TV series
A love story in reverse.
A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
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Episode 1
Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Mandy Moore, Amanda Loncar, Enrique Iglesias, Frank Alvarez, Donovan Dustin, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
Episode 2
Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Chris HarrisGuest stars Nikki Griffin, Damon Gameau, Enrique Iglesias, Michele Nordin, Darryl Sivad
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars Danica McKellar, Melissa Ordway, Chantelle Barry, Christine Woods, Neil Jackson, Busy Philipps, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
Episode 4
Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.
Guest stars Janet Varney, Deanna Russo, Brad Rowe, Nicholas Roget-King, Olivia Howard Bagg, Pamela Darling
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Gloria Calderón KellettGuest stars Jolie Jenkins, Ray Auxias, Betsy Rue, Abigail Spencer
Episode 6
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
Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars John Cho, Kevin Heffernan, Sharon Brathwaite, Frank Crim, Charlene Amoia, Jim Jansen, Jacqui Holland, Mary Alyce Kania
Episode 7
Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Brenda HsuehGuest stars Phill Lewis, Maggie Wheeler, April Bowlby, Charlene Amoia, Kaliya Skye, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Rhomeyn Johnson
Episode 8
Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Stephen LloydGuest stars Ron Butler, Lindsay Price, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Steve Little
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Matt KuhnGuest stars Orson Bean, Eben Ham
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Jamie RhonheimerGuest stars Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, Stephanie Faracy, Alessandra Ambrosio, Annie Ilonzeh, Selita Ebanks, Marisa Miller, Miranda Kerr
Episode 11
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Kristen Schaal, John Sloan, Hayes MacArthur, Charlene Amoia
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Vanessa Lachey, Arielle Vandenberg, Mieko Hillman, Brian Letscher, Nicole Muirbrook, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Matthew Hatchette
Episode 13
Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Chris HarrisGuest stars Marshall Manesh, Don Creech, Britney Spears, Ria Pavia, Caroline Whitney Smith, Sarah Chalke, Charlene Amoia, Christine Joaquin
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Joe KellyGuest stars Brendan Patrick Connor, Dawn Olivieri, Maïté Schwartz, Chris Tallman, Yvonne Delarosa, Ken Barnett, Hallie Lambert, April Bowlby
Episode 15
After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Jordan Black, Bryan Callen, Taran Killam, Bob Odenkirk, Evelyn Dubuc, Kira Saks, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Kourtney KangGuest stars Ryan Michelle Bathe, Chris Romano, Alan Thicke, James Van Der Beek, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Tiffany
Episode 17
Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Stephen LloydGuest stars Marshall Manesh, Alan Fudge, Ian Abercrombie, Jeff Austin, Alexis Krause, Megan McNulty, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
Episode 18
Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Jamie RhonheimerGuest stars Will Forte, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Blair Hickey, Floriana Lima, Sonia Rockwell, Sarah Chalke, Bill Parks, Rome Shadanloo
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Chris HarrisGuest stars Matt Besser, Britney Spears, Larry Wilmore, Todd Sherry, Hallie Lambert, Katie Savoy, Kathy Uyen, Steve Hasley
Episode 20
Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars John Getz, Darcy Rose Byrnes, Jayden Lund, Sarah Chalke, Shelby Zemanek, Doug Benson, Vincent Fenequito, Anthony Palermo
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Josh RadnorTed Mosby
Neil Patrick HarrisBarney Stinson
Jason SegelMarshall Eriksen
Alyson HanniganLily Aldrin
Cobie SmuldersRobin Scherbatsky
Cristin MiliotiTracy McConnell
Becki NewtonQuinn Garvey
Jennifer MorrisonZoey Pierson
CBSUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
