300 How I Met Your Mother Trivia Questions for Bros

ByGavin Hendricks

If you’ve ever wanted to sit in a red booth at MacLaren’s Pub, this blog is for you. We have put together the most massive list of How I Met Your Mother trivia ever seen. It’s going to be legendary! I hope you enjoy this, please share it with your family and friends. Cheers

Part 1: The Basics (1-100)

  1. What is Ted’s middle name? Evelyn.
  2. What instrument does Ted steal for Robin? A blue French horn.
  3. What is Barney’s favorite hobby? Laser Tag.
  4. What is Marshall’s favorite food? Pizza (specifically from Gazzola’s).
  5. Where did Lily and Marshall meet? In their college dorm.
  6. What is Robin’s father’s name? Robin Scherbatsky Sr.
  7. What is Barney’s job? P.L.E.A.S.E.
  8. What does P.L.E.A.S.E. stand for? Provide Legal Exculpation And Sign Everything.
  9. What is the name of the bar? MacLaren’s Pub.
  10. What is Ted’s dream job? Architect.
  11. What is the name of Robin’s pop star alter ego? Robin Sparkles.
  12. What was Robin Sparkles’ biggest hit? “Let’s Go to the Mall.”
  13. Who is the Slap Bet Commissioner? Lily.
  14. How many slaps does Marshall get to give Barney? Five (initially).
  15. What color is the Mother’s umbrella? Yellow.
  16. Where is Robin from? Canada.
  17. What is Marshall’s home state? Minnesota.
  18. What is the name of Barney’s book of rules? The Bro Code.
  19. What is the name of Barney’s book of pick-up lines? The Playbook.
  20. What does Barney always wear? A suit.
  21. What is Ted’s favorite book? Love in the Time of Cholera.
  22. What is the name of Ted’s sister? Heather.
  23. What is Lily’s “bad” habit? Spending too much money on clothes.
  24. What is Marshall’s obsession? Finding the Loch Ness Monster.
  25. What is the “Naked Man”? A move to get a second date.
  26. What is the “Lemon Law”? A 5-minute rule for dates.
  27. What is “The Blitz”? A curse where you miss cool events.
  28. Who plays the voice of Future Ted? Bob Saget.
  29. What is the name of the “Slutty Pumpkin”? Naomi.
  30. What is Barney’s brother’s name? James.
  31. Is Barney’s brother gay? Yes.
  32. What is the name of the girl Ted almost marries in Season 4? Stella.
  33. What is Stella’s job? Dermatologist.
  34. Where does Stella live? New Jersey.
  35. What is the name of the movie based on Ted? The Wedding Bride.
  36. Who is the hero of The Wedding Bride? Jed Mosely.
  37. What is the name of Lily’s doppelganger? Stripper Lily (Jasmine).
  38. What is Ted’s doppelganger? Mexican Wrestler Ted.
  39. What is Barney’s doppelganger? Dr. John Stangel.
  40. What is Marshall’s doppelganger? Mustache Marshall.
  41. What is Robin’s doppelganger? Butch Robin.
  42. What is the “Cockamouse”? A hybrid of a cockroach and a mouse.
  43. What is the “Pineapple Incident”? A night Ted woke up with a pineapple.
  44. Did we ever find out where the pineapple came from? Yes (in a deleted scene).
  45. What is the name of Robin’s news show? Metro News 1.
  46. What is the name of Robin’s co-anchor who she hates? Sandy Rivers.
  47. What does Barney do when someone takes his photo? He poses perfectly.
  48. What is the “Hot/Crazy Scale”? A chart Barney created.
  49. What is the “Platinum Rule”? Never date someone you see every day.
