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How I Met Your Mother
2005 - 2014 8.1 (5213 votes) 9 Seasons
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Genres
Comedy
Networks
CBS
Created By
Craig Thomas
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How I Met Your Mother

A love story in reverse.

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Producer: Rachel Axler, Missy Alexander, Stewart Halpern-Fingerhut

Top Cast

Josh Radnor
Josh Radnor

Ted Mosby

Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris

Barney Stinson

Jason Segel
Jason Segel

Marshall Eriksen

Alyson Hannigan
Alyson Hannigan

Lily Aldrin

Cobie Smulders
Cobie Smulders

Robin Scherbatsky

Cristin Milioti
Cristin Milioti

Tracy McConnell

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2005)

A love story in reverse: How I Met Your Mother is a fresh new comedy about Ted (Josh Radnor) and how he fell in love. When Ted's best friends Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily (Alyson Hannigan) decide to tie the knot, it sparks the search for his own Miss Right. Helping him in his quest is his bar-hopping "wing-man" Barney (Neil Patrick Harris), a confirmed bachelor with plenty of wild schemes for picking up women. Ted's sights are set on the charming and independent Robin (Cobie Smulders), but destiny may have something different in mind. Told through a series of flashbacks, Ted recalls his single days, the highs and lows of dating and the search for true love.

22 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Pilot
2005-09-19

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 2: Purple Giraffe
2005-09-26

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 3: Sweet Taste of Liberty
2005-10-03

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.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 4: Return of the Shirt
2005-10-10

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 5: Okay Awesome
2005-10-17

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 6: The Slutty Pumpkin
2005-10-24

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 is dumped after driving her new boyfriend away with her independent ways.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Matchmaker
2005-11-07

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. After getting information from the matchmaker’s computer, Ted pays a visit to a very cute, but taken, dermatologist in an effort to prove the prediction wrong that there are no women out there for him. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are obsessed with ridding their apartment of a critter.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: The Duel
2005-11-14

As Lily becomes more of a permanent fixture in the apartment, Ted feels like he is being edged out of the mix by his engaged roomies. Petrified of being left alone and homeless, Ted tells Marshall that when he and Lily are married, he wants the apartment. The problem is that Marshall wants to keep the place too, so they settle it like real "grown-ups" -- launching into a sword fight that leaves one man down for the count.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Belly Full of Turkey
2005-11-21

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 10: The Pineapple Incident
2005-11-28

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 in his bed, but he does not know who it is. So he turns to his friends to try and piece the night together and work out who the woman is in his bed.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 11: The Limo
2005-12-19

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 12: The Wedding
2006-01-09

Robin accepts Ted's invite to a friend's wedding, but thanks to Ted, the couple may never make it down the aisle.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: Drumroll, Please
2006-01-23

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 14: Zip, Zip, Zip
2006-02-06

After agreeing to take things slowly and not have sex for a month, Ted and Victoria decide that they have waited long enough.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 15: Game Night
2006-02-27

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 16: Cupcake
2006-03-06

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 17: Life Among the Gorillas
2006-03-20

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 18: Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.
2006-04-10

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

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 19: Mary the Paralegal
2006-04-24

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 20: Best Prom Ever
2006-05-01

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 21: Milk
2006-05-08

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 22: Come On
2006-05-15

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2006)

The woman of his dreams is out there — the question is, who is she? — Told in a series of flash backs, How I Met Your Mother is the hilariously unpredictable story of how twenty-something Ted meets his soul mate and says goodbye to the singles world of pick-up lines, one night stands, and relationship "deal-breakers." With friends Marshall and Lily's wedding fast approaching, the outrageously inappropriate Barney remains a consummate bachelor, while Ted's romance with Robin heats up, but is she really the one for him? Things have a funny way of working out in this delightfully fresh and fast-paced comedy.

22 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Where Were We?
2006-09-18

The gang tries to help Marshall get over Lily, especially when he finds a credit card bill that leads to a hotel in New York City where some of her charges are listed.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 2: The Scorpion and the Toad
2006-09-25

Barney works with Marshall on his bachelor skills, which include hitting on women. Lily is back from her venture. Robin helps her look for a new apartment but gets sick of hearing about San Francisco.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 3: Brunch
2006-10-02

Ted's parents visit New York for their anniversary and he learns a family secret. Robin worries that they won't like her. Lily and Marshall try to adjust to the new format of their relationship now that they are no longer together.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 4: Ted Mosby, Architect
2006-10-09

After Ted and Robin's first big fight, Barney tries to convince Ted that being an architect is an easy in to picking up chicks. Lily and Robin start following his trail after discovering that Ted hit it off with a girl named Anna shortly afterward.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 5: World's Greatest Couple
2006-10-16

