How I Met Your Mother

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A father recounts to his children the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.

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Season 1

Episode 1 Pilot - It's the year 2030 and an older Ted Mosby is telling the story to his son and daughter about how he met and will eventually marry their mother. This is where we meet for the first time Ted, Lily, Marshall, Barney and Robin.
Episode 2 Purple Giraffe - Ted throws multiple parties in an attempt to spend more time with Robin.
Episode 3 Sweet Taste of Liberty - Barney persuades Ted to embark on adventurous outings, leading to unexpected situations.
Episode 4 Return of the Shirt - Ted reconnects with an ex-girlfriend, leading to complications.
Episode 5 Okay Awesome - The group attends a club, experiencing various misadventures.
Episode 6 Slutty Pumpkin - Ted searches for a girl he met at a Halloween party years ago.
Episode 7 Matchmaker - Ted visits a matchmaking service with unexpected results.
Episode 8 The Duel - Ted and Marshall dispute over their apartment.
Episode 9 Belly Full of Turkey - Thanksgiving brings surprises for the group.
Episode 10 The Pineapple Incident - After a drunken night, Ted tries to piece together what happened.
Episode 11 The Limo - Ted rents a limo to give his friends a memorable New Year's Eve.
Episode 12 The Wedding - Ted invites Robin to a wedding, leading to unforeseen issues.
Episode 13 Drumroll, Please - Ted meets a mysterious woman at a wedding.
Episode 14 Zip, Zip, Zip - Barney and Robin bond over cigars and laser tag.
Episode 15 Game Night - Secrets are revealed during a game night.
Episode 16 Cupcake - Ted and Victoria face challenges in their relationship.
Episode 17 Life Among the Gorillas - Marshall adjusts to his new job.
Episode 18 Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M. - Ted makes questionable decisions late at night.
Episode 19 Mary the Paralegal - Ted dates a woman with a questionable occupation.
Episode 20 Best Prom Ever - Lily crashes a prom to hear a potential wedding band.
Episode 21 Milk - Ted is set up with his "perfect" match.
Episode 22 Come On - Ted makes a grand gesture to win Robin over.

Season 2

Episode 1 Where Were We? - The group deals with the aftermath of Marshall and Lily's breakup.
Episode 2 The Scorpion and the Toad - Barney helps Marshall get back into the dating scene.
Episode 3 Brunch - The group attends a brunch that turns awkward.
Episode 4 Ted Mosby: Architect - Robin questions Ted's profession's appeal.
Episode 5 World’s Greatest Couple - Barney and Lily become unexpected roommates.
Episode 6 Aldrin Justice - Lily seeks revenge on her boss.
Episode 7 Swarley - Marshall starts dating a new woman, leading to nickname debates.
Episode 8 Atlantic City - The group takes a spontaneous trip.
Episode 9 Slap Bet - A bet between Marshall and Barney leads to ongoing consequences.
Episode 10 Single Stamina - Barney's brother visits, revealing surprising news.
Episode 11 How Lily Stole Christmas - Lily and Ted have a falling out during the holidays.
Episode 12 First Time in New York - Robin's sister visits, prompting discussions about first times.
Episode 13 Columns - Ted faces challenges at work.
Episode 14 Monday Night Football - The group tries to avoid Super Bowl spoilers.
Episode 15 Lucky Penny - Ted reflects on a series of events leading to a missed opportunity.
Episode 16 Stuff - Robin's past comes back to haunt her.
Episode 17 Arrivederci, Fiero - Marshall's car breaks down, leading to memories.
Episode 18 Moving Day - Ted and Robin take a big step in their relationship.
Episode 19 Bachelor Party - Marshall's bachelor party doesn't go as planned.
Episode 20 Showdown - Barney appears on a game show.
Episode 21 Something Borrowed - Marshall and Lily's wedding day faces complications.
Episode 22 Something Blue - Secrets are revealed during a wedding reception.

