

5.822 minSeason 9 • Episode 24
LatestTed finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
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.
Writing
Callbacks and setups paying off seasons later.
Acting
Neil Patrick Harris making Barney somehow lovable.
Editing
Time-jump structure that redefined sitcom storytelling.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
HIMYM pioneered the 'doppelganger' episode structure and heavily influenced how Friends fans re-examined Ross and Rachel's toxic dynamic.
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