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25 Legendary How I Met your Mother Trivia Questions and Answers

By Stefanie·Updated Jun 2025·3 min read

How I Met Your Mother trivia is a fun way to revisit the legendary moments, running gags, and unforgettable characters that made the show a fan favorite.

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  1. 1What is the name of the bar where the gang frequently hangs out?

  2. 2What is the name of Ted's future wife?

  3. 3What is the name of Robin's pop star alter ego?

  4. 4What instrument does Ted steal for Robin?

  5. 5What is the name of the company where Ted, Marshall, and Barney all work at some point?

  6. 6What is the name of the bartender at MacLaren's Pub?

  7. 7What is the name of the bar that Ted and Barney want to open?

  8. 8What college did Ted, Marshall, and Lily attend?

  9. 9What is the name of Barney's blog?

  10. 10What is the name of Marshall and Lily's son?

  11. 11What is the name of the song that plays during the opening credits?

  12. 12What is the name of the episode where the gang attends a Halloween party at a college?

  13. 13What is the name of the character played by John Lithgow?

  14. 14What is the name of the character played by Jennifer Morrison?

  15. 15What is the name of the character played by Joe Manganiello?

  16. 16What is the name of the Canadian kids' show Robin Sparkles starred on?

  17. 17What is the name of the episode where Ted wakes up with a pineapple next to his bed?

  18. 18What is the name of the episode where Marshall creates a list of things he's too old to do?

  19. 19What is the name of the woman Ted dates who eventually breaks into his apartment?

  20. 20What is the name of the drink that Marshall invents, which becomes a hit at MacLaren's Pub?

  21. 21What is the name of the episode where Barney and Robin get married?

  22. 22What is the name of the woman who leaves Ted at the altar?

  23. 23What is the name of the board game Marshall and Lily invent together?

  24. 24What is the name of the woman Ted meets at a wedding who later moves to Germany?

  25. 25What is the name of Barney's half-brother?

Answer Key

  1. 1. MacLaren's PubMacLaren's Pub is the main hangout throughout the series, inspired by a real New York bar near the creators' office.
  2. 2. Tracy McConnellTracy is revealed in the later seasons as the titular mother and appears throughout Season 9.
  3. 3. Robin SparklesRobin performed as Robin Sparkles in her teenage years in Canada, with her hit song “Let’s Go to the Mall.”
  4. 4. A blue French hornIn the pilot episode, Ted steals a blue French horn from a restaurant as a romantic gesture for Robin.
  5. 5. Goliath National BankGoliath National Bank (GNB) is a fictional company that employs Marshall as a lawyer and funds Ted's architectural projects.
  6. 6. CarlCarl is the loyal bartender and owner of MacLaren’s Pub, often serving the gang and appearing in key scenes.
  7. 7. PuzzlesTed and Barney joke about opening a bar called Puzzles, because “that’s the puzzle,” in a fantasy sequence.
  8. 8. Wesleyan UniversityThe trio met while attending Wesleyan University, a real-life liberal arts college in Connecticut.
  9. 9. The Bro BlogBarney's blog is referenced multiple times and was actually published online as a promotional feature.
  10. 10. MarvinMarvin is named after Marshall's late father, Marvin Sr., as a tribute after his emotional passing.
  11. 11. "Hey Beautiful"The theme song is “Hey Beautiful” by The Solids, the band of co-creator Carter Bays.
  12. 12. The Slutty PumpkinIn this fan-favorite episode, Ted waits every year to reunite with a mysterious woman he met at a Halloween party.
  13. 13. Jerry WhitakerJerry is Barney’s estranged father, who later re-enters his life in a much more responsible and subdued role.
  14. 14. Zoey PiersonZoey is an activist and one of Ted’s serious girlfriends, though their relationship ends in conflict over a building he’s designing.
  15. 15. Brad MorrisBrad is Marshall’s charming and athletic friend from law school who appears in multiple episodes.
  16. 16. Space TeensRobin Sparkles appeared on Space Teens, a fictional Canadian children’s show where she solved space crimes using math.
  17. 17. The Pineapple IncidentIn this fan-favorite episode, Ted tries to piece together a wild night, and the unexplained pineapple becomes a running mystery.
  18. 18. MurtaughMarshall creates the “Murtaugh List,” named after Lethal Weapon’s Roger Murtaugh, listing things he's "too old for."
  19. 19. Jeanette PetersonJeanette is Ted’s last girlfriend before meeting the mother, portrayed as obsessive and unstable.
  20. 20. Minnesota Tidal WaveMarshall invents a fruity cocktail, the “Minnesota Tidal Wave,” which unexpectedly becomes a popular drink.
  21. 21. The End of the AisleIn this Season 9 episode, Barney and Robin finally get married during the weekend-long wedding storyline.
  22. 22. Stella ZinmanStella, a dermatologist and Ted’s fiancée, leaves him at the altar to reunite with her ex-boyfriend.
  23. 23. MarshgammonMarshgammon is a mash-up of several board games that Marshall and Lily play together, showcasing their quirky bond.
  24. 24. VictoriaVictoria is a baker Ted dates early in the series; their relationship ends after she moves to Germany for a fellowship.
  25. 25. James StinsonJames, played by Wayne Brady, is Barney’s openly gay half-brother who appears in several family-themed episodes.

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