How I Met Your Mother: Season 9
2013 · 24 episodes · ★ 7.1
What Season 9 of How I Met Your Mother
The final season arrives with Barney Stinson about to marry Robin. The friends travel to Long Island for the wedding weekend, where Robin and Barney uncover a family secret. Marshall, stuck, struggles to make it to New York, while Lily and Robin clash on the morning of the ceremony. Barney is forced to choose between his bride and his mother, and his anger at learning that Ted still has feelings for Robin strains the triangle the three of them form. Lily teaches him not to ruin his relationship, and Marshall tries to mediate between them. Barney, as always, remains the driving force behind the twists and turns.
Season 9 Episodes
9x01 The Locket
On their way to Long Island for their wedding weekend, Robin and Barney come across a startling family discovery. Meanwhile, Marshall sees something online that changes the course of his journey east, while Lily confronts Ted about letting go of Robin.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Suzie Plakson, Marshall Manesh, Michael James Bell, Wayne Brady
9x02 Coming Back
When James reveals that he is getting divorced, Robin worries about how Barney will take the news. Meanwhile, Marshall races to find a way to get to New York in time for the wedding, and Ted deals with being alone at a romantic hotel.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Roger Bart, Anisha Adusumilli, Mary Gallagher, Irene Roseen
9x03 Last Time in New York
When Lily discovers Ted's list of things he wants to do in New York before he moves for Chicago, she becomes frustrated that she is the only person who knows about his plans. Meanwhile, Robin and Barney realize they have very little time together before their relatives arrive for their wedding.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Gerard, Matthew Zinman · Starring: Lou Cutell, Marjorie Lovett, Cynthia Murell, Ramon Hilario
9x04 The Broken Code
While Barney works through his anger at Ted after finding out he still has feelings for Robin, Marshall Skypes in to act as a judge and help settle their dispute. Meanwhile, Lily realizes she is Robin's only girlfriend.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Matt Kuhn · Starring: Marshall Manesh, Ellen D. Williams, Melissa Tang, Tim Gunn
9x05 The Poker Game
Barney is upset after Robin wins James's wedding ring during the poker game, and Ted argues with Marshall and Lily over whether he gave them a wedding gift.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Dan Gregor, Doug Mand · Starring: Marshall Manesh, Frances Conroy, Virginia Williams, Matt Boren
9x06 Knight Vision
When Ted finds himself with three prospects to be his date for the wedding weekend, he chooses poorly. Meanwhile, Barney and Robin have a confrontation with their minister, and Marshall learns more about his driving companion, Daphne.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Chris Harris · Starring: Anna Camp, Edward Herrmann, India de Beaufort, Michael Rider
9x07 No Questions Asked
When Daphne sends a troubling text message to Lily, Marshall enlists the gang's help to remove the message while enforcing the "No Questions Asked" rule.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Stephen Lloyd · Starring: Rhys Darby, Lindsey Alley, David Grammer, Sherri Shepherd
9x08 The Lighthouse
When Robin and Loretta's conflict escalates, Barney is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Marshall and Daphne deal with a stowaway on their road trip, and Ted and Cassie try to enjoy a trip to a lighthouse.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Rachel Axler · Starring: Frances Conroy, Harry Groener, Cristine Rose, Anna Camp
9x09 Platonish
During a flashback, the gang wonders how the Ted, Robin and Barney love triangle will play out; Barney accepts challenges from Robin and Lily.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: George Sloan · Starring: Bryan Cranston, Christine Donlon, Michael Edwin, Sarah Karges
9x10 Mom and Dad
Barney concocts a plan when his father arrives at the hotel; Ted thinks he is being framed when a wedding-related duty gets messed up.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Marshall Manesh, Frances Conroy, Robert Belushi, Ben Vereen
9x11 Bedtime Stories
Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting rhyming bedtime stories.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: James Van Der Beek, Camille Guaty, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marcia Ann Burrs
9x12 The Rehearsal Dinner
Robin is dismayed when Barney wants to have their rehearsal dinner at a laser tag arena; Ted aggravates Lily by not following through with a promise.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Chuck Tatham · Starring: Alan Thicke, Wayne Brady, Patrick Hancock, Victoria Boa
9x13 Bass Player Wanted Mid-Season Finale
A man at the wedding intentionally stirs up trouble; Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Andrew Rannells, Robert Belushi
9x14 Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra
In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Joe Nieves, Nazanin Boniadi, Katie Walder, Eva Amurri
9x15 Unpause
Robin and Ted try to get Barney to reveal secrets after he drinks too much; Marshall tries to avoid fighting with Lily.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Chris Harris · Starring: Mark Derwin, Robert Belushi, Kenzo Lee, David Mattey
9x16 How Your Mother Met Me
The mother reveals how she met Ted and what she has been doing over the past eight years.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Rachel Bilson, Andrew Rannells, Ahna O'Reilly, Adam Paul
9x17 Sunrise
Robin and Ted reminisce about past relationships as they search for a drunken Barney on the day of the wedding; Lily and Marshall come to a resolution; Barney befriends two men who are eager to meet women.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Abby Elliott, Cristine Rose, Ashley Williams, Bill Fagerbakke
9x18 Rally
The gang must figure out how to make the Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir to help Barney recover on the day of the wedding.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Robert Belushi, Sharline Liu, Mariangela Pagan, Spencer Ralston
9x19 Vesuvius
Robin and Lily have a fight on the morning of the wedding; Barney can't decide what suit to wear; the gang watches a movie that Ted didn't want them to see.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Barbie Adler · Starring: Lucy Hale, Tracey Ullman, Chris Kattan, Roger Bart
9x20 Daisy
Marshall asks Barney and Ted for help figuring out where Lily went in the middle of the night during their argument.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Suzie Plakson, Kyle MacLachlan, Marshall Manesh, Chris Elliott
9x21 Gary Blauman
When Gary Blauman shows up at the wedding, it sends the gang into a frenzy as they each recall an encounter with him.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Kourtney Kang · Starring: Joe Nieves, Abby Elliott, Jennifer Morrison, Marshall Manesh
9x22 The End of the Aisle
With only a half an hour left before the wedding, Robin and Barney panic; Lily and Marshall rewrite their wedding vows.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Marshall Manesh, Frances Conroy, Ellen D. Williams, Taran Killam
9x23 Last Forever (1)
Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
Directing: Pamela Fryman · Writing: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Judith Drake
9x24 Last Forever (2) Season Finale
Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.
Directed by: Pamela Fryman · Written by: Craig Thomas, Carter Bays · Starring: Marshall Manesh, Saudia Rashed, Kerrigan Milker, Jim Nantz
Season 9 Cast
Josh RadnorTed Mosby24 episodes
Jason SegelMarshall Eriksen24 episodes
Cristin MiliotiTracy McConnell24 episodes
Wayne BradyJames Stinson8 episodes
David HenrieSon7 episodes
Roger BartCurtis5 episodes
Frances ConroyLoretta Stinson4 episodes
Ellen D. WilliamsPatrice3 episodes
Tim GunnTim Gunn3 episodes
Abby ElliottJeanette Peterson2 episodes
Suzie PlaksonJudy Eriksen2 episodes
Cristine RoseVirginia Mosby2 episodes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does season 9 of How I Met Your Mother have?
Season 9 of How I Met Your Mother has 24 episodes.
When did season 9 of How I Met Your Mother premiere?
Premiered on September 23, 2013.
Where to Watch How I Met Your Mother Season 9
In Spain, on Disney Plus.
What is the best episode of Season 9?
According to the audience score on TMDB, episode 9x16, «How Your Mother Met Me», with a 8.1.