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Season 9

Season 9

How I Met Your Mother

2013
Episodes: 24

Overview

Suit up and give one last high-five for the legend — wait for it — dary final season of How I Met Your Mother. Surprising answers to hilarious questions will be revealed during one epic wedding weekend. Can Marshall complete a cross-country road trip and make it to the ceremony? Will Robin and Barney really tie the knot? Is Lily hiding a shocking secret? Will Ted finally meet the mother of his children... and is she truly "the one"? It all builds to a climactic two-part series finale, leading to one of the most talked about endings in TV history.

Episodes

The Locket

1. The Locket

September 23, 2013

7.2
22 min

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.

Guest Stars: Suzie Plakson, Marshall Manesh, Michael James Bell

Coming Back

2. Coming Back

September 23, 2013

7.0
21 min

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.

Guest Stars: Roger Bart, Anisha Adusumilli, Mary Gallagher

Last Time in New York

3. Last Time in New York

September 30, 2013

7.1
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Lou Cutell, Marjorie Lovett, Cynthia Murell

The Broken Code

4. The Broken Code

October 7, 2013

7.1
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Marshall Manesh, Ellen D. Williams, Melissa Tang

The Poker Game

5. The Poker Game

October 14, 2013

7.0
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Marshall Manesh, Frances Conroy, Virginia Williams

Knight Vision

6. Knight Vision

October 21, 2013

7.3
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Anna Camp, Edward Herrmann, India de Beaufort

No Questions Asked

7. No Questions Asked

October 28, 2013

7.0
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Rhys Darby, Lindsey Alley, David Grammer

The Lighthouse

8. The Lighthouse

November 4, 2013

6.9
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Frances Conroy, Harry Groener, Cristine Rose

Platonish

9. Platonish

November 11, 2013

7.5
23 min

During a flashback, the gang wonders how the Ted, Robin and Barney love triangle will play out; Barney accepts challenges from Robin and Lily.

Guest Stars: Bryan Cranston, Christine Donlon, Michael Edwin

Mom and Dad

10. Mom and Dad

November 18, 2013

6.5
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Marshall Manesh, Frances Conroy, Ben Vereen

Bedtime Stories

11. Bedtime Stories

November 25, 2013

6.3
21 min

Marshall tries to get Marvin to sleep by reciting rhyming bedtime stories.

Guest Stars: James Van Der Beek, Camille Guaty, Lin-Manuel Miranda

The Rehearsal Dinner

12. The Rehearsal Dinner

December 2, 2013

7.2
21 min

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.

Guest Stars: Alan Thicke, Wayne Brady, Patrick Hancock

Bass Player Wanted

13. Bass Player Wanted

December 16, 2013

7.4
23 min

A man at the wedding intentionally stirs up trouble; Marshall finally arrives at the Farhampton Inn.

Guest Stars: Andrew Rannells, Robert Belushi

Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra

14. Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra

January 13, 2014

6.5
23 min

In an attempt to deliver a devastating final slap to Barney, Marshall explains how he mastered the Slap of A Million Exploding Suns.

Guest Stars: Joe Nieves, Nazanin Boniadi, Katie Walder

Unpause

15. Unpause

January 20, 2014

7.7
23 min

Robin and Ted try to get Barney to reveal secrets after he drinks too much; Marshall tries to avoid fighting with Lily.

Guest Stars: Mark Derwin, Robert Belushi

How Your Mother Met Me

16. How Your Mother Met Me

January 27, 2014

8.1
24 min

The mother reveals how she met Ted and what she has been doing over the past eight years.

Guest Stars: Rachel Bilson, Andrew Rannells, Ahna O'Reilly

Sunrise

17. Sunrise

February 3, 2014

7.7
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Abby Elliott, Cristine Rose, Ashley Williams

Rally

18. Rally

February 24, 2014

7.7
21 min

The gang must figure out how to make the Stinson Hangover Fixer Elixir to help Barney recover on the day of the wedding.

Guest Stars: Robert Belushi, Sharline Liu, Mariangela Pagan

Vesuvius

19. Vesuvius

March 3, 2014

7.2
23 min

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.

Guest Stars: Lucy Hale, Tracey Ullman, Chris Kattan

Daisy

20. Daisy

March 10, 2014

7.9
23 min

Marshall asks Barney and Ted for help figuring out where Lily went in the middle of the night during their argument.

Guest Stars: Suzie Plakson, Kyle MacLachlan, Marshall Manesh

Gary Blauman

21. Gary Blauman

March 17, 2014

7.6
23 min

When Gary Blauman shows up at the wedding, it sends the gang into a frenzy as they each recall an encounter with him.

Guest Stars: Joe Nieves, Abby Elliott, Jennifer Morrison

The End of the Aisle

22. The End of the Aisle

March 24, 2014

7.9
23 min

With only a half an hour left before the wedding, Robin and Barney panic; Lily and Marshall rewrite their wedding vows.

Guest Stars: Marshall Manesh, Frances Conroy, Ellen D. Williams

Last Forever (1)

23. Last Forever (1)

March 31, 2014

6.6
22 min

Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.

Guest Stars: Judith Drake

Last Forever (2)

24. Last Forever (2)

March 31, 2014

5.9
22 min

Ted finally finishes telling his kids the story of how he met their mother.

Guest Stars: Marshall Manesh, Saudia Rashed, Kerrigan Milker

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