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 The LocketSep 23, 2013 · 22 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
On their way to Long Island for their wedding weekend, Robin and Barney come across a startling family discovery. Meanwhile, Marshall sees something online that changes the course of his journey east, while Lily confronts Ted about letting go of Robin.
Guest stars: Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Michael James Bell (Flight Attendant), Wayne Brady (James Stinson), Sherri Shepherd (Daphne), Rudy Villagrana (Gate Agent), Wayne Temple (Security Guard)
E2 Coming BackSep 23, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
When James reveals that he is getting divorced, Robin worries about how Barney will take the news. Meanwhile, Marshall races to find a way to get to New York in time for the wedding, and Ted deals with being alone at a romantic hotel.
Guest stars: Roger Bart (Curtis), Anisha Adusumilli (Other Agent), Mary Gallagher (Female Gate Agent), Irene Roseen (Old Gypsy Woman), Robert Belushi (Linus), Wayne Brady (James Stinson), Sherri Shepherd (Daphne), John C. Moskoff (Herm)
E3 Last Time in New YorkSep 30, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
When Lily discovers Ted's list of things he wants to do in New York before he moves for Chicago, she becomes frustrated that she is the only person who knows about his plans. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney realize they have very little time together before their relatives arrive for their wedding.
Guest stars: Lou Cutell (Uncle Mort), Marjorie Lovett (Aunt Muriel), Cynthia Murell (Gorgeous Woman), Ramon Hilario (Crusty Old Guy), Jason Boggs (Packers Fan), Robert Belushi (Linus), Wayne Brady (James Stinson), Sherri Shepherd (Daphne)
E4 The Broken CodeOct 7, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
While Barney works through his anger at Ted after finding out he still has feelings for Robin, Marshall Skypes in to act as a judge and help settle their dispute. Meanwhile, Lily realizes she is Robin's only girlfriend.
Guest stars: Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Ellen D. Williams (Patrice), Melissa Tang (Amanda), Tim Gunn (Tim Gunn), Di Koob (Lauren), Robert Belushi (Linus), Cate Scott Campbell (Lisa), William Zabka (William Zabka)
E5 The Poker GameOct 14, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Barney is upset after Robin wins James's wedding ring during the poker game, and Ted argues with Marshall and Lily over whether he gave them a wedding gift.
Guest stars: Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Frances Conroy (Loretta Stinson), Virginia Williams (Claudia), Matt Boren (Stuart), Wayne Brady (James Stinson), Sherri Shepherd (Daphne), William Zabka (William Zabka), Jeff Grace (Delivery Guy)
E6 Knight VisionOct 21, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
When Ted finds himself with three prospects to be his date for the wedding weekend, he chooses poorly. Meanwhile, Barney and Robin have a confrontation with their minister, and Marshall learns more about his driving companion, Daphne.
Guest stars: Anna Camp (Cassie), Edward Herrmann (Reverend Lowell), India de Beaufort (Sophia), Michael Rider (Knight Templar), Joe O'Connor (Cassie's Dad), Skyler Vallo (Grace), Joshua Hoover (Wesley), Sherri Shepherd (Daphne)
E7 No Questions AskedOct 28, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
When Daphne sends a troubling text message to Lily, Marshall enlists the gang's help to remove the message while enforcing the "No Questions Asked" rule.
Guest stars: Rhys Darby (Hamish), David Grammer (Captain Dearduff), Sherri Shepherd (Daphne), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Lindsey Alley (Woman)
E8 The LighthouseNov 4, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
When Robin and Loretta's conflict escalates, Barney is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Marshall and Daphne deal with a stowaway on their road trip, and Ted and Cassie try to enjoy a trip to a lighthouse.
Guest stars: Frances Conroy (Loretta Stinson), Harry Groener (Clint), Cristine Rose (Virginia Mosby), Anna Camp (Cassie), Roger Bart (Curtis), Robert Belushi (Linus), Sherri Shepherd (Daphne), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter)
E9 PlatonishNov 11, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
During a flashback, the gang wonders how the Ted, Robin and Barney love triangle will play out; Barney accepts challenges from Robin and Lily.
Guest stars: Bryan Cranston (Hammond Druthers), Christine Donlon (Toby), Michael Edwin (Eddie), Sarah Karges (Elaine), Stephanie Lynn (Meredith), Angela Sprinkle (Madeleine), Kevin Fabian (Maitre 'd)
E10 Mom and DadNov 18, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
Barney concocts a plan when his father arrives at the hotel; Ted thinks he is being framed when a wedding-related duty gets messed up.
Guest stars: Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Frances Conroy (Loretta Stinson), Robert Belushi (Linus), Ben Vereen (Sam Gibbs), John Lithgow (Jerry Whittaker), Wayne Brady (James Stinson), Sherri Shepherd (Daphne), William Zabka (William Zabka)
E11 Bedtime StoriesNov 25, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting rhyming bedtime stories.
