How I Met Your Mother: Season 1
2005 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.6
What Season 1 of How I Met Your Mother
Year 2030. Ted Mosby, an architect, tells his two teenage children how he met their mother. The story flashes back to 2005, when Ted is 27 years old and living in New York. His best friend Marshall decides to propose to Lily, whom he has been dating for nearly nine years. That announcement prompts Ted, a confirmed bachelor, to set out to finally find the love of his life. To help him, he has Barney Stinson, a womanizer with unconventional methods. Through flashbacks, the series follows a search full of setbacks, with the gang of friends always close by.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Pilot
When Ted's best friend Marshall proposes to his girlfriend, Lily, Ted realizes he'd better get a move on if he hopes to find true love. Ted soon meets Robin in a neighborhood bar, immediately becomes smitten and scores a first date. But when Ted can hardly wait to see her again, his eagerness threatens to scare her away.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Joe Nieves, Marshall Manesh, Monique Edwards, Saba Homayoon
1x02 Purple Giraffe
In a desperate attempt for a second date, Ted invites Robin to a party he is throwing. However, she doesn't show up and he keeps throwing parties in the hopes she will finally arrive.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Jon Bernthal, Lindsay Schoneweis, Beth Riesgraf, Jae Head
1x03 Sweet Taste of Liberty
Ted agrees to let Barney spice up his love life, and ends up on a crazy adventure of flying to Philadelphia, encountering the law, and visiting the Liberty Bell.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Phil Lord · Starring: Joe Nieves, Earl Billings, Tiffany Brouwer, Pedro Miguel Arce
1x04 Return of the Shirt
Ted's outlook on his continuing search for love is altered when he rediscovers a shirt that has not seen daylight in years. Meanwhile, Barney amuses himself by coaxing Robin into sacrificing her job by saying completely outlandish things on air live for a cash reward.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Kourtney Kang · Starring: Monique Edwards, Anne Dudek, Jackie Geary, Ange Billman
1x05 Okay Awesome
Ted and Barney start checking out the club scene with their friend Robin, whereas Lily and Marshall try to participate in some more "grown-up" activities, as they draw slowly nearer to their wedding.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Chris Harris · Starring: Vanessa Evigan, Kyle Bornheimer, Samm Levine, Stephen Keys
1x06 The Slutty Pumpkin
Ted makes his yearly pilgrimage to the rooftop Halloween party in search of a girl dressed as a pumpkin who he met years ago. Meanwhile, Robin struggles her new boyfriend because of her independent ways.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Brenda Hsueh · Starring: Joe Nieves, Katie Holmes, Scott Rinker, Jeremy Gabriel
1x07 Matchmaker
When a matchmaker with a 100% success rate turns Ted away because he is not compatible with any of the available women in her database, he is still determined that he is going to find his match. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are obsessed with ridding their apartment of a critter.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson · Starring: Joe Nieves, Camryn Manheim, Beth Lacke, Nick Jaine
1x08 The Duel
As Lily officially moves into the apartment, Ted feels like he is being edged out of the mix by his engaged roomies. Ted and Marshall each want to keep the place, so they settle it like real "grown-ups" -- launching into a sword fight.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Starring: Martin Starr, Jacqueline Pinol, Keisuke Hoashi, Maya Parish
1x09 Belly Full of Turkey
Ted and Robin are surprised to run into Barney when they volunteer at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving. Lily is on the brink of freaking out when she goes to Thanksgiving dinner at her future in-laws house.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Phil Lord · Starring: Suzie Plakson, John Bobek, Elizabeth Bogush, Adam Kulbersh
1x10 The Pineapple Incident
After being forced into knocking back 5 shots so he will stop thinking, Ted goes on a partying rampage. The next morning, he wakes up with a woman -- and a pineapple. The gang tries to piece together the night and figure out who the woman is in his bed.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Joe Nieves, Danica McKellar, Joanna Leeds
1x11 The Limo Mid-Season Finale
Ted rents a limo to take the gang out to sample five New Year's Eve parties in a quest to find the perfect celebration.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Chris Marcil, Sam Johnson · Starring: Marshall Manesh, J.P. Manoux, James Tupper, Kathleen Rose Perkins
1x12 The Wedding
Robin accepts Ted's invite to a friend's wedding, but thanks to Ted, the couple may never make it down the aisle.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Kourtney Kang · Starring: Virginia Williams, Matt Boren, Ashley Williams
1x13 Drumroll, Please