Marshall tries to get used to being single in a world that is very coupled-oriented. Barney intended one-night-stand won't go away. Barney uses Lily to get out of his "horrifying" situation. Lily finds a place to stay.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 6: Aldrin Justice
2006-10-23

Barney seduces Marshall's law professor in hopes of getting her to grade more leniently. Lily takes a job at Ted's office, where she promptly steals to teach Ted's boss a lesson.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Swarley
2006-11-06

Marshall goes on his first real date post-breakup with Lily. Not only do Ted and Barney try to warn him that this girl has got the crazy eyes, but Lily decides to do everything she can to find out about this her and break them up. Also, Barney gets a new name.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: Atlantic City
2006-11-13

Marshall and Lily drag the gang to Atlantic City to elope, and their quest to overcome the three-day wait for a marriage license crosses them with some Chinese gamblers, a ship captain, and a sexy novelty shirt.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Slap Bet
2006-11-20

Ted and Barney discusses their viewpoints on knowing things about women. Barney thinks that the more you know the more likely you are to find a deal breaker. Ted wants to know the deal breakers right away, as Robin refuses to go to the mall to cover her secret.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 10: Single Stamina
2006-11-27

Barney's brother, James (Wayne Brady), visits and Robin, the only one in the group that has never met him, is suprised. But James has a surprise for Barney that he finds difficult to swallow.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 11: How Lily Stole Christmas
2006-12-11

Ted almost ruins Christmas for everyone when, still carrying around anger toward Lily, he calls her a horribly disgusting name. Robin tends to Barney while he has a cold.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 12: First Time in New York
2007-01-08

Robin wants to tell Ted that she loves him, but she can't tell him. Meanwhile, her sister visits and brings her boyfriend, and Robin doesn't know how to react when her sister says she's ready to lose her virginity.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 13: Columns
2007-01-22

When Ted is constantly insulted by his former boss, who is now working for him on a project, he is told to fire the man, but he finds that a hard thing to do. Meanwhile, Barney offers Lily a lot of money to paint a nude portrait of him.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 14: Monday Night Football
2007-02-05

When a funeral conflicts with the Super Bowl, the gang vows to avoid hearing the score and watch it together on Monday. This proves difficult, as Marshall is threatened with the score by a boy in Lily's class, while doing the news puts Robin in danger of finding out who won.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 15: Lucky Penny
2007-02-12

Ted can't seem to catch a flight to interview for his dream job and he and Robin contemplate why. The story unfolds backwards as they think about it they remember when Robin and Lily went hunting for a wedding dress and when Barney got stuck on the subway.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 16: Stuff
2007-02-19

Lily gets asked to play in an off-off-off-off-broadway play, and the gang shows up to support her. Ted and Robin get hung up on what each kept from their past relationships. Barney performs his own play to prove a point to Lily.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 17: Arrivederci, Fiero
2007-02-26

Marshall is all set to celebrate his beloved Fiero hitting the 200,000 mile mark but it stops. While the gang sits in the mechanic's garage and waits to hear what will happen to the vehicle they think about times gone by that they have spent together in the car. We also get the story of how Ted met Marshall.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 18: Moving Day
2007-03-19

Barney takes drastic measures to prevent Ted from moving into Robin's apartment. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are discovering the ups and downs of having the apartment to themselves. Barney considers moving in with Marshall and Lily.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 19: Bachelor Party
2007-04-09

Robin attends Lily's bridal shower and finds the gift that she brought is out of place. Barney hires a stripper for Marshall's bachelor party.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 20: Showdown
2007-04-30

Thinking that Bob Barker may be his father, Barney is overjoyed to be a contestant on The Price is Right. Marshall and Lily try sleeping apart prior to the wedding.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 21: Something Borrowed
2007-05-07

With everything going wrong on Lily and Marshall's wedding day, to everyone's surprise it's confirmed bachelor Barney who tries to fix it all.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 22: Something Blue
2007-05-14

It's still Marshall and Lily's big wedding day but now we're at the reception. Robin tries to tell a story but keeps getting interrupted. Barney tries his hardest to figure out Ted and Robin's secret.

Runtime: 23 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2007)

It's Season Three and the search for a soul mate has never been so wildly inappropriate! Thirty-year-old Ted is still looking for Miss Right, but his road to domestic bliss is improbably paved with punk rock girls, tattoos, adult video expos and an epic St. Patrick's Day bender. Meanwhile, as Marshall and Lily adjust to the quirks of married life, the outrageously incorrigible Barney commits a major violation of "The Bro Code." Plus, Season Three features a host of hilarious guest stars, including BRITNEY SPEARS, SARAH CHALKE (TV's Scrubs), ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, MANDY MOORE and supermodel HEIDI KLUM.

