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Part 1: The Basics (1-100)
- What is Ted’s middle name? Evelyn.
- What instrument does Ted steal for Robin? A blue French horn.
- What is Barney’s favorite hobby? Laser Tag.
- What is Marshall’s favorite food? Pizza (specifically from Gazzola’s).
- Where did Lily and Marshall meet? In their college dorm.
- What is Robin’s father’s name? Robin Scherbatsky Sr.
- What is Barney’s job? P.L.E.A.S.E.
- What does P.L.E.A.S.E. stand for? Provide Legal Exculpation And Sign Everything.
- What is the name of the bar? MacLaren’s Pub.
- What is Ted’s dream job? Architect.
- What is the name of Robin’s pop star alter ego? Robin Sparkles.
- What was Robin Sparkles’ biggest hit? “Let’s Go to the Mall.”
- Who is the Slap Bet Commissioner? Lily.
- How many slaps does Marshall get to give Barney? Five (initially).
- What color is the Mother’s umbrella? Yellow.
- Where is Robin from? Canada.
- What is Marshall’s home state? Minnesota.
- What is the name of Barney’s book of rules? The Bro Code.
- What is the name of Barney’s book of pick-up lines? The Playbook.
- What does Barney always wear? A suit.
- What is Ted’s favorite book? Love in the Time of Cholera.
- What is the name of Ted’s sister? Heather.
- What is Lily’s “bad” habit? Spending too much money on clothes.
- What is Marshall’s obsession? Finding the Loch Ness Monster.
- What is the “Naked Man”? A move to get a second date.
- What is the “Lemon Law”? A 5-minute rule for dates.
- What is “The Blitz”? A curse where you miss cool events.
- Who plays the voice of Future Ted? Bob Saget.
- What is the name of the “Slutty Pumpkin”? Naomi.
- What is Barney’s brother’s name? James.
- Is Barney’s brother gay? Yes.
- What is the name of the girl Ted almost marries in Season 4? Stella.
- What is Stella’s job? Dermatologist.
- Where does Stella live? New Jersey.
- What is the name of the movie based on Ted? The Wedding Bride.
- Who is the hero of The Wedding Bride? Jed Mosely.
- What is the name of Lily’s doppelganger? Stripper Lily (Jasmine).
- What is Ted’s doppelganger? Mexican Wrestler Ted.
- What is Barney’s doppelganger? Dr. John Stangel.
- What is Marshall’s doppelganger? Mustache Marshall.
- What is Robin’s doppelganger? Butch Robin.
- What is the “Cockamouse”? A hybrid of a cockroach and a mouse.
- What is the “Pineapple Incident”? A night Ted woke up with a pineapple.
- Did we ever find out where the pineapple came from? Yes (in a deleted scene).
- What is the name of Robin’s news show? Metro News 1.
- What is the name of Robin’s co-anchor who she hates? Sandy Rivers.
- What does Barney do when someone takes his photo? He poses perfectly.
- What is the “Hot/Crazy Scale”? A chart Barney created.
- What is the “Platinum Rule”? Never date someone you see every day.
- What is “The Robin”? The final play in the Playbook.
- What is “The Scuba Diver”? A play Barney uses.
- What is the “Lorenzo Von Matterhorn”? A play Barney uses.
- What is Lily’s father’s name? Mickey.
- What does Mickey Aldrin do? He invents board games.
- What is Marshall’s favorite mythical creature? Bigfoot.
- What is the name of Marshall’s car? The Fiero.
- What song is stuck in the Fiero’s tape deck? “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”.
- Who is Barney’s favorite celebrity? Ralph Macchio.
- Who is the “real” Karate Kid according to Barney? Johnny Lawrence.
- What is the name of the company Barney works for? GNB.
- What does GNB stand for? Goliath National Bank.
- What is the name of the building Ted designs for GNB? The GNB Headquarters.
- Who is the Captain? Zoey’s ex-husband.
- What is Zoey’s last name? Pierson.
