The How I Met Your Mother Blog

Season 5, Episode 6: Bagpipes Recap

JD — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:37:30 +0000

Well, not yet, but soon! Hark, I am not dead. Just taking a little break from the social Internets while we ramp up a big project at work. I’m going to bed but will watch tonight’s episode tomorrow and resume my normal posting schedule. Thanks for your patience, loyal readers know I do this from [...]

Season 5, Episode 5: Duel Citizenship Preview

JD — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:49:09 +0000

Trying to recapture the glory days of their wild bachelorhood, Ted proposes that he and Marshall take a road trip to their favorite Chicago pizza parlor, but his trip down memory lane hits a huge snag when Lily tags along. Barney’s needling Robin to become a U.S. citizen, but she can’t seem to overcome her innate [...]

Download “Best Night Ever” Single MP3 from iTunes

JD — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:53:02 +0000

Carl MacLaren, mastermind of all HIMYM’s online presence, contacted me today wanting to reach out to y’all. Here’s Carl: Hey HIMYM Peeps! An extended version of the song “Best Night Ever” featuring Nuno Bettencourt is now exclusively available on iTunes! Check it out – it’s sweeter than creme brulee!!! Carl Thanks Carl! Everyone, say hi to Carl and thank [...]

Season 5, Episode 4: The Sexless Innkeeper Discussion

JD — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:17:17 +0000

Welcome! Gouda? No thanks, no Gouda for me. One of my favorite episode setups is the morning after recap. When two groups out of the five go out, have their own adventures, then recap in the morning. It’s authentic, it’s easy to connect with, and it offers a perfect pace for story progression mixed with jokes. [...]

Guest Star News: How I Met Your Mother Knows When To Hold ‘Em

JD — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:04:31 +0000

The reports have started for the gueststars set to appear in season 5. The show has become almost meta with its casting, and the newest guest star won’t disappoint. TV Guide reports Kenny Rogers will join the cast for the October 19th episode: in which [Rogers] will perform a “Marley & Me-type” song, entitled “Goodbye, Sparky.” [...]

Season 5, Episode 3: Robin 101 Discussion

JD — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:20:41 +0000

“I’ve seen Barney work very hard to get women, I’ve seen him work very hard to get rid of women. I’ve never seen him work so hard to keep one around.” Ted wasn’t just comforting Robin with this observation, Barney confirmed it: he’s in it to win it. Here we have another very heartfelt episode. Between [...]

Season 5, Episode 3: Robin 101 Preview

JD — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:57:52 +0000

Placeholder till the recap is up. Enjoy! Robin thinks (understandably) that Barney is cheating on her, but in fact he’s betraying her and violating her trust in a much more devious way: he’s taking classes in “Robin 101″ from her ex-boyfriend, Ted, and Barney is proving to be a very apt pupil Barney may or may not [...]

Casting News: Rachel Bilson to Join How I Met Your Mother

JD — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:43:09 +0000

I’m too busy to go into how awesome this is or how excited I am but wanted to share the news that Rachel Bilson has been cast for the infamous 100th episode of How I Met Your Mother. Rumors are already flying that she’s the mother (I don’t think so) as well as rumors that [...]

Season 5, Episode 2: Double Date Discussion

JD — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:42:07 +0000

Have we all not thought about having the opportunity Ted and Jen got to have tonight? How many dates have we thought back on, realizing in hindsight all the things we could’ve done better, the things we could’ve said or not said, the missed opportunities? How often do we wonder what today would be like [...]

Season 5, Episode 2: Double Date Preview

JD — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:43:58 +0000

The lady you see above is Ted’s blind date Jen, played by Lindsay Sloane. If she looks familiar and you’re an Entourage fan you’ll remember her as the girl Vince bedded, liked, then was rejected by upon learning she only hooked up with him because he was on her celebrity list. More hilarity that might or [...]

Meet Josh Radnor and Visit the Set of How I Met Your Mother

JD — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:34:44 +0000

View this opportunity. There is a charity running where fans may bid on a chance to visit the HIMYM set with VIP access. Procedes from this charity benefit The Young Storytellers Foundation. If you’d like to see the work they do in LA public schools, please visit: www.youngstorytellers.com/video

Watch Season 5, Episode 1: Definitions

JD — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:05:00 +0000

When you’re done, be sure to join the discussion. Also, rating information from last night: At 8:00 PM, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (P) (5.5/08, 9.09m) was second in adults 18-34 (3.3/09) and averaged a 3.6/10 in adults 18-49 and 4.0/10 in adults 25-54.