20 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Wait For It
2007-09-24

Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 2: We're Not from Here
2007-10-01

Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 3: Third Wheel
2007-10-08

Ted's new attitude attracts women in the present and one from his past. The rest of the gang pulls together to help him make the most of the situation.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 4: Little Boys
2007-10-15

Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 5: How I Met Everyone Else
2007-10-22

Amid sharing stories with her about how members of the gang met each other, Ted's hot new girlfriend has a reaction to the meeting that gets her a high ranking on Barney's crazy scale.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 6: I'm Not That Guy
2007-10-29

Marshall has to contemplate giving up his plan of using his law degree to help the planet when he's courted by a major firm; Lily reveals a secret to Robin that not even Marshall knows; Ted discovers a porn actor is using his name

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 7: Dowisetrepla
2007-11-05

Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 8: Spoiler Alert
2007-11-12

Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 9: Slapsgiving
2007-11-19

Lily and Marshall have their first Thanksgiving as a married couple; Barney is tortured by the slap bet countdown clock, worrying about when the slap will be dished out.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 10: The Yips
2007-11-26

When Barney loses his way with women, he hopes a trip to the Victoria's Secret Fall Fashion Show will help him regain his form.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 11: The Platinum Rule
2007-12-10

Ted's upcoming date with his doctor leads the gang to give him their own examples of why dating someone you already see regularly is a bad idea.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 12: No Tomorrow
2008-03-17

Ted lives like there's no tomorrow during a St. Patrick's Day celebration with Barney. Lily and Marshall spend the evening at their new apartment with Robin.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 13: Ten Sessions
2008-03-24

Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 14: The Bracket
2008-03-31

Barney's efforts to hook up with women are being thwarted by a mysterious woman from his past. Barney and the gang must sift though his many past flings in an attempt to find out who she is.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 15: The Chain of Screaming
2008-04-14

After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 16: Sandcastles in the Sand
2008-04-21

Robin's musical past emerges again as the group learns of someone named Simon from Robin's past. Barney searches for more Robin Sparkles memorabilia.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 17: The Goat
2008-04-28

Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 18: Rebound Bro
2008-05-05

Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 19: Everything Must Go
2008-05-12

When Barney and Abby realize that they have one thing in common - their mutual hatred of Ted - the "couple" decides to go to the bar to flaunt their new relationship in Ted's face.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 20: Miracles
2008-05-19

Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.

Runtime: 23 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2008)

Loaded with irresistible laughter and filled with outrageous fun, there's just one word for the hit comedy How I Met Your Mother: Awesomeness! From dating dilemmas to career conundrums, the recently engaged Ted and his feisty friends find themselves at the crossroads of young adult life. While newlyweds Marshall and Lily contemplate parenthood, single gal Robin explores the advantages of having "friends with benefits." Meanwhile, the irrepressible, opinionated Barney continues his hilariously dogged pursuit of the fairer sex. As for Ted, his Miss Right is out there, but amid bar brawls and blizzards, how will he ever find her?

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Do I Know You?
2008-09-22

Ted and Stella get engaged, but Ted soon learns that he doesn't know anything about her. Meanwhile, Barney confesses to Lily that he's in love with Robin.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 2: The Best Burger in New York
2008-09-29

Marshall claims that he had the best hamburger in the world during his first week in New York City, but he forgot where the burger joint is located. The gang then hits the streets of Manhattan to help him find it.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 3: I Heart NJ
2008-10-06

When Stella's babysitter cancels, a night out turns into the gang hanging out at her place, and Ted talks up New Jersey... until he learns Stella wants him to move there after marriage.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 4: Intervention
2008-10-13

When Ted is packing his stuff for his move to New Jersey, he discovers that the gang was going to hold an intervention for his engagement to Stella and demands they hold it anyway.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 5: Shelter Island
2008-10-20

Ted and Stella move up their wedding date, but the wedding may not go off as planned after Ted breaks the "No Exes Rule" and invites Robin to come in from Japan for the wedding.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 6: Happily Ever After
2008-11-03

A serendipitous meeting with someone from his past has Ted thinking about how he would handle running into someone he would prefer to forget.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 7: Not a Father's Day
2008-11-10

Barney creates a holiday to celebrate not being a father. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are considering having a baby, but Lily first wants advice from Ted and Robin.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 8: Woooo!
2008-11-17

A birthday party for one of Lily's co-workers leads to Robin connecting with a group of single partiers known as the "Woo Girls". Ted presents a plan for Goliath National Bank's new HQ.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 9: The Naked Man
2008-11-24

The gang learns a new way to get their dates to sleep with them after Ted walks in on Robin's date sitting naked on the couch.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 10: The Fight
2008-12-08

