Josh Radnor Ted Mosby Actor Jason Segel Marshall Erikson Actor Alyson Hannigan Lily Aldrin Actor Neil Patrick Harris Barney Stinson Actor Cobie Smulders Robin Sherbatsky Actor Bob Saget Narrator David Henrie Son Guest Star Lyndsy Fonseca Daughter Guest Star Vanessa Lee Evigan Kelly Guest Star Samm Levine Phil Guest Star Joshua Zisholtz Chris Guest Star Rob Evors Bradley Guest Star Michelle Noh Claire Guest Star Kyle Bornheimer Austin Guest Star Sebastian Siegel Bartender Guest Star Stephen Keys New Bouncer Guest Star Jayma Mays Coat Check Girl Guest Star Carter Bays Executive Producer Craig Thomas Executive Producer Pamela Fryman Director Chris Harris Writer