- What is the name of the hotel in Farhampton? The Farhampton Inn.
- What is the name of the Mother? Tracy McConnell.
- How many kids does Ted have? Two.
- What are the kids’ names? Penny and Luke.
- Where does Ted meet Tracy? On a train platform.
- What is the Mother’s band called? The Superfreakonomics.
- What instrument does Tracy play? Bass.
- What is the name of the college the gang attended? Wesleyan.
- What is the name of the pizza place in Chicago they love? Gazzola’s.
- What is the “Mercy Lap”? A lap around the bar Barney does.
- What is the “Intervention” banner for? To stop friends’ bad habits.
- Who had an intervention for an intervention? Marshall.
- What is the name of Robin’s coworker who says “But um”? Robin herself.
- What is the name of the drinking game based on Robin? The “But Um” game.
- Who is Barney’s daughter? Ellie.
- What is the “Mermaid Theory”? People become attractive over time.
- What is the “Chain of Screaming”? How bosses yell at employees.
- Who is the “Man-Maker”? Victoria.
- Where does Victoria move to for a culinary fellowship? Germany.
- What is the name of Victoria’s bakery? Buttercup Bake Shop.
- What is the “Rabbit vs. Duck” argument about? Which animal is better.
- What is the name of Marshall’s dad? Marvin Eriksen Sr.
- How does Marvin Sr. die? A heart attack.
- What is Marshall’s first son’s name? Marvin Wait-for-it Eriksen.
- What is the “Ducky Tie”? A tie Barney has to wear for losing a bet.
- How long does Barney have to wear the Ducky Tie? One year.
- What is the “Three Days Rule”? How long to wait before calling a girl.
- Who is the “Murtaugh List” named after? A character from Lethal Weapon.
- What is the “Murtaugh List”? Things Ted is too old to do.
- What is the “Possimpible”? A word Barney made up.
- What is “The Front Porch Test”? Lily’s test for Ted’s girlfriends.
- What is the name of Ted’s apartment building? It’s above MacLaren’s.
- Who is the “Hangman”? One of Ted’s architecture bosses.
- What is the name of the building Barney wants to destroy? The Arcadian.
- Who is the main antagonist of the Arcadian story? Zoey.
- What is “The Wedding Bride 2”? The sequel to the movie about Ted.
Part 2: Middle Seasons & Plots (101-200)
- What is Ted’s favorite color? He never says, but he loves red boots.
- What are the “Red Boots” made of? Red cowboy leather.
- What is the “Over/Under” on Marshall and Lily’s breakup? A bet Barney made.
- What is the name of the “Slap Bet” song? “You Just Got Slapped.”
- Who sings “You Just Got Slapped”? Marshall.
- What is Robin’s second pop song? “Sandcastles in the Sand.”
- Who was Robin’s boyfriend in the “Sandcastles” video? Simon.
- Who played Simon? James Van Der Beek.
- What is the name of the robot show Robin was on? Space Teens.
- What was the “math” focused song on Space Teens? “Two Beavers are Better Than One.”
- Who was Robin’s co-star on Space Teens? Jessica Glitter.
- What is the name of Barney’s apartment? The Fortress of Barnitude.
- What is on Barney’s wall? A giant TV (actually two).
- What does Barney have in his bedroom to get rid of girls? An escape hatch/trick bed.
- What is the “Robin 101” class? A class Ted teaches Barney.
- What is “The Bracket”? Barney’s tournament to find who is sabotaging him.
- Who was sabotaging Barney in “The Bracket”? Abby (Stella’s receptionist).
- Who played Abby? Britney Spears.
- What is the “Rebound Bro”? Randy Wharmpess.
- What is “The Yips”? When Barney loses his ability to flirt.
- What is the “Sexless Innkeeper”? A person who hosts a guest but gets no sex.
- What is “The Window”? The short time a girl is single.
- Who is the girl “The Window” is about? Maggie.
- What is “The Perfect Week”? Barney trying to sleep with 7 girls in 7 days.
