How I Met Your Mother (often
abbreviated to HIMYM) is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September
19, 2005. The series follows the main character, Ted Mosby, and his group of
friends in Manhattan. As a framing device, Ted, in the year 2030, recounts to
his son and daughter the events that led him to meeting their mother.
The show was created by Craig Thomas
and Carter Bays, who also serve as the show's executive producers and frequent
writers. The series was loosely inspired by their friendship when they both
lived in New York City. Among the 184 episodes in the show's first 8 seasons,
there were only four directors: Pamela Fryman (172 episodes), Rob Greenberg (7
episodes), Michael Shea (4 episodes), and Neil Patrick Harris (1 episode).
Known for its unique structure and
eccentric humor, How I Met Your Mother has received positive reviews throughout
its run and has gained a cult following over the years. The show has been
nominated for 28 Emmy Awards, winning nine. In 2010, Alyson Hannigan won the
People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy Actress. In 2012, seven years
after its premiere, the series won the People's Choice Award for Favorite
Network TV Comedy, and Neil Patrick Harris won the award for Favorite TV Comedy
Actor. The ninth and final season began airing on September 23, 2013 and will conclude on March 31, 2014.
CAST:
Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby, an
architecture teacher and the central character of the series. Ted moved to New
York City with his friends Marshall and Lily after graduating from Wesleyan
University. In New York he met Barney (who he met at the urinal of MacLaren's)
and Robin, who became part of the group. Ted is on a quest for happiness and
"The One", the woman he will marry. Ted is the most mature of the
group, preferring more elegant and high class interests than the ones his
friends possess. He goes to great lengths to profess his love to the women in
his life, but they all falter after a while. Despite these qualities, Ted often
acts immaturely, such as partaking in wild activities with Barney. He is an
avid Star Wars fan and is often heard quoting the films, and frequently
mentions his favorite poet, the Chilean Pablo Neruda. Ted is from Shaker
Heights, Ohio, but considers himself a true New-Yorker, showing a massive
hatred for New Jersey. He does eventually meet the love of his life who is
first seen in the season finale of season 8.
Jason Segel as Marshall Eriksen, Ted's
best (often disputed by Barney) friend. Marshall is married to Lily, with whom
he has been in love since his freshman year of college, and they serve as an
inspiration for Ted to find his true love. Marshall, like Ted, was born outside
of New York (St. Cloud, Minnesota), but considers the city his home. His dream
to be an environmental lawyer was halted when he did not have enough cash to
pay for his wedding to Lily, so he worked with Barney at GNB, and regretted
every moment of it.
Cobie Smulders as Robin Scherbatsky, a
news anchor and Ted's ex-girlfriend. Robin emigrated from Canada to take a job
in a news station and met Ted at MacLaren's, setting him on his journey to find
"The One". Though her relationship with Ted did not work out, they
continue to remain close friends. Her Canadian background is a source of many
jokes from her friends, particularly from Barney. She smokes cigars and drinks
scotch, causing Barney to fall for her. They later embark on a relationship
that eventually sees them married. In season two it is revealed that, as a
teenager, she was a pop star under the stage name Robin Sparkles and had a hit
song named "Let's Go to the Mall". Later she went grunge under the
name Robin Daggers. Her full name, Robin Charles Sherbatsky, Jr. is revealed in
the season four episode "Happily Ever After", explained by the fact
that her father was disappointed that he did not have a son.
Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson,
the holder of an unknown position at Goliath National Bank (which is a constant
theme throughout the show) and Ted's "bro" and writter of ¨The Playbook¨ and ¨The Bro Code¨. Due to his father leaving
him as a young child, Barney has abandonment issues and clings to his friends.
He is a serial playboy, using his relative wealth and an array of outrageous
strategies to seduce women for sex with no intention of engaging in a
relationship. Barney is one of two of the group who was actually from New York
(Lily being the second). He falls for Robin and the pair are engaged and
despite the story getting up to about 56 hours before the wedding, it has
already been confirmed by the writers that the two will indeed tie the knot
sometime in Season 9.
