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How I Met Your Mother
On CBS — From 20th Century Fox Television · Bays-Thomas Productions
A love story in reverse.
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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.
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- E1 DefinitionsSep 21, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
After sharing a kiss at the beginning of the summer, Robin and Barney are unsure how to handle their mutual attraction. After some consideration they tell the gang they have decided to remain just friends, but secretly continue seeing each other. They are able to get away with their secret romance for a couple months, but are discovered when Ted, Marshall and Lily walk in on them together. They explain to the gang that they are happy with their casual relationship, and didn't want to complicate it by defining it. This is unacceptable to Lily, who pressures them to label their situation, and ultimately locks them in Robin's room to force them to address it. Meanwhile, Ted is anxious about his first days as a professor at Columbia, which is made worse when he shows up at the wrong class and starts his lecture.
Guest stars: Joe Manganiello (Brad Morris), Dale E. Turner (Calzonetti), Kim Matula (Girl #1), Abhi Sinha (Guy #2)
- E2 Double DateSep 28, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Barney takes Marshall, and Robin to a strip club where they find a stripper who looks almost exactly like Lily. Meanwhile, Ted discovers he had been fixed up with the same woman, Jen seven years earlier.
Guest stars: Lindsay Sloane (Jen), Rizwan Manji (Dr. Vikash), Molly Prather (Judy), Alyssa Julya Smith (April), Clyde Tull (Minister Giles)
- E3 Robin 101Oct 5, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
When Robin fears that Barney is cheating on her, she soon discovers that he is spending his evenings with Ted learning everything there is to know on how to date her.
Guest stars: Olga Fonda (Candy), Sophie Simpson (College Girl), Kazu Nagahama (Shin-Ya), Christine Tonnu (Sandy), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Heather Nichols (Mandy)
- E4 The Sexless InnkeeperOct 12, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Marshall and Lily want to hook up with Barney and Robin for double-dating and fun, but their desperate eagerness to please is a huge turn-off. Meanwhile, when a succession of girls come to his apartment and immediately fall asleep, Ted is bummed to learn he is a "Sexless Innkeeper" whose "dates" are only interested in a comfy place to crash
Guest stars: Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Julianna Guill (Maiden), Sarah Edwards (Suzy), Trey Ellett (Paul), Nikea Gamby-Turner (Hostess), Kristen Lapari (Geri), Maura McCarthy (Shea), K.T. Tatara (Py)
- E5 Duel CitizenshipOct 19, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Barney tries his best hoping to convince Robin into becoming an American citizen, while Ted and Marshall's road trip takes an unexpected turn for the worst when Marshall invites Lily to come along.
Guest stars: Kenny Rogers (Kindly Book Narrator (voice)), Pamela Dunlap (Miss Cruickshank), Brad Grunberg (Bruno), Corinne Dekker (Bailey)
- E6 BagpipesNov 2, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Even though they do their best in order to be the perfect couple, Barney's attitude of know-it-all lands him in trouble with Robin and they are forced to seek Marshall and Lily for advice.
Guest stars: Sam Stefanski (Phil)
- E7 The Rough PatchNov 9, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
Lily comes up with a perfect plan to break up the relationship between Barney and Robin when they have a rough patch, but she needs help from Robin's famous friend, Alan Thicke, in order to make it work.
Guest stars: Matt Jones (Arthur), Whit Hertford (Lost in Space Robot), April Bowlby (Meg), Alan Thicke (Alan Thicke), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
- E8 The PlaybookNov 16, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
After his relationship with Robin ends, Barney dusts off his "playbook" to help him back into the dating scene
Guest stars: Raquel Alessi (Roberta), Sarah Wright (Claire), Katie Malia (Christy), Benjamin Koldyke (Don Frank), Eva Amurri (Shelly), Jannel-Marie Díaz (Chris), Jaime Taite (Christina), Nicole Foster Callahan (Girl)
- E9 Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the SlapNov 23, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Barney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a "slap bet" slap to Ted and Robin. Meanwhile, Lily's estranged father shows up for Thanksgiving.
Guest stars: Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Christina Pickles (Rita), Charles Rahi Chun (Mr. Park), Jack Walsh (Morris), Chris Elliott (Mickey Aldrin), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen), Robert Michael Ryan (Marvin Eriksen), Dennis W. Hall (Leopold)
- E10 The WindowDec 7, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
When a perfect girl finally shows up, the gang tries everything to help Ted, while Marshall takes action when he discovers a letter written by younger himself.
Guest stars: JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Maggie), Michael Spellman (Adam), Jamie Kaler (Jim), Alec Medlock (Waiter), Matthew Moy (Louis), George Finn (Jamie Adamic), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Jay Lay (Nicest Guy in the World)
- E11 Last Cigarette EverDec 14, 2009 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
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When Marshall picks up smoking again, it prompts Lily, Ted and Barney, ex-smokers all, to succumb as well. Meanwhile, Robin gets a new co-anchor at her show...
Guest stars: Benjamin Koldyke (Don Frank), Bob Odenkirk (Arthur Hobbs), Harvey Fierstein (Lily's Smoking Voice (voice)), Trent Peltz (Ricky), Tyler Peterson (Marshall Eriksen), Ron Nicolosi (Mike), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
- E12 Girls vs. SuitsJan 11, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 8.0
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When Barney debates giving up wearing suits in order to land a hot bartender, his conflicted feelings lead to an amazingly awesome musical number. Meanwhile, Ted gets one step closer to meeting the future mother of his kids.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Stacy Keibler (Karina), Rachel Bilson (Cindy), Tim Gunn (Tim Gunn), Ryan Bailey (Herb), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), James Pumphrey (Frat Dude #1)
- E13 JenkinsJan 18, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
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When Lily refuses to believe that Jenkins, Marshall's attractive female colleague, kissed him, Marshall insists Jenkins tell Lily what really happened. Meanwhile, Robin finds out that a drinking game has been made up about her.