- What is the “Super Bowl” episode about? Trying to watch the game a day late.
- What is the “Tailgate” tradition? Marshall visiting his dad’s grave.
- What is “The Burning Beekeeper”? An episode told from different rooms.
- Who is “The Honey”? A girl played by Katy Perry.
- What is “The Drunk Train”? The last train to Long Island.
- What is “The Farhampton”? The location of the wedding.
- What is the “Autumn of Breakups”? When everyone broke up in Season 8.
- What is “The Bro Mitzvah”? Barney’s bachelor party.
- Who is the “Worst Bachelor Party Guest”? The creepy clown.
- What is “The Locket”? Something Robin buried in Central Park.
- Who found the Locket? Jeanette (and then Ted).
- What is the name of Ted’s crazy girlfriend in Season 8? Jeanette.
- How does Jeanette destroy Ted’s apartment? She blows up the Playbook.
- What is “The Lighthouse”? Where Ted proposes to Tracy.
- What is “The Vesuvius”? An episode where we see the future.
- What is “The Gary Blauman”? A guy everyone has a story about.
- Who is “The End of the Aisle”? The wedding episode.
- What is “The Last Forever”? The series finale title.
- What happens to Barney in the finale? He becomes a father.
- What happens to Tracy in the finale? She passes away.
- What happens to Robin and Ted? They get back together.
- What is the name of Lily’s second child? Daisy.
- What is the name of Lily’s third child? We don’t know (it’s a girl).
- Where do Marshall and Lily move in Season 9? Italy.
- Why do they move to Italy? For Lily’s art consultant job.
- What is “The Captain’s” real name? George Van Smoot.
- What is “The Cheerleader Effect”? People look better in groups.
- What is “The Glass Shattering”? When you notice a friend’s flaw.
- What is Lily’s flaw? She is a loud chewer.
- What is Ted’s flaw? He corrects everyone’s pronunciation.
- What is Marshall’s flaw? He breaks into song.
- What is Robin’s flaw? She uses too many “literallys.”
- What is Barney’s flaw? He uses weird catchphrases.
- What is “The Burger”? The search for the best burger in NY.
- Where was the best burger? A place with a “Green Door.”
- What is “The Liberty Bell”? Something Ted and Barney lick.
- What is “The Tricycle”? Sleeping with two women at once.
- Did Ted ever “ride the tricycle”? It is left a mystery.
- What is “The Pineapple”? A fruit on a nightstand.
- What is “The Belt”? An award for having sex in the apartment.
- What is “The Naked Man” success rate? 2 out of 3 times.
- What is “The New Year’s Eve” limo? A party in a car.
- Who is “The Moby”? A guy they thought was Moby (actually Eric).
- What is “The Wedding Bride”? A movie Ted hates.
- What is “The Stella”? Leaving someone at the altar.
- What is “The Karma”? A stripper Barney dates.
- What is “The Quinn”? A stripper Barney almost marries.
- What is “The Nora”? A girl Barney dates who is British.
- What is “The Kevin”? Robin’s therapist and boyfriend.
- What is “The Don”? Robin’s co-anchor and boyfriend.
- What is “The Nick”? Robin’s boyfriend with the “Split” personality.
- What is “The Gael”? Robin’s vacation boyfriend (played by Enrique Iglesias).
- What is “The James”? Barney’s brother.
- Who is James’s father? Sam Gibbs.
- Who is Barney’s father? Jerome Whittaker.
- Who did Barney think was his father? Bob Barker.
- What is “The Price is Right”? The show Barney goes on.
- What is “The Suit Up”? Barney’s catchphrase.
- What is “The Challenge Accepted”? Barney’s catchphrase.
- What is “The True Story”? Barney’s catchphrase.
- What is “The Daddy’s Home”? Barney’s catchphrase.
- What is “The Nice”? Something Barney rarely is.
- What is “The Canada”? A place the gang mocks.
- What is “The H” in GNB? There isn’t one.
- What is “The Goliath”? The giant bank.
- What is “The Marshall”? The Big Fudge.
