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You would think the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" (as created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays) would end with the show's lovelorn protagonist Ted Mosby (played on-screen by Josh Radnor and voiced in his old age by the late Bob Saget) meeting the eponymous mother, and that would be that. Unfortunately, that is not what happened. After nine seasons and the same number of years, "How I Met Your Mother" came to a close in March of 2014, and to say it fell completely flat on its face in its conclusion is a massive understatement — because even though Ted did meet said mother, played winningly by Cristin Milioti, the actual ending of the show went in a wildly different direction.

Here's the gist. Throughout "How I Met Your Mother," Ted hangs out with his best friends — Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel), Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan), Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris...

Cameos in movies and TV are supposed to set off fireworks and make the audience excited about the guest star. So when they barely sizzle, it’s painfully obvious, and such was also the case when Carrie Underwood showed up for an episode of Himym (How I Met Your Mother).

Underwood is America’s sweetheart, and we all love her country powerhouse vocals. Many American Idol alums like her have dabbled in acting, but it doesn’t work out for everyone. However, Underwood got lucky the second time when Cobra Kai came in and saved the day.

Carrie Underwood’s How I Met Your Mother cameo was hard to watch Carrie Underwood in How I Met Your Mother | Credits: Bays Thomas Productions

Carrie Underwood’s guest role on How I Met Your Mother was supposed to be a treat for us; instead, it became an example of how not to...

Kids, the year 2025 marks 20 years of "How I Met Your Mother" (Himym), and despite a contentious finale and claims that the show is now "problematic," its fandom remains fervent. Just as an older Ted Mosby revels in recounting old memories to his two children, so too do fans live to relive every slap bet, "but um," and romantic twist and turn across Ted's near 10-year romantic odyssey in search of the eponymous mother. From newfound success on streaming, a still-active Reddit page with over 350,000 members, to even the occasional Himym-themed wedding, the show's staying power cannot be underestimated.

Case in point: Series star Josh Radnor (present-day Ted) and co-creator Craig Thomas recently launched the show's first official rewatch podcast, "How We Made Your Mother," and the series has already amassed several thousand followers across Instagram, YouTube, and podcasting platforms. In light of them revisiting the entire series, episode by episode,...

No matter how you may feel about the ending of "How I Met Your Mother," there's no questioning the show had a successful nine-season run, and that most of it is infinitely rewatchable even more than a decade after it aired its final episode. The same, however, cannot be said about "How I Met Your Father," the sequel series that abruptly ended after just two seasons and 30 episodes on Hulu. Despite sharing a lot of similarities with the original series, it just didn't connect with audiences in the same way. But when it came to the official reason why "How I Met Your Father" was canceled, it all came down to the usual corporate jargon from streaming companies.

A report from Deadline confirmed in September 2023 that "How I Met Your Father" got the axe on account of "companywide streaming content cuts" at Hulu's parent company, Disney. The story didn't delve further into the specifics,...

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life in general, you are sure to have a fun time with them! In theory.

If you haven’t listened to the show before – why not? – you can check out previous episodes of The History of Bad Ideas podcast on iTunes and look out for new episodes here on Nerdly each and every week…

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Actor Josh Radnor, who played Ted Mosby in all nine seasons of the CBS hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother, realizes that fans had a visceral reaction to his character. He reminisced about his character and the criticism he still gets to this day over Ted’s actions on the show. How I Met Your Mother aired from 2005 to 2014 and also starred Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Alyson Hannigan, and Neil Patrick Harris.

Per Entertainment Weekly, during an episode of his podcast, How We Made Your Mother, Radnor said that it wasn’t his fault and that he had no control over the things his character did. “Maybe I’m robbing us of our own mystique or something, but How I Met Your Mother was a really scripted show. That’s why when people want to get mad at me around something Ted did, I was like, ‘Dude, I was...

How I Met Your Mother had certain characters that became fan favorites. One of those characters was Barney Stinson. Played by Neil Patrick Harris, the character was known for attempting to pick up women until he fell in love with Robin Scherbatsky, played by Cobie Smulders. Now, on the latest episode of How We Made Your Mother, hosts Josh Radnorand creator Craig Thomas spoke about the third episode of the series where Barney forces Ted (Radnor) to go with him to the airport so he can pick up women.

