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Season 1 of How I Met Your Mother aired from September 19, 2005 to May 15, 2006 on CBS and contained 22 episodes from the Pilot to Come On.

Synopsis[]

Season 1 Poster

In the year 2030, a 52-year-old Ted Mosby begins to tell his daughter (Penny) and son (Luke), the story of how he met their mother. Ted begins in 2005, when he was a 27-year-old architect living in New York with his two best friends from college; Marshall Eriksen, a law student, and Lily Aldrin, a kindergarten teacher - who have been dating almost nine years. On the night Lily and Marshall get engaged, Ted begins to think about marriage and decides he wants to find his soulmate. The group's most recent addition - womanizing corporate suit Barney Stinson, does not want Ted - or anyone - to get married. As the two visit their local bar, Ted sees an ambitious reporter, Robin Scherbatsky, from across the room. He feels an immediate attraction to her and wonders if she is the One. Barney introduces them and Robin quickly becomes part of the gang. Robin is offput by Ted's strong feelings for her, as she is not looking for a relationship, nor has any future plans for marriage or kids. Still, an attraction persists between them, creating much confusion and tension.

Ted meets Victoria, a baker, at a friend's wedding. They decide to have a spectacular night by doing a series of random fun things like stealing the bouquet and tap dancing, but agree not to see each other after the wedding reception ends, to preserve the "perfect night" memory forever. Ted cannot resist tracking her down and they immediately begin dating. Robin becomes jealous when she realizes she does have feelings for Ted. Victoria is forced to move to Germany for a culinary fellowship, so she and Ted try long distance. This fails when Ted accidentally learns Robin does have feelings for him. He lies to Robin, telling her he and Victoria have ended their relationship so he can sleep with Robin. Robin finds out the truth just in time. Ted and Victoria break up, and Robin refuses to speak to Ted for a while. Ted enlists a dating company to help him find his perfect match. When they do, Ted arranges the date but ultimately chooses not to go, as all he wants is Robin. The gang is shocked to discover Barney was a hippie when he was younger, but his girlfriend at the time broke his heart by cheating on him with an arrogant businessman. This began his transformation into the womanizing suit he presents as today. Barney and Robin discover they have a lot of similarities when they spend a "bros night" together, smoking cigars and playing laser tag.

Lily develops cold feet as her wedding approaches, feeling suffocated by Marshall's overbearing family. She feels as though their plans as a couple are mostly his and his family's plans. She secretly pursues an art fellowship in San Francisco and confesses her anxieties to Ted, who keeps her secret but begs her to stay. Initially she appears to stay, but Marshall hears a voice message from the art fellowship accepting Lily and is devastated. The couple fight until they ultimately break up. Ted is determined to win Robin over once and for all, making a grand gesture for them to begin dating. She is offput again and rejects him. Robin is surprised when her usually sleazy co-anchor Sandy Rivers, politely asks her out to dinner. She accepts and is also set to go camping with him for a news report. Ted will do anything to stop Robin from going, so he learns a rain dance hoping to start a rain storm. Eventually the dance appears to work and a storm descends on New York. Ted races to Robin's apartment and declares he made it rain for her so she doesn't have to go. They kiss and begin dating. The next morning, Ted arrives back at his apartment to find a devastated Marshall holding Lily's engagement ring.

Cast[]

Main Cast

In order of character appearances

Recurring Cast

In order of character appearances

Episode List: 2005-2006[]

