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What is the name of the character Ted searches for throughout the series?
What is the name of the character Ted searches for throughout the series?
How many seasons did 'How I Met Your Mother' air for?
How many seasons did 'How I Met Your Mother' air for?
What is the occupation of the character Marshall Eriksen?
What is the occupation of the character Marshall Eriksen?
Which character is a kindergarten teacher and artist?
Which character is a kindergarten teacher and artist?
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What is the name of the main character who is telling the story of how he met his children's mother?
What is the name of the main character who is telling the story of how he met his children's mother?
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What is the recurring joke and plot point involving Ted waking up after a night of partying?
What is the recurring joke and plot point involving Ted waking up after a night of partying?
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How many episodes of 'How I Met Your Mother' are there?
How many episodes of 'How I Met Your Mother' are there?
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What is the occupation of the character Barney Stinson?
What is the occupation of the character Barney Stinson?
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What is the setting for the friends' lives, relationships, and misadventures?
What is the setting for the friends' lives, relationships, and misadventures?
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What is the name of the actress who plays the character Lily Aldrin?
What is the name of the actress who plays the character Lily Aldrin?
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Study Notes
Overview
- "How I Met Your Mother" (HIMYM) is an American sitcom created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.
- Aired from 2005 to 2014, with a total of 9 seasons and 208 episodes.
Main Characters
- Ted Mosby (played by Josh Radnor): The show's protagonist, a romantic and optimistic architect searching for his true love.
- Marshall Eriksen (played by Jason Segel): Ted's best friend, a law student and later a lawyer, who is married to Lily.
- Lily Aldrin (played by Alyson Hannigan): A kindergarten teacher and artist, married to Marshall.
- Barney Stinson (played by Neil Patrick Harris): A charming and womanizing broker with a mysterious past.
- Robin Scherbatsky (played by Cobie Smulders): A Canadian journalist and Ted's love interest.
Storyline
- The show's narrative is framed around Ted telling his children the story of how he met their mother.
- The series explores the friends' lives, relationships, and misadventures in New York City.
- Throughout the show, Ted searches for his true love, while his friends navigate their own relationships and careers.
Notable Concepts
- The Mother: The titular character, who is the mother of Ted's children. Her identity is gradually revealed throughout the series.
- The Pineapple Incident: A recurring joke and plot point, where Ted wakes up after a night of partying to find a mysterious woman and a pineapple on his nightstand.
- Barney's Plays: A series of elaborate schemes and one-liners used by Barney to pick up women.
- MacLaren's Pub: The gang's favorite hangout spot, where they frequently gather to socialize and share their experiences.
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Test your knowledge of the American sitcom How I Met Your Mother, its characters, storyline, and notable concepts. From Ted's search for true love to Barney's plays, see how well you know HIMYM.
