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How I Met Your Mother

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Generally favorable reviews based on 27 Critic Reviews

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Universal acclaim based on 137 Ratings

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How I Met Your Mother

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How I Met Your Mother

Series Details & Credits

CBS | Release Date: September 19, 2005

Starring: Alyson Hannigan, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Josh Radnor, Cristin Milioti

Summary: Narrated by an (unseen) man in the year 2030 telling his children the story of his 20-something years, this "Friends"-like sitcom actually revolves around a group of five friends in present-day Manhattan.

Creator: Craig Thomas and Carter Bays

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Metascore

69

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Critic Reviews

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Orlando Sentinel

Hal Boedeker

Season 1 Review: Romantic comedies depend on appealing actors, and these five are irresistible. Read full review

88

USA Today

Robert Bianco

Season 1 Review: The script is humorous, though not hilarious, and the show boasts a fine cast that could, with time, jell into a great one.

80

Chicago Tribune

Maureen Ryan

Season 1 Review: Manages to get the balance of cuddliness and snark just right.

70

L.A. Weekly

Robert Abele

Season 1 Review: Time will tell if viewers take to this quintet as completely as they did [Friends'] Central Perk crew... but it seems as if How I Met Your Mother is the most legitimate knockoff yet of that youthful-urbanite juggernaut. Read full review

70

Newsday

Verne Gay

Season 1 Review: Could... become a very pleasant surprise.

60

The New York Times

Alessandra Stanley

Season 1 Review: The writing does not yet live up to the show's premise, but the series has potential to improve. Read full review

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The New Republic

Lee Siegel

Season 1 Review: Cloying [and] lackluster. Read full review

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BBBrrr222

May 25, 2021

The best sitcom ever funny and well written story with a lot of attention to details and easter eggs.

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Michael04

Jan 28, 2023

Best show of my life
Comparing the series to "Friends" is stupid for those who say that the series came to fill the place of friends.

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amk0619

Feb 13, 2021

I loved this series because you can pick up from anywhere and still find it hilarious. It is even better if you watch the whole thing through because there are so many little jokes that they carry throughout the series. Similar to older shows like Friends, there are many jokes in this showI loved this series because you can pick up from anywhere and still find it hilarious. It is even better if you watch the whole thing through because there are so many little jokes that they carry throughout the series. Similar to older shows like Friends, there are many jokes in this show that may be taken as offensive. Overall, the show is hilarious and very engaging.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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SuperbaDMIke

Jun 15, 2022

This TV show is one of my favorites and it has Neil Patrick Harris with being the best in the show.

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glomman

Mar 3, 2021

I think it's safe to say that this series changed me as a person when I was younger. I still find myself occasionally rewatching some episodes, because, while each one progresses the story as a whole, they also mostly contain an encapsuled sub-story and moral. I love this very much, andI think it's safe to say that this series changed me as a person when I was younger. I still find myself occasionally rewatching some episodes, because, while each one progresses the story as a whole, they also mostly contain an encapsuled sub-story and moral. I love this very much, and between the awesome characters and the emotional yet still funny story, this becomes one of, if not my favourite Sitcom of all time.… Expand

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popdod

Feb 26, 2021

Never understood the praise the show got, it is not on par with Friends and I think we'll see over time, it will not be as popular streaming. The writing is less funny, the characters are less likable (really don't like Barney), and story lines are not that intriguing. It also has thatNever understood the praise the show got, it is not on par with Friends and I think we'll see over time, it will not be as popular streaming. The writing is less funny, the characters are less likable (really don't like Barney), and story lines are not that intriguing. It also has that unappealing CBS visual filter, where you can instantly tell if it's a CBS sitcom. I personally prefer how NBC shows look. Like Friends, it peaked in quality the first few seasons and got a lot worse the last few seasons. CBS seems to have the dumbest sitcoms that appeal to a certain type of viewer, the same type that loves Big Bang Theory, also on CBS.… Expand

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Lenngel

Jan 13, 2021

Lamentable plagio de Friends y en definitiva de todo el género sitcom. No perdais el tiempo, se limita a copiar historias y chistes ya creados.

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Seasons & Episodes

69

Series Overview
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: September 23, 2013
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  S9:E26. The Possimplible
  Air Date: June 8, 2019
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  S9:E25. Dowistrepla
  Air Date: August 12, 2018
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  S9:E25. I Love NJ
  Air Date: June 5, 2019
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  S9:E24. Last Forever Part Two
  Air Date: March 31, 2014
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  S9:E23. Last Forever Part One
  Air Date: March 31, 2014
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  S9:E22. The End of The Aisle
  Air Date: March 24, 2014
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  S9:E21. Gary Blauman
  Air Date: March 17, 2014
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  S9:E20. Daisy
  Air Date: March 10, 2014
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  S9:E19. Vesuvius
  Air Date: March 3, 2014
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  S9:E18. Rally
  Air Date: February 24, 2014
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  S9:E17. Sunrise
  Air Date: February 3, 2014
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  S9:E16. How Your Mother Met Me
  Air Date: January 27, 2014
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  S9:E15. Unpause
  Air Date: January 20, 2014
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  S9:E14. Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra
  Air Date: January 13, 2014
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  S9:E13. Bass Player Wanted
  Air Date: December 16, 2013
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  S9:E12. Rehearsal Dinner
  Air Date: December 2, 2013
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  S9:E11. Bedtime Stories
  Air Date: November 25, 2013
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  S9:E10. Mom and Dad
  Air Date: November 18, 2013
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  S9:E9. Platonish
  Air Date: November 11, 2013
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  S9:E8. The Lighthouse
  Air Date: November 4, 2013
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  S9:E7. No Questions Asked
  Air Date: October 28, 2013
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  S9:E6. Knight Vision
  Air Date: October 21, 2013
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  S9:E5. The Poker Game
  Air Date: October 14, 2013
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  S9:E4. The Broken Code
  Air Date: October 7, 2013
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  S9:E3. Last Time in New York
  Air Date: September 30, 2013
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  S9:E2. Coming Back
  Air Date: September 23, 2013
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  S9:E1. The Locket
  Air Date: September 23, 2013
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2012
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 2011
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 20, 2010
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 2009
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 2008
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2007
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 18, 2006
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 2005