- What is “The Vanilla Thunder”? Marshall’s basketball name.
- What is “The Ghost of the Fiero”? When the car dies.
- What is “The 200th Episode”? “How Your Mother Met Me.”
- Who is “The Louis”? The guy Tracy was dating before Ted.
- Who is “The Max”? Tracy’s late boyfriend.
- What is “The La Vie En Rose”? The song Tracy sings on the balcony.
- What is “The Robots vs. Wrestlers”? An annual event.
- What is “The Mexican Wrestler”? Ted’s doppelganger.
- What is “The 2:00 AM Rule”? Nothing good happens after 2 AM.
- What is “The Puzzles”? The name of Ted and Barney’s bar.
Part 3: Deep Trivia & Finale (201-300)
- Why is it called Puzzles? “That’s the puzzle!”
- What is the “Woo” girl? Girls who yell “Woo!”
- What is “The Bracket”? A tournament of Barney’s exes.
- What is “The Rebound Girl”? A girl you date after a breakup.
- What is “The Suitcycle”? A motorcycle with a sidecar Barney wants.
- What is “The Broath”? An oath between bros.
- What is “The Murtaugh”? Too old for this stuff.
- What is “The Sensory Deprivation”? Marshall trying to avoid Super Bowl spoilers.
- What is “The Playbook” ending? It gets burned.
- What is “The Ring”? It makes women invisible to Barney.
- What is “The Sexless Innkeeper” poem? A poem Ted wrote.
- What is “The Weekend at Barney’s”? A play in the Playbook.
- What is “The Wedding Bride III”? A movie mentioned in the future.
- What is “The Thank You Notes”? Something Ted is obsessed with.
- What is “The Renaissance Faire”? Where Ted and Marshall go.
- What is “The Empire State Building”? Ted’s favorite building.
- What is “The Architecture”? Ted’s passion.
- What is “The GNB Building” shape? It looks like a giant… something.
- What is “The Drunk Train” location? Long Island Railroad.
- What is “The Slap Bet” winner? Marshall.
- What is the “Dowel Rods” incident? Something Lily loves.
- What is “The Grinch”? A bad word Ted called Lily.
- What is “The Winter of our Discount-Tent”? A pun by Ted.
- What is “The Poker” game? What the guys play.
- What is “The Marshgammon”? A game Marshall invented.
- What is “The Taboo”? A game they play.
- What is “The Charades”? A game they play.
- What is “The High Five”? Barney’s favorite greeting.
- What is “The Self Five”? Barney hitting his own hands.
- What is “The Phone Five”? High-fiving over the phone.
- What is “The Freeze Frame Five”? A high five that stays.
- What is “The Solemn Low Five”? A sad high five.
- What is “The Claw”? Barney’s hand shape.
- What is “The Duck”? A person who is nice.
- What is “The Rabbit”? A person who is not.
- What is “The Bittersweet”? The feeling of the finale.
- What is “The MacLaren’s” named after? A production assistant.
- What is “The Wendy the Waitress”? The waitress at the bar.
- What is “The Carl”? The bartender.
- What is “The Ranjit”? Their limo driver.
- Where is Ranjit from? Bangladesh.
- What is “The Hello!”? Ranjit’s catchphrase.
- What is “The Boat, Boat, Boat”? A girl on a boat.
- What is “The Becky”? Robin’s co-anchor.
- What is “The Patrice”? Robin’s coworker she screams at.
- What is “The NOBODY ASKED YOU PATRICE!”? Robin’s catchphrase.
- What is “The Wedding”? The main plot of Season 9.
- What is “The Farhampton Inn”? The setting.
- What is “The Mother’s” name again? Tracy.
- What is “The Ted’s” first line? “Kids, I’m going to tell you an incredible story.”
- What is “The Barney’s” first line? “Suit up!”
- What is “The Marshall’s” first line? “Will you marry me?” (practicing).
- What is “The Lily’s” first line? “Yes, yes, a billion times yes!”