Ted (to prove he's not a milquetoast) and Barney (to impress Robin) pick a fight with a group of guys sitting in the gang's favorite booth at MacLaren's.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 11: Little Minnesota
2008-12-15

Ted tries to keep his irresponsible sister from hooking up with Barney during her trip to New York, and Robin starts hanging out with Marshall at a bar for Minnesotans, not telling them that she's really Canadian.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 12: Benefits
2009-01-12

Ted and Robin discover that sex with each other solve their fights as roommates, which makes Barney very jealous and angry. Meanwhile, Marshall reveals that he's too embarrassed to use the office bathroom.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 13: Three Days of Snow
2009-01-19

Lily and Marshall try to continue their airport reunion tradition. Barney and Ted offer to keep MacLaren's open during a blizzard so they can meet up with some college girls.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 14: The Possimpible
2009-02-02

Robin, desperate to find a job before she is deported, agrees to let Barney produce a video resume for her.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 15: The Stinsons
2009-03-02

The gang thinks that Barney must have a secret girlfriend after noticing his bizarre behavior.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 16: Sorry, Bro
2009-03-09

Marshall and Lily are less than thrilled when they hear that Ted's college girlfriend (Laura Prepon) has moved to New York.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 17: The Front Porch
2009-03-16

Ted learns that not only did Lily plant another woman's earring in his bed for Karen to find, she has meddled in some of his other relationships as well.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 18: Old King Clancy
2009-03-23

Marshall and Barney lie to keep Ted from finding out the headquarters he'd been hired to design for GNB has been cancelled.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 19: Murtaugh
2009-03-30

When Barney learns Ted has a list of things he thinks the gang is too old to do, he sets out to do every task within 24 hours in order to prove Ted wrong.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 20: Mosbius Designs
2009-04-13

Ted goes out on his own as an architect and hires an intern to help get things started, but the intern gets a little too close to others in the gang.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 21: The Three Days Rule
2009-04-27

Ted breaks one of Barney and Marshall's relationship rules, texting a woman he recently met, so the pair play a joke on Ted by pretending to be the woman.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 22: Right Place, Right Time
2009-05-04

Ted ponders how being in the right place at the right time can impact a person's life; Barney celebrates his 200th female conquest.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 23: As Fast as She Can
2009-05-11

Ted is trying to find a new job, and when an old acquaintance tries to help nothing goes as planned. Barney tries to smooth talk his way out of a ticket.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 24: The Leap
2009-05-18

Ted is trying to keep his architecture firm afloat by doing an all-nighter, but Marshall tries to lure him to the roof for a surprise 31st birthday party, on the fourth season finale.

Runtime: 23 min
Season 5 poster
Season 5 (2009)

Suit up for the hilarious Season Five of How I Met Your Mother, the outrageous, Emmy®-nominated hit starring Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan! The show's funniest season to date is loaded with hook-ups, break-ups and the return of Slapsgiving — not to mention the hottest guest stars imaginable, including Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Amanda Peet and Rachel Bilson. On the dating front, Barney and Robin take their relationship to the next level — before calling it off — and Ted meets the roommate of his future wife in this uproarious, modern-day love story told in reverse.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Definitions
2009-09-21

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 2: Double Date
2009-09-28

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 3: Robin 101
2009-10-05

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 4: The Sexless Innkeeper
2009-10-12

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

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 5: Duel Citizenship
2009-10-19

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 6: Bagpipes
2009-11-02

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 7: The Rough Patch
2009-11-09

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 8: The Playbook
2009-11-16

After his relationship with Robin ends, Barney dusts off his "playbook" to help him back into the dating scene

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 9: Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap
2009-11-23

Barney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a "slap bet" slap to Ted and Robin. Meanwhile, Lily's estranged father shows up for Thanksgiving.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 10: The Window
2009-12-07

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 11: Last Cigarette Ever
2009-12-14

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...

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 12: Girls vs. Suits
2010-01-11

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 13: Jenkins
2010-01-18

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 14: Perfect Week
2010-02-01

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 15: Rabbit or Duck
2010-02-08

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

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 16: Hooked
2010-03-01

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 17: Of Course
2010-03-08

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 18: Say Cheese
2010-03-22

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 19: Zoo or False
2010-04-12

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 20: Home Wreckers
2010-04-19

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 21: Twin Beds
2010-05-03

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 22: Robots vs. Wrestlers
2010-05-10

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 23: The Wedding Bride
2010-05-17

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.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 24: Doppelgangers
2010-05-24

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Season 6 poster
Season 6 (2010)