  50. What is “The Robin”? The final play in the Playbook.
  51. What is “The Scuba Diver”? A play Barney uses.
  52. What is the “Lorenzo Von Matterhorn”? A play Barney uses.
  53. What is Lily’s father’s name? Mickey.
  54. What does Mickey Aldrin do? He invents board games.
  55. What is Marshall’s favorite mythical creature? Bigfoot.
  56. What is the name of Marshall’s car? The Fiero.
  57. What song is stuck in the Fiero’s tape deck? “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)”.
  58. Who is Barney’s favorite celebrity? Ralph Macchio.
  59. Who is the “real” Karate Kid according to Barney? Johnny Lawrence.
  60. What is the name of the company Barney works for? GNB.
  61. What does GNB stand for? Goliath National Bank.
  62. What is the name of the building Ted designs for GNB? The GNB Headquarters.
  63. Who is the Captain? Zoey’s ex-husband.
  64. What is Zoey’s last name? Pierson.
  65. What is the name of the hotel in Farhampton? The Farhampton Inn.
  66. What is the name of the Mother? Tracy McConnell.
  67. How many kids does Ted have? Two.
  68. What are the kids’ names? Penny and Luke.
  69. Where does Ted meet Tracy? On a train platform.
  70. What is the Mother’s band called? The Superfreakonomics.
  71. What instrument does Tracy play? Bass.
  72. What is the name of the college the gang attended? Wesleyan.
  73. What is the name of the pizza place in Chicago they love? Gazzola’s.
  74. What is the “Mercy Lap”? A lap around the bar Barney does.
  75. What is the “Intervention” banner for? To stop friends’ bad habits.
  76. Who had an intervention for an intervention? Marshall.
  77. What is the name of Robin’s coworker who says “But um”? Robin herself.
  78. What is the name of the drinking game based on Robin? The “But Um” game.
  79. Who is Barney’s daughter? Ellie.
  80. What is the “Mermaid Theory”? People become attractive over time.
  81. What is the “Chain of Screaming”? How bosses yell at employees.
  82. Who is the “Man-Maker”? Victoria.
  83. Where does Victoria move to for a culinary fellowship? Germany.
  84. What is the name of Victoria’s bakery? Buttercup Bake Shop.
  85. What is the “Rabbit vs. Duck” argument about? Which animal is better.
  86. What is the name of Marshall’s dad? Marvin Eriksen Sr.
  87. How does Marvin Sr. die? A heart attack.
  88. What is Marshall’s first son’s name? Marvin Wait-for-it Eriksen.
  89. What is the “Ducky Tie”? A tie Barney has to wear for losing a bet.
  90. How long does Barney have to wear the Ducky Tie? One year.
  91. What is the “Three Days Rule”? How long to wait before calling a girl.
  92. Who is the “Murtaugh List” named after? A character from Lethal Weapon.
  93. What is the “Murtaugh List”? Things Ted is too old to do.
  94. What is the “Possimpible”? A word Barney made up.
  95. What is “The Front Porch Test”? Lily’s test for Ted’s girlfriends.
  96. What is the name of Ted’s apartment building? It’s above MacLaren’s.
  97. Who is the “Hangman”? One of Ted’s architecture bosses.
  98. What is the name of the building Barney wants to destroy? The Arcadian.
  99. Who is the main antagonist of the Arcadian story? Zoey.
  100. What is “The Wedding Bride 2”? The sequel to the movie about Ted.

