How I Met Your Mother Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2005 · CBS · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About How I Met Your Mother
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does How I Met Your Mother have?
How I Met Your Mother has 9 seasons and 208 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 19, 2005 to March 31, 2014.
Is How I Met Your Mother renewed, ended, or canceled?
How I Met Your Mother has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch How I Met Your Mother?
It takes 75h 38m (4538 minutes) to watch the complete run of How I Met Your Mother. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 38 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 75.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 38 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of How I Met Your Mother?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 10 ("The Pineapple Incident"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.4/10 based on 49 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch How I Met Your Mother?
How I Met Your Mother is available for streaming on Hulu, YouTube TV, USA Network. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for How I Met Your Mother?
How I Met Your Mother has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in How I Met Your Mother?
The primary ensemble cast includes Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby (age 52), Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson (age 53), Jason Segel as Marshall Eriksen (age 46), Alyson Hannigan as Lily Aldrin (age 52).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Radnor | Ted Mosby | 52 |
| Neil Patrick Harris | Barney Stinson | 53 |
| Jason Segel | Marshall Eriksen | 46 |
| Alyson Hannigan | Lily Aldrin | 52 |
| Cobie Smulders | Robin Scherbatsky | 44 |
| Lyndsy Fonseca | Daughter | 39 |
| David Henrie | Son | 37 |
| Cristin Milioti | Tracy McConnell | 41 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for How I Met Your Mother are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.