On the episode, Thomas shared that writers Phil Lord and Chris Miller of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse fame took the idea of Barney being almost cartoonish and "ran with it." Thomas said “They just ran with ‘make it a cartoon.’" But it meant that we got to see a side of Barney that we hadn't yet seen: Just how desperate...

Sitcoms often tend to ignore when it comes to confronting their leads’ flaws, even in the most extreme cases like Two and a Half Men. But unlike Two and a Half Men, which mostly played off Charlie’s problematic antics for laughs, How I Met Your Mother opted to shake up this trend within season 1.

In a bold move, the Himym writers presented Ted in a villainous light in episode 4 of season 1, Return of the Shirt. Despite the risk involved, they were thrilled, and producer Kourtney Kang elaborates on why this was needed.

Return of the Shirt contributed to Ted’s growth How I Met Your Mother | Credit: CBS

For all its controversial decisions, the writers did strike the landing with Return of the Shirt, which delved into Ted’s past with his ex Natalie, whom he dumped during the latter’s birthday. Following their rekindling in episode 4, which once...

Fans still love How I Met Your Mother!

The hit sitcom – starring Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, and Cristin Milioti – first debuted on CBS back on September 19, 2005.

After nine seasons, How I Met Your Mother came to an end on March 31, 2014.

The cast of the hit show has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money! We’ve now gathered the net worths of all of the main cast members, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

If you didn’t know, How I Met Your Mother is available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+!

Click through the slideshow to find out who the richest How I Met Your Mother cast member is…...

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, has acquired domestic rights to the critically acclaimed Asian-American family drama “The Harvest.”

“The Harvest,” a semi-finalist in both the Cape x Black List and Academy Nicholl Fellowship competitions, tells the story of Thai, who returns to Southern California after years in San Francisco only to face his estranged family, including a father battling kidney failure. The narrative explores the complexities of generational trauma, identity, and familial bonds within a traditional, male-centered household.

Helmed by director Caylee So, whose previous work “In the Life of Music” served as Cambodia’s official Oscar submission, the film stars writer Doua Moua, alongside Perry Yung, Dawn Ying Yuen (“Forge”), Chrisna Chhor, and Lucas Velazquez (“100 Dias Para Enamorarnos”).

The festival darling, which world premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, has built momentum through screenings at Outfest Fusion,...

When it comes to sitcoms set in New York City, more often than not, the major location where characters have most of their interactions is in an apartment building. Sometimes, in the case of "Friends," the apartment is such a signature location that Lego sets have been produced recreating it. A year after "Friends" ended, a sitcom featuring a new group of friends in New York City aired on CBS, "How I Met Your Mother."

Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor), the protagonist of "How I Met Your Mother," lives alone in his Manhattan apartment for much of the series. Although the tenants would change throughout its entire nine-season run (which /Film has ranked from best to worst), the apartment was often the hub in which Ted and his friends would share some of their most memorable moments.

Ted is an architect and becomes a Professor of Architecture in season 5. Architecture is...

When Ghosts returns, there will be major story developments for everyone’s favorite sarcastic, pizza-smelling, hopeless romantic ghost, Sasappis.

Now in its fourth season, Ghosts has continued to be a ratings stalwart and a beloved sitcom. Audiences continue to enjoy the misadventures of Sam and Jay Arondekar and their band of wily ghosts.

We were lucky to catch up with Román Zaragoza to talk about Sasappis, which is always a treat. The brilliant actor is always incredibly warm and candid when talking about such a beloved character.

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With a two-season pickup, Ghosts will be on the air for years to come, which means ample opportunities to continue learning about Sasappis.

Lucky for us, as the series winds down its season, we will see much more from Sass, something that Zaragoza is extremely excited about.

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Craig Thomas, the co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, is set to release his first novel.

Hanover Square Press will release That’s Not How It Happened on Nov. 4, 2025, it was announced on Friday.

That’s Not How It Happened will center on a family after Hollywood decides to make a movie version of their lives.

Hanover Square Press writes of the synopsis: “Paige didn’t set out to be a stay-at-home mom, but when her husband’s screenwriting career took off right before they had a son with Down syndrome, the decision was made for her. Now, with her children nearly grown and her own future uncertain, Paige writes a memoir about the challenges of raising a child with a disability. After her book becomes an unexpected bestseller and Merritt Berkshire, a major Hollywood actress-turned-producer, shows up at her door eager to make her ‘inspiring’ story into a movie,...

