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How I Met Your Mother(2005)
2005 · TV SERIES
How I Met Your Mother
A father recounts to his children the hilarious and heartfelt journey of him and his best friends in New York City, revealing how their wild adventures and misadventures led him to find true love.
Comedy
A father tells his children, through a series of flashbacks, the story of his journey with his four best friends that ultimately led to him meeting their mother.
Seasons & Episodes
- 1.01PilotSep 19, 2005Rate
When Ted's best friend, Marshall, proposes to his girlfriend, Lily, Ted realizes he needs to start taking love more seriously if he wants to find true happiness. He soon meets Robin at a local bar, instantly becomes smitten, and manages to secure a first date. However, his growing eagerness to see her again risks coming on too strong and potentially pushing her away.
- 1.02Purple GiraffeSep 26, 2005Rate
Ted organizes a party in a last-ditch effort to secure a second date with Robin. When she doesn't attend, he continues hosting parties in the hope that she will eventually show up.
- 1.03Sweet Taste of LibertyOct 3, 2005Rate
Ted agrees to let Barney take charge of his love life, leading to a chaotic adventure that involves flying to Philadelphia, running into the law, and visiting the Liberty Bell.
- 1.04Return of the ShirtOct 10, 2005Rate
Ted's perspective on his ongoing quest for love shifts when he comes across a shirt that has not been worn in years. At the same time, Barney entertains himself by encouraging Robin to jeopardize her job by making outrageous statements live on air in exchange for money.
- 1.05Okay AwesomeOct 17, 2005Rate
Ted and Barney begin exploring the club scene with their friend Robin, while Lily and Marshall engage in more "grown-up" activities, gradually moving closer to their wedding.
- 1.06Slutty PumpkinOct 24, 2005Rate
Ted makes his annual visit to the rooftop Halloween party in hopes of finding a girl dressed as a pumpkin whom he met years earlier. At the same time, Robin faces challenges in her new relationship due to her independent nature.
- 1.07MatchmakerNov 7, 2005Rate
Ted, a man who has relied on a matchmaker with an impeccable 100% success rate, is unexpectedly rejected when the matchmaker determines that he is incompatible with all the women in her database. Undeterred, Ted remains convinced that he will find the right partner. At the same time, Marshall and Lily are consumed with the challenge of eliminating a persistent critter from their apartment.
- 1.08The DuelNov 14, 2005Rate
As Lily officially moves into the apartment, Ted feels like he is being edged out by his engaged roommates. Ted and Marshall both want to stay in the place, so they resolve the issue like real "grown-ups"—by engaging in a sword fight.
- 1.09Belly Full of TurkeyNov 21, 2005Rate
Ted and Robin are surprised to encounter Barney when they volunteer at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, Lily is on the verge of a breakdown as she attends Thanksgiving dinner at her future in-laws' home.
- 1.10The Pineapple IncidentNov 28, 2005Rate
After being pressured into drinking five shots to stop overthinking, Ted embarks on a wild partying spree. The next morning, he wakes up with a woman and a pineapple in bed. His friends attempt to reconstruct the previous night and identify who the woman is.
- 1.11The LimoDec 19, 2005Rate
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.
- 1.12The WeddingJan 9, 2006Rate
Robin agrees to attend a friend's wedding with Ted, but due to Ted's actions, the couple might not end up getting married.
- 1.13Drumroll, PleaseJan 23, 2006Rate
At the wedding, Ted meets a new woman. Wanting to remember the evening without exchanging last names or phone numbers, they keep things casual. However, Ted faces a significant challenge when he later tries to discover her name.
- 1.14Zip, Zip, ZipFeb 6, 2006Rate
Ted and Victoria, having agreed to take things slowly and abstain from sex for a month, decide that they have waited long enough.
- 1.15Game NightFeb 27, 2006Rate
A mysterious tape arrives for Barney from one of his numerous ex-girlfriends, and the entire group watches it together. However, in order to learn how she broke Barney's heart and contributed to his transformation into a suit-wearing bachelor, everyone must share their most embarrassing moment.
- 1.16CupcakeMar 6, 2006Rate
Ted and Victoria's relationship is progressing well, but Victoria's acceptance of her dream job forces the couple to confront significant decisions about their future together. At the same time, Marshall and Lily begin shopping for their wedding attire, only to discover that neither can afford the items they initially selected.
- 1.17Life Among the GorillasMar 20, 2006Rate
Marshall works as an intern at the same corporation where Barney is employed, and Lily becomes concerned as he starts to act increasingly shallow in an effort to conform to his crude, fraternity-like coworkers. At the same time, Ted feels guilty after receiving multiple gifts from Victoria (Erika Singh), especially since he has not sent her anything in return.
- 1.18Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.Apr 10, 2006Rate
Robin, who is feeling very lonely, invites Ted to her apartment after 2 A.M., but he hesitates, unsure whether to go because he has a phone call with his friends scheduled for the way over, and Victoria is on his mind.
- 1.19Mary the ParalegalApr 24, 2006Rate
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 potential date he can take. Initially, Ted is resistant to the idea, only considering it as a way to save face in front of Robin, but when she arrives with a date of her own, he changes his mind. Robin asks Mary many questions, and Ted gradually begins to develop feelings for her, despite her profession.
