Home > How I Met Your Mother > Season 8 « TV Series Page How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 (2012 - 2013) SEASON: Season 8 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Want to see Episode List Season 8 How I Met Your Mother Critics Consensus How I Met Your Mother wears out its welcome this season, with an anticlimactic reveal and rote, less-than-fruitful humor. 54% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 13 61% Audience Score User Ratings: 475 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 Farhampton Air date: Sep 24, 2012 The hit US sitcom starring Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris returns to E4 for an eighth season. In a flash forward to Robin and Barney's future wedding day, Robin is suffering acute anxiety. Ted tries to reassure her by telling her about the time when he and Victoria were about to run away together and he had to deliver a note of apology to Victoria's jilted fiancé Klaus. Meanwhile, sleep deprivation means that new parents Lily and Marshall are struggling to focus on what's going on around them. And Barney reveals that he hasn't been entirely honest with Quinn about his romantic history with Robin. More 2 The Pre-Nup Air date: Oct 1, 2012 On the advice of a colleague, Barney puts together an extensive pre-nuptial agreement that lays out the rules for behaviour within marriage, as well as the terms for divorce. Quinn is outraged, as are Victoria, Lily and Robin when Ted, Marshall and Nick side with Barney and each propose their own relationship amendments. The war of the sexes escalates when Quinn draws up a comprehensive pre-nup of her own. Can the four couples resolve their conflicts? More 3 Nannies Air date: Oct 8, 2012 Lily and Marshall struggle to find a good nanny within their budget for baby Marvin. The best candidate declines their offer of work because she's about to run off to Paris with a wealthy single father. It turns out that the man in question is Barney, who is posing as a single dad to meet attractive young nannies. Could Lily's father Mickey step into the breach and take care of his grandson? Meanwhile, Robin and Ted compete over who has the best new relationship. More 4 Who Wants to Be a Godparent Air date: Oct 15, 2012 When Lily and Marshall almost get hit by a car on their first day out since becoming parents, they decide to make a will and find a godparent and potential legal guardian for baby Marvin. However, none of their family members are suitable contenders, so they hold a game show-style parenting skills contest between Barney, Robin and Ted to find the best candidate. More 5 The Autumn of Break-Ups Air date: Oct 29, 2012 When Victoria drops hints to Ted about wanting more commitment in their relationship, he fails to notice and needs Lily and Marshall to explain the subtext to him. However, when Ted attempts to show his devotion to Victoria, she issues an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Barney becomes excessively fond of a dog that he finds in the street and, when the owner reclaims the lost hound, Robin grows concerned about his mental state. More 6 Splitsville Air date: Nov 12, 2012 Robin and Nick spend more time talking and less time having sex when Nick pulls his groin playing basketball. Robin then realises that Nick is not very intelligent and decides to break up with him. When she loses her resolve at the last moment, Barney takes matters into his own hands to help her end the relationship. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are desperate to kick-start their sex life, but the demands of parenthood get in the way. More 7 The Stamp Tramp Air date: Nov 19, 2012 Marshall runs into his old law school classmate Brad, who has fallen on hard times, and decides to help out by recommending him for a job at his firm. However, when Brad's interview for the position goes badly wrong, Marshall has to undertake some serious damage control with his boss. Robin helps negotiate a new strip club membership for Barney after his ex-girlfriend Quinn goes back to work at the Lusty Leopard, leaving him unable to visit his favourite nightspot. More 8 Twelve Horny Women Air date: Nov 26, 2012 Marshall takes on his old friend and new nemesis, Brad, in the biggest case of his career. Meanwhile, the gang reminisce about their own run-ins with the law, leading to a debate over who was the biggest trouble maker as a teenager. More 9 Lobster Crawl Air date: Dec 3, 2012 When Ted fills in as Marvin's nanny, Marshall and Lily realise he's using the baby as a surrogate for the real object of his devotion: the GNB building. Meanwhile, Robin is determined to get Barney back, no matter what it takes. More 10 The Over-Correction Air date: Dec 10, 2012 Robin becomes increasingly suspicious of Barney's relationship with Patrice and, thinking that Barney is going through an emotional crisis, attempts to split them up. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are shocked when they discover that Marshall's mother has started a new romantic chapter in her life with an unexpected partner. More Show More Episodes How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 Photos View All Photos (30) Tv Season Info The sitcom's eighth series finds Ted (Josh Radnor) still struggling with his romantic life as he gives things another try with Victoria (Ashley Williams) and, later, a challenging woman named Jeanette (Abby Elliott). Meanwhile, Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) makes one last epic play for Robin (Cobie Smulders), and they get engaged. Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily (Alyson Hannigan) adjust to life as new parents, and Lily pursues a new career opportunity as an art consultant. The big story, though, is still Ted's journey as he moves closer to the show's endgame, in which he will finally meet his future wife. In fact, viewers get their first glimpse of the mother (played by Cristin Milioti) at the tail end of the series. Genre: Comedy Network: CBS Premiere Date: Sep 24, 2012 Exec. Producers: Carter Bays, Greg Malins, Craig Thomas Cast Josh Radnor as Ted Jason Segel as Marshall Alyson Hannigan as Lily Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Cobie Smulders as Robin Bob Saget Ellen D. Williams as Patrice Ashley Williams as Victoria Michael Trucco as Nick Kyle MacLachlan as The Captain Abby Elliott as Jeanette Lyndsy Fonseca as Daughter David Henrie as Son Joe Manganiello as Brad Ray Wise as Robin Sr. Joe Lo Truglio as Honeywell Jennifer Birmingham as Woman August Maturo as Marvin at 4 Jakob Sarkissian as 12 to 14-year-old Marvin Bob Odenkirk as Arthur Cornelius Peter as Doctor Ashley Benson as Carly Seth Green as Daryl LaCorte James Van Der Beek as Simon Ralph Macchio as Himself Keegan-Michael Key Anthony Robinette as Waiter Reatha Grey as Old Lady Lou Ferrigno Jr. as Louis Albert Tsai as Kaden Peter Gallagher as Professor Frances Conroy as Loretta Chris Elliott as Mickey Jason Watson as Barista Becki Newton as Quinn Ned Rolsma as Marcus Brian Shortall as Ray David Burtka as Scooter Chauncey Jenkins as Businessman Dave Thomas as Chuck Gerusi John Paul Green as Joel Chelan Harrison as Brandi Laura Bell Bundy as Becky Joe Nieves as Carl Michael Leone as Kid No. 1 Jane Carr as Mrs. Buckminster Don Lake as Judge Donovan Sachin Bhatt as Man No. 1 Paul Shaffer as Himself Jared Gertner as Irving Ogy Durham as Tabitha Daniel Harris as Kid No. 2 Thomas Lennon as Klaus Karthik Srinivasan as Giles Morgan Peter Brown as Adrian Joey D'Auria as Fred Mark Cohen as Dr. Bedrosian Zach Bandler as Man No. 2 Calvin Jung as Chinese Mobster Robert Sloan as Kid No. 3 Kim Shaw as Julie Erik Van Wyck as Husband No. 3 Alan Thicke as Himself Becky Baeling as Shelly Jessica Gardner as Wife No. 3 Jayma Mays as Coat Check Girl Jennifer Rogers as Woman No. 1 Jason Heymann as Man No. 3 Jacob Guenther as Kid No. 4 Suzie Plakson as Judy Francesca Capaldi as Lily at 7 Nicole Limo as Christie Cheryl Lynn Bowers as Blonde Juror Alex Trebek as Himself Blake Bertrand as Young Marvin Jr. Nancy Stone as Sketch Artist Nikki Tuazon as Hot Girl Marie Pettit as Beth Karolin Luna as Woman No. 2 Karen Lew as Mrs. Hamaguchi Luc Robitaille as Himself Bill Fagerbakke as Marvin Sr. Cyrus Deboo as Husband No. 1 Bob Saget as Narrator k.d. lang as Herself Daisy Faith as Sally Kim Estes as Judge No. 1 Carol Herman as Helga Jason Priestley as Himself Dennis Haskins as Judge No. 2 Gibson Sjobeck as Young Marcus Grace Parra as Wife No. 2 Melissa Christine as Kara Geddy Lee as Himself Emily Roche as Young Woman Josh Dougherty as Kid No. 1 Steven Page as Himself Bianca Haase as Cheryl Ely Uettwiller as Marvin at 2 Herbie Jackson as Kid No. 2 Craig Lee Thomas as Turk Cristin Milioti as The Mother Jeff Rector as Cop Corey Krueger as Gordie Chuck Lacey as Old Man Steve Seagren as Bailiff Rebecca Newton as Crew Cut Girl Michelle Hairston as Clerk Kurt Scholler as Mountie No. 1/Hotel Employee No. 1 Show More Cast News & Interviews for