How I Met Your Mother: Season 5 (2009 - 2010)

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Episodes

1
Definitions
Air date: Sep 21, 2009
2
Double Date
Air date: Sep 28, 2009
3
Robin 101
Air date: Oct 5, 2009
4
The Sexless Innkeeper
Air date: Oct 12, 2009
5
Duel Citizenship
Air date: Oct 19, 2009
6
Bagpipes
Air date: Nov 2, 2009
7
The Rough Patch
Air date: Nov 9, 2009
8
The Playbook
Air date: Nov 16, 2009
9
Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap
Air date: Nov 23, 2009
12
Girls Vs. Suits
Air date: Jan 11, 2010
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Series 5 of the sitcom begins with Ted (Josh Radnor) starting his new job as an architecture professor at Columbia University. Meanwhile, notorious commitment-phobes Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Robin (Cobie Smulders) begin dating, although neither of them know what they want out of a relationship; and Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily (Alyson Hannigan) wonder if they should have a baby. Memorable guest stars include Jennifer Lopez and Carrie Underwood. Rachel Bilson has a small role as the roommate of Ted's future wife.
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Network:
    CBS
  • Premiere Date:
    Sep 21, 2009

Cast

Josh Radnor
as Ted
Jason Segel
as Marshall
Alyson Hannigan
as Lily
Neil Patrick Harris
as Barney
Cobie Smulders
as Robin
Bob Saget
David Henrie
as Son
Lyndsy Fonseca
as Daughter
Marshall Manesh
as Ranjit
Joe Manganiello
as Brad
Lindsay Sloane
as Jen
Amanda Peet
as Jenkins
Laura Prepon
as Karen
Phillip Wilburn
as Joe
Sam Stefanski
as Phil
Sarah Wright
as Claire
Chris Elliott
as Mickey
Ben Koldyke
as Don
Jennifer Lopez
as Anita
Pamela Dunlap
as Miss Cruickshank
Alan Thicke
as Himself
Michael Busch
as Student
Dale E. Turner
as Professor Calzonetti
Eva Amurri
as Shelly
Christina Pickles
as Rita
Brooke Nevin
as Amanda
Johnny Cocktails
as Bruno
Alyssa Julya Smith
as April
April Bowlby
as Meg
Taran Killam
as Blauman
Trey Ellett
as Paul
Andrew Caldwell
as Scotty
Charlene Amoia
as Wendy
Asia DeMarcos
as Japanese Wife
Cristine Rose
as Virginia
Kristen Sullivan
as Geri
Matt Jones
as Pizza Guy
Rachel Bilson
as Cindy
Bar Paly
as Natalie
David Burtka
as Scooter
Rizwan Manji
as Dr. Vikash
Heather Nichols
as Mandy
Asia De Marcos
as Japanese Wife
Corinne Dekker
as Bailey
Kimberly Matula
as Girl
Raquel Alessi
as Roberta
Bill Fagerbakke
as Marvin Sr.
Carrie Underwood
as Tiffany
Kenny Rogers
as Kindly Book Narrator
Ed Flores
as Male Jenkins
Harry Groener
as Clint
Stacy Keibler
as Karina
Charlene Lovings
as Assistant
Jim Nantz
as Himself
Christine Tonnu
as Sandy
Edward Flores
as Male Jenkins
Gina Comparetto
as Strawberry
Brett Ryback
as Guy
Clyde Tull
as Minister
Katie Malia
as Christy
Suzie Plakson
as Judy
Phil Simms
as Himself
Brooke Mackenzie
as Lisa Walker
Anne Dudek
as Natalie
Olga Fonda
as Candy
Suzy Plakson
as Judy
Laura Ornelas
as Girl #2
Molly Prather
as Judy
Sarah Edwards
as Suzy
Jaime Taite
as Christina
Robert Michael Ryan
as Marvin Jr.
Marieve Herington
as Betty
Larry Poindexter
as Joe Donovan
Tim Gunn
as Tim
Ryan Bailey
as Herb
Lucky Davis
as Eight-Year-Old Kid
Hong Chau
as Cook Pu
Arnold Chun
as Waiter
Tiara Parker
as Diana
Abhi Sinha
as Guy #2
Kim Knight
as Tricia
K.T. Tatara
as PY
Ned Rolsma
as Marcus
Tanisha Lynn
as Esme
Gary Anthony Williams
as Inspector
Kazu Nagahama
as Shin-Ya
Lauren Shiohama
as Marissa
Jannel Diaz
as Chris
Jessica Vilchis
as Rosalie
Marianne Muellerleile
as Meredith
Jack Walsh
as Morris
George J. Finn
as Jamie Adamic
George Finn
as Jamie Adamic
Catherine Reitman
as Henrietta
Nikea Gamby-Turner
as Hostess
Piper Mackenzie Harris
as 11-Year-Old Lily
Blake Hogue
as Neighbor
Ron Nicolosi
as Mike
Thomas Crawford
as Wedding Guest #1
Jessica Faye Borden
as Joanna
Greg Lewis
as Mr. Ossias
Kathleen M. Darcy
as Wedding Guest #2
Brooke Newton
as Christy
Roz Witt
as Mom
Krystal Marshall
as Bridesmaid
Jeff Leaf
as Jack
Cindy Adams
as Wedding Guest #3
Jim Grollman
as Uncle Larry
Marion Kerr
as Whitney
Valorie Hubbard
as Gladys
Dennis W. Hall
as Leopold
Linda Porter
as Muriel
Charles Chun
as Mr. Park
Jonathan Morgan Heit
as Boy #1
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Critic Reviews for How I Met Your Mother Season 5

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (4)

Last night's season finale of "How I Met Your Mother" was a nice, fairly low-key send-off to end the season.

Jun 19, 2018 | Full Review…
Dustin Rowles

Season five may not go down as one of the show's best seasons, but it still provided plenty of laughs and memorable moments, especially throughout the latter half.

Mar 27, 2018 | Full Review…
Clayton Stone

It was a season of ups and downs, with a handful of fantastic standalone episodes sandwiched within so-so storylines (and one that didn't work at all).

Nov 28, 2017 | Full Review…
Amanda Sloane Murray

What follows is HIMYM at its farcical best.

Mar 27, 2018 | Rating: A- | Full Review…
Scott Tobias
Top Critic

The show's been in a groove in terms of performances, pace and pithiness-the three Ps of successful sitcoms-but it's been a little strained when it comes to the emotional underpinnings that make this more than just an agreeable half-hour of comedy.

Mar 27, 2018 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Noel Murray
Top Critic

As usual, the best bits came from the rightly celebrated Neil Patrick Harris.

Mar 27, 2018 | Full Review…
Amos Barshad
Top Critic

This season has not been the unmitigated disaster that some seem to think; there have been plenty of high quality episodes and a couple of series high points. But it's been a rough ride, especially since we got back from that mini-hiatus.

Nov 28, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Donna Bowman
Top Critic

Audience Reviews for How I Met Your Mother: Season 5

MattG

Super Reviewer

½

The only standout episode here was "Girls Vs. Suits" which is a lot to say for a 22 episode season. This is where the quality of HIMYM really went down.

WildalyM

Super Reviewer

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