Image Title Writer(s) Director(s) Airdate #
Pilot Pilot
Carter Bays
Craig Thomas
Pamela Fryman
September 19, 2005
1x01
Future Ted begins telling his two kids the story of how he met their mother. He introduces Barney, Lily, Marshall and Robin, telling his kids how Lily and Marshall got engaged and how he met Robin.
Purple Giraffe Purple Giraffe
Carter Bays
Craig Thomas
Pamela Fryman
September 26, 2005
1x02
Ted continues to try and impress Robin, by throwing three parties to make himself seem more casual. Marshall cannot return Lily's heightened affections, as he stresses over an essay. Barney needs to get rid of a girl, who keeps showing up at all of the parties.
Sweet Taste of Liberty Sweet Taste of Liberty
Chris Miller
Phil Lord
Pamela Fryman
October 3, 2005
1x03
Barney convinces Ted to pick up girls somewhere new. Lily and Robin go for a girls' night out. While Marshall is studying, he keeps receiving calls from Ted and Barney.
Return of the Shirt Return of the Shirt
Kourtney Kang
Pamela Fryman
October 10, 2005
1x04
After reuniting with an old shirt, Ted attempts to get back together with an ex. Barney dares Robin to say inappropriate things on television.
Okay Awesome Okay Awesome
Chris Harris
Pamela Fryman
October 17, 2005
1x05
Ted and Barney join Robin at a nightclub where she is on the VIP list. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall host a wine and cheese tasting night with other couples at the apartment.
Slutty Pumpkin Slutty Pumpkin
Brenda Hsueh
Pamela Fryman
October 24, 2005
1x06
Ted goes to a Halloween party hoping to reunite with a girl he met four years ago. Barney tries to convince him to ditch that party for a better one. Marshall and Lily go on a double date with Robin and her boyfriend.
Matchmaker Matchmaker
Chris Marcil
Sam Johnson
Pamela Fryman
November 7, 2005
1x07
Barney and Ted visit a matchmaker who tries to find Ted the perfect woman. Marshall and Lily find a strange creature in the apartment.
The Duel The Duel
Gloria Calderon Kellet
Pamela Fryman
November 14, 2005
1x08
Ted reconsiders his offer to let Lily move in with him and Marshall. Barney attempts to revolutionize the first date.
Belly Full of Turkey Belly Full of Turkey
Chris Miller
Phil Lord
Pamela Fryman
November 21, 2005
1x09
Lily and Marshall head to Minnesota to spend the holiday with his family. Robin and Ted want to volunteer at a soup kitchen and are surprised to learn that Barney works there year-round.
Ted's memories The Pineapple Incident
Carter Bays
Pamela Fryman
November 28, 2005
1x10
The gang tries to reconstruct what happened to Ted the previous night after he wakes up with a pineapple, a girl he believes to be Robin and no memory of the evening.
The Limo The Limo
Sam Johnson
Chris Marcil
Pamela Fryman
December 19, 2005
1x11
It's New Year's Eve 2005 and Ted rents a limo for him and the gang and plans out the ideal way to ring in the New Year. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned.
The Wedding The Wedding
Kourtney Kang
Pamela Fryman
January 9, 2006
1x12
Ted invites Robin to be his "plus one" at a wedding but his plans lead to unexpected trouble with the bride and groom.
Drumroll, Please Drumroll, Please
Gloria Calderon Kellet
Pamela Fryman
January 23, 2006
1x13
Ted falls for a girl he meets at a wedding but he has no way to find her again the next day. Robin confronts her feelings for Ted and Marshall obsesses over the wedding cake.
Zip, Zip, Zip Zip, Zip, Zip
Brenda Hsueh
Pamela Fryman
February 6, 2006
1x14
Ted and Victoria change their mind about waiting to have sex. Marshall and Lily celebrate their nine year anniversary at home. Robin and Barney have a bro's night out.
Game Night Game Night
Chris Harris
Pamela Fryman
February 27, 2006
1x15
Marshall plans a game night with the gang and Victoria, which leads to each person revealing the most embarassing moment of their lives.
Cupcake Cupcake
Suzie Mamann-Greenburg
Maria Ferrari
Pamela Fryman
March 6, 2006
1x16
Ted and Victoria must decide the future of their relationship when she is offered a fellowship in Germany. Barney takes Marshall to buy a new suit. Robin and Victoria accompany Lily to try on wedding dresses.
Life Among the Gorillas Life Among the Gorillas
Craig Thomas
Carter Bays
Pamela Fryman
March 20, 2006
1x17
Marshall changes his personality to fit in at his new job. Ted struggles with his long-distance relationship with Victoria.
Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M Nothing Good Happens After 2 A.M.
Craig Thomas
Carter Bays
Pamela Fryman
April 10, 2006
1x18
Convinced Victoria is about to dump him, Ted accepts an invitation to a late-night rendezvous with Robin who has a rough day at work. Lily, Barney and Marshall party with Korean Elvis.
Mary-The-Paralegal Mary the Paralegal
Chris Harris
Pamela Fryman
April 24, 2006
1x19
Robin invites the gang to an awards banquet. Barney offers to hook Ted up with a prostitute. Ted tries to be cool with Robin's date, Sandy Rivers. Lily deals with the lack of naptime at work.
Best Prom Ever Best Prom Ever
Ira Ungerleider
Pamela Fryman
May 1, 2006
1x20
The gang crashes a prom to see a band Lily and Marshall want to book for their wedding.
Milk Milk
Carter Bays
Craig Thomas
Pamela Fryman
May 8, 2006
1x21
Ted is forced to a postpone a date with the "perfect woman" when Lily needs his help. Barney conscripts Marshall in a vicious prank war.
Ted finnaly gets some rain Come On
Carter Bays
Craig Thomas
Pamela Fryman
May 15, 2006
1x22
Ted makes a final attempt to win Robin's heart. Marshall and Lily's relationship is in jeopardy.


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