- What is “The Robin’s” first line? “I can’t believe I’m back here.”
- What is “The 100th” episode? “Girls Versus Suits.”
- What is “The Musical” number? “Nothing Suits Me Like a Suit.”
- Who is “The Lead” singer in that? Barney.
- What is “The Yellow Umbrella” origin? Ted left it at a party.
- Who owned it first? Tracy.
- What is “The St. Patrick’s Day” party? Where the umbrella was left.
- What is “The Economics” book? Where Ted met Tracy’s roommate.
- Who was Tracy’s roommate? Cindy.
- Who played Cindy? Rachel Bilson.
- What is “The Lesson”? Love is messy.
- What is “The Robin” bird? Ted thinks it’s a sign.
- What is “The Blue French Horn” meaning? Doing anything for love.
- How many times does the Blue French Horn appear? Many.
- What is “The Finale” year? 2030 (when he tells the story).
- What is “The Tracy” death year? 2024.
- What is “The Marshall” hair? He went bald in the future (then got it back).
- What is “The Lily” hair? It changed every season.
- What is “The Barney” hair? Always perfect.
- What is “The Ted” hair? He dyed it blonde once.
- Why did Ted dye it blonde? He was going through a phase.
- What is “The Robin” hair? Short in Season 7.
- What is “The Mustache” of Marshall? In Season 5.
- What is “The Beercules”? Marshall’s drinking name.
- What is “The Big Fudge”? Marshall’s nickname.
- What is “The Swarley”? Barney’s unwanted nickname.
- What is “The Teddy Westside”? Ted’s nickname.
- What is “The T-Dog”? Ted’s nickname.
- What is “The Scherbatsky”? Robin’s nickname.
- What is “The Lily-pad”? Marshall’s name for Lily.
- What is “The Marsh-mallow”? Lily’s name for Marshall.
- What is “The Barnacle”? Barney’s nickname.
- What is “The Bro”? Everyone.
- What is “The Legendary”? The show.
- What is “The MacLaren’s” basement? Where they hang out.
- What is “The Booth”? Their spot.
- What is “The Tab”? What Barney never pays.
- What is “The Magic”? Barney’s skills.
- What is “The Teacup”? A dog Robin had.
- How many dogs did Robin have? Five.
- Where did the dogs go? To her aunt’s farm.
- What is “The Hating Canada”? Barney’s favorite thing.
- What is “The Star Wars” trilogy? They watch it every 3 years.
- What is “The Stormtrooper”? In Barney’s apartment.
- What is “The GNB” logo? A giant G.
- What is “The Ending”? Ted goes back to Robin.
- What is the last shot? Ted holding the Blue French Horn.
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Legendary Bonus Facts
- The “Bro Code” is Real: Before the show, the term was rarely used. Now, it’s actually published as a real book (written by the show’s writers). It’s a staple for anyone who loves How I Met Your Mother trivia.
- The Mother was Hiding: Throughout the seasons, Tracy actually appeared in the background several times before her big reveal. Finding these cameos is a favorite pastime for fans of How I Met Your Mother trivia.
- MacLaren’s Reality: The pub is based on a real bar in New York City called McGee’s. You can visit it today and test your How I Met Your Mother trivia on the staff!
- Barney’s Suit Obsession: Neil Patrick Harris actually kept many of the suits Barney wore on the show. He also kept the original Playbook and the booth from the bar!
Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Vocabulary: The show popularized terms like “Lawyered,” “Friend-zone,” and “Challenge Accepted.” These are essential terms for anyone diving into How I Met Your Mother trivia.
- The Slap Bet: This became a real-world game (though we don’t recommend hitting your friends!). It’s a core piece of How I Met Your Mother trivia.
- A New Way to Tell Stories: The show’s use of non-linear storytelling influenced dozens of modern sitcoms. It proved that a comedy could be as complex as a drama.
- The Yellow Umbrella: This became a global symbol for “destiny” and “the perfect match.” It’s one of the most iconic symbols in all of How I Met Your Mother trivia.