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 Jonathan Browning Mechanic Guest Star Robert Michael Ryan Marvin Eriksen Jr. Guest Star Ned Rolsma Marcus Eriksen Guest Star Jack Salvatore Jr. Dribe Thru Attendent Guest Star Frank Clem Hick Guest Star Carter Bays Executive Producer Craig Thomas Executive Producer Pamela Fryman Director Chris Harris Writer