Referenced in
"The Daily Show: (2006-01-19)" (2006)
- In Nate Corddry's story, he claimed he lost the lead in "How I Met Your Mother" to Neil Patrick Harris.
"Howard Stern on Demand: Valentina Vaughn and the Sybian" (2006)
- Howard says he likes the show
"Million Dollar Password: (#1.1)" (2008)
- Mentioned when Neil Patrick Harris is introduced
"The New Adventures of Old Christine: How I Hate Your Mother (#4.2)" (2008)
- title reference
"Saturday Night Live: Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift (#34.12)" (2009)
- Referenced during monologue
The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2009) (TV)
- Announced as nominee.
"Family Guy: 420 (#7.12)" (2009)
- mentioned by Peter
"American Dad!: Stan's Night Out (#4.20)" (2009)
- mentioned by Stan
"Late Show with David Letterman: (#17.5)" (2009)
- Promoted verbally during interview with Neil Patrick Harris, no clips.
"Jeopardy!: Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Quarterfinal 1 (#26.4)" (2009)
- Subject of an $800 clue in the category "Situation Comedy Room"
"Late Show with David Letterman: (#17.16)" (2009)
- Promoted verbally during interview with Alyson Hannigan, no clips.
"Jeopardy!: 2009 Teen Tournament Quarterfinal 3 (#26.38)" (2009)
- Subject of a $2,000 clue in the category "TV Shows in Other Words"
Spoofed in
"Family Guy: No Chris Left Behind (#5.16)" (2007)
- The family watches spoof of an episode of HIMYM series on TV at the beginning of the episode.
"Family Guy: Peter's Progress (#7.16)" (2009)
- King Stewart has the cast members executed.
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