How I Met Your Mother (2005)

Synopsis

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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Where to watch

Stream

• Hulu
• YouTube TV
• USA Network

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby
• Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson
• Jason Segel as Marshall Eriksen
• Alyson Hannigan as Lily Aldrin
• Cobie Smulders as Robin Scherbatsky
• Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter
• David Henrie as Son
• Cristin Milioti as Tracy McConnell
• Marshall Manesh as Ranjit Singh
• Charlene Amoia as Wendy

If you liked How I Met Your Mother, try

• Friends
• Sex and the City
• That '70s Show
• The Drew Carey Show
• Will & Grace
• Love, American Style
• One Day at a Time
• El Chavo del Ocho

BingeNext's take

If you’re looking for a comedy series that mixes humor with heartfelt moments, How I Met Your Mother is a great pick. The show follows a dad as he tells his kids the story of how he met their mom, using flashbacks to share the ups and downs with his four best friends. With nine seasons and over 200 episodes, it’s perfect for anyone who enjoys character-driven stories like Friends or Sex and the City. The cast, including Neil Patrick Harris and Alyson Hannigan, brings a lot of charm and chemistry, making the group feel like old friends you want to hang out with. Watching it feels like being part of a close-knit circle, full of laughs and surprises, ideal if you want a long, fun series to binge with some genuine warmth.