Since its premiere, How I Met Your Mother has become an iconic TV sensation. The series aired for nine seasons starting in 2005 and ending in 2014 while Ted Mosby told his children the long story of meeting their mother. The show portrayed five friends’ experiences in Manhattan while they dealt with adulthood, careers, and relationships in their lives.

Himym established its success through its different storytelling features as well as its humor combined with the undeniable bond among the lead characters. The show designed its plot structure in a non-linear way. Its memorable dialogue and brainchild concepts, such as “Bro Code”, lived on as pop culture references after the series.

Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, and Josh Radnor in How I Met Your Mother | Credit: 20th Century Fox Television

However, fans of the show wonder about the fates of the original show members who portrayed these TV characters years after the series finale aired.

One time, on "Happy Days," Henry Winkler's Arthur Fonzarelli jumped over a shark while waterskiing. During one episode of "How I Met Your Mother," Josh Radnor and Cobie Smulders' characters Ted Mosby and Robin Scherbatsky start flying at the end of an episode. In "The Big Bang Theory," Howard Wolowitz, Simon Helberg's character (that he almost didn't audition for), goes to space at the end of the show's fifth season and spends a handful of episodes up there in season 6.

I should say that the situation on "The Big Bang Theory" isn't quite as ridiculous as either of those first examples, even though it sounds just as far-fetched as leaping over a shark's fin in midair. Also, to be absolutely fair here, the production staff of "The Big Bang Theory" went to extreme lengths to make Howard's journey to the International Space Station look legitimate. In a 2022 article on Space.com,...

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about NCIS: Sydney, The Pitt, Yellowjackets, S.W.A.T. and more!

1 | Fire Country fans, what’s your theory on Birch’s death and now Manny’s illness? Given that Birch’s wife quickly lawyered up, do you think she realized he brought to camp some sort of deadly virus?

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Universal Pictures’ spy thriller Black Bag leads the way for new releases in UK and Ireland cinemas this weekend as Warner Bros’ Opus and Studiocanal’s In the Lost Lands also open.

Directed by Steven Soderbergh,Black Bagopens in 650 cinemas, up from Soderbergh’s last film Presence which debuted in 478 sites earlier this year. That title opened with a mild £292,058 for Warner Bros, ending its run on £825,587 total.

Black Bag will be aiming much higher with the help of strong reviews, a London-set premise and a starry ensemble led by Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. The duo play husband and...

An entire family gather to renovate their creaking childhood home in this easygoing, truthful portrait

“All happy families are alike,” the famous first line of Anna Karenina tells us. “But each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” The opening scene of this heart-on-sleeve American indie drama gives an almighty – and none too subtle – hint as to which sort of family is going to be the subject here. A plumber is in the basement of a family home in Chicago peering with a spy camera into the pipes. Something is rotting under the house: a rat! Worse, the ancient creaking pipes might collapse at any moment.

The house belongs to out-of-work actor and scriptwriter Graham Landry (Josh Radnor); more accurately it actually belongs to his successful older brother Will (Rob Huebel) the star of an outrageously awful hit TV series. It was their childhood home, bought by Will from their parents.

Simply put, "The Big Bang Theory" is one of the most successful sitcoms of all time, running for an impressive 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019. The show revolved around a close-knit group of young adult friends, each carrying their comedic weight and bringing in their own unique flair and quirks. Audiences got to see the main cast of "The Big Bang Theory" mature together, with many of its characters falling in love and moving to their next stage of life. Along the way, the show mixed in plenty of pop culture references to its signature sense of humor, often in celebration of geeky lifestyles.

Fortunately, for those looking to keep the comedy coming after finishing "The Big Bang Theory," there are plenty of similar shows available to watch. These range from sitcoms with broadly similar premises to spinoffs that actually expand the world of "The Big Bang Theory" itself. Here are the...

It’s not uncommon for sitcoms to botch their ending, as over the years, only a handful of shows have managed to conclude things on a high note, and unfortunately, Josh Radnor’s How I Met Your Mother wasn’t one of them. But amidst all the issues that plagued the final season, which includes its odd pacing, it’s the infamous finale that caused most of the commotion.

How I Met Your Mother | Credit: CBS

Not only did the decision to reunite Ted with Robin ruin the build-up of the entire season, in hindsight, it was also an insult to one of Ted’s best girlfriends, Victoria.

