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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
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Joe Nieves, Stefanie Black, Chris Romano, Shelli Boone, Vince Cefalu, Luka Jones, Anthony Wayne Skeen, Steve Tom
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Stephen LloydGuest stars Jimmi Simpson, Martin Short, Ashley Williams, Nazanin Boniadi, Kallee Brookes, Nicole Hayden, Kristen Henry King, Lyndsy Fonseca
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Ashley Williams
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Kourtney KangGuest stars Jeff Probst, Kal Penn, Ellen D. Williams, Alexis Denisof, Vicki Lewis, Nazanin Boniadi, Michelle Diaz, Tenille Houston
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Jamie RhonheimerGuest stars Jamie Denbo, Jay Acovone, Kal Penn, Martin Short, Nazanin Boniadi, Nick Pasqual, Jamie Lea Willett, Elaine Bartolone
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Chuck TathamGuest stars Rachel Sterling, Amber Stevens West, Kal Penn, Eleanor Seigler, Ray Wise, Drew Droege
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Matt KuhnGuest stars Frances Conroy, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Christiann Castellanos, Kal Penn, Sathya Jesudasson, Chris Elliott, Cristine Rose, Bill Fagerbakke
Episode 8
Ted finally meets his mystery girl in the Slutty Pumpkin costume. Meanwhile, Barney learns he is part Canadian, and Lily has pregnancy brain.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Tami SagherGuest stars Katie Holmes, Christina Pickles, Jack Walsh, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Misty Monroe, Marlowe Peyton, Van Epperson
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Michael J. SheaWritten by Robia RashidGuest stars Kal Penn, Teresa Castillo, Dusan Brown, Bruce Gray, J. Anthony McCarthy, Rich Skidmore
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Chris HarrisGuest stars Jerry Minor, Kal Penn, Alexis Denisof, Nazanin Boniadi, Katie Gill, Jacob Witkin, Robin Krieger, Dean Chekvala
Episode 11
Ted and Barney discuss making a life-changing decision together, and Robin tries to discourage Marshall and Lily from moving to Long Island.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Ernie Hudson, Nicole Andrews, Duncan Bravo, Victoria Geil, Chelsea Gilligan, Jai Rodriguez, Wayne Brady, Lyndsy Fonseca
Episode 12
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Joe KellyGuest stars Chase Ellison, Todd Grinnell, Vicki Lewis, Danielle Weeks, Andra Nechita, Noah Schnacky
Episode 13
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Will Sasso, Kal Penn, Chasty Ballesteros, Chris Elliott, Alexis Denisof, Bill Fagerbakke, Robert Michael Ryan, Ned Rolsma
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars Kal Penn, Dimitri Diatchenko, Ptolemy Slocum, Chris Elliott, Matt Lasky, Milynn Sarley
Episode 15
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Martin Short, Rebecca Creskoff, Chris Elliott
Episode 16
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Craig Gerard, Matthew ZinmanGuest stars Becki Newton, Suzie Plakson, Kal Penn, Rachel Bloom, Brandi Burkhardt, Lindsey Morgan, Kimberly Daugherty, Johnny Giacalone
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanGuest stars Angela Matemotja, Ellen D. Williams, Conan O'Brien, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Stephen LloydGuest stars Becki Newton, Ellen D. Williams, Milynn Sarley, Tara Holt, Arielle Reitsma, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Lauren Pritchard
Episode 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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Becki Newton, Ellen D. Williams, Wendy McColm, Ryan Meharry, Brendan Robinson, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Kourtney KangGuest stars Becki Newton, Gregory Michael, Michael Gladis, Meghan Maureen McDonough
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Chuck TathamGuest stars Becki Newton, Marshall Manesh, Bryan Krasner, Alexis Denisof, Eben Ham
Episode 22
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Becki Newton, K Callan, Mike Coleman, Cristen Irene, Todd Sandler, Karissa Vacker, Casey Washington, Katy Stoll
Episode 23
When Lily goes into labor, Ted and Robin distract her by telling her stories while Marshall hurries back from Atlantic City.
Guest stars Chris Elliott, Vicki Lewis, Brenda Ballard, Elliot Goldwag, Francesca Capaldi, Lyndsy Fonseca, David Henrie, Max Daniels
Episode 24
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.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Becki Newton, Frances Conroy, Lance Barber, Ashley Williams, Renée Taylor, Rob Huebel, Christopher Carroll, Kelly Connolly
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
