How I Met Your Mother/Pilot

Pilot
Season 1, Episode 1
Airdate	September 19, 2005
Production Number	1ALH79
Written by	Carter Bays & Craig Thomas
Directed by	Pamela Fryman
Stream
— N/A	1x02 → Purple Giraffe
How I Met Your Mother — Season One

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Pilot is the first episode of the first season of How I Met Your Mother.

Starring: Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby), Jason Segel (Marshall Eriksen), Cobie Smulders (Robin Scherbatsky)

with Neil Patrick Harris (Barney Stinson)

and Alyson Hannigan (Lily Aldrin)

Guest Starring: Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter), David Henrie (Son), Saba Homayoon (Yasmin), Marshall Manesh (Ranjit), Joe Nieves (Carl), Jack Shearer (Cab Driver)

Co-Starring: Monique Edwards (Producer), Sarah Loew (Dumped Friend), Gary Riotto (Waiter #1), Tony Rossi (Waiter #2)

Uncredited: Bob Saget (Ted of 2030 (voice))

Plot Overview

In 2029, Ted tells his children the story of how he met his mother, beginning back in 2005 with Marshall and Lily's engagement. Ted, eager to find his soul mate, meets Robin, and sets his sights on marrying her.

Trivia

Behind the Scenes

• Ratings: On its first airing, this episode scored a rating of 7.2/11 in the Nielsen ratings.