Part 2: Middle Seasons & Plots (101-200)

  1. What is Ted’s favorite color? He never says, but he loves red boots.
  2. What are the “Red Boots” made of? Red cowboy leather.
  3. What is the “Over/Under” on Marshall and Lily’s breakup? A bet Barney made.
  4. What is the name of the “Slap Bet” song? “You Just Got Slapped.”
  5. Who sings “You Just Got Slapped”? Marshall.
  6. What is Robin’s second pop song? “Sandcastles in the Sand.”
  7. Who was Robin’s boyfriend in the “Sandcastles” video? Simon.
  8. Who played Simon? James Van Der Beek.
  9. What is the name of the robot show Robin was on? Space Teens.
  10. What was the “math” focused song on Space Teens? “Two Beavers are Better Than One.”
  11. Who was Robin’s co-star on Space Teens? Jessica Glitter.
  12. What is the name of Barney’s apartment? The Fortress of Barnitude.
  13. What is on Barney’s wall? A giant TV (actually two).
  14. What does Barney have in his bedroom to get rid of girls? An escape hatch/trick bed.
  15. What is the “Robin 101” class? A class Ted teaches Barney.
  16. What is “The Bracket”? Barney’s tournament to find who is sabotaging him.
  17. Who was sabotaging Barney in “The Bracket”? Abby (Stella’s receptionist).
  18. Who played Abby? Britney Spears.
  19. What is the “Rebound Bro”? Randy Wharmpess.
  20. What is “The Yips”? When Barney loses his ability to flirt.
  21. What is the “Sexless Innkeeper”? A person who hosts a guest but gets no sex.
  22. What is “The Window”? The short time a girl is single.
  23. Who is the girl “The Window” is about? Maggie.
  24. What is “The Perfect Week”? Barney trying to sleep with 7 girls in 7 days.
  25. What is the “Super Bowl” episode about? Trying to watch the game a day late.
  26. What is the “Tailgate” tradition? Marshall visiting his dad’s grave.
  27. What is “The Burning Beekeeper”? An episode told from different rooms.
  28. Who is “The Honey”? A girl played by Katy Perry.
  29. What is “The Drunk Train”? The last train to Long Island.
  30. What is “The Farhampton”? The location of the wedding.
  31. What is the “Autumn of Breakups”? When everyone broke up in Season 8.
  32. What is “The Bro Mitzvah”? Barney’s bachelor party.
  33. Who is the “Worst Bachelor Party Guest”? The creepy clown.
  34. What is “The Locket”? Something Robin buried in Central Park.
  35. Who found the Locket? Jeanette (and then Ted).
  36. What is the name of Ted’s crazy girlfriend in Season 8? Jeanette.
  37. How does Jeanette destroy Ted’s apartment? She blows up the Playbook.
  38. What is “The Lighthouse”? Where Ted proposes to Tracy.
  39. What is “The Vesuvius”? An episode where we see the future.
  40. What is “The Gary Blauman”? A guy everyone has a story about.
  41. Who is “The End of the Aisle”? The wedding episode.
  42. What is “The Last Forever”? The series finale title.
  43. What happens to Barney in the finale? He becomes a father.
  44. What happens to Tracy in the finale? She passes away.
  45. What happens to Robin and Ted? They get back together.
  46. What is the name of Lily’s second child? Daisy.
  47. What is the name of Lily’s third child? We don’t know (it’s a girl).