Guest stars: James Van Der Beek (Simon Tremblay), Camille Guaty (Lisa), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Gus), Marcia Ann Burrs (Old Lady), Michael C. Mahon (Grumpy Man), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Christopher Darga (Bus Driver)
E12 The Rehearsal DinnerDec 2, 2013 · 21 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
Robin is dismayed when Barney wants to have their rehearsal dinner at a laser tag arena; Ted aggravates Lily by not following through with a promise.
Guest stars: Alan Thicke (Alan Thicke), Wayne Brady (James Stinson), Patrick Hancock (Security Guard), Victoria Boa (Louise Poirier), Jeff Kueppers (Norman Breakey), Lawrence Larsen (Frederick Banting)
E13 Bass Player WantedDec 16, 2013 · 23 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
A man at the wedding intentionally stirs up trouble; Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.
Guest stars: Andrew Rannells (Darren), Robert Belushi (Linus)
E14 Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in SlapmarraJan 13, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 6.5
Synopsis
In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Nazanin Boniadi (Nora), Katie Walder (Shannon), Eva Amurri (Shelly), Stacy Keibler (Karina), April Bowlby (Meg), Barbara Perry (Mrs. Douglas), Robert Belushi (Linus)
E15 UnpauseJan 20, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
Robin and Ted try to get Barney to reveal secrets after he drinks too much; Marshall tries to avoid fighting with Lily.
Guest stars: Mark Derwin (Greg Fisher), Robert Belushi (Linus), Kenzo Lee (Young Man), David Mattey (Animal Trainer)
E16 How Your Mother Met MeJan 27, 2014 · 24 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
The mother reveals how she met Ted and what she has been doing over the past eight years.
Guest stars: Rachel Bilson (Cindy), Andrew Rannells (Darren), Ahna O'Reilly (Kelly), Adam Paul (Mitch), Roger Bart (Curtis), Robert Belushi (Linus), Lou Ferrigno Jr. (Louis), Sherilyn Henderson (Bar Patron (uncredited))
E17 SunriseFeb 3, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
Robin and Ted reminisce about past relationships as they search for a drunken Barney on the day of the wedding; Lily and Marshall come to a resolution; Barney befriends two men who are eager to meet women.
Guest stars: Abby Elliott (Jeanette Peterson), Cristine Rose (Virginia Mosby), Ashley Williams (Victoria), Bill Fagerbakke (Marvin Eriksen), Sarah Chalke (Stella Zinman), Brian McElhaney (Justin), Nick Kocher (Kyle), Tim Gunn (Tim Gunn)
E18 RallyFeb 24, 2014 · 21 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
The gang must figure out how to make the Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir to help Barney recover on the day of the wedding.
Guest stars: Robert Belushi (Linus), Sharline Liu (Photographer), Mariangela Pagan (Mother), Spencer Ralston (Marvin Eriksen), Ray Wise (Robin Scherbatsky Sr.), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Stephen Grove Malloy (Budi)
E19 VesuviusMar 3, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
Robin and Lily have a fight on the morning of the wedding; Barney can't decide what suit to wear; the gang watches a movie that Ted didn't want them to see.
Guest stars: Lucy Hale (Katie Scherbatsky), Tracey Ullman (Genevieve Scherbatsky), Chris Kattan (Jed Mosely), Roger Bart (Curtis), Jon Heder (Narshall)
E20 DaisyMar 10, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
Marshall asks Barney and Ted for help figuring out where Lily went in the middle of the night during their argument.
Guest stars: Suzie Plakson (Judy Eriksen), Kyle MacLachlan (George Van Smoot), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Chris Elliott (Mickey Aldrin), Tracey Ullman (Genevieve Scherbatsky), Laura Bell Bundy (Becky), Robert Belushi (Linus), William Zabka (William Zabka)
E21 Gary BlaumanMar 17, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
When Gary Blauman shows up at the wedding, it sends the gang into a frenzy as they each recall an encounter with him.
Guest stars: Joe Nieves (Carl), Abby Elliott (Jeanette Peterson), Jennifer Morrison (Zoey Pierson), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Kal Penn (Kevin Venkataraghavan), Ellen D. Williams (Patrice), David Burtka (Scooter), Alexis Denisof (Sandy Rivers)
E22 The End of the AisleMar 24, 2014 · 23 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
With only a half an hour left before the wedding, Robin and Barney panic; Lily and Marshall rewrite their wedding vows.
Guest stars: Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Frances Conroy (Loretta Stinson), Ellen D. Williams (Patrice), Taran Killam (Gary Blauman), Tracey Ullman (Genevieve Scherbatsky), Tim Gunn (Tim Gunn), Ray Wise (Robin Scherbatsky Sr.), Ben Vereen (Sam Gibbs)
E23 Last Forever (1)Mar 31, 2014 · 22 min · ★ 6.5
Synopsis
Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
Guest stars: Judith Drake (Bernice)
E24 Last Forever (2)Mar 31, 2014 · 22 min · ★ 5.9
Synopsis
Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
Guest stars: Marshall Manesh (Ranjit Singh), Saudia Rashed (Nurse), Kerrigan Milker (Penny Mosby), Jim Nantz (Jim Nantz), Judith Drake (Bernice), Alexandria Sounis (Erin), Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son)