Ashley Williams doesn’t wish to be in Robin’s shoes How I Met Your Mother | Credit: CBS

Before the writers went through with the controversial ending, according to Ashley Williams, Victoria was initially conceived as the mother by the showrunners in case of any potential cancellation.

For the past 3 decades, sitcoms have somewhat guided the modern television arena, for better or worse. Whether it be F.R.I.E.N.D.S, That ’70s Show, Modern Family, or Himym, the uptake in comedy has been a steady sight to see for the current demography of fans and audiences across the board.

How I Met Your Mother [Credit: CBS]

While television drama like Breaking Bad and Succession still make their mark on television, other shows like Barry, New Girl, and Hacks still manage to find a place among the modern topography of a realism-adhering audience.

But despite the existence of modern comedies, fans somehow still find a way to go back to the comfort of the older classics and the influence they have had in our years growing up.

Himym actress comes under fire for sexist comment Rachel Bilson and Josh Radnor in How I Met Your Mother [Credit: CBS]

The legacy of How I Met Your Mother...

Back in the days when television seasons had 20+ episodes per season, Carter Bays and Craig Thomas' hit sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" managed to wring nine seasons and 208 episodes out of its premise. With Josh Radnor as the series lead, Ted Mosby — whose older self, voiced by Bob Saget, is telling his kids an interminably long story about how he met their mom — and Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Cobie Smulders, and Neil Patrick Harris as his best friends Marshall Eriksen, Lily Aldrin, Robin Scherbatsky, and Barney Stinson, the show explores Ted's love life in New York City as he tries to find "the one." To say it takes him a long time is a serious understatement.

As with all long-running series, "How I Met Your Mother" had definitive high points and low points from season to season. So, which seasons show off the very best of the ensemble comedy...

Actress Cristin Milioti popularly known for her appearance in Palm Springs and of course, her role as the long-anticipated mother in How I Met Your Mother, is currently enjoying a new wave of stardom. After spending nearly two decades in the entertainment industry, Milioti experienced a whole new career boost with her exclusive series The Penguin.

Cristin Milioti as Tracy McConnell in How I Met Your Mother | image: CBS

So now, after her extraordinary heights of stardom and success, people are getting super interested in Cristin Milioti’s personal life. But disappointingly enough, the bare minimum has been made known about her private life, especially regarding her dating and relationship history. Although Milioti was previously dating Judy Garland’s grandson Jesse Hooker, it remains a question, who her current mystery boyfriend is.

Cristin Milioti is no longer dating Jesse Hooker: who is her mystery boyfriend?

Popularly known for her appearance...

Sitcoms are a staple of American culture and television. So many incredible stories have been told through the comedic weekly lens of life all over the world. Fans have grown accustomed to falling in love with their favorite characters and hoping for their success.

On top of those iconic characters, there are also iconic characters that have only needed one episode to stand out. Although it's rare to have guest appearances on great sitcoms that only run for a single episode, some of them have withstood the test of time.

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a sitcom that perfectly displays the lives of five jerks living in the city of brotherly love. Each episode brings hilarious moments, topical ideas and a new adventure fans will love. And the most memorable character to only make...

Josh Radnor is opening up about not wanting to be typecast.

After spending nine seasons starring as Ted Mosby on How I Met Your Mother, Radnor recently told People he’s consciously decided to pursue “different” roles than the hopeless romantic he played on the CBS series from 2005-2014.

“In some ways, I always ran things through a bit of a How I Met Your Mother algorithm in terms of, is this far enough away from the tone of the show,” he said. “I was really looking for roles that just felt really different … that were not lovesick guys in New York City looking for wives.”

The actor continued to explain the work he’s done since, to differentiate his range, including a lot of theater jobs. “My first gig outside of How I Met Your Mother was this Broadway play called Disgraced, and it was about Islamophobia. And I...

Best known for portraying the hopeless romantic Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother, Josh Radnor has constantly grappled with the challenges of typecasting. Despite his efforts to distance himself from the roles, reminiscent of his iconic character, Radnor has found himself repeatedly on the receiving end of similar parts.

