a cash reward.
Guest stars: Monique Edwards (Producer), Anne Dudek (Natalie), Jackie Geary (Jackie), Ange Billman (Steph), Choice Skinner (Trucker Hat Guy #1), Buck Kartalian (Henry), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Michael Kagan (Joel Adams)
E5 Okay AwesomeOct 17, 2005 · 22 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Ted and Barney start checking out the club scene with their friend Robin, whereas Lily and Marshall try to participate in some more "grown-up" activities, as they draw slowly nearer to their wedding.
Guest stars: Vanessa Evigan (Kelly), Kyle Bornheimer (Austin), Samm Levine (Phil), Stephen Keys (New Bouncer), Jayma Mays (Coat Check Girl), Rob Evors (Bradley), Ryan Raddatz (Chris), Michelle Noh (Claire)
E6 The Slutty PumpkinOct 24, 2005 · 22 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Ted makes his yearly pilgrimage to the rooftop Halloween party in search of a girl dressed as a pumpkin who he met years ago. Meanwhile, Robin struggles her new boyfriend because of her independent ways.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Katie Holmes (Naomi), Scott Rinker (Host), Jeremy Gabriel (Mike), Chad Lindsey (Angel), Krizia Bajos (Hula Girl), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
E7 MatchmakerNov 7, 2005 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
When a matchmaker with a 100% success rate turns Ted away because he is not compatible with any of the available women in her database, he is still determined that he is going to find his match. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are obsessed with ridding their apartment of a critter.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Camryn Manheim (Ellen Pierce), Beth Lacke (Sarah O'Brien), Nick Jaine (Sudeep), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
E8 The DuelNov 14, 2005 · 22 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
As Lily officially moves into the apartment, Ted feels like he is being edged out of the mix by his engaged roomies. Ted and Marshall each want to keep the place, so they settle it like real "grown-ups" -- launching into a sword fight.
Guest stars: Martin Starr (Kevin), Jacqueline Pinol (Jackie), Keisuke Hoashi (Doctor), Maya Parish (Erin), Keri Safran (Katie), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Miki Mia (Chinese Waitress)
E9 Belly Full of TurkeyNov 21, 2005 · 22 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Ted and Robin are surprised to run into Barney when they volunteer at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving. Lily is on the brink of freaking out when she goes to Thanksgiving dinner at her future in-laws house.
Guest stars: Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), John Bobek (Clerk), Elizabeth Bogush (Amanda), Adam Kulbersh (Kendall), Jennifer Wilson (Ashley Eriksen), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen), Robert Michael Ryan (Marvin Eriksen), Tom Ayers (Walter)
E10 The Pineapple IncidentNov 28, 2005 · 22 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
After being forced into knocking back 5 shots so he will stop thinking, Ted goes on a partying rampage. The next morning, he wakes up with a woman -- and a pineapple. The gang tries to piece together the night and figure out who the woman is in his bed.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Danica McKellar (Trudy), Joanna Leeds (Jane)
E11 The LimoDec 19, 2005 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Ted rents a limo to take the gang out to sample five New Year's Eve parties in a quest to find the perfect celebration.
Guest stars: Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), J.P. Manoux (Not Moby), James Tupper (Derek), Kathleen Rose Perkins (Marybeth), Natalie Denise Sperl (Natalya), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
E12 The WeddingJan 9, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Robin accepts Ted's invite to a friend's wedding, but thanks to Ted, the couple may never make it down the aisle.
Guest stars: Virginia Williams (Claudia), Matt Boren (Stuart), Ashley Williams (Victoria)
E13 Drumroll, PleaseJan 23, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Ted finds a new woman at the wedding. They want to remember the evening so they don't exchange last names or numbers; but Ted takes a big fall when he tries to find out her name.
Guest stars: Kelly Stables (Masseuse), Virginia Williams (Claudia), Napiera Groves (Tanya), Matt Boren (Stuart), Ashley Williams (Victoria)
E14 Zip, Zip, ZipFeb 6, 2006 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
After agreeing to take things slowly and not have sex for a month, Ted and Victoria decide that they have waited long enough.