Season 3

Episode 1 Wait for it - Ted's still not ready to date months after his breakup with Robin. But when Robin returns to New York with an exotic new boyfriend, he decides it's time to finally do something adventurous.
Episode 2 We’re Not from Here - Ted and Barney pose as tourists to pick up women, while Robin becomes frustrated with her new boyfriend.
Episode 3 Third Wheel - Ted has a chance for a threesome with two women, but things don’t go as planned.
Episode 4 Little Boys - Robin dates a single father, leading her to confront her feelings about children.
Episode 5 How I Met Everyone Else - Ted’s new girlfriend causes the group to reminisce about how they all met.
Episode 6 I’m Not That Guy - Marshall is tempted by a high-paying corporate job, conflicting with his dream of environmental law.
Episode 7 Dowisetrepla - Marshall and Lily decide to buy an apartment, but Lily’s financial secrets come to light.
Episode 8 Spoiler Alert - Ted’s friends point out his new girlfriend’s annoying habit, leading to revelations about each other.
Episode 9 Slapsgiving - Marshall plans to slap Barney on Thanksgiving, creating tension within the group.
Episode 10 The Yips - Barney loses his confidence with women after an encounter with a past crush.
Episode 11 The Platinum Rule - The group warns Ted about the dangers of dating someone you see regularly.
Episode 12 No Tomorrow - Ted decides to live without consequences on St. Patrick’s Day, leading to unexpected outcomes.
Episode 13 Ten Sessions - Ted attempts to win over his dermatologist, Stella, during his tattoo removal sessions.
Episode 14 The Bracket - Barney creates a bracket to identify which woman is sabotaging his love life.
Episode 15 The Chain of Screaming - Marshall deals with a tough boss, leading the group to discuss the chain of screaming.
Episode 16 Sandcastles in the Sand - Robin reunites with an ex-boyfriend, leading to unexpected consequences.
Episode 17 The Goat - Barney and Robin deal with the aftermath of their night together, while Ted’s birthday party features an unexpected guest.
Episode 18 Rebound Bro - Barney searches for a new wingman as Ted continues his relationship with Stella.
Episode 19 Everything Must Go - Barney and Abby hatch a plan to make Ted jealous, while Lily tries to sell her paintings.
Episode 20 Miracles - Ted has a life-changing experience that makes him reconsider his relationship with Stella.

Season 4

Episode 1 Do I Know You? - Ted and Stella get engaged, leading Ted to realize he knows little about her. Meanwhile, Barney realizes he has feelings for Robin.
Episode 2 The Best Burger in New York - Marshall searches for a burger place he once loved but cannot remember its location.
Episode 3 I Heart NJ - Ted is conflicted about Stella wanting him to move to New Jersey.
Episode 4 Intervention - The gang holds interventions for various issues, including Ted's decision to marry Stella.
Episode 5 Shelter Island - Ted and Stella plan a wedding on Shelter Island, but complications arise.
Episode 6 Happily Ever After - The gang discusses how they would handle running into their exes.
Episode 7 Not a Father's Day - Barney creates a holiday for men who are not fathers after a pregnancy scare.
Episode 8 Woooo! - Robin bonds with a group of party girls, while Ted struggles with his new job.
Episode 9 The Naked Man - The gang learns about a move called "The Naked Man" that guarantees success in seduction.
Episode 10 The Fight - Ted and Barney get into a fight at a bar to impress Robin.
Episode 11 Little Minnesota - Marshall takes Robin to a Minnesota-themed bar to cheer her up.
Episode 12 Benefits - Ted and Robin become friends with benefits, causing tension among the group.
Episode 13 Three Days of Snow - Lily and Marshall try to keep a tradition alive, while Ted and Barney run MacLaren's bar.
Episode 14 The Possimpible - Robin faces deportation unless she finds a job, leading Barney to create a video resume for her.
Episode 15 The Stinsons - The gang discovers that Barney has been hiding a secret family.
Episode 16 Sorry, Bro - Marshall's old girlfriend causes problems for Lily.
Episode 17 The Front Porch - Lily reveals she has been sabotaging Ted's relationships.
Episode 18 Old King Clancy - The gang recounts a story about a Canadian celebrity and a bizarre sexual proposition.
Episode 19 Murtaugh - Ted and Barney challenge each other to complete a list of things they're too old or young to do.
Episode 20 Mosbius Designs - Ted starts his own architecture firm, leading to unexpected challenges.
Episode 21 The Three Days Rule - Ted breaks the "three days rule" of calling after a date, leading to complications.
Episode 22 Right Place Right Time - Ted reflects on the series of events that led him to a chance encounter.
Episode 23 As Fast as She Can - Stella helps Ted find a job, while Barney tries to talk his way out of a speeding ticket.
Episode 24 The Leap - Ted makes a big decision about his career, and the gang celebrates on the roof.