  48. Where do Marshall and Lily move in Season 9? Italy.
  49. Why do they move to Italy? For Lily’s art consultant job.
  50. What is “The Captain’s” real name? George Van Smoot.
  51. What is “The Cheerleader Effect”? People look better in groups.
  52. What is “The Glass Shattering”? When you notice a friend’s flaw.
  53. What is Lily’s flaw? She is a loud chewer.
  54. What is Ted’s flaw? He corrects everyone’s pronunciation.
  55. What is Marshall’s flaw? He breaks into song.
  56. What is Robin’s flaw? She uses too many “literallys.”
  57. What is Barney’s flaw? He uses weird catchphrases.
  58. What is “The Burger”? The search for the best burger in NY.
  59. Where was the best burger? A place with a “Green Door.”
  60. What is “The Liberty Bell”? Something Ted and Barney lick.
  61. What is “The Tricycle”? Sleeping with two women at once.
  62. Did Ted ever “ride the tricycle”? It is left a mystery.
  63. What is “The Pineapple”? A fruit on a nightstand.
  64. What is “The Belt”? An award for having sex in the apartment.
  65. What is “The Naked Man” success rate? 2 out of 3 times.
  66. What is “The New Year’s Eve” limo? A party in a car.
  67. Who is “The Moby”? A guy they thought was Moby (actually Eric).
  68. What is “The Wedding Bride”? A movie Ted hates.
  69. What is “The Stella”? Leaving someone at the altar.
  70. What is “The Karma”? A stripper Barney dates.
  71. What is “The Quinn”? A stripper Barney almost marries.
  72. What is “The Nora”? A girl Barney dates who is British.
  73. What is “The Kevin”? Robin’s therapist and boyfriend.
  74. What is “The Don”? Robin’s co-anchor and boyfriend.
  75. What is “The Nick”? Robin’s boyfriend with the “Split” personality.
  76. What is “The Gael”? Robin’s vacation boyfriend (played by Enrique Iglesias).
  77. What is “The James”? Barney’s brother.
  78. Who is James’s father? Sam Gibbs.
  79. Who is Barney’s father? Jerome Whittaker.
  80. Who did Barney think was his father? Bob Barker.
  81. What is “The Price is Right”? The show Barney goes on.
  82. What is “The Suit Up”? Barney’s catchphrase.
  83. What is “The Challenge Accepted”? Barney’s catchphrase.
  84. What is “The True Story”? Barney’s catchphrase.
  85. What is “The Daddy’s Home”? Barney’s catchphrase.
  86. What is “The Nice”? Something Barney rarely is.
  87. What is “The Canada”? A place the gang mocks.
  88. What is “The H” in GNB? There isn’t one.
  89. What is “The Goliath”? The giant bank.
  90. What is “The Marshall”? The Big Fudge.
  91. What is “The Vanilla Thunder”? Marshall’s basketball name.
  92. What is “The Ghost of the Fiero”? When the car dies.
  93. What is “The 200th Episode”? “How Your Mother Met Me.”
  94. Who is “The Louis”? The guy Tracy was dating before Ted.
  95. Who is “The Max”? Tracy’s late boyfriend.
  96. What is “The La Vie En Rose”? The song Tracy sings on the balcony.
  97. What is “The Robots vs. Wrestlers”? An annual event.
  98. What is “The Mexican Wrestler”? Ted’s doppelganger.
  99. What is “The 2:00 AM Rule”? Nothing good happens after 2 AM.
  100. What is “The Puzzles”? The name of Ted and Barney’s bar.

