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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- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes aired
- 208
- Latest aired
- S09E23
- Total runtime
- 3d 6h
Timeline when each season aired
- Season 1 September 2005 – May 2006 22 episodes
- Season 2 September 2006 – May 2007 22 episodes
- Season 3 September 2007 – May 2008 20 episodes
- Season 4 September 2008 – May 2009 24 episodes
- Season 5 September 2009 – May 2010 24 episodes
- Season 6 September 2010 – May 2011 24 episodes
- Season 7 September 2011 – May 2012 24 episodes
- Season 8 September 2012 – May 2013 24 episodes
- Season 9 September 2013 – March 2014 24 episodes
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S06E01 Big Days
September 20 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E02 Cleaning House
September 27 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E03 Unfinished
October 4 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E04 Subway Wars
October 11 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E05 Architect of Destruction
October 18 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E06 Baby Talk
October 25 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E07 Canning Randy
November 1 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E08 Natural History
November 8 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E09 Glitter
November 15 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E10 Blitzgiving
November 22 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E11 The Mermaid Theory
December 6 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E12 False Positive
December 13 · 21min find the promo
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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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S06E13 Bad News
January 3 · 23min find the promo
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Afraid they will never get pregnant, Lily and Marshall decide to see a specialist. Robin begins her new job.
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S06E14 Last Words
January 17 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E15 Oh Honey
February 7 · 23min find the promo
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Barney gets emotional when he opens up to Honey about his life. Ted admits to having feelings for Zoey to the group.
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S06E16 Desperation Day
February 14 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E17 Garbage Island
February 21 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E18 A Change of Heart
February 28 · 21min find the promo
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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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S06E19 Legendaddy
March 21 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E20 The Exploding Meatball Sub
April 11 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E21 Hopeless
April 18 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E22 The Perfect Cocktail
May 2 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E23 Landmarks
May 9 · 23min find the promo
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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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S06E24 Challenge Accepted
May 16 · 23min find the promo
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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.