How I Met Your Mother (TV Series)
Pilot (2005)
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- TV-PG
- 22min
- Comedy, Drama
- 19 Sep 2005
- TV Episode
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.
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| Josh Radnor | ... |
Ted Mosby
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| Jason Segel | ... |
Marshall Eriksen
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| Cobie Smulders | ... |
Robin Scherbatsky
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| Neil Patrick Harris | ... |
Barney Stinson
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| Alyson Hannigan | ... |
Lily Aldrin
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| Lyndsy Fonseca | ... |
Daughter
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| David Henrie | ... |
Son
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| Saba Homayoon | ... |
Yasmin
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| Marshall Manesh | ... |
Ranjit
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| Joe Nieves | ... |
Carl
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| Jack Shearer | ... |
Cab Driver
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| Monique Edwards | ... |
Producer
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| Sarah Loew | ... |
Dumped Friend
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Gary Riotto | ... |
Waiter #1
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| Tony Rossi | ... |
Waiter #2
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| Michael Atlas Lane | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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John Edward Lee | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Maria Policastri | ... |
Print Model (uncredited)
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| Bob Saget | ... |
Narrator (uncredited) (voice)
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Randy Spire | ... |
Boyfriend (uncredited)
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Geoff Stevenson | ... |
Man At Table (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Pamela Fryman | ||
Written by
| Carter Bays | ... | (created by) (creator) & |
| Craig Thomas | ... | (created by) (creator) |
| Carter Bays | ... | (written by) & |
| Craig Thomas | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Carter Bays | ... | executive producer (showrunner) / executive producer |
| Randy Cordray | ... | producer |
| Pamela Fryman | ... | executive producer |
| Rob Greenberg | ... | executive producer |
| Liz Schmidt | ... | associate producer |
| Craig Thomas | ... | executive producer (showrunner) / executive producer |
Music by
| John Swihart | ||
Cinematography by
| Steven V. Silver | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Kirk Benson | ||
Editorial Department
| Daniel Steely Esparza | ... | assistant editor |
| Rick Dalby | ... | final colorist (uncredited) |
| Brian Moraga | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Derek Vaughn | ... | additional editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Megan Branman | ||
Production Design by
| Steve Olson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Richard C. Walker | ||
Costume Design by
| Susanna Puisto | ||
Makeup Department
| Roxanne Baker-Sarver | ... | key hair stylist (as Roxanne Baker) |
| Cindy Costello | ... | key hair stylist |
| Laurie Heaps | ... | department head hairstylist |
| Lona Jeffers | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Randy Cordray | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jill Frank | ... | second assistant director |
| Carl Lauten | ... | associate director |
| Don-Martin Nielsen | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Ron Jancula | ... | property master |
| Henry Saine | ... | graphic designer |
| Jose Deras | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Bruce Fuselier | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Fredderick Jackson | ... | set painter: wallpaper (uncredited) |
| Jim Yarmer | ... | set designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bruce Arledge Jr. | ... | production sound |
| Tamara Johnson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Bob La Masney | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Edward T. Reiff Jr. | ... | special effects foreman (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Carmine | ... | unit cinematographer (uncredited) |
| Steve Gilbert | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Robert G. Lestak | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Dylann Brander | ... | casting associate |
| Nikki Hoffman | ... | extras casting (uncredited) |
| Douglas Maida | ... | lead extras casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Celeste LaChance | ... | costume supervisor |
Music Department
| Carter Bays | ... | composer: theme music (uncredited) |
| Michael Brake | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| The Solids | ... | performer: title theme (uncredited) |
| Craig Thomas | ... | composer: theme music (uncredited) |
| Mark Wike | ... | chief music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Karol Griffiths | ... | script supervisor (as Karol Siegel) |
Transportation Department
| Mike Paventi | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Debbie Cleaver | ... | production accountant (as Debbie Tabet) |
| Carl MacLaren | ... | assistant to producers |
| Veronica Motl McElroy | ... | production coordinator (as Veronica Motl) |
| Leif Reinstein | ... | talent lawyer |
| Kim Barofsky-Thorpe | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Michael Holt | ... | assistant production office coordinator (uncredited) |
| Tristan Mejia | ... | first assistant accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- 20th Century Fox Television (World-wide)
- CBS (2005) (United States) (tv)
- 7 Network (2006) (Australia) (tv)
- Amazon Prime Video (2020) (Venezuela) (video) (VOD)
- Comedy Central (2008) (Hungary) (tv)
- Disney+ (2021) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- ProSieben (2008) (Germany) (tv)
- RTL Entertainment (2009) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL5)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Avon Studio Transportation (transportation)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In Brooklyn, Marshall Eriksen, a terribly insecure, sissy but sweet law student, pops the question to his assertive girlfriend Lily Aldrin, in an inadvertently explosive way (with champagne). This makes their year long cahoot, Ted Mosby, anxious that he may be left all alone. His overbearing 'other best friend', Barney Stinson, forces Ted to play a 'pick-up' game in the bar where he has decided to hunt for Lebanese girls. To both their surprise, Ted actually meets a suitable girlfriend, TV reporter Robin. As soon as he sees her on TV, Ted rushes to her apartment (with five dogs) to declare his love - while the others wait in Bangladeshi Rajit's cab- which startles her. Written by KGF Vissers |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The famous Barney catch phrases, "Have you met Ted", "What up", "Wait For it" & "Suit up" all appear in the pilot episode. See more » |
| Goofs | During this episode, Ted's kids are dressed differently than they are for the rest of the series. The couch and background are also different. (The implication during the series is that, the whole show is meant to be a story being told in one sitting.) See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Wedding (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Back on the Chain Gang See more » |
| Quotes |
Robin:
I think I like your suit. Ted: I think I like your new french horn. Robin: I think I like your nose. Ted: I think I'm in love with you. Robin: What? See more » |