Part 3: Deep Trivia & Finale (201-300)

  1. Why is it called Puzzles? “That’s the puzzle!”
  2. What is the “Woo” girl? Girls who yell “Woo!”
  3. What is “The Bracket”? A tournament of Barney’s exes.
  4. What is “The Rebound Girl”? A girl you date after a breakup.
  5. What is “The Suitcycle”? A motorcycle with a sidecar Barney wants.
  6. What is “The Broath”? An oath between bros.
  7. What is “The Murtaugh”? Too old for this stuff.
  8. What is “The Sensory Deprivation”? Marshall trying to avoid Super Bowl spoilers.
  9. What is “The Playbook” ending? It gets burned.
  10. What is “The Ring”? It makes women invisible to Barney.
  11. What is “The Sexless Innkeeper” poem? A poem Ted wrote.
  12. What is “The Weekend at Barney’s”? A play in the Playbook.
  13. What is “The Wedding Bride III”? A movie mentioned in the future.
  14. What is “The Thank You Notes”? Something Ted is obsessed with.
  15. What is “The Renaissance Faire”? Where Ted and Marshall go.
  16. What is “The Empire State Building”? Ted’s favorite building.
  17. What is “The Architecture”? Ted’s passion.
  18. What is “The GNB Building” shape? It looks like a giant… something.
  19. What is “The Drunk Train” location? Long Island Railroad.
  20. What is “The Slap Bet” winner? Marshall.
  21. What is the “Dowel Rods” incident? Something Lily loves.
  22. What is “The Grinch”? A bad word Ted called Lily.
  23. What is “The Winter of our Discount-Tent”? A pun by Ted.
  24. What is “The Poker” game? What the guys play.
  25. What is “The Marshgammon”? A game Marshall invented.
  26. What is “The Taboo”? A game they play.
  27. What is “The Charades”? A game they play.
  28. What is “The High Five”? Barney’s favorite greeting.
  29. What is “The Self Five”? Barney hitting his own hands.
  30. What is “The Phone Five”? High-fiving over the phone.
  31. What is “The Freeze Frame Five”? A high five that stays.
  32. What is “The Solemn Low Five”? A sad high five.
  33. What is “The Claw”? Barney’s hand shape.
  34. What is “The Duck”? A person who is nice.
  35. What is “The Rabbit”? A person who is not.
  36. What is “The Bittersweet”? The feeling of the finale.
  37. What is “The MacLaren’s” named after? A production assistant.
  38. What is “The Wendy the Waitress”? The waitress at the bar.
  39. What is “The Carl”? The bartender.
  40. What is “The Ranjit”? Their limo driver.
  41. Where is Ranjit from? Bangladesh.
  42. What is “The Hello!”? Ranjit’s catchphrase.
  43. What is “The Boat, Boat, Boat”? A girl on a boat.
  44. What is “The Becky”? Robin’s co-anchor.
  45. What is “The Patrice”? Robin’s coworker she screams at.
  46. What is “The NOBODY ASKED YOU PATRICE!”? Robin’s catchphrase.
  47. What is “The Wedding”? The main plot of Season 9.
  48. What is “The Farhampton Inn”? The setting.
  49. What is “The Mother’s” name again? Tracy.
  50. What is “The Ted’s” first line? “Kids, I’m going to tell you an incredible story.”
  51. What is “The Barney’s” first line? “Suit up!”
  52. What is “The Marshall’s” first line? “Will you marry me?” (practicing).
  53. What is “The Lily’s” first line? “Yes, yes, a billion times yes!”
  54. What is “The Robin’s” first line? “I can’t believe I’m back here.”
  55. What is “The 100th” episode? “Girls Versus Suits.”
  56. What is “The Musical” number? “Nothing Suits Me Like a Suit.”
  57. Who is “The Lead” singer in that? Barney.
  58. What is “The Yellow Umbrella” origin? Ted left it at a party.
  59. Who owned it first? Tracy.
  60. What is “The St. Patrick’s Day” party? Where the umbrella was left.
  61. What is “The Economics” book? Where Ted met Tracy’s roommate.
  62. Who was Tracy’s roommate? Cindy.
  63. Who played Cindy? Rachel Bilson.
  64. What is “The Lesson”? Love is messy.
  65. What is “The Robin” bird? Ted thinks it’s a sign.
  66. What is “The Blue French Horn” meaning? Doing anything for love.
  67. How many times does the Blue French Horn appear? Many.
  68. What is “The Finale” year? 2030 (when he tells the story).
  69. What is “The Tracy” death year? 2024.
  70. What is “The Marshall” hair? He went bald in the future (then got it back).
  71. What is “The Lily” hair? It changed every season.
  72. What is “The Barney” hair? Always perfect.
  73. What is “The Ted” hair? He dyed it blonde once.
  74. Why did Ted dye it blonde? He was going through a phase.
  75. What is “The Robin” hair? Short in Season 7.
  76. What is “The Mustache” of Marshall? In Season 5.
  77. What is “The Beercules”? Marshall’s drinking name.
  78. What is “The Big Fudge”? Marshall’s nickname.
  79. What is “The Swarley”? Barney’s unwanted nickname.
  80. What is “The Teddy Westside”? Ted’s nickname.
  81. What is “The T-Dog”? Ted’s nickname.
  82. What is “The Scherbatsky”? Robin’s nickname.
  83. What is “The Lily-pad”? Marshall’s name for Lily.
  84. What is “The Marsh-mallow”? Lily’s name for Marshall.
  85. What is “The Barnacle”? Barney’s nickname.
  86. What is “The Bro”? Everyone.
  87. What is “The Legendary”? The show.
  88. What is “The MacLaren’s” basement? Where they hang out.
  89. What is “The Booth”? Their spot.
  90. What is “The Tab”? What Barney never pays.
  91. What is “The Magic”? Barney’s skills.
  92. What is “The Teacup”? A dog Robin had.
  93. How many dogs did Robin have? Five.
  94. Where did the dogs go? To her aunt’s farm.
  95. What is “The Hating Canada”? Barney’s favorite thing.
  96. What is “The Star Wars” trilogy? They watch it every 3 years.
  97. What is “The Stormtrooper”? In Barney’s apartment.
  98. What is “The GNB” logo? A giant G.
  99. What is “The Ending”? Ted goes back to Robin.
  100. 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.

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