TV Show

How I Met Your Mother

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.

TV Show Stats +8%

9 seasons

208 episodes total

Status

Ended

First Aired

2005

Rating

TV Show

8.1/10

5,378 votes • HD

Season 1

22 episodes
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Pilot
Episode 1

Pilot

Episode 1 • Sep 19, 2005

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.

7.7
23m
Purple Giraffe
Episode 2

Purple Giraffe

Episode 2 • Sep 26, 2005

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.

7.4
23m
Sweet Taste of Liberty
Episode 3

Sweet Taste of Liberty

Episode 3 • Oct 03, 2005

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.

7.6
21m
Return of the Shirt
Episode 4

Return of the Shirt

Episode 4 • Oct 10, 2005

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.

7.5
23m
Okay Awesome
Episode 5

Okay Awesome

Episode 5 • Oct 17, 2005

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.

7.6
22m
The Slutty Pumpkin
Episode 6

The Slutty Pumpkin

Episode 6 • Oct 24, 2005

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.

7.4
22m
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Season 2

22 episodes
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Where Were We?
Episode 1

Where Were We?

Episode 1 • Sep 18, 2006

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.

7.6
21m
The Scorpion and the Toad
Episode 2

The Scorpion and the Toad

Episode 2 • Sep 25, 2006

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.

7.7
22m
Brunch
Episode 3

Brunch

Episode 3 • Oct 02, 2006

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.

7.9
23m
Ted Mosby, Architect
Episode 4

Ted Mosby, Architect

Episode 4 • Oct 09, 2006

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.

8.3
23m
World's Greatest Couple
Episode 5

World's Greatest Couple

Episode 5 • Oct 16, 2006

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.

8.1
23m
Aldrin Justice
Episode 6

Aldrin Justice

Episode 6 • Oct 23, 2006

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.

7.8
22m
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Season 3

20 episodes
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Wait For It
Episode 1

Wait For It

Episode 1 • Sep 24, 2007

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

7.7
21m
We're Not from Here
Episode 2

We're Not from Here

Episode 2 • Oct 01, 2007

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

7.2
21m
Third Wheel
Episode 3

Third Wheel

Episode 3 • Oct 08, 2007

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.

7.5
23m
Little Boys
Episode 4

Little Boys

Episode 4 • Oct 15, 2007

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

7.3
23m
How I Met Everyone Else
Episode 5

How I Met Everyone Else

Episode 5 • Oct 22, 2007

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.

8.2
23m
I'm Not That Guy
Episode 6

I'm Not That Guy

Episode 6 • Oct 29, 2007

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

7.6
23m
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Season 4

24 episodes
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Do I Know You?
Episode 1

Do I Know You?

Episode 1 • Sep 22, 2008

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.

8.0
23m
The Best Burger in New York
Episode 2

The Best Burger in New York

Episode 2 • Sep 29, 2008

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.

8.0
23m
I Heart NJ
Episode 3

I Heart NJ

Episode 3 • Oct 06, 2008

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.

7.5
23m
Intervention
Episode 4

Intervention

Episode 4 • Oct 13, 2008

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.

8.1
23m
Shelter Island
Episode 5

Shelter Island

Episode 5 • Oct 20, 2008

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.

7.6
23m
Happily Ever After
Episode 6

Happily Ever After

Episode 6 • Nov 03, 2008

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

7.5
21m
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Season 5

24 episodes
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Definitions
Episode 1

Definitions

Episode 1 • Sep 21, 2009

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.

7.9
23m
Double Date
Episode 2

Double Date

Episode 2 • Sep 28, 2009

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.

7.4
23m
Robin 101
Episode 3

Robin 101

Episode 3 • Oct 05, 2009

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.

7.9
23m
The Sexless Innkeeper
Episode 4

The Sexless Innkeeper

Episode 4 • Oct 12, 2009

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

7.5
23m
Duel Citizenship
Episode 5

Duel Citizenship

Episode 5 • Oct 19, 2009

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.

7.5
23m
Bagpipes
Episode 6

Bagpipes

Episode 6 • Nov 02, 2009

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.

7.4
23m
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Season 6

24 episodes
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Big Days
Episode 1

Big Days

Episode 1 • Sep 20, 2010

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.

7.5
23m
Cleaning House
Episode 2

Cleaning House

Episode 2 • Sep 27, 2010

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.

7.9
23m
Unfinished
Episode 3

Unfinished

Episode 3 • Oct 04, 2010

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

7.4
23m
Subway Wars
Episode 4

Subway Wars

Episode 4 • Oct 11, 2010

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.

7.8
23m
Architect of Destruction
Episode 5

Architect of Destruction

Episode 5 • Oct 18, 2010

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

7.5
23m
Baby Talk
Episode 6

Baby Talk

Episode 6 • Oct 25, 2010

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.

7.4
23m
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Season 7

24 episodes
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The Best Man
Episode 1

The Best Man

Episode 1 • Sep 19, 2011

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.

7.7
23m
The Naked Truth
Episode 2

The Naked Truth

Episode 2 • Sep 19, 2011

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.

7.2
23m
Ducky Tie
Episode 3

Ducky Tie

Episode 3 • Sep 26, 2011

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.

7.8
23m
The Stinson Missile Crisis
Episode 4

The Stinson Missile Crisis

Episode 4 • Oct 03, 2011

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.

7.4
23m
Field Trip
Episode 5

Field Trip

Episode 5 • Oct 10, 2011

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.

7.2
23m
Mystery vs. History
Episode 6

Mystery vs. History

Episode 6 • Oct 17, 2011

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.

7.1
23m
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Season 8

24 episodes
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Farhampton
Episode 1

Farhampton

Episode 1 • Sep 24, 2012

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.

7.7
23m
The Pre-Nup
Episode 2

The Pre-Nup

Episode 2 • Oct 01, 2012

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.

7.1
23m
Nannies
Episode 3

Nannies

Episode 3 • Oct 08, 2012

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.

6.9
23m
Who Wants to Be a Godparent?
Episode 4

Who Wants to Be a Godparent?

Episode 4 • Oct 15, 2012

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.

7.2
21m
The Autumn of Break-Ups
Episode 5

The Autumn of Break-Ups

Episode 5 • Nov 05, 2012

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.

7.1
23m
Splitsville
Episode 6

Splitsville

Episode 6 • Nov 12, 2012

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.

7.2
23m
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Season 9

24 episodes
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The Locket
Episode 1

The Locket

Episode 1 • Sep 23, 2013

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.

7.2
22m
Coming Back
Episode 2

Coming Back

Episode 2 • Sep 23, 2013

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.

7.0
21m
Last Time in New York
Episode 3

Last Time in New York

Episode 3 • Sep 30, 2013

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.

7.0
23m
The Broken Code
Episode 4

The Broken Code

Episode 4 • Oct 07, 2013

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.

7.0
23m
The Poker Game
Episode 5

The Poker Game

Episode 5 • Oct 14, 2013

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.

6.9
23m
Knight Vision
Episode 6

Knight Vision

Episode 6 • Oct 21, 2013

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.

7.3
23m
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