Season 5

Episode 1 Definitions - Ted begins his career as a professor; Barney and Robin define their relationship.
Episode 2 Double Date - Ted realizes his blind date is with someone he's dated before; Barney and Marshall discover a strip club with a doppelgänger of Lily.
Episode 3 Robin 101 - Ted teaches Barney how to date Robin.
Episode 4 The Sexless Innkeeper - Marshall and Lily attempt to befriend Barney and Robin as a couple.
Episode 5 Duel Citizenship - Ted and Marshall's road trip is complicated by Lily's inclusion; Barney tries to convince Robin to become an American citizen.
Episode 6 Bagpipes - Barney and Robin's relationship is tested; Marshall and Lily give them advice.
Episode 7 The Rough Patch - Barney and Robin's relationship deteriorates, leading the gang to intervene.
Episode 8 The Playbook - Barney reveals his secret methods for picking up women.
Episode 9 Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap - The gang celebrates Thanksgiving; Marshall gives away a slap from the slap bet.
Episode 10 The Window - Ted tries to date a woman who is rarely single.
Episode 11 Last Cigarette Ever - The gang tries to quit smoking.
Episode 12 Girls Versus Suits - Barney debates giving up suits to date a bartender; Ted dates a student's roommate.
Episode 13 Jenkins - Marshall's attractive coworker kisses him; Robin discovers she's the subject of a drinking game.
Episode 14 Perfect Week - Barney attempts to have a "perfect week" by hooking up with seven women in seven days.
Episode 15 Rabbit or Duck - Barney runs into problems when he displays his cell phone number during the Super Bowl, Ted asks Marshall and Lily to arrange a marriage for him, and Robin thinks that her co-anchor has asked her out on a date.
Episode 16 Hooked - Ted is strung along by a woman who keeps him on the hook while pursuing her own romantic interests.
Episode 17 Of Course - Robin deals with unresolved feelings for Barney, while Barney attempts to seduce a woman who wrote a book on avoiding men like him.
Episode 18 Say Cheese - Lily's birthday party is disrupted when Ted brings a date, leading to discussions about past relationships.
Episode 19 Zoo or False - Marshall claims he was mugged by a monkey at the zoo, but the gang doubts his story.
Episode 20 Home Wreckers - Ted impulsively buys a house after attending his mother’s wedding, leading to second thoughts.
Episode 21 Twin Beds - Ted and Barney realize they still have feelings for Robin when she plans to move in with her boyfriend, Don.
Episode 22 Robots Versus Wrestlers - The gang attends a Robots vs. Wrestlers event, highlighting their differing interests.
Episode 23 The Wedding Bride - Ted discovers a movie called "The Wedding Bride" is based on his breakup with Stella, portraying him negatively.
Episode 24 Doppelgangers - The group discusses their look-alikes, leading Marshall and Lily to consider starting a family.

Season 6

Episode 1 Big Days - Ted runs into an ex-girlfriend; Marshall and Lily make a secret pact to start trying to have a baby.
Episode 2 Cleaning House - The gang helps Barney move his mother out of her home and discovers secrets about his childhood.
Episode 3 Unfinished - Ted declines Barney's offer to design the new GNB building, leading Barney to use various tactics to change his mind.
Episode 4 Subway Wars - The gang races to a restaurant to prove who has the best method of transportation in New York City.
Episode 5 Architect of Destruction - Ted questions his involvement in a project that would demolish a landmark, especially after meeting an attractive protester.
Episode 6 Baby Talk - Marshall and Lily try to conceive; Robin dates a man who talks like a baby.
Episode 7 Canning Randy - Marshall struggles with firing his incompetent assistant; Robin is embarrassed by a commercial she did in Canada.
Episode 8 Natural History - The gang attends a black-tie event at a museum, where Ted runs into Zoey and her husband.
Episode 9 Glitter - Robin reconnects with her former co-star from a Canadian kids' show, causing tension with Lily.
Episode 10 Blitzgiving - Ted misses a wild night out, leading to a series of unfortunate events.
Episode 11 The Mermaid Theory - Ted and Zoey's friendship is tested; Marshall and Robin hang out alone together.
Episode 12 False Positive - The gang reevaluates their life choices after Marshall and Lily announce a pregnancy.
Episode 13 Bad News - Marshall and Lily continue their efforts to conceive; Marshall receives devastating news.
Episode 14 Last Words - The gang accompanies Marshall to Minnesota for his father's funeral.
Episode 15 Oh Honey - Ted dates Zoey's cousin, leading to complications.
Episode 16 Desperation Day - Barney declares February 13th as Desperation Day; Marshall visits his mother.
Episode 17 Garbage Island - Marshall becomes obsessed with saving the environment; Ted runs into an ex-girlfriend.
Episode 18 A Change of Heart - Barney has a health scare that makes him reevaluate his life choices.
Episode 19 Legendaddy - Barney meets his father and struggles with the reality of their relationship.
Episode 20 The Exploding Meatball Sub - Marshall quits his job; Ted and Zoey's relationship faces challenges.
Episode 21 Hopeless - Barney tries to make his father seem cooler during a night out.
Episode 22 The Perfect Cocktail - The gang tries to prevent Marshall and Barney from fighting by finding the perfect cocktail.
Episode 23 Landmarks - Ted is forced to choose between his career and his relationship with Zoey.
Episode 24 Challenge Accepted - Ted and Barney ponder changes in their lives; Lily and Marshall receive surprising news.