Ted finds a new woman at the wedding. They want to remember the evening so they don't exchange last names or numbers; but Ted takes a big fall when he tries to find out her name.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Gloria Calderón Kellett · Starring: Kelly Stables, Virginia Williams, Napiera Groves, Matt Boren
1x14 Zip, Zip, Zip
After agreeing to take things slowly and not have sex for a month, Ted and Victoria decide that they have waited long enough.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Brenda Hsueh · Starring: Vivian Bang, Ashley Williams, Sarah Loew
1x15 Game Night
A mysterious tape arrives for Barney from one of his numerous ex-girlfriends, and the entire gang watches it. But, in order for them all to find out how she broke Barney's heart and made him into a suit-wearing bachelor, everyone must share their most embarrassing moment.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Chris Harris · Starring: Suzie Plakson, Marshall Manesh, Ashley Williams, Katie Walder
1x16 Cupcake
Things are going great with Ted and Victoria's relationship, but when Victoria is offered her dream job, the couple have to make serious relationship decisions. Meanwhile Marshall and Lily set out to purchase their wedding outfits and find out that none can afford what they bought.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Maria Ferrari · Starring: Caroline Lagerfelt, Ashley Williams, Sergey Brusilovsky
1x17 Life Among the Gorillas
Marshall interns at the corporation where Barney works and Lily finds that he is becoming a shallow jerk as he tries to fit in with his crude fratty coworkers. Meanwhile, Ted feels guilty when he receives several gifts from Victoria (Erika Singh) while he hasn't sent her anything.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Diane Salinger, Bryan Callen, Taran Killam, Gregor Manns
1x18 Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.
Robin, who is very lonely, asks Ted to come over to her apartment after 2 A.M., but he isn't sure if he wants to go as he has a phone call on the way over with his friends, and with Victoria on his mind
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: George Cheung, Alexis Denisof, Ashley Williams, Lawrence Mandley
1x19 Mary the Paralegal
Robin is nominated to receive an award for a news report and everyone needs a date to take to the show. Barney introduces Ted to Mary as a date that Ted can take to the show. Originally Ted is opposed to the idea of just trying to save face in front of Robin but when she shows up with a date he changes his mind. Robin asks Mary lots of questions, and Ted begins to really like Mary, despite her occupation.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Chris Harris · Starring: Erinn Bartlett, Robert Michael Morris, Alexis Denisof
1x20 Best Prom Ever
Lily, Barney and Robin attend a high school prom to scout out a potential band for Lily and Marshall's wedding reception. In order to get in Lily and Robin pretend to be the dates of two kids who were going alone. Ted and Marshall are back at the apartment where they are preparing the invitations to be sent out.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Ira Ungerleider · Starring: Ira Ungerleider, David Burtka, Alek Lev, Keith Slettedahl
1x21 Milk
When a matchmaking company calls Ted claiming they have found his soul mate, he is forced to postpone his date when Lily asks for his help.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: America Olivo, Eric Allan Kramer, Nate Torrence, Brenda Isaacs Booth
1x22 Come On Season Finale
Ted tries to keep Robin from going on a camping trip so that she can spend time with him. Barney enlists the help of an old flame to perform a rain dance. At the same time Marshall finds out about Lily's interview for the fellowship in San Francisco.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas · Starring: Amy Acker, Robert Michael Morris, Suzanne Ford, Alexis Denisof
Season 1 Cast
Josh RadnorTed Mosby22 episodes
Jason SegelMarshall Eriksen22 episodes
David HenrieSon10 episodes
Alexis DenisofSandy Rivers3 episodes
Suzie PlaksonJudy Eriksen2 episodes
Robert Michael MorrisLou2 episodes
Monique EdwardsProducer2 episodes
Matt BorenStuart2 episodes
J.P. ManouxNot MobyEpisode 1
Danica McKellarTrudyEpisode 1
Vanessa EviganKellyEpisode 1
Kelly StablesMasseuseEpisode 1
Erinn BartlettMaryEpisode 1
All Seasons
Season 22006 · 22 ep. · ★ 7.7
Season 32007 · 20 ep. · ★ 7.6
Season 42008 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.8
Season 52009 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.6
Season 62010 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.7
Season 72011 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.4
Season 82012 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.3
Season 92013 · 24 ep. · ★ 7.1Where to Watch Season 1 of How I Met Your Mother
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does season 1 of How I Met Your Mother have?
Season 1 of How I Met Your Mother has 22 episodes.
When did season 1 of How I Met Your Mother premiere?
Premiered on September 19, 2005.
Where to Watch How I Met Your Mother Season 1
In Spain, on Disney Plus.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 1x10, "The Pineapple Incident," has a 8.3.