The more things change, the more things get interesting in this all-new hilarious season of How I Met Your Mother. Ted's (Josh Radnor) search for "the one" continues while Marshall and Lily (Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan) hope to become parents, Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) makes an uproariously awkward attempt to find his real father, and Robin (Cobie Smulders) finally feels like a true New Yorker. Featuring epic guest stars like Katy Perry and Jorge Garcia as "The Blitz," Season Six is filled with just plain awesomeness.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Big Days
2010-09-20

When Ted and Barney argue about who has "dibs" on a hot girl, Ted realizes that she is there with Cindy, a girl he previously dated who is also the roommate of his future wife. Meanwhile, Robin is heartbroken over Don, and Marshall can't keep quiet about his desire to start a family.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 2: Cleaning House
2010-09-27

When Barney convinces the gang to help his mom move out of her home, they quickly learn that she has been very protective of Barney and lied to him about events throughout his life. Meanwhile, Ted gets upset when Robin oversells him to a blind date.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 3: Unfinished
2010-10-04

Barney uses his best womanizing tactics to try to convince Ted to design the new GNB building; Robin drunk dials Don.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 4: Subway Wars
2010-10-11

When the gang teases Robin about not being a real New Yorker, she sets out to prove them wrong by racing to catch a glimpse of Woody Allen.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 5: Architect of Destruction
2010-10-18

Ted becomes conflicted after meeting an attractive woman who is passionate about saving the landmark building being torn down for his new project.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 6: Baby Talk
2010-10-25

Marshall and Lily try to figure out how to conceive a baby with the gender of their choice; Robin's perky new co-anchor irritates her.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 7: Canning Randy
2010-11-01

When Zoey enrolls in Ted's class, she manipulates his students into taking her side in the fight to save the building being torn down to make room for his project. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily spot Robin marching in the Halloween parade of shame.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 8: Natural History
2010-11-08

When the gang goes to a black tie event at the Natural History Museum, Ted gets introduced to Zoey's husband, The Captain.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 9: Glitter
2010-11-15

Barney's discovery of a Canadian kids show called Space Teens, that Robin appeared on as Robin Sparkles, leads the gang to get her to reach out to her co-star, Jessica Glitter.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 10: Blitzgiving
2010-11-22

When Ted leaves the bar early to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his friends, the gang winds up partying all night with The Blitz, an old friend from college who has bad luck. As a result Ted is forced to spend Thanksgiving with Zoey.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 11: The Mermaid Theory
2010-12-06

When Ted's new friendship with Zoey tests the theory that single men and married women can't be friends, he invites her husband, "The Captain," to hang out with them. Meanwhile, Marshall and Robin decide to spend alone time together, and Barney and Lily possibly have a fight.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 12: False Positive
2010-12-13

Lily and Marshall receive shocking news that has a profound impact on the gang. Ted begins his duties as best man for an old friend's wedding.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 13: Bad News
2011-01-03

Afraid they will never get pregnant, Lily and Marshall decide to see a specialist. Robin begins her new job.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 14: Last Words
2011-01-17

While on a trip to Minnesota, Ted and Barney try anything to make Marshall laugh. Marshall runs into an old nemesis from high school.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 15: Oh Honey
2011-02-07

Barney gets emotional when he opens up to Honey about his life. Ted admits to having feelings for Zoey to the group.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 16: Desperation Day
2011-02-14

Barney declares February 13th a holiday for desperate women. Marshall receives a Valentine's Day surprise from Lily. Zoey and Ted work on figuring out their relationship.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 17: Garbage Island
2011-02-21

Marshall becomes obsessed with saving the environment after seeing a documentary on garbage. Ted runs into The Captain. Barney admits he has feelings for a woman.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 18: A Change of Heart
2011-02-28

When Barney starts to have real feelings for Nora, he worries that something is wrong with his heart. Meanwhile, Robin starts dating a guy who acts a lot like a dog.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 19: Legendaddy
2011-03-21

Barney meets his father and is shocked by the differences in their lives. The rest of the gang learn their "gaps"; knowledge they should have by now, but don't.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 20: The Exploding Meatball Sub
2011-04-11

Lily and Barney react badly when Marshall finally quits his job at Goliath National Bank to take a volunteer position at an environmental organization. Meanwhile, Ted and Zoey's opposing positions on the future of the Arcadia come between them.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 21: Hopeless
2011-04-18

When Barney tries to bond with his father, he asks the gang to help make his life seem more exciting by lying about their own lives. Meanwhile, Robin runs into a guy she has a crush on.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 22: The Perfect Cocktail
2011-05-02

When Marshall and Barney argue over the destruction of the Arcadian Hotel, Robin and Lily try to mix the right combination of cocktails that will force them to make up. Meanwhile, Ted plans a romantic weekend away with Zoey.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 23: Landmarks
2011-05-09

When Ted is faced with an important decision that might affect his future with Zoey, the gang expresses their true feelings about her.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 24: Challenge Accepted
2011-05-16

Robin and Barney bond when they intervene in Ted's relationship, and Marshall and Lily watch a ticking clock as he fears that he soon will be the victim of food poisoning.

