Josh Radnor Ted Mosby Actor Jason Segel Marshall Erikson Actor Neil Patrick Harris Barney Stinson Actor Alyson Hannigan Lily Aldrin Actor Cobie Smulders Robin Sherbatsky Actor Bob Saget Narrator Lindsey Stoddart Charlotte Guest Star Dan Lauria Nolan Guest Star Michael Antosy Recruit Guest Star Michael McCafferty Cabbie Guest Star Danièle Watts Lori Guest Star Elena K. Smith Ted's Cousin Guest Star Michael Hagiwara Mr. Li Guest Star Carter Bays Executive Producer Craig Thomas Executive Producer Robia Rashid Writer Pamela Fryman Director