- 1.20Best Prom EverMay 1, 2006Rate
Lily, Barney, and Robin attend a high school prom to look for a potential band to play at Lily and Marshall's wedding reception. To gain entry, Lily and Robin pretend to be the dates of two students who were attending alone. Meanwhile, Ted and Marshall are at their apartment preparing the wedding invitations to be sent out.
- 1.21MilkMay 8, 2006Rate
When a matchmaking company contacts Ted, claiming they have found his soul mate, he is forced to postpone the date when Lily asks for his help.
- 1.22Come OnMay 15, 2006Rate
Ted attempts to prevent Robin from going on a camping trip in order to spend time with her. Barney seeks the assistance of an old flame to perform a rain dance. Meanwhile, Marshall discovers that Lily has an interview for a fellowship in San Francisco.
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26 unique people credited
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14Awards & Nominations
14 wins · 25 nominationsPrimetime Emmy Award
- Won2014Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series
- Won2013Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Won2013Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series
- Nom2013Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
- Won2012Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
- Nom2012Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series
- Won2011Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2011Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
- Nom2011Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series
- Nom2011Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
- Nom2010Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2010Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics
- Nom2010Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
- Won2009Outstanding Art Direction for a Contemporary Program
- Nom2009Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
- Nom2009Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2009Outstanding Comedy Series
- Won2008Outstanding Art Direction for a Contemporary Program
- Nom2008Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Nom2008Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
- Won2007Outstanding Art Direction for a Contemporary Program
- Nom2007Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
- Nom2007Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- Won2006Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series
- Won2006Outstanding Art Direction for a Contemporary Program
- Nom2006Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series
Critics Choice Television Award
- Won2011Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
More awards & festivals (11) — regional academies & film-festival prizes
International Tv Audience Award
- Won2015Best Comedy TV Series
People S Choice Award
- Nom2010Favorite Actress in a New TV Series — Alyson Hannigan
- Won2009Favorite Actress in a New TV Series — Alyson Hannigan
Streamy Awards
- Won2009Streamy Awards
Satellite Award
- Nom2011Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- Nom2010Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- Nom2009Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy — CBS
- Nom2009Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
- Nom2009Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Tca Award
- Nom2009Individual Achievement in Comedy
- Nom2009Outstanding Achievement in Comedy
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- 📍 Los Angeles
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high confidencesource-verifiedAll 208 episodes are listed individually in the episodeList (Seasons 1-9, confirmed from the episode list provided). The Events Index covers all 24 ★★/★★★ beats. Every ★★★ event has at least two independent Tier 1-3 sources fetched this session. Four events are tagged ~ because dedicated Wikipedia episode articles were not successfully fetched for scene-level confirmation (S2E21, S3E9, S3E13, S9E22). The S3E13 and S3E9 tags were originally marked ✓ in the incoming guide — they have been downgraded to ~ in the Events Index table because only one confirmed source was fetched this session for each, though the season overview retains ✓ for S3E13 where the WebSearch result was substantive. Mid-series slap deliveries beyond S3E9 are omitted. The finale events (S9E23-24) are confirmed by two independent sources. Rule 13 category searches were run across all four categories.
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Key: ★ notable · ★★ major · ★★★ series-defining · ✓ confirmed · ~ estimated · ⚠️ limited sources
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Characters
Ted Mosby · Josh Radnor · debut [S1E1a]
A hopeless romantic architect-turned-professor searching for 'the one.' His long quest — through Robin, Stella, and others — ultimately leads him to Tracy McConnell, whom he meets at the Farhampton train station after starting a new job as a university professor. The framing device (Future Ted narrating from 2030) is revealed in the finale to be about Ted still loving Robin after Tracy's death.
Marshall Eriksen · Jason Segel · debut [S1E1a]
Ted's loyal college best friend and eventually an environmental lawyer, then a judge. His life arc centers on his marriage to Lily, the birth of their children, and processing the sudden death of his father.
Lily Aldrin · Alyson Hannigan · debut [S1E1a]
A kindergarten teacher with unfulfilled artistic ambitions, Lily is the emotional backbone of the group and Marshall's partner. She leaves for San Francisco briefly in Season 1, reconciles with Marshall, and later becomes a mother and art consultant.
Barney Stinson · Neil Patrick Harris · debut [S1E1a]
A suit-wearing womaniser hiding deep abandonment issues from his absent father. Over nine seasons he develops genuine feelings for Robin, eventually proposing to her. After their divorce he reverts briefly to old habits before the birth of his daughter Ellie in 2020 transforms him into a devoted father.
Robin Scherbatsky · Cobie Smulders · debut [S1E1a]
A Canadian TV journalist who becomes 'Aunt Robin' to Ted's children. Her secret teenage pop-star past, her inability to have children, her marriages (and divorce from Barney), and her enduring connection with Ted all define her arc. In 2030, Future Ted's story is implicitly also a story about Robin.
Tracy McConnell (The Mother) · Cristin Milioti · debut [S8E24a]
The woman Ted has been searching for throughout the entire series. A musician and economics student, she appears on-screen only briefly before the finale but her backstory is explored in depth in the 200th episode. She marries Ted and they have two children together before her death from an unspecified illness in 2024.
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