Runtime: 23 min
Season 7 poster
Season 7 (2011)

With both a baby and a wedding on the way, change is in the air and awesomeness abounds in the hilariously unpredictable Season Seven of How I Met Your Mother. As Marshall and Lily move away to start their family, Ted continues the search for the woman of his dreams. Meanwhile, Robin reveals a shocking secret and special guest star Katie Holmes joins the fun in the long-awaited return of the Slutty Pumpkin! And, wedding bells are ringing at last for confirmed bachelor Barney, but why is he wearing that ridiculous ducky tie, and just who is the "lucky" lady?

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Best Man
2011-09-19

While Barney prepares for his wedding to a mystery bride, he and Ted reminisce about Punchy’s wedding, including when Marshall and Lily announced they are having a baby. Meanwhile, Robin considers telling Barney she has feelings for him.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 2: The Naked Truth
2011-09-19

Marshall gets a great job offer that he fears may be scuttled by a social media background check. Ted needs a date for the Architects Ball.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 3: Ducky Tie
2011-09-26

Barney faces having to wear Marshall's ducky tie if he loses a bet with him. Meanwhile, Ted hopes to apologize to an ex for cheating on her.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 4: The Stinson Missile Crisis
2011-10-03

After Robin assaults a girl who is out to ruin Barney's relationship, she is forced to begin court-mandated therapy sessions. Meanwhile, Ted gets too involved in Lily's pregnancy.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 5: Field Trip
2011-10-10

Marshall decides to step in after seeing his boss's approach to settling with a million dollar company. Ted's class trip isn't what he envisioned.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 6: Mystery vs. History
2011-10-17

When Ted goes on a date without researching the girl on the Internet, the gang interferes, showing Kevin that they are too into each other's business. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall come to terms with finding out the sex of their baby.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 7: Noretta
2011-10-24

The gang begins to realize their romantic partner reminds them of one of their parents. Meanwhile, Barney and Nora's planned romantic evening is ruined by a string of bad events.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 8: The Slutty Pumpkin Returns
2011-10-31

Ted finally meets his mystery girl in the Slutty Pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney learns he is part Canadian, and Lily has pregnancy brain.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 9: Disaster Averted
2011-11-07

While the gang reminisces about Hurricane Irene, Barney tries to cut a deal with Marshall and Lily to get out of wearing the Ducky Tie.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 10: Tick Tick Tick
2011-11-14

Barney and Robin are afraid to break the news to Nora and Kevin that they cheated with each other and want to get back together, while Ted and Marshall get stoned together at a concert.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 11: The Rebound Girl
2011-11-21

Ted and Barney discuss making a life-changing decision together, and Robin tries to discourage Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 12: Symphony of Illumination
2011-12-05

Robin receives bad news and decides to hide it from the gang. Marshall hangs Christmas decorations in his house in the suburbs with some help from his neighbor.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 13: Tailgate
2012-01-02

After celebrating New Year's Eve, Marshall visits his father's graveside to carry on their tradition of tailgating. Meanwhile, Barney and Ted open a bar called "Puzzles," and Robin is forced to fill in for an inebriated news anchor.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 14: 46 Minutes
2012-01-16

Lily and Marshall officially move to the suburbs and realize that Lily's bossy father refuses to move out of their house. Meanwhile, the gang adjusts to them moving by going to a strip club.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 15: The Burning Beekeeper
2012-02-06

Lily asks for her father's help when she and Marshall decide to throw a housewarming party. Marshall's boss gets under Ted's skin and the two nearly come to blows, and Barney puts the moves on a wacky divorcée.

Runtime: 20 min
Episode 16: The Drunk Train
2012-02-13

Lily and Marshall invite Robin and Kevin on a Valentine's Day trip to Vermont. Kevin and Robin use the trip to talk about taking their relationship to the next level. Meanwhile, Barney realizes he has finally met his match.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 17: No Pressure
2012-02-20

When Robin breaks up with Kevin, Ted confesses his feelings to her. Meanwhile, Barney is on a mission to find something private of Marshall and Lily’s.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 18: Karma
2012-02-27

Barney continues his pursuit of Quinn. Ted has to deal with Robin's old room, while Robin gets a taste of suburban life from Marshall and Lily.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 19: The Broath
2012-03-19

The gang tries to break up Barney and Quinn after learning they plan on moving in together, leaving Robin and Ted to fight over who deserves to sublet her apartment.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 20: Trilogy Time
2012-04-09

