Last Updated: Aug 31, 2020 Network: CBS

The year is 2030. Ted Mosby is relaying the story of how he met his wife to his daughter and son. The story starts in the year 2005, when then twenty-seven year old architect Ted was spurred on to want to get married after his best friends from his college days at Wesleyan, lawyer Marshall Eriksen, who was his roommate at the time and kindergarten teacher Lily Aldrin, got engaged after nine years of dating each other. Ted's new quest in life was much to the dismay of his womanizing friend, Barney Stinson. But soon after Marshall and Lily's engagement, Ted believed that his life mate was going to be news reporter and aspiring news anchor Robin Scherbatsky, who, despite having had a romantic relationship with her after this time, ended up being who the kids know as their "Aunt" Robin. As Ted relays the story to his kids, the constants are that their Uncle Marshall, Aunt Lily, Uncle Barney and Aunt Robin are always in the picture and thus have something to do with how he got together with their mother.

#1 - The Final Page: Part Two Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired Dec 17, 2012 Christmas approaches and Ted wrestles with whether to tell Robin about Barney's intentions involving Patrice, while Marshall and Lily get an early Yule gift, a night away from Marvin, but a case of separation anxiety strikes and threatens to ruin the evening. 8.27 8.27 3,157 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Carter Bays , Craig Thomas Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu

#3 - How Your Mother Met Me Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired Jan 27, 2014 On the 200th episode, The Mother recounts how she met Ted and what she’s been up to for the past eight years. 8.00 8.00 5,588 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Carter Bays , Craig Thomas Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu

#6 - Something New Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired May 13, 2013 As the gang prepares to go to Robin and Barney’s wedding, Ted invites Lily to see the house he's finally finished fixing up. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney’s night of relaxation is ruined by an obnoxious couple, and Marshall takes the baby on a last-minute trip to Minnesota to see his family. 7.99 7.99 5,142 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Carter Bays , Craig Thomas Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu

#7 - The Final Page: Part One Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired Dec 17, 2012 Robin takes steps to have Patrice fired from WWN, while Marshall puts a jinx on Barney. Later, Ted invites his architecture professor to the dedication of the GNB building, and Marshall and Lily bump into an oddball acquaintance from college. 7.99 7.99 5,461 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Daniel Gregor , Doug Mand Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu

#8 - The Magician's Code: Part Two Season 7 - Episode 24 - Aired May 14, 2012 Ted is conflicted when Victoria approaches him on her wedding day and asks him to elope. Meanwhile, Barney and Quinn are arrested by airport security while on the way to Hawaii when Barney refuses to open a box they are traveling with. 7.97 7.97 3,259 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Carter Bays , Craig Thomas Watch on Hulu Buy on iTunes Buy on Vudu

#11 - Bass Player Wanted Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired Dec 16, 2013 The gang encounters a guy at the wedding who intentionally stirs up trouble among them, and Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn. 7.94 7.94 5,356 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Carter Bays , Craig Thomas Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu

#12 - Come On Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired May 15, 2006 Ted tries to keep Robin from going on a camping trip so that she can spend time with him. Barney enlists the help of an old flame to perform a rain dance. At the same time Marshall finds out about Lily's interview for the fellowship in San Francisco. 7.92 7.92 5,524 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Carter Bays , Craig Thomas Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on iTunes Buy on Vudu

#13 - Slapsgiving Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired Nov 19, 2007 Lily and Marshall have their first Thanksgiving as a married couple; Barney is tortured by the slap bet countdown clock, worrying about when the slap will be dished out. 7.92 7.92 5,792 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Matt Kuhn Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu

#14 - Game Night Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired Feb 27, 2006 A mysterious tape arrives for Barney from one of his numerous ex-girlfriends, and the entire gang watches it. But, in order for them all to find out how she broke Barney's heart and made him into a suit-wearing bachelor, everyone must share their most embarrassing moment. 7.91 7.91 5,935 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Brenda Hsueh Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on iTunes Buy on Vudu

#16 - The End of the Aisle Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired Mar 24, 2014 With only a half-hour to go, both Barney and Robin have panic attacks about their upcoming nuptials. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily rewrite their old wedding vows. 7.91 7.91 4,724 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Carter Bays , Craig Thomas Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu

#17 - Mary the Paralegal Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired Apr 24, 2006 Robin is nominated to receive an award for a news report and everyone needs a date to take to the show. Barney introduces Ted to Mary as a date that Ted can take to the show. Originally Ted is opposed to the idea of just trying to save face in front of Robin but when she shows up with a date he changes his mind. Robin asks Mary lots of questions, and Ted begins to really like Mary, despite her occupation. 7.89 7.89 5,790 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Chris Harris Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on iTunes Buy on Vudu

#18 - Blitzgiving Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired Nov 22, 2010 When Ted leaves the bar early to prepare a Thanksgiving feast for his friends, the gang winds up partying all night with The Blitz, an old friend from college who has bad luck. As a result Ted is forced to spend Thanksgiving with Zoey. 7.87 7.87 7,960 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on iTunes Buy on Vudu

#19 - Slap Bet Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired Nov 20, 2006 Ted and Barney discusses their viewpoints on knowing things about women. Barney thinks that the more you know the more likely you are to find a deal breaker. Ted wants to know the deal breakers right away, as Robin refuses to go to the mall to cover her secret. 7.86 7.86 6,258 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Kourtney Kang Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on iTunes Buy on Vudu

#24 - The Rehearsal Dinner Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired Dec 2, 2013 Barney is shooting to have the rehearsal dinner at a laser-tag venue, while Lily is upset when Ted fails to live up to a promise. 7.83 7.83 5,205 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Chuck Tatham Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu

#25 - Coming Back Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired Sep 23, 2013 When James reveals that he is getting divorced, Robin worries about how Barney will take the news. Meanwhile, Marshall races to find a way to get to New York in time for the wedding, and Ted deals with being alone at a romantic hotel. 7.82 7.82 3,827 votes Directors: Pamela Fryman Writers: Carter Bays , Craig Thomas Watch on Hulu Watch on Amazon Buy on Vudu