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Season 8 – How I Met Your Mother

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Ted has fallen in love. It all started when his best friend, Marshall, drops the bombshell that he plans to propose to longtime girlfriend Lily, a kindergarten teacher. Suddenly, Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he hopes to find true love. Helping him in the quest is Barney, a friend with endless -- often outrageous -- opinions, a penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women. When Ted meets Robin, he is sure it's love at first sight, but the affair fizzles into friendship. Voice-over by Bob Saget ("Full House") tells the story through flashbacks.
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How I Met Your Mother — Season 8

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Critics Consensus

How I Met Your Mother wears out its welcome this season, with an anticlimactic reveal and rote, less-than-fruitful humor.

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Phoebe Reilly New York Magazine/Vulture 03/27/2018
3/5
It was a charming (if ho-hum) first episode. Go to Full Review Donna Bowman AV Club 09/24/2012
B
What I'm looking forward to this season (and next, if need be) isn't the fairy-tale ending, but the final transformations that take place when leaving those illusions behind. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix 09/24/2012
Every now and then the show turns out an episode that reminds me of the good old days. "Farhampton" was not that. Go to Full Review Lisa Bernier Den of Geek 03/27/2018
Yes, ok, it got sad again, but still, what a pull off! Go to Full Review Bill Kuchman TV.com 03/27/2018
How I Met Your Mother has always been a show that isn't scared to make a big speech the highlight of the episode. Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Television Without Pity 10/01/2013
The season did end on a genuinely surprising note -- the revelation of the title character -- but it wasn't worth the aggravation of getting there. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom F Jun 1 A very strong series. It started with a precise vision about how it would end, but even knowing what would happen on this 2025 rewatch, I found the final season unsuccessful and the finale jarring. See more Alex Apr 10 Every season of this show is amazing See more André Ferreira F @andre_f 12/13/2024 Esta temporada é a prova que demasiado drama não resulta. É uma temporada com demasiada coisa a acontecer e alguns acontecimentos importantes acabam por ser apressados ao invés de serem construídos com tempo. Ela apanha os problemas que já vinham da temporada passada e demora a desenvencilhar-se deles, porém, nos momentos em que consegue, gera episódios que nos fazem lembrar das melhores temporadas. See more Rashi A 08/01/2024 ted's role was good but wedding being long resulted in downfall for the show. See more Zack F 07/11/2023 how i met your mother had me in my feels See more mannn n 06/21/2023 this is where himym had a downfall See more Read all reviews
How I Met Your Mother — Season 8

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Craig Thomas

Creator

Josh Radnor

Ted Mosby

Jason Segel

Marshall Erikson

Cobie Smulders

Robin Sherbatsky

Neil Patrick Harris

Barney Stinson

Alyson Hannigan

Lily Aldrin

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2012 Farhampton Ted recounts a story about leaving a note for Victoria's ex-fiance (Thomas Lennon) in hope of calming Robin, who is anxious on her and Barney's wedding day. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2012 The Pre-Nup When Barney prepares a comprehensive pre-nup, the other guys decide to propose relationship amendments to their significant others; Quinn is furious and makes a pre-nup of her own. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2012 Nannies Marshall and Lily discover their trouble finding a nanny is a result of one of Barney's schemes; Ted and Robin argue over whose relationship is more serious. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2012 Who Wants to Be a Godparent? Lily and Marshall test their friends to see who would be the best godparents. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 5, 2012 The Autumn of Breakups As Ted and Victoria consider the future of their relationship, Ted asks Lily and Marshall for advice; Robin is concerned when she learns that Barney's new wingman is a dog. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 12, 2012 Splitsville Barney takes matters into his own hands when Robin is hesitant to end things with Nick; Marshall and Lily desparately want some private time. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2012 The Stamp Tramp Marshall ends up having to do damage control after his friend, Brad (Joe Manganiello), interviews for a job at the firm; Robin negotiates Barney's return to the strip club circuit. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 26, 2012 Twelve Horny Women In the biggest case of his career, Marshall faces off with his archenemy, Brad (Joe Manganiello); the gang remembers delinquent moments from their teenage years. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 3, 2012 Lobster Crawl Robin is determined to hook up with Barney one more time; Ted substitutes for Marvin's nanny. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 10, 2012 The Over-Correction Robin is suspicious of Barney's relationship with Patrice; Marshall makes a disturbing discovery about his mother. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 17, 2012 The Final Page Ted wonders if he should tell Robin that Barney plans to propose to Patrice; Lily and Marshall run into an acquaintance from college. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 17, 2012 The Final Page Ted wonders if he should tell Robin that Barney plans to propose to Patrice; Lily and Marshall run into an acquaintance from college. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 14, 2013 Band or DJ Robin insists that Barney ask her dad for permission to marry her; Ted tries to bury his feelings by throwing himself into wedding planning. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 21, 2013 Ring Up Barney asks Ted to keep dating Carly (Ashley Benson), a much younger woman, even though she and Ted have nothing in common. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 4, 2013 P.S. I Love You Barney finds an episode of Robin's "Underneath the Tunes" as Robin Sparkles; Lily and Marshall fear that Ted's new girlfriend is a stalker. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 11, 2013 Bad Crazy Ted is reluctant to break things off with his unstable girlfriend (Abby Elliot); Robin holds Marvin for the first time. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 16, 2013 The Ashtray When the Captain (Kyle MacLachlan) calls Ted unexpectedly, the gang remembers their last awkward encounter. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 25, 2013 Weekend at Barney's After Ted and Jeanette break up, Barney uses his infamous playbook to Ted find a new date; Lily tries to make a good impression at a gallery opening. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 18, 2013 The Fortress Robin wants Barney to sell his bachelor pad, but Barney is hesitant and drives potential buyers away; Lily's job as the Captain's art consultant strains her relationship with Marshall. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 25, 2013 The Time Travelers Future versions of Ted and Barney try to talk Ted into seeing Robots Versus Wrestlers; Marshall wants to have a dance-off with Robin. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 15, 2013 Romeward Bound Lily worries Marshall will resent her if she accepts The Captain's offer to move to Rome for a year; Ted and Barney obsess over an attractive girl in a puffy coat. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 29, 2013 The Bro Mitzvah The gang tries to plan a legendary bachelor party for Barney. Details Episode 23 Aired May 6, 2013 Something Old Robin desperately searches for something she once buried in Central Park; Barney and Robin Sr. (Ray Wise) bond. Details Episode 24 Aired May 13, 2013 Something New As the gang gets ready for Robin and Barney's wedding, Ted invites Lily to see the house he has finished fixing up; an obnoxious couple ruins Barney and Robin's night of relaxation; Marshall takes the baby to Minnesota for a family visit. Details

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How I Met Your Mother — Season 8

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Season Info

Director
Michael Shea, Pamela Fryman
Creator
Craig Thomas
Executive Producer
Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Chris Harris, Kourtney Kang, Stephen Lloyd, Chuck Tatham
Screenwriter
Carter Bays, Chuck Tatham, Stephen Lloyd, Barbie Feldman, Eric Falconer, Kourtney Kang, Craig Gerard, Tami Sagher, Matt Kuhn, Craig Thomas, Dan Gregor
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2012