Ted, Marshall and Barney embark on another "trilogy time", where they get together every three years to watch the "Star Wars" trilogy and envision what their lives will be like in another three years. Meanwhile Barney and Quinn move in together.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 21: Now We're Even
2012-04-16

Although Ted is happy with living alone at his new apartment, Barney tries to convince him about going out every night. Lily has a naughty dream about someone other than Marshall. Robin finally starts her stint as a news anchor at World Wide News.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 22: Good Crazy
2012-04-30

Marshall panics when a baby shower indicates that the birth is close at hand and accidentally takes a road trip with Barney. Ted hallucinates seeing Robin while trying to get over her and decides to patch up their differences. Barney tries to talk Quinn out of being a stripper.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 23: The Magician's Code (1)
2012-05-14

When Lily goes into labor, Ted and Robin distract her by telling her stories while Marshall hurries back from Atlantic City.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 24: The Magician's Code (2)
2012-05-14

Ted is conflicted when Victoria approaches him on her wedding day and asks him to elope. Meanwhile, Barney and Quinn are arrested by airport security while on the way to Hawaii when Barney refuses to open a box they are travelling with.

Runtime: 23 min
Season 8 poster
Season 8 (2012)

In the uproarious Eighth Season of How I Met Your Mother, the arrival of baby Marvin reminds Marshall and Lily of things they need, like sleep, better jobs and sex! Meanwhile Barney uses his playbook to win over Robin, but not her scary dad. Marshall tries to right a wrong in court in hopes of becoming a judge, and Robin's past is judged. Ted designs an amazing building, and also has designs on Barney's half-sister! But does he meet his future wife? Check out all hilarious, legend — wait for it — dary Season 8 episodes, featuring guest stars like Paul Shaffer, Ralph Macchio and Kyle MacLachlan!

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Farhampton
2012-09-24

Robin’s anxiety on her wedding day to Barney prompts Ted to recount the time he insisted on leaving Victoria’s jilted fiancé a note before they drove off into the sunset together.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 2: The Pre-Nup
2012-10-01

When Barney designs an extensive pre-nup, the guys take note and propose their own relationship amendments to their significant others. Meanwhile, Quinn is outraged and draws up a pre-nup of her own, which causes friction between the sexes.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 3: Nannies
2012-10-08

When Lily and Marshall have trouble finding a nanny, they learn it’s because of an elaborate scheme Barney came up with to meet girls. Meanwhile, Robin and Ted butt heads over who has a more serious relationship.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 4: Who Wants to Be a Godparent?
2012-10-15

When Lily and Marshall can’t decide on godparents for Marvin, they put the gang to the test to see who would make the best one.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 5: The Autumn of Break-Ups
2012-11-05

As the season of break-ups continues, Ted and Victoria must choose the next step in their long and complicated relationship. Meanwhile, Robin worries about Barney when he chooses a dog to be his wingman.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 6: Splitsville
2012-11-12

When Robin is hesitant to break up with Nick, Barney takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are desperate for some private time.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 7: The Stamp Tramp
2012-11-19

Marshall recommends his old law school classmate Brad for a job at his firm, but the interview goes awry, leaving Marshall to do damage control with his boss. Meanwhile, Robin helps negotiate Barney’s return to the strip club circuit.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 8: Twelve Horny Women
2012-11-26

Marshall takes on his old friend/new nemesis Brad in the biggest case of his career. Meanwhile, the gang reminisces about their own run-ins with the law, leading to a debate over who was the biggest delinquent as a teenager.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 9: Lobster Crawl
2012-12-03

Robin is determined to get Barney back no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Ted fills in as Marvin’s Nanny, leading Marshall and Lily to realize that Ted is using baby Marvin to replace his other baby, the GNB building.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 10: The Over-Correction
2012-12-10

Barney's developing relationship with Patrice leaves Robin questioning his motives. Marshall's widowed mother gets back into the dating pool, but he thinks she may be swimming with a shark.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 11: The Final Page (1)
2012-12-17

Robin takes steps to have Patrice fired from WWN, while Marshall puts a jinx on Barney. Later, Ted invites his architecture professor to the dedication of the GNB building, and Marshall and Lily bump into an oddball acquaintance from college.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 12: The Final Page (2)
2012-12-17

Christmas approaches and Ted wrestles with whether to tell Robin about Barney's intentions involving Patrice, while Marshall and Lily get an early Yule gift, a night away from Marvin, but a case of separation anxiety strikes and threatens to ruin the evening.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 13: Band or DJ?
2013-01-14

When Robin learns that Barney never asked her father’s permission before proposing, she insists that he seek his approval before announcing their engagement. Meanwhile, Ted keeps his feelings concealed by throwing himself into planning their wedding.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 14: Ring Up!
2013-01-21