Season 7

Episode 1 The Best Man - Ted and Barney reflect on their past relationships as they prepare for a wedding.
Episode 2 The Naked Truth - Marshall worries about a scandalous video resurfacing; Ted meets a woman who intrigues him.
Episode 3 Ducky Tie - Ted runs into an ex-girlfriend; Marshall and Lily make a bet with Barney.
Episode 4 The Stinson Missile Crisis - Robin faces court-mandated therapy after assaulting a woman.
Episode 5 Field Trip - Marshall takes his office on a field trip; Ted tries to prove he's not boring.
Episode 6 Mystery vs. History - The gang debates the pros and cons of researching dates online.
Episode 7 Noretta - The gang realizes their significant others resemble their parents.
Episode 8 The Slutty Pumpkin Returns - Ted reconnects with a woman he met years ago at a Halloween party.
Episode 9 Disaster Averted - The gang recalls their experiences during Hurricane Irene.
Episode 10 Tick Tick Tick - Barney and Robin face the consequences of their actions; Marshall and Lily attend a concert.
Episode 11 The Rebound Girl - Barney and Ted consider adopting a baby together.
Episode 12 Symphony of Illumination - Robin receives unexpected news; Marshall decorates his house for Christmas.
Episode 13 Tailgate - Marshall continues a family tradition; Barney and Ted open a bar.
Episode 14 46 Minutes - Lily and Marshall adjust to their new home; the gang copes with their absence.
Episode 15 The Burning Beekeeper - The gang attends Lily and Marshall's housewarming party, which goes awry.
Episode 16 The Drunk Train - Barney and Ted take a ride on the "drunk train" and Barney meets a new girl.
Episode 17 No Pressure - Ted tells Robin he still has feelings for her; Barney tries to find out where Marshall and Lily hid the sex tape.
Episode 18 Karma - Barney tries to pursue Quinn, a stripper; Ted deals with living alone.
Episode 19 The Broath - The gang tries to break up Barney and Quinn; Marshall and Lily move to the suburbs.
Episode 20 Trilogy Time - The gang reminisces about their tradition of watching the "Star Wars" trilogy every three years.
Episode 21 Now We're Even - Barney tries to convince Ted to embrace being single; Marshall discovers his boss is a regular at a strip club.
Episode 22 Good Crazy - Ted attempts to move on from Robin; Marshall prepares for fatherhood.
Episode 23 The Magician's Code: Part 1 - The gang rushes to be there for the birth of Marshall and Lily's baby.
Episode 24 The Magician's Code: Part 2 - Barney makes a life-changing decision; Ted invites Victoria to a wedding.