Guest stars: Amanda Peet (Jenkins), Andrew Lewis Caldwell (Scotty), Edward Rudolph Flores (Male Jenkins), Timothy Brennen (Novelist), Taran Killam (Blauman), Marieve Herington (Betty), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
- E14 Perfect WeekFeb 1, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 8.0
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When Barney is about to complete the perfect week - landing seven different girls in seven days - the gang roots him on in order to forget about their own miserable week.
Guest stars: Larry Poindexter (Joe Donovan), Jessica Borden (Joanna), Hong Chau (Cook Pu), Ryan Daniel Dobson (Danny), Brooke Newton (Christy), George Finn (Jamie Adamic), Charlene Amoia (Wendy), Nick Swisher (Nick Swisher)
- E15 Rabbit or DuckFeb 8, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
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When Lily and Marshall forget to fix up Ted on a blind date for Valentine's Day, they use one of Barney's many discarded girls to see if they may become Ted's future wife. Meanwhile, Robin's obnoxious colleague invites her to a party at his apartment
Guest stars: Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Phil Simms (Phil Simms), Benjamin Koldyke (Don Frank), Bar Paly (Natalia), Lauren Shiohama (Marissa), Jim Nantz (Jim Nantz), Arnold Chun (Waiter)
- E16 HookedMar 1, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
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When the gang tries to convince Ted that he is being strung along by Tiffany, they reflect about relationships where each of them has been in the same situation.
Guest stars: Carrie Underwood (Tiffany), Catherine Reitman (Henrietta), Valorie Hubbard (Gladys), Jeff Leaf (Jack), Brooke Mackenzie (Lisa Walker), David Burtka (Scooter), Garrett Nichols (Dad), Ron Nicolosi (Mike)
- E17 Of CourseMar 8, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
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When Robin confesses that she is still angry with Barney for the way he handled their break-up, she enlists the help of Anita, a self-help author who plans to beat Barney at his own game.
Guest stars: Jennifer Lopez (Anita), Benjamin Koldyke (Don Frank), Joni Bovill (Officer McKie), Matt Frewer (Carriage Driver), Roni Meron (The Girl at the Bar), Ron Nicolosi (Mike)
- E18 Say CheeseMar 22, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.7
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When Ted ruins Lily's birthday dinner celebration by bringing a date, Lily goes to great lengths to keep her out of the traditional photo she takes every year of the gang.
Guest stars: Brooke Nevin (Amanda), Anne Dudek (Natalie), Gina Comparetto (Strawberry), Laura Prepon (Karen), Asia De Marcos (Japanese Wife), T. Lynn Eanes (Esme), Gaku Space (Robin's Date), Jessica Vilchis (Rosalie)
- E19 Zoo or FalseApr 12, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
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When Marshall gets mugged, Lily decides she wants to get a gun for protection, so Marshall comes up with a convoluted story about the mugging to deter Lily from following through.
Guest stars: E.E. Bell (Walter), Jon Dore (Mugger / Zookeeper), Matt Jones (Arthur), Collette Wolfe (Sarah), Celeste Thorson (Lisa), Collin Christopher (Simon), Ron Nicolosi (Mike)
- E20 Home WreckersApr 19, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
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When Ted attends his mother's wedding, he is extremely disturbed by her overly affectionate relationship with her fiancé, which forces him to think about his own life and make an impulsive decision.
Guest stars: Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Gary Anthony Williams (Inspector), Marianne Muellerleile (Meredith), Linda Porter (Muriel), Harry Groener (Clint), Cristine Rose (Virginia Mosby), Jim Grollman (Uncle Larry), Koby Rouviere (Marshall Eriksen)
- E21 Twin BedsMay 3, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
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When Ted and Barney jeopardize Robin's new relationship by professing their love for her, Robin realizes that she is finally over them. Meanwhile, after spending a weekend sleeping in twin beds, Marshall and Lily decide to get twin beds at home.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Benjamin Koldyke (Don Frank)
- E22 Robots vs. WrestlersMay 10, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
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When Ted, Marshall, Lily and Barney crash a highfalutin party at a swanky New York apartment, Ted gets the chance to mingle with the snooty guests and show off his intellectual side.
Guest stars: Arianna Huffington (Arianna Huffington), Darby Stanchfield (Marissa), Michele Boyd (Jolene), Peter Bogdanovich (Peter Bogdanovich), Ed Brigadier (Waiter), Michael York (Jefferson Van Smoot), Will Shortz (Will Shortz), Rebecca Klingler (Marla)
- E23 The Wedding BrideMay 17, 2010 · 21 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
When Ted takes a date to see a new hit movie, "The Wedding Bride," he is shocked to learn the story is loosely based on his life, and that it was written by Tony, the man Stella left him for at the altar.
Guest stars: Malin Akerman (Movie Stella), Judy Greer (Royce), Jason Lewis (Movie Tony), Arshad Aslam (Brian), Jeremy Glazer (Bruce), Jacob Hopkins (Billy), Gloria Calderón Kellett (Rachel), Tom Virtue (Minister)
- E24 DoppelgangersMay 24, 2010 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
Marshall and Lily make a secret pact to start trying to have a baby if they ever finally see Barney's doppelganger. Meanwhile, Robin finally gets an offer for her dream job.
Guest stars: Benjamin Koldyke (Don Frank), Bonnie Bailey-Reed (Flo), Brianna Belladonna (Petra), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)
Cast & crew
Created by Craig Thomas, Carter Bays
Josh Radnor
Neil Patrick Harris
Jason Segel
Alyson Hannigan
Cobie Smulders
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