Barney begs Ted to continue seeing his much younger, much wilder girlfriend, even though Ted has nothing in common with her. Meanwhile, Robin must adjust to the power of the bling.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 15: P.S. I Love You
2013-02-04

Barney uncovers the lost episode of Robin’s “Underneath the Tunes” as Robin Sparkles. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are concerned that Ted’s new girlfriend is a stalker.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 16: Bad Crazy
2013-02-11

Ted is reluctant to break up with his crazy girlfriend Jeanette. Meanwhile, Robin becomes attached to Marvin after finally holding him for the first time.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 17: The Ashtray
2013-02-18

When Ted receives an unexpected call from The Captain, the gang reminisced about their last awkward encounter with him.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 18: Weekend at Barney's
2013-02-25

Barney's legendary relationship playbook, which Robin thought was destroyed, rears its head when Ted and Jeanette break up and Barney decides to use his chick manual to help Ted find a new girlfriend.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 19: The Fortress
2013-03-18

Barney reluctantly attempts to sell his apartment by holding an open house, during which Ted and Marshall get mistaken for a couple. Tension arises between Lily and Marshall when her new job causes her to spend less time at home.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 20: The Time Travelers
2013-03-25

Ted and Barney's future versions attempt to persuade present day Ted to go see Robots Versus Wrestlers. Marshall and Robin have a dance-off.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 21: Romeward Bound
2013-04-15

When The Captain asks Lily to move to Rome for a year as his art consultant, she fears that Marshall will resent her. Meanwhile, Ted and Barney become obsessed with a girl who is hiding her amazing body under a puffy coat.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 22: The Bro Mitzvah
2013-04-29

The gang works together to plan a legendary bachelor party for Barney.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 23: Something Old
2013-05-06

Robin desperately tries to locate the item that she buried in Central Park years earlier to wear as her "Something Old" for the wedding. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily ask Ted to help them pack for Italy, and Barney invites Robin's father to play Laser Tag in order to bond with him.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 24: Something New
2013-05-13

As the gang prepares to go to Robin and Barney’s wedding, Ted invites Lily to see the house he's finally finished fixing up. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney’s night of relaxation is ruined by an obnoxious couple, and Marshall takes the baby on a last-minute trip to Minnesota to see his family.

Runtime: 23 min
Season 9 poster
Season 9 (2013)

Suit up and give one last high-five for the legend — wait for it — dary final season of How I Met Your Mother. Surprising answers to hilarious questions will be revealed during one epic wedding weekend. Can Marshall complete a cross-country road trip and make it to the ceremony? Will Robin and Barney really tie the knot? Is Lily hiding a shocking secret? Will Ted finally meet the mother of his children... and is she truly "the one"? It all builds to a climactic two-part series finale, leading to one of the most talked about endings in TV history.

24 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Locket
2013-09-23

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.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 2: Coming Back
2013-09-23

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.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 3: Last Time in New York
2013-09-30

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 4: The Broken Code
2013-10-07

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 5: The Poker Game
2013-10-14

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 6: Knight Vision
2013-10-21

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 7: No Questions Asked
2013-10-28

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 8: The Lighthouse
2013-11-04

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 9: Platonish
2013-11-11

During a flashback, the gang wonders how the Ted, Robin and Barney love triangle will play out; Barney accepts challenges from Robin and Lily.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 10: Mom and Dad
2013-11-18

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 11: Bedtime Stories
2013-11-25

Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting rhyming bedtime stories.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 12: The Rehearsal Dinner
2013-12-02

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.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 13: Bass Player Wanted
2013-12-16

A man at the wedding intentionally stirs up trouble; Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 14: Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra
2014-01-13

In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 15: Unpause
2014-01-20

Robin and Ted try to get Barney to reveal secrets after he drinks too much; Marshall tries to avoid fighting with Lily.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 16: How Your Mother Met Me
2014-01-27

The mother reveals how she met Ted and what she has been doing over the past eight years.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 17: Sunrise
2014-02-03

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 18: Rally
2014-02-24

The gang must figure out how to make the Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir to help Barney recover on the day of the wedding.

Runtime: 21 min
Episode 19: Vesuvius
2014-03-03

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.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 20: Daisy
2014-03-10

Marshall asks Barney and Ted for help figuring out where Lily went in the middle of the night during their argument.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 21: Gary Blauman
2014-03-17

When Gary Blauman shows up at the wedding, it sends the gang into a frenzy as they each recall an encounter with him.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 22: The End of the Aisle
2014-03-24

With only a half an hour left before the wedding, Robin and Barney panic; Lily and Marshall rewrite their wedding vows.

Runtime: 23 min
Episode 23: Last Forever (1)
2014-03-31

Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 24: Last Forever (2)
2014-03-31

Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.

Runtime: 22 min

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