Season 5, Episode 1 (Premiere): Decisions Discussion

JD — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:09:15 +0000

[pictures to come] Decisions, decisions. How do we approach a new job? How do we approach a new relationship? How do we approach a new bullwhip? Let’s discuss. First off, I haven’t read any of your comments. But I like to think I know you guys, and if not, I can at least expect the worst. With [...]

Season 5, Episode 1 Premiere: Definitions Preview

JD — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:42:21 +0000

So it’s finally here, the season five premiere. I thought this day would never come. Here I am stuck late at work. That means I might watch it live, but it means I probably won’t post about it till tomorrow. Regular readers know I always give you a place to discuss the episode in real [...]

TVGuide picks Neil Patrick Harris to Win Emmy for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy

JD — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:39:19 +0000

TVGuide has posted their predictions for the emmy results. They seem confident that NPH will take the prize. As far as How I Met Your Mother winning best comedy? DARK HORSE: CBS has proven itself the king of the traditional sitcom, so if there is an upset, I’d look for Mother to steal the prize. What do [...]

How I Met Your Mother Film Noir

JD — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:45:47 +0000

I was sent this on Friday but I’ve had a big weekend. Got my wallet and phone stolen. No fun. There is that donate button Here we see How I Met Your Mother envisioned as a film noir. Robin as the femme fatale, Barney as the renegade cop, Ted as the troubled thug. Inspired [...]

How I Met Your Mother News Roundup

JD — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:25:30 +0000

News on Season 5, UK airing, and other bits from all corners of the HIMYM universe: General News *Salutes* General News. Was sent this today, it appears CBS is doing some guerilla marketing on bar coasters or “broasters” as I like to call them. I was lucky enough to have a couple of these snagged for me, they [...]

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 – Photos

JD — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:51:15 +0000

These are some crazy-ass photos. Now of course I want to hear under what circumstances you guys think these photos will appear. What will the plotlines be that lead us here? I’ve supplied my theories along side the images below. Is this the mother? Will we see Ted get married this year? Doubtful, unless the Mysterious [...]

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Trailer

JD — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:15:23 +0000

The fine folks from CBS cut this trailer together to catch people up on the goings on from the end of Season 4. If this is any indication, Season 5 is going to be chuck-a-block full of RoBarn action. Start getting excited!

We Will Meet the Mother in the Season Five Premiere

JD — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:28:38 +0000

Super-fan Rachel wrote in to tip me off that Carter Bays recently told TV Squad that “Ted and the mother will be in the same room together in the season premiere.” Now before you get all in a kerfluffle, let’s rehash how devious Bays can be. Scenario 1: The camera pans out over the class Ted [...]

How I Met Your Mother is the Best Comedy on Television (Maybe)

JD — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:41:22 +0000

Where’s the new post button? What’s my admin password? What’s the website again? Oh yeah, I remember how to do this now… Hey guys and gals, how’s your summer vacation so far? Having fun? How much fun? As much fun as it must be for Bays, Thomas, and the cast to be nominated for BEST EFFING [...]

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Premiere Date Announced

JD — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:19:11 +0000

How’s everyone’s summer going so far? Good I hope. CBS has confirmed that How I Met Your Mother season 5 will premiere on September 21st at 8pm. (via TVGuide) In other news, reader Lara-Jane tells me that C4/ e4 in the UK is rumored to be purchasing rights to show the first four seasons of the show. [...]

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Confirmed

JD — Fri, 22 May 2009 18:04:13 +0000

Image courtesy CBS BROADCASTING INC Reader Joel pointed me to the news that How I Met Your Mother has officially been picked up by CBS for a fifth season. I didn’t think the show was in any jeopardy but it is nice that all that “on the bubble” worry of previous season finales is gone. Congratulations [...]

Watch Season 4, Episode 24: The Leap (Season Finale)

JD — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:16:11 +0000

Once you watch, go join in the discussion. No time to watch? Purchase the episode on and watch on your ipod or iphone.

Buy How I Met Your Mother Season 4 on DVD and Blu-Ray or watch now.

JD — Tue, 19 May 2009 18:00:50 +0000

So the season is over. If you’re like me this is the point you go back and watch it all again, to see what different things have changed now that you know what the future brings. To watch it all you’ll need the DVDs. While not released yet you can preorder a copy at a [...]