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 Jake Broder Host Guest Star Joe Manganiello Brad Morris Guest Star Valerie Azlynn Dawn Guest Star Aisha Kabia Kara Guest Star Claudia Mason Woman 1 Guest Star Carter Bays Executive Producer Craig Thomas Executive Producer Pamela Fryman Director Brenda Hsueh Writer