Josh Radnor | Credit: vagueonthehow/Cc-by-2.0/Wikimedia Commons

And the actor has actively resisted stepping back into similar roles for years with a determination to carve out a more diverse career. However, in an unexpected turn, he is now set to revisit the popular sitcom through his new podcast based on the beloved show.

Josh Radnor opened up about breaking free from his How I Met Your Mother character

Given that he led the popular sitcom How I Met Your Mother for nearly a decade, Josh Radnor is mostly associated with his on-screen persona, Ted Mosby.

However, having a long-running...

Getting typecast in similar roles and characters painted in pretty much the same colors is something a lot of actors have faced over the years – especially those who chose to make a name for themselves through sitcoms. Turns out, the fan-favorite Josh Radnor was no exception to this unfortunate turn of events either.

Josh Radnor. | Credits: How I Met Your Mother / CBS.

This came in light of his career getting launched to extraordinary heights of success with How I Met Your Mother, where he played the fan-beloved Ted Mosby. But instead of settling for similar roles, the actor actively tried to get away from getting typecast in parallel roles after the show ended – even going to extremes for the same.

Josh Radnor confesses to running away from Himym-like roles Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby. | Credits: How I Met Your Mother / CBS.

From 2005 to 2014, for nearly a decade, Josh Radnor did...

Add “How I Met Your Mother” to the long list of 2000s-era sitcoms that are jumping aboard the podcast train. “How We Made Your Mother” will premiere on March 10 and will be hosted by series star Josh Radnor and co-creator Craig Thomas.

Produced by Alek Lev, the series will see the two “explore, episode by episode, the mystery at the heart of what has made this show so durable and beloved. It’s time — much like the older, wiser narrator Ted does in the show — to look back on this adventure that occupied a pivotal decade of their lives: how the show changed them, how it changed its fans and how it changed the culture,” a synopsis for the podcast reads.

The idea for the re-watch podcast came from Radnor’s wife Jordana Jacobs, who has never seen an episode of the nine-season CBS hit. “I think Josh was really...

Britney Spears Himym Cameo(Photo Credit – YouTube/Facebook)

If there’s one thing How I Met Your Mother undeniably taught us — for better or for worse — it’s that you can’t find your soulmate without diligently going out and searching for them. Or at least that’s what happens with the acclaimed sitcom’s protagonist, Ted Mosby.

As Ted sat down to tell his love story to his two children — quite expertly, might we add — the story was longer than anyone could have guessed. Mainly because of the dozens of women Ted (Josh Radnor) meets, only for them not to work out. Thanks to this unusual quantity, the creators of Himym likely experienced a talent shortage, thus occasionally inviting stars from the music industry to share the burden.

From country singer Carrie Underwood to pop sensations like Katy Perry and Nicole Scherzinger (who can forget Canada’s Robin Sparkles!

Did Ted Mosby almost end up with someone entirely different? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

How I Met Your Mother remains one of the most cherished sitcoms of its time, accumulating romance, comedy, and tragedy over the course of nine seasons. However, there’s a dark aspect to the CBS show’s popularity — its ending.

While a majority expressed displeasure with the conclusion of How I Met Your Mother, they nevertheless acknowledge that the journey was the best part, if not the destination. After all, the show might have been cut off altogether, not just the ending, ridding us of a couple of hundred episodes.

The infamous finish, where Ted Mosby’s eventual love interest — the mother of his children — passes away from an illness, was a full-fledged affair that stuck to the writers’ original vision. However, the How I Met Your Mother creative team was prepared with a strong backup should...

How I Met Your Mother Charity Reunion ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

How I Met Your Mother has long been a beloved sitcom, and knowing how happy it makes the fans, its cast, and creators do not shy away from having little reunions. From Cobie Smulders’ recent guest appearance in Jason Segel’s show Shrinking to its creators performing in their band The Solids to greet fans, Himym keeps winning hearts.

Incidentally, another anecdote regarding How I Met Your Mother, which you might not be aware of, is turning a personal tragedy into an ongoing mission of hope. Craig Thomas, co-creator of Himym, and some of his castmates have been organizing annual charity concerts to support his son, Elliot, who was born with Jacobsen syndrome. The events raise funds for Dr. Paul Grossfeld’s ongoing research into the disorder. What initially began as intimate gatherings on the set soon evolved into an...

Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) is expressing himself in Collider’s exclusive first-look at the trailer for Three Birthdays. Transporting audiences back to the grooviest and most self-expressive decade of them all — the 1970s — filmmaker and co-writer, Jane Weinstock, uses her latest film as an avenue to explore one family’s attempt to embrace the counterculture with open arms and let their freak flags fly. Joining Radnor as his on-screen wife and daughter, respectively, are Annie Parisse (As the World Turns) and Nuala Cleary (The Crowded Room). Ahead of its January 24 opening at The Village East in New York City, Collider is thrilled to debut the film’s trailer, which invites audiences to explore complex family dynamics and the idea of revolution both at home and within the self.

Craig Thomas and Carter Bays' CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2014, and was so popular that it even launched a spin-off series. Despite its impressive longevity, however, it's safe to say that not every episode is a winner ... which makes sense since there are over 200 episodes in the series. There are actually a handful of seriously terrible episodes of the ensemble comedy — which stars Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby, the guy who takes forever telling his kids about how he met their mother (with adult Ted voice by the late Bob Saget) — so which one do fans think is the absolute worst, if we're using the IMDb ranking as their final word on the matter?

The answer is a little complicated, because the series finale, "Last Forever," is split into two parts ... and the second part, appropriately subtitled "Part Two," has the dubious...

It's been over a decade since How I Met Your Mother came to an end, and though nothing will take its place, Jason Segel's Shrinking is worth considering as a replacement show. Segel portrayed Marshall Eriksen for all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother before the show concluded in 2014. The actor continued working on TV projects, including key roles in Dispatches from Elsewhere and Winning Time, but his next starring role came in the form of Apple TV+'s Shrinking.

In it, Segel plays a therapist named Jimmy who questions his own practices while dealing with the immense grief after his wife's unexpected death. That might sound too joyous, but Shrinking's cast helps balance out the comedic elements of the show while not burying the significant themes of the show. Speaking of themes, Shrinking has plenty to offer that would resonate with How I Met Your Mother fans,...

How I Met Your Mother is one of the most beloved American sitcoms of all time. Even with its notoriously divisive ending, the show's nine seasons are certified sitcom royalty, as Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) sits his kids down to tell them how he met their mother (so that's where the name comes from). As Ted struggles with love, his friend Marshall (Jason Segel) falls in love with Lily (Alyson Hannigan), while the womanizer Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) slowly learns to settle down and accept his feelings for Robin (Cobie Smulders). Filming Himym seemed as fun as it was for fans to watch the show. However, Jason Segel described his time working on the series as "exhausting."

Speaking to GQ to reflect on his most popular roles, Jason Segel recalled his incredibly packed work schedule during How I Met Your Mother's peak. As lavish as the Hollywood lifestyle looks to us unfortunate outsiders,...

How I Met Your Mother celebrates romantic and platonic love. Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel) and Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders) are not the most obvious duo of the How I Met Your Mother cast, but they have a special friendship that plays out in subtle ways. Marshall is best remembered for his loving marriage to Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan), and Robin's storyline in later seasons became a love triangle involving Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) and Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor.) However, Marshall and Robin have an underrated friendship with plenty of heartfelt and hilarious moments.

They might not have had the most screen time together, but from unexpected displays of vulnerability to gestures that show how well they truly understand each other, their rare moments together show how much they care. Marshall's optimism and goofiness were a great counterbalance to Robin's more acerbic sense of humor and pragmatic nature. With the...

Shrinking season 2's Cobie Smulders opens up about her How I Met Your Mother reunion with Jason Segel. The Apple TV+ sitcom stars Segel as Jimmy Laird, a grieving widower and therapist who breaches his professionalism to truly tackle the troubles facing his patients. On How I Met Your Mother, Smulders and Segel played Robin and Marshall, respectively, two members of the close-knit group of friends surrounding Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) as he searches for love. Smulders made an appearance in the most recent Shrinking season 2 episode as Sofi, a woman selling her car who comes into contact with Jimmy.

Smulders opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about reuniting with Segel on Shrinking. After their nine years of working alongside one another on How I Met Your Mother, Smulders had nothing but praise for Segel and the writing of his new series, touching upon the show's character work and how...

[This story contains spoilers from Shrinking season two, episode 10, “Changing Patterns.”]

It was a legen — wait for it — dary How I Met You Mother reunion in this week’s episode of Shrinking.

