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 Jennifer Morrison Zoey Pierson Guest Star Bob Odenkirk Arthur Hobbs Guest Star Thomas Fowler Ben Guest Star Katierose Donohue Kristen Guest Star Jeff Braine Kent Guest Star Joe Nieves Carl Guest Star Chase Stockman Beat Boxer Guest Star Elizabeth J. Carlisle Beth Guest Star Carter Bays Executive Producer Craig Thomas Executive Producer Joe Kelly Writer Pamela Fryman Director