Guest stars: Vivian Bang (Ava), Ashley Williams (Victoria), Sarah Loew (Dumped Friend)
E15 Game NightFeb 27, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
A mysterious tape arrives for Barney from one of his numerous ex-girlfriends, and the entire gang watches it. But, in order for them all to find out how she broke Barney's heart and made him into a suit-wearing bachelor, everyone must share their most embarrassing moment.
Guest stars: Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Ashley Williams (Victoria), Katie Walder (Shannon), Mark Derwin (Greg Fisher)
E16 CupcakeMar 6, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
Things are going great with Ted and Victoria's relationship, but when Victoria is offered her dream job, the couple have to make serious relationship decisions. Meanwhile Marshall and Lily set out to purchase their wedding outfits and find out that none can afford what they bought.
Guest stars: Caroline Lagerfelt (Bridal Shop Lady), Ashley Williams (Victoria), Sergey Brusilovsky (Sergey the Tailor)
E17 Life Among the GorillasMar 20, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Marshall interns at the corporation where Barney works and Lily finds that he is becoming a shallow jerk as he tries to fit in with his crude fratty coworkers. Meanwhile, Ted feels guilty when he receives several gifts from Victoria (Erika Singh) while he hasn't sent her anything.
Guest stars: Diane Salinger (Dr. Aurelia), Bryan Callen (Bilson), Taran Killam (Gary Blauman), Gregor Manns (Karaoke DJ), Tyler Peterson (Marshall Eriksen)
E18 Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.Apr 10, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Robin, who is very lonely, asks Ted to come over to her apartment after 2 A.M., but he isn't sure if he wants to go as he has a phone call on the way over with his friends, and with Victoria on his mind
Guest stars: George Cheung (Korean Elvis), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Ashley Williams (Victoria), Lawrence Mandley (Cab Driver #1), Alyssa Shafer (Little Girl #2)
E19 Mary the ParalegalApr 24, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Robin is nominated to receive an award for a news report and everyone needs a date to take to the show. Barney introduces Ted to Mary as a date that Ted can take to the show. Originally Ted is opposed to the idea of just trying to save face in front of Robin but when she shows up with a date he changes his mind. Robin asks Mary lots of questions, and Ted begins to really like Mary, despite her occupation.
Guest stars: Erinn Bartlett (Mary), Robert Michael Morris (Lou), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers)
E20 Best Prom EverMay 1, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Lily, Barney and Robin attend a high school prom to scout out a potential band for Lily and Marshall's wedding reception. In order to get in Lily and Robin pretend to be the dates of two kids who were going alone. Ted and Marshall are back at the apartment where they are preparing the invitations to be sent out.
Guest stars: Ira Ungerleider (Mr. Corke), David Burtka (Scooter), Alek Lev (Todd Epstein), Keith Slettedahl (Keith), John Reha (Shlub #1), Brent Tarnol (Shlub #2), Brett A. Jones (Security Guard #1), Michael Owen (Security Guard #2)
E21 MilkMay 8, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
When a matchmaking company calls Ted claiming they have found his soul mate, he is forced to postpone his date when Lily asks for his help.
Guest stars: America Olivo (Beautiful Woman), Eric Allan Kramer (Bob Rorschach), Nate Torrence (Butterfield), Brenda Isaacs Booth (Tracy), Charlene Amoia (Wendy)
E22 Come OnMay 15, 2006 · 22 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Ted tries to keep Robin from going on a camping trip so that she can spend time with him. Barney enlists the help of an old flame to perform a rain dance. At the same time Marshall finds out about Lily's interview for the fellowship in San Francisco.
Guest stars: Amy Acker (Penelope), Robert Michael Morris (Lou), Suzanne Ford (Vet), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers), Mark Gagliardi (Quartet Leader)