Cobie Smulders and Jason Segel, who played Robin Scherbatsky and Marshall Eriksen in the 2000-era sitcom, reunited on the second season of the Apple TV+ comedy starring Segel.

In “Changing Patterns,” Smulders plays Sofi, a single mother who’s selling her old yellow Mini Cooper, which Jimmy (Segel) wants to buy for daughter Alice’s (Lukita Maxwell) 18th birthday. When the two meet in the world of Shrinking, there’s an immediate connection as Jimmy explains that Alice always loved her mom’s yellow ride, and he wanted to get her the same model for her first car.

Here’s how it played out:

“You and your wife must hate her,” Sofi jokes about why they’re giving her the car, to which Jimmy replies,...

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for Shrinking season 2, episode 10, "Changing Patterns."

Shrinking season 2, episode 10, "Changing Patterns" features a How I Met Your Mother reunion that is a reminder of an underrated friendship from the 2005-2014 comedy series. Jason Segel, who played Marshall Eriksen throughout all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother, leads Shrinking's cast of characters as Jimmy and is also one of the Apple TV+ show's co-creators and executive producers. Shrinking features no shortage of other familiar comedic actors as well, several of whom have been added in season 2.

Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein, who is also one of Shrinking's co-creators and executive producers, joined the season 2 cast in the guest starring role of Louis, the drunk driver involved in the car accident that killed Tia (Lilan Bowden). Season 2 also added New Girl's Damon Wayans Jr.'s Shrinking character, Derrick, who is a love interest for Gaby...

The next episode of Apple TV+'s Shrinking is going to be legen—wait for it—dary. How I Met Your Mother alums Cobie Smulders and Jason Segel will be appearing on-screen together for the first time since the CBS sitcom went off-air in 2014.

People shared several first look images from the Wednesday, Dec. 11 episode, which finds Segel's main character, Jimmy, looking to purchase a yellow Volkswagen vehicle from Smulders' Sophie. Jimmy arrives at Sophie's house to inspect the vehicle with his next-door neighbor, Derek (Ted McGinley), who claims to be good at negotiating. It's too early to tell if the Shrinking reunion will feature any subtle (or perhaps not so subtle) callbacks to Segel and Smulders' time together on How I Met Your Mother. Still, with less than a week to go until the episode drops on Apple TV+, fans won't have to wait long to find out.

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A decade after How I Met Your Mother concluded, Cobie Smulders has expressed her willingness to potentially return to the show. The actress portrayed Robin Scherbatsky, a role that brought her significant recognition before she took on the role of the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in the MCU, where her character met an unexpected end.

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And, while the actress has expressed that she would love to reunite with her former castmates of the Emmy-winning sitcom, the prospect of it could be hindered by one particular issue.

Cobie Smulders is Open to Returning to How I Met Your Mother

Alyson Hannigan recently shared an idea for a potential spin-off to the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother. The actress, who portrayed Lily Aldrin, envisioned a new show, where Lily and Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel) would retell how Ted Mosby meets the mother.

The best How I Met Your Mother episodes show why the sitcom was so beloved and critically successful during its 2005-2014. Across its 9 seasons and 208 episodes, How I Met Your Mother redefined the blueprint of what to expect from sitcoms focusing on the dating exploits of a group of friends in their mid-20s. Starring Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, and Alyson Hannigan, Himym managed to juggle being absolutely hilarious and tear-jerkingly emotional when it needed to.

Few sitcoms before or since have been as relatable or well-written, as the best episodes of Himym prove. The sitcom continues to stand as an example of how absurd and ridiculous storylines can go hand-in-hand with grounded narrative arcs that almost all viewers can empathize with, all of which are held together by the incredible performances of the core Himym cast. There are dozens of stand-out installments from the shows runs,...

Cobie Smulders is always open to playing Robin Scherbatsky again. The actor recently addressed the possibility of returning to the world of How I Met Your Mother for a reunion movie or series.

Speaking with Collider to promote her episode of the Fox anthology series Accused, Smulders didnt hesitate to express her willingness to return as Robin in a future How I Met Your... project. "Always, anytime. I was lucky enough to do one episode of How I Met Your Father. So I feel likewe did it?" the actor shared. "I love those people, so to be back in a scene with any of them I would do. But theres nothing yet," she continued, before adding, "That I'm in!"

