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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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.
Season 6 episodes
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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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Kaylee DeFer, Bill Fagerbakke, Rachel Bilson, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Daniel Kash, Brian David Jones, Peter Katona
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Stephen LloydGuest stars Frances Conroy, David Haley, Riley Thomas Stewart, Ben Vereen, Wayne Brady, Michael Earl Reid
Barney uses his best womanizing tactics to try to convince Ted to design the new GNB building; Robin drunk dials Don.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Jamie RhonheimerGuest stars Malea Mitchell, Tara Erica Moore, Carolyn Ordoñez, Keith Middlebrook, David H. Lawrence XVII, Clark Gilmer
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Chris HarrisGuest stars Marshall Manesh, Geoff Stults, Maury Povich, Jan Bryant, Laura Bell Bundy, Steve Rizzo, Koby Rouviere, Shaughn Buchholz
Ted becomes conflicted after meeting an attractive woman who is passionate about saving the landmark building being torn down for his new project.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Geoff Stults, Charlene Amoia, Jessica Blair Herman, Miss Coco Peru, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Ian Wolterstorff
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Joe KellyGuest stars Suzie Plakson, Virginia Williams, Mikaela Hoover, Payson Lewis, Matt Boren, Bill Fagerbakke, Laura Bell Bundy, Ashwyn Bagga
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Chuck TathamGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Will Forte, Andrew Lewis Caldwell, Bob Odenkirk, Laura Bell Bundy, Ashwyn Bagga, Marieve Herington, Ron Nicolosi
When the gang goes to a black tie event at the Natural History Museum, Ted gets introduced to Zoey's husband, The Captain.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Kyle MacLachlan, Dan Bakkedahl, Ted Jonas, David Burtka, Bob Odenkirk
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Kourtney KangGuest stars Nicole Scherzinger, Stefanie Black, Chris Romano, Alan Thicke, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Joe Nieves, Jennifer Morrison, Craig Cackowski, Jorge Garcia, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Audra Griffis, Roger Narayan
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Robia RashidGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Kyle MacLachlan, Tamara Lynn Davis, Angus McClelland, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Craig Gerard, Matthew ZinmanGuest stars Melissa Molinaro, Benton Jennings, Paul Schackman, Chris Romano, Alex Trebek, Artemis Pebdani, Ben Vereen
Afraid they will never get pregnant, Lily and Marshall decide to see a specialist. Robin begins her new job.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars Suzie Plakson, Bill Suplee, Paul Schackman, Alexis Denisof, Bill Fagerbakke, Jay Brian Winnick, Artemis Pebdani, Americus Abesamis
While on a trip to Minnesota, Ted and Barney try anything to make Marshall laugh. Marshall runs into an old nemesis from high school.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Suzie Plakson, Michael Gross, Danny Strong, Chris Elliott, Bill Fagerbakke, Robert Michael Ryan, Ned Rolsma, Harry S. Murphy
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Tami SagherGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Suzie Plakson, Lennon Parham, Bill Fagerbakke, Nazanin Boniadi, Artemis Pebdani, Kelsey Crane
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.
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Directed by Michael J. SheaWritten by Tom RuprechtGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Kyle MacLachlan, Bob Odenkirk, Nazanin Boniadi, Charlene Amoia, Dan O'Brien, Edward Rudolph Flores
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Matt KuhnGuest stars Robbie Amell, Suzy Nakamura, Nazanin Boniadi, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars Nancy Travis, Will Shadley, Marieve Herington, Michael Rupnow, John Lithgow, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Robbie Amell, Daniel Escobar, Edward Rudolph Flores, Tamara Rey, Bruce Gray, Elizabeth Nicole Abrams
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.
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Guest stars Jill Basey, Kelly Curran, Michael Trucco, Will Shadley, Cristina N. Rose, Riley Thomas Stewart, John Lithgow
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Joe KellyGuest stars Joe Nieves, Jennifer Morrison, Jeff Braine, Elizabeth J. Carlisle, Bob Odenkirk, Katierose Donohue, Thomas Fowler
When Ted is faced with an important decision that might affect his future with Zoey, the gang expresses their true feelings about her.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Peter MacKenzie, Cristine Rose, Bob Odenkirk, Julie Meyer, Eijiro Ozaki
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.
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Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Jennifer Morrison, Marshall Manesh, Dave Foley, Chi McBride, Bob Odenkirk, Nazanin Boniadi, Bette Rae, Kyle S. More
Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Chris Harris, Kourtney Kang, Stephen Lloyd, Jamie Rhonheimer, Matt Kuhn, Chuck Tatham, Joe Kelly, Greg Malins, Brenda Hsueh, Robia Rashid, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman, Maria Ferrari, Tami Sagher, Phil Lord, Kristin Newman, Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson, Tom Ruprecht, Ira Ungerleider
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
208
Original language
English
Networks & production
CBSUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Bays-Thomas ProductionsUnited States
Themes
group of friendsroommatessearching for loveself-discoverysitcom
