14 Fun Facts About How I Met Your Mother

What was Ted Mosby's initial profession when How I Met Your Mother began?

Ted Mosby worked as an architect for much of his early adult life, passionate about designing buildings, before eventually becoming an architecture professor.

What is the name of the main bar where the gang frequently hangs out?

MacLaren's Pub is the iconic bar where Ted, Marshall, Lily, Barney, and Robin spend a significant amount of their time. It is based on McGee's Pub in New York City.

What blue instrument did Ted famously steal for Robin on their first date?

Ted stole a blue French horn from a restaurant for Robin, which became a recurring symbol of his grand romantic gestures and their complicated relationship.

Which country is Robin Scherbatsky originally from?

Robin Scherbatsky is a proud Canadian, a fact that is often a source of jokes and recurring gags throughout the series.

How many slaps did Marshall win in the original Slap Bet against Barney?

Marshall initially won five slaps to be delivered to Barney at any time in the future, as punishment for Barney's premature slap. More slaps were added later in the series.

Which of these is a famous catchphrase often used by Barney Stinson?

"Suit up!" is one of Barney Stinson's most iconic catchphrases, reflecting his love for wearing suits and his overall approach to life.

What was Lily Aldrin's primary profession for most of the series?

Lily Aldrin worked as a kindergarten teacher for a significant portion of the show, though she later became an art consultant.

What band performs the theme song 'Hey Beautiful' for How I Met Your Mother?

The catchy theme song, 'Hey Beautiful,' is performed by The Solids, a band that includes the show's creators, Carter Bays and Craig Thomas.

What color were Ted Mosby's infamous cowboy boots that his friends often mocked?

Ted's red cowboy boots were a recurring source of amusement and mockery among his friends, but Ted insisted he could 'pull them off.'

Which pair created the sitcom, drawing on their own idea to write about their friends and the stupid stuff they did in New York?

The two had previously worked together as writers on Late Show with David Letterman.

Which network broadcast the series?

The show ran there for nine seasons before its finale in 2014.

Which actor provided the uncredited voice of the older Ted narrating the whole story to his children?

The frame story has him telling it to Luke and Penny on a couch in the year 2030, twenty-five years after the events.

The title character's full name is only revealed in the very last episode. What is it?

Played by Cristin Milioti, she is not introduced at all until the eighth-season finale, though her first name is dropped as early as episode nine of season one.

Ted's two children in the framing scenes were named after what, according to the show?

They sit listening on the couch through nine seasons of narration set in 2030.