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As sitcom reboots become more and more viable, Cobie Smulders revealed she's desperate to reunite with her How I Met Your Mother co-stars on screen. Smulders played Robin Scherbatsky, a former Canadian star (who went by Robin Sparkles) and long-time love interest to both Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) and Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris). The incredibly divisive final season saw Ted meet the eagerly anticipated "Mother," only for her to die within the season, and for Ted to realize he loved Robin all along (How I Met Your Mother's ending was notoriously bad). But Smulders wants a second go at the story, and is eager to return for a potential reboot.

Speaking to Collider, Smulders revealed her desperation about returning to the world of How I Met Your Mother with Radnor, Harris, and Alyson Hannigan (Lily Aldrin) and Jason Segal (Marshall Erikson). Smulders has already made a brief return to the sitcom's universe,...

When you think of iconic sitcoms, apart from their ensemble cast, unforgettable moments, and impeccable plots, it is the music that draws the most attention. From Friends’ iconic I’ll Be There For You theme song to The Office’s instrumental catchy opening, it is often the songs that end up laying the foundations of a series’s success. And when you think of How I Met Your Mother, apart from the slap bet or Ted’s never-ending quest for the perfect woman, it is the sitcom’s short and snappy intro that catches the most attention.

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However, the song, as famous as it may be, is, unfortunately, also one of the most overlooked aspects of the beloved sitcom. The song, called Hey Beautiful, sounds pretty different when heard in its entirety. But the series mostly used its repetitive ending— pa pa pa pa,...

Cobie Smulders responds to whether she would ever join a How I Met Your Mother reboot of some form if the opportunity arose. The CBS sitcom ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2014, telling the story of Ted Mosby's (Josh Radnor) recollection of how he met the mother of his two teenage children during his life in New York. Smulders played Robin Sherbatsky in How I Met Your Mother, a Canadian news show host whom Ted meets in the premiere episode and develops an on-again, off-again relationship with.

With over 10 years passing since How I Met Your Mother concluded, Smulders opened up to Collider about whether she would ever return to a potential reunion. While Smulders had the opportunity to reprise the role of Robin for How I Met Your Father, the actor stated she would still be open to reprising her role at future opportunities.

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Let’s start by acknowledging the sheer love both Friends and How I Met Your Mother (Himym) receive. These two sitcoms have given fans countless laughs, some cool catchphrases, and plenty of emotional rollercoasters. But, if a choice had to be made, our heart firmly belongs to Friends. It’s not just the nostalgia of the 90s, it’s how the show pulls everything together.

Josh Radnor and Cobie Smulders in a still from How I Met Your Mother | Credits: CBS

If you’ve ever binged both Friends and How I Met Your Mother (Himym), you know they each bring something special to the sitcom world. Arguably, it’s just an alternate version of the same tropes. But let’s be real—while Himym is clever and heartfelt, Friends may very well be the superior series. Want proof? Let’s break it down.

1. The On-again, Off-again romance

Both shows hinge on their core romances.

And she did it again, but this time, it wasn’t just about breaking hearts—it was about breaking the internet and saving a sitcom. Yes, we’re talking about none other than the pop icon herself, Britney Spears. Whether you were a ’90s kid or someone who remembers when … Baby One More Time dropped, there’s no denying that Spears didn’t just rule the charts, she ran pop culture.

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The Princess of Pop stepped into the world of sitcoms, specifically, How I Met Your Mother. A show that was already a fan favorite had no idea it would get a boost straight from the pop heavens. Yes, her cameo didn’t just bring the laughs, it also brought in the viewers—which was exactly what the show needed at the time.

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The Center at West Park held its second annual Fall Benefit on Thursday, November 14 in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The evening raises funds for the nonprofit community arts center, and Matt Damon and Mark Ruffalo were on the host committee. Guests were treated to a special performance of Kenneth Lonergan’s “Lobby Hero,” starring Casey Affleck, Jamie Hector, Aubrey Plaza, and Josh Radnor.

Blumhouse partnered with Facebook-owner Meta last month to get three filmmakers to test out the tech giant’s new AI tool Meta Movie Gen, including Casey Affleck, and IndieWire used this opportunity at Cwp’s Fall Benefit to ask him about it. “I think they’re cool,” Affleck said.

“It’s an opportunity for people who wouldn’t ordinarily get their hands on the resources to do certain things that you can do with movies to create worlds that are far away or super imaginative,...