Learn English with How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother is a comedy about Ted and how he fell in love. It all starts when Ted's best friend, Marshall drops the bombshell that he's going to propose to his long-time girlfriend, Lilya kindergarten teacher. At that moment, Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he too hopes to find true love. Helping him in his quest is Barney a friend with endless, sometimes outrageous opinions, a penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women. When Ted meets Robin he's sure it's love at first sight, but destiny may have something else in store.
Season 1
Pilot
Ted meets Robin in a neighborhood bar, immediately becomes smitten and even scores a first date. But, when Robin must leave in the middle of the date, Ted can hardly wait to see her again, and his eagerness threatens to scare her away. Ted realizes Robin may not be as easy to catch as he had hoped, and it becomes apparent that he may have to meet a few more women before he finds his true love.
Purple Giraffe
Ted hosts a series of parties at his apartment in an attempt to spend some time with Robin in a more casual setting.
Sweet Taste of Liberty
Barney is willing to go to any heights -- including 35,000 feet -- to spice up Ted's love life.
Return of the Shirt
Ted's whole outlook on his continuing search for love is altered when he rediscovers a shirt that has not seen daylight in years.
Okay Awesome
Ted and Barney hit the club scene with Robin, as Lily and Marshall try to partake in some more mature adult activities.
Slutty Pumpkin
Ted makes his yearly pilgrimage to the rooftop Halloween party in search of a girl dressed as a pumpkin who he met years ago.
Matchmaker
When Ted turns to a matchmaker to find love, he is sent away matchless.
The Duel
Ted and Marshall decide to settle the battle over who will get to keep their apartment like "mature" men -- with a good old-fashioned sword fight.
Belly Full of Turkey
When Ted and Robin give thanks by volunteering at a homeless shelter on Thanksgiving Day, they are shocked when they see the last person they would ever expect doing good for others.
The Pineapple Incident
After Ted overdoes it during a night out on the town, his friends help him to put together the pieces of his antics the next morning.
The Limo
Ted surprises his friends with a styling and well-planned out New Year's Eve excursion around the Big Apple.
The Wedding
Robin accepts Ted's invite to a friend's wedding, but thanks to Ted, the couple may never make it down the aisle.
Drumroll, Please
Smitten with a woman he meets at the wedding, Ted decides to play it cool for a change and his all night romantic adventure with her doesn't even lead to a kiss or a phone number.
Zip, Zip, Zip
When Marshall and Lily decide to go away for their anniversary, Ted and Victoria decide to take things to the next level.
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