How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 Critics’ Choice Documentary Winners: O.J.: Made In America and 13th Win Top Awards Inaugural Critics’ Choice Documentary Award Nominations Revealed View All How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 News Episodes 1 Farhampton Air date: Sep 24, 2012 The hit US sitcom starring Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris returns to E4 for an eighth season. In a flash forward to Robin and Barney's future wedding day, Robin is suffering acute anxiety. Ted tries to reassure her by telling her about the time when he and Victoria were about to run away together and he had to deliver a note of apology to Victoria's jilted fiancé Klaus. Meanwhile, sleep deprivation means that new parents Lily and Marshall are struggling to focus on what's going on around them. And Barney reveals that he hasn't been entirely honest with Quinn about his romantic history with Robin. More 2 The Pre-Nup Air date: Oct 1, 2012 On the advice of a colleague, Barney puts together an extensive pre-nuptial agreement that lays out the rules for behaviour within marriage, as well as the terms for divorce. Quinn is outraged, as are Victoria, Lily and Robin when Ted, Marshall and Nick side with Barney and each propose their own relationship amendments. The war of the sexes escalates when Quinn draws up a comprehensive pre-nup of her own. Can the four couples resolve their conflicts? More 3 Nannies Air date: Oct 8, 2012 Lily and Marshall struggle to find a good nanny within their budget for baby Marvin. The best candidate declines their offer of work because she's about to run off to Paris with a wealthy single father. It turns out that the man in question is Barney, who is posing as a single dad to meet attractive young nannies. Could Lily's father Mickey step into the breach and take care of his grandson? Meanwhile, Robin and Ted compete over who has the best new relationship. More 4 Who Wants to Be a Godparent Air date: Oct 15, 2012 When Lily and Marshall almost get hit by a car on their first day out since becoming parents, they decide to make a will and find a godparent and potential legal guardian for baby Marvin. However, none of their family members are suitable contenders, so they hold a game show-style parenting skills contest between Barney, Robin and Ted to find the best candidate. More 5 The Autumn of Break-Ups Air date: Oct 29, 2012 When Victoria drops hints to Ted about wanting more commitment in their relationship, he fails to notice and needs Lily and Marshall to explain the subtext to him. However, when Ted attempts to show his devotion to Victoria, she issues an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Barney becomes excessively fond of a dog that he finds in the street and, when the owner reclaims the lost hound, Robin grows concerned about his mental state. More 6 Splitsville Air date: Nov 12, 2012 Robin and Nick spend more time talking and less time having sex when Nick pulls his groin playing basketball. Robin then realises that Nick is not very intelligent and decides to break up with him. When she loses her resolve at the last moment, Barney takes matters into his own hands to help her end the relationship. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are desperate to kick-start their sex life, but the demands of parenthood get in the way. More 7 The Stamp Tramp Air date: Nov 19, 2012 Marshall runs into his old law school classmate Brad, who has fallen on hard times, and decides to help out by recommending him for a job at his firm. However, when Brad's interview for the position goes badly wrong, Marshall has to undertake some serious damage control with his boss. Robin helps negotiate a new strip club membership for Barney after his ex-girlfriend Quinn goes back to work at the Lusty Leopard, leaving him unable to visit his favourite nightspot. More 8 Twelve Horny Women Air date: Nov 26, 2012 Marshall takes on his old friend and new nemesis, Brad, in the biggest case of his career. Meanwhile, the gang reminisce about their own run-ins with the law, leading to a debate over who was the biggest trouble maker as a teenager. More 9 Lobster Crawl Air date: Dec 3, 2012 When Ted fills in as Marvin's nanny, Marshall and Lily realise he's using the baby as a surrogate for the real object of his devotion: the GNB building. Meanwhile, Robin is determined to get Barney back, no matter what it takes. More 10 The Over-Correction Air date: Dec 10, 2012 Robin becomes increasingly suspicious of Barney's relationship with Patrice and, thinking that Barney is going through an emotional crisis, attempts to split them up. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are shocked when they discover that Marshall's mother has started a new romantic chapter in her life with an unexpected partner. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for How I Met Your Mother Season 8 All Critics (13) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (6) Yes, ok, it got sad again, but still, what a pull off! Mar 27, 2018 | Full Review… Lisa Bernier Den of Geek How I Met Your Mother has always been a show that isn't scared to make a big speech the highlight of the episode. Mar 27, 2018 | Full Review… Bill Kuchman TV.com The season did end on a genuinely surprising note -- the revelation of the title character -- but it wasn't worth the aggravation of getting there. Oct 1, 2013 | Full Review… Ethan Alter Television Without Pity After 8 long years and 192 episodes of How I Met Your Mother, the future Mrs. Ted Mosby has finally been revealed. And it was dreadfully anticlimactic. Sep 21, 2013 | Rating: 5/10 | Full Review… Alexander Lowe We Got This Covered It was a charming (if ho-hum) first episode. Mar 27, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Phoebe Reilly New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic Every now and then the show turns out an episode that reminds me of the good old days. "Farhampton" was not that. Sep 24, 2012 | Full Review… Alan Sepinwall HitFix Boy, do I feel like I've wasted a lot of time. Sep 24, 2012 | Rating: D+ | Full Review… Angel Cohn Television Without Pity What I'm looking forward to this season (and next, if need be) isn't the fairy-tale ending, but the final transformations that take place when leaving those illusions behind. Sep 24, 2012 | Rating: B | Full Review… Donna Bowman AV Club Top Critic The episode was pretty lacking in both laughs and dramatic content. Sep 24, 2012 | Rating: 6/10 | Full Review… Max Nicholson IGN Movies It's been a long journey with a lot of ups and downs, but luckily this season begins on a high note. Sep 24, 2012 | Rating: 8.5/10 | Full Review… Adam Vitcavage Paste Magazine View All Critic Reviews (13) Audience Reviews for How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 Apr 22, 2018 much like season 7 this one is pretty much okay rodrigo b Nov 17, 2017 HIMYM is great because it has great characters,good narrative and its laugh out loud.. Theondoris K Jul 12, 2016 A good climax. Always good. Mathieu F Dec 08, 2015 This season contains one of the most romantic scenes in all of television, in my opinion. Alexandra D Oct 17, 2015 Meh! Slow boring start, till the GNB-Party/Barney-Robin. The first half was basicly a build-up for Barney and Robin, but it was still boring. They could at least made the build-up interesting/funny, but this was boring til they got engaged. The second half was alright nothing really great here, except maybe the Bromitzwa and the angle with Robin's Dad and Barney, but still the rest was more of a filler. The season finale on the other hand was perfect writing, they learned from last season's interestingly horrible finale. What really pissed me of, was the gave a slap to the face of the die-heart fans, with explain everything! A last positive thing, as always the chemistry between the actors is unbelievable. 5,5/10 Jan R Mar 20, 2015 Season 8 has a very strange start, with both an under/overwhelming premiere episode. On one hand, we're given a very powerful moment regarding 'The Mother', but on the other hand...there's still a lot of that sub par humor that hasn't worn off from Season 7. Season 8 trudges along with episodes that want to mean something until the huge standout episode called "The Time Travelers". New viewers - read little into this episode and watch it without any knowledge of what may happen. "The Time Travelers" is the BEST episode of How I Met Your Mother, and that alone makes Season 8 completely worth the watch. Also (minor spoiler alert) : the season finale FINALLY introduces us to the Mother. So there's that too. Justin P Aug 03, 2014 Season 8 for me wasn't a series high but i did enjoy the return of Victoria and many other things that made the least enjoyable season a little more tolerable James J Jul 07, 2014 Okay so right when the series is getting good they have to pull this crap Jared L Jun 21, 2014 This season has its moments. 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