Season 8

Episode 1 Farhampton - Ted recounts the events leading up to meeting the mother; Robin has doubts about her impending wedding.
Episode 2 The Pre-Nup - Barney creates an extensive pre-nuptial agreement; the gang shares their own relationship issues.
Episode 3 Nannies - Marshall and Lily struggle to find a nanny; Barney plays a game with Robin and Ted.
Episode 4 Who Wants to Be a Godparent? - Lily and Marshall test the gang to determine who would be the best godparent.
Episode 5 The Autumn of Break-Ups - Ted and Victoria face relationship challenges; Barney uses a dog as his wingman.
Episode 6 Splitsville - Robin wants to break up with Nick; Barney tries to win her back.
Episode 7 The Stamp Tramp - Marshall reconnects with an old friend; Robin is hesitant about Barney's new relationship.
Episode 8 Twelve Horny Women - Marshall faces a difficult case in court; the gang debates who has the best sex life.
Episode 9 Lobster Crawl - Robin pursues Barney again; Ted starts dating a much younger woman.
Episode 10 The Over-Correction - Robin becomes suspicious of Barney's relationship with Patrice.
Episode 11 The Final Page: Part One - Ted invites his former professor to the grand opening of his building; Barney plans to propose to Patrice.
Episode 12 The Final Page: Part Two - Barney's proposal plans come to a climax; Ted struggles with his feelings for Robin.
Episode 13 Band or DJ? - Robin's father refuses to attend her wedding; Ted struggles with his feelings for Robin.
Episode 14 Ring Up! - Barney encourages Ted to date a much younger woman; Robin is uncomfortable with her engagement ring.
Episode 15 P.S. I Love You - Robin's past as a Canadian pop star resurfaces; Barney becomes obsessed with finding out who Robin stalked.
Episode 16 Bad Crazy - Ted struggles with breaking up with his crazy girlfriend; Marshall and Lily have trouble finding a babysitter.
Episode 17 The Ashtray - The Captain asks Ted to meet him; the gang recalls their last encounter with him.
Episode 18 Weekend at Barney's - Barney uses his playbook to help Ted find a new girlfriend; Marshall and Lily realize they need a break.
Episode 19 The Fortress - Robin wants Barney to sell his apartment; Marshall and Lily consider moving to Italy.
Episode 20 The Time Travelers - Ted and Barney imagine what it would be like to pick up two women; Marshall challenges Robin to a dance-off.
Episode 21 Romeward Bound - Lily is offered an opportunity to move to Rome; Ted is attracted to a woman wearing a large coat.
Episode 22 The Bro Mitzvah - Barney's friends throw him a disastrous bachelor party.
Episode 23 Something Old - Robin digs up a locket she buried in Central Park; Marshall and Lily prepare to move.
Episode 24 Something New - The gang encounters obstacles on their way to Robin and Barney's wedding.

Season 9

Episode 1 The Locket - The gang travels to Robin and Barney's wedding; Marshall faces challenges getting to the wedding.
Episode 2 Coming Back - Lily meets the Mother; Barney and Robin worry they might be related.
Episode 3 Last Time in New York - Barney and Robin try to have sex before the elderly wedding guests arrive, Ted reveals a list to Lily of things to do before he leaves New York, and Marshall has problems traveling through Packer Country.
Episode 4 The Broken Code - Barney is angry at learning that Ted still has feelings for Robin, prompting Marshall to mediate over Skype. Lily realizes she is Robin's only girlfriend and tries to find a new one for her.
Episode 5 The Poker Game - Barney is upset after Robin wins James's wedding ring during a poker game, and Ted argues with Marshall and Lily over a past wedding gift.
Episode 6 Knight Vision - Ted chooses poorly when he finds himself with three prospects to be his date for the wedding weekend. Meanwhile, Barney and Robin have a confrontation with their minister.
Episode 7 No Questions Asked - When Daphne sends a troubling text message to Lily, Marshall enlists the gang's help to remove the message while enforcing the "No Questions Asked" rule.
Episode 8 The Lighthouse - Barney becomes frustrated with his mother's interference and Ted and Robin argue over who gets to visit a romantic lighthouse.
Episode 9 Platonish - In flashbacks, the gang ponders the future of their relationships, and Barney accepts challenges from Robin and Lily.
Episode 10 Mom and Dad - Barney concocts a plan that makes Robin very nervous; Ted is convinced someone framed him by messing up a wedding-related duty.
Episode 11 Bedtime Stories - Marshall tells Marvin three rhyming bedtime stories about Ted, Robin, and Barney.
Episode 12 The Rehearsal Dinner - Robin is dismayed when Barney wants to have their rehearsal dinner at a laser tag arena, leading to a series of events.
Episode 13 Bass Player Wanted - The gang encounters a guy at the wedding who causes trouble within the group, and Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.
Episode 14 Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra - Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns to use on Barney.
Episode 15 Unpause - The gang tries to get Barney to reveal secrets while he is drunk, and Marshall and Lily have a long-overdue discussion.
Episode 16 How Your Mother Met Me - The Mother recounts how she met Ted and what she has been up to for the past eight years.
Episode 17 Sunrise - While out looking for a drunk Barney on the day of the wedding, Robin and Ted reminisce about past relationships.
Episode 18 Rally - The gang tries to help Barney recover from a hangover in time for his wedding photos.
Episode 19 Vesuvius - Ted and the Mother talk about their wedding plans, and Robin and Barney have a confrontation.
Episode 20 Daisy - Marshall enlists Ted and Barney to help him figure out where Lily went during their fight.
Episode 21 Gary Blauman - The gang recounts their various encounters with Gary Blauman at the wedding.
Episode 22 The End of the Aisle - With only a half-hour to go, both Barney and Robin have panic attacks about their upcoming nuptials.
Episode 23 Last Forever: Part One - Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
Episode 24 Last Forever: Part Two - Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.