Alyson Hannigan as Lily Aldrin, a
kindergarten teacher and Marshall's wife. Lily is the group's moderator, always
there to resolve a conflict or to offer a shoulder to cry on. Barney goes to
her as a confidante, though she is terrible at keeping secrets. She has also
been revealed to be very manipulative, often coaxing her friends behind the
scenes to get her desired results. She met Marshall in college and they have
been together ever since, breaking up only once. Though coming off as sweet and
cute, Lily is quite fierce and sexually ravenous, and has desires similar to
those of Barney. During Season 7, she becomes pregnant and has Marshall's and
her first child, Marvin Waitforit Eriksen. Like Barney, she is a true New
Yorker.
CAST:
Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby, an
architecture teacher and the central character of the series. Ted moved to New
York City with his friends Marshall and Lily after graduating from Wesleyan
University. In New York he met Barney (who he met at the urinal of MacLaren's)
and Robin, who became part of the group. Ted is on a quest for happiness and
"The One", the woman he will marry. Ted is the most mature of the
group, preferring more elegant and high class interests than the ones his
friends possess. He goes to great lengths to profess his love to the women in
his life, but they all falter after a while. Despite these qualities, Ted often
acts immaturely, such as partaking in wild activities with Barney. He is an
avid Star Wars fan and is often heard quoting the films, and frequently
mentions his favorite poet, the Chilean Pablo Neruda. Ted is from Shaker
Heights, Ohio, but considers himself a true New-Yorker, showing a massive
hatred for New Jersey. He does eventually meet the love of his life who is
first seen in the season finale of season 8. Jason Segel as Marshall Eriksen, Ted's
best (often disputed by Barney) friend. Marshall is married to Lily, with whom
he has been in love since his freshman year of college, and they serve as an
inspiration for Ted to find his true love. Marshall, like Ted, was born outside
of New York (St. Cloud, Minnesota), but considers the city his home. His dream
to be an environmental lawyer was halted when he did not have enough cash to
pay for his wedding to Lily, so he worked with Barney at GNB, and regretted
every moment of it. Cobie Smulders as Robin Scherbatsky, a
news anchor and Ted's ex-girlfriend. Robin emigrated from Canada to take a job
in a news station and met Ted at MacLaren's, setting him on his journey to find
"The One". Though her relationship with Ted did not work out, they
continue to remain close friends. Her Canadian background is a source of many
jokes from her friends, particularly from Barney. She smokes cigars and drinks
scotch, causing Barney to fall for her. They later embark on a relationship
that eventually sees them married. In season two it is revealed that, as a
teenager, she was a pop star under the stage name Robin Sparkles and had a hit
song named "Let's Go to the Mall". Later she went grunge under the
name Robin Daggers. Her full name, Robin Charles Sherbatsky, Jr. is revealed in
the season four episode "Happily Ever After", explained by the fact
that her father was disappointed that he did not have a son. Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson,
the holder of an unknown position at Goliath National Bank (which is a constant
theme throughout the show) and Ted's "bro" and writter of ¨The Playbook¨ and ¨The Bro Code¨. Due to his father leaving
him as a young child, Barney has abandonment issues and clings to his friends.
He is a serial playboy, using his relative wealth and an array of outrageous
strategies to seduce women for sex with no intention of engaging in a
relationship. Barney is one of two of the group who was actually from New York
(Lily being the second). He falls for Robin and the pair are engaged and
despite the story getting up to about 56 hours before the wedding, it has
already been confirmed by the writers that the two will indeed tie the knot
sometime in Season 9. Alyson Hannigan as Lily Aldrin, a
kindergarten teacher and Marshall's wife. Lily is the group's moderator, always
there to resolve a conflict or to offer a shoulder to cry on. Barney goes to
her as a confidante, though she is terrible at keeping secrets. She has also
been revealed to be very manipulative, often coaxing her friends behind the
scenes to get her desired results. She met Marshall in college and they have
been together ever since, breaking up only once. Though coming off as sweet and
cute, Lily is quite fierce and sexually ravenous, and has desires similar to
those of Barney. During Season 7, she becomes pregnant and has Marshall's and
her first child, Marvin Waitforit Eriksen. Like Barney, she is a true New
Yorker.
Cristin Milioti as The Girl With The
Yellow Umbrella / The Mother (season 9), the future wife of Ted Mosby, The
Mother. Milioti is the only main cast member to be added to the original group
of actors.
Bob Saget (voice only) as Future TedMosby (uncredited), Ted's future self, telling his children the story of how he
met their mother, in the year 2030.
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