THE GANG INTERFERES WHEN TED ATTEMPTS TO GO ON A DATE WITHOUT RESEARCHING THE GIRL ON THE INTERNET FIRST, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, OCT. 17

 

 

GENRE:  COMEDY

RATING:  To Be Announced

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TED IS CALLED IN TO PERFORM HIS BEST MAN DUTIES AT A VERY IMPORTANT WEDDING, AND ROBIN AND BARNEY BOND WHILE INTERVENING IN TED’S RELATIONSHIP, ON THE SIXTH SEASON FINALE OF “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, MAY 16

“Challenge Accepted” – Robin and Barney bond when they intervene in Ted’s relationship (until they run into Nora), and Marshall and Lily watch a ticking clock as he fears that he soon will be the victim of food poisoning.  Meanwhile, Ted performs his Best Man duties at a very important wedding, on the sixth season finale of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, May 16 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

 

SERIES REGULARS:

 

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor

Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel

Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris

Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan

Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

 

 

RECURRING CAST

 

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget

Zoey………………………………. Jennifer Morrison

Arthur………………………………… Bob Odenkirk

Nora……………………………….. Nazanin Boniadi

Ranjit……………………………… Marshall Manesh

 

 

GUEST CAST:

 

Rod……………………………………… Chi McBride

Little Girl………………………………. Breanna Yde

Mrs. Berkelheimer………………………. Bette Rae

Mr. Bloom………………………………. Dave Foley

Hipster Dude………………………… Kyle S. More

 

 

WRITTEN BY:  Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, co-creators and executive producers

 

DIRECTED BY:  Pamela Fryman

 

 

GENRE:  COMEDY

 

RATING:  To Be Announced

 

Official CBS Web site:  http://www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/

“HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER” SUITS UP FOR ANOTHER TWO YEARS ON CBS

Lead-Off Series for CBS’s Top-Rated Monday Comedy Block Extended Through

The 2012-2013 Season

 

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER has been renewed through the 2012-2013 season as part of a multi-year broadcast agreement between CBS Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Television.

 

“We are so proud of this show and all of its creative and ratings achievements,” said Nina Tassler, President, CBS Entertainment.  “HIMYM’s brilliant producing team continues to find inventive ways to tell funny stories that stir pop culture conversation; it has become a go-to destination for top guest stars and its amazing ensemble cast brings to life characters that audiences want to hang out with every Monday night.”

 

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER has been an integral part of CBS’s top-rated Monday comedy block since its premiere in September 2005.

 

Currently in its sixth season, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER is posting year-to-year increases in viewers and key demographics.  The series is averaging 9.48 million viewers (+8% versus last year), 3.8/09 in adults 18-49 (+9%) and 4.4/11 in adults 25-54 (+7%) in its Monday (8:00-8:30 PM) time period.  It is also CBS’s highest-rated series among adults 18-34 (3.3/10).

 

In addition to being a ratings success, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER has also earned critical acclaim and award recognition.  Neil Patrick Harris has earned four consecutive Emmy Award nominations for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series,” while the series was nominated for “Outstanding Comedy Series” in 2009.  Harris was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 2009 and 2010 in the category of “Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.”

MARSHALL AND LILY RECEIVE SURPRISING NEWS WHICH FORCES THE GANG TO REEXAMINE THEIR OWN LIVES, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER”, MONDAY, DEC. 13

Alex Trebek Guest Stars as Himself

“False Positive” – When Marshall and Lily receive shocking news, it has a profound effect on the gang and forces them to reexamine their own lives.  Meanwhile, Robin gets a new job, Barney discovers the joy of giving on Christmas and Ted begins his duties as Best Man for his old friend Punchy’s wedding, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Dec. 13 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Alex Trebek guest stars as himself and Tony Award winner Ben Vereen returns as Sam.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor

Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel

Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris

Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan

Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget

Sam………………………………………. Ben Vereen

Punchy……………………………… Chris Romanski

GUEST CAST:

Dr. Mitchell Friedman…………. Paul Schackman

Alex Trebek………………………………….. Himself

Anna……………………………….. Artemis Pebdani

Noelle…………………………….. Melissa Molinaro

Nanny……………………………….. Jean Villepique

Jordan………………………………. Benton Jennings

WRITTEN BY:  Craig Gerard and Matthew Zinman

DIRECTED BY:  Pamela Fryman

GENRE:  COMEDY

RATING:  To Be Announced

Official CBS Web site:  http://www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/

CBS.COM LAUNCHES “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER” WEEKLY PODCAST

Podcasts Feature Episode Commentary from Guest Stars, Writers, Directors and Series Regulars

SAN FRANCISCO-October 7, 2010 – CBS.com today announced a new weekly podcast for its hit comedy, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, featuring commentary on the previous night’s episode from the show’s writers, directors, producers, guest stars and series regulars.  The podcasts give fans a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making one of television’s most popular comedies.

In the latest podcast, Executive Producer Carter Bays and Co-Executive Producer Jamie Rhonheimer discuss the third episode of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER’s sixth season. The podcast can be found here: http://bit.ly/cWXBGR.

“HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER is one of the most popular comedies on television and one of our most visited show pages on CBS.com,” said Jeff Clark, Vice President, CBS.com. “These podcasts are a great way to extend the viewing experience for fans by giving them a look into the show from the people who know it best.”

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, the Emmy-nominated romantic comedy about Ted and how he fell in love, recently began its sixth season on Monday, Sept. 20 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Helping Ted in his quest are his married friends Marshall and Lily, his ex-girlfriend Robin, and Barney, a friend with endless, sometimes outrageous opinions, a penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women.  The series stars Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders.

For more information on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, please visit: http://www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/.

BARNEY LEARNS THE TRUTH ABOUT HIS FATHER WHEN HE HELPS HIS MOTHER PACK UP HIS CHILDHOOD HOME, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, SEPT. 27

Wayne Brady (“Lets Make a Deal”) Returns as James; Frances Conroy (“Six Feet Under”) Returns as Loretta; And Tony Award Winner Ben Vereen Guest Stars as Sam

“Cleaning House” – When Barney convinces the gang to help his mom move out of her home, they quickly learn that she has been very protective of Barney and lied to him about events throughout his life.  Meanwhile, Ted gets upset when Robin oversells him to a blind date, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Sept. 27 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Wayne Brady (“Lets Make a Deal”) returns as Barney’s brother, James; and Frances Conroy (“Six Feet Under”) returns as Barney’s mother, Loretta.  Tony Award winner Ben Vereen guest stars as Sam.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor

Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel

Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris

Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan

Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget

James………………………………….. Wayne Brady

Loretta……………………………… Frances Conroy

GUEST CAST:

Sam………………………………………. Ben Vereen

Doctor…………………………….. Paul Schackman

Young Barney……………. Riley Thomas Stewart

Post Master General…………. Michael Earl Reid

Coach…………………………………… David Haley

WRITTEN BY:  Stephen Lloyd

DIRECTED BY:  Pamela Fryman

GENRE:  COMEDY

RATING:  To Be Announced

Official CBS Web site:  http://www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/

BARNEY’S Blog:   http://www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/community/blog/

TED RUNS INTO AN OLD FLAME WITH WHOM THINGS DIDN’T END WELL, ON THE SIXTH SEASON PREMIERE OF “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, SEPT. 20

Rachel Bilson (“The OC”) Returns as Cindy

“Big Days” – When Ted and Barney argue about who has “dibs” on a hot girl, Ted realizes that she is there with Cindy, a girl he previously dated who is also the roommate of his future wife.  Meanwhile, Robin is heartbroken over Don, and Marshall can’t keep quiet about his desire to start a family, on the sixth season premiere of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Sept. 20 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Rachel Bilson (“The OC”) returns as Cindy, Ted’s former flame and the roommate of his future wife.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor

Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel

Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris

Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan

Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget

Marvin Sr………………………….. Bill Fagerbakke

Daughter…………………………… Lyndsy Fonseca

Son……………………………………… David Henrie

GUEST CAST:

Cindy…………………………………… Rachel Bilson

Girl……………………………… Kaylee Anne Defer

Delivery Guy……………………….. Michael Edwin

Co-worker #1……………………….. Peter Katona

Co-worker #2…………………………. Brian Jones

Co-worker #3…………………………. James Ryen

Guy………………………………………. Daniel Kash

Bob………………………………………. Lou George

Gertrude……………………………………. Bette Rae

Bill………………………………….. Aaron Takahashi

WRITTEN BY:  Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, co-creators and executive producers

DIRECTED BY:  Pamela Fryman

GENRE:  COMEDY

RATING:  To Be Announced

Official CBS Web site:  http://www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/

JENNIFER LOPEZ TO GUEST STAR IN AN EPISODE OF “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER” TO BE BROADCAST THIS MARCH

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 – Jennifer Lopez will guest star in an episode of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER to be broadcast this March on the CBS Television Network.

Lopez will play Anita Appleby, a no-nonsense author of self-help books that teach women how to train men into relationship machines through the power of denial. When Robin tells Anita how Barney acts toward women, she makes it her mission to “break” him.

“We couldn’t be more excited about Jennifer Lopez joining us on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” says Executive Producer and Co-Creator Carter Bays. “We’re looking forward to a week of revealing outfits and sexy dance moves the likes of which this show hasn’t seen since Regis Philbin guest starred.”

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER – a comedy about Ted and how he fell in love, all with the help of his friends as they try to navigate life, love and becoming adults in New York City – stars Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Alyson Hannigan, Neil Patrick Harris and Cobie Smulders. Carter Bays, Craig Thomas and Pamela Fryman are executive producers for Twentieth Century Fox Television.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER is broadcast Mondays (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

On the Web: www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/

“HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER” AND “ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE” HIT SEASON HIGHS IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 18-49

“Two and a Half Men,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “CSI: Miami” Sweep Time Periods

CBS Wins Monday in All Key Ratings Measures

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE hit season highs in viewers and adults 18-49 as CBS won Monday in all key ratings measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Jan. 18.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER was first in viewers (10.52m), adults 25-54 (4.6/11), adults 18-49 (4.0/10) and adults 18-34 (3.7/10). Compared to last week, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER was up +3% in both households (6.2/09 from 6.0/09) and adults 18-49 (from 3.9/10), +5% in adults 25-54 (from 4.4/11) and added +750,000 viewers (from 9.77m, +8%). HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER posted its best household and viewer deliveries since March 2, 2009, and its best adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 performances since April 13, 2009.

ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE (5.7/08, 9/63m) was first in adults 25-54 (4.1/09) and second in adults 18-49 (3.5/09). Compared to last week, ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE was up +10% in households (from 5.2/08), +8% in adults 25-54 (from 3.8/09), +13% in adults 18-49 (from 3.1/08) and added +1.19m viewers (from 8.44m, +14%). ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE hit series highs in these measures.

TWO AND A HALF MEN won its time slot in households (9.5/14), viewers (16.20m), adults 25-54 (6.5/14), adults 18-49 (5.3/12) and tied for first in adults 18-34 (3.8/10, with ABC).

THE BIG BANG THEORY won its time slot in households (8.7/13), viewers (14.99m), adults 25-54 (6.5/14), adults 18-49 (5.2/12) and adults 18-34 (4.1/10).

CSI: MIAMI was first in households (8.2/14), viewers (13.16m), adults 25-54 (4.7/12), adults 18-49 (3.6/10) and adults 18-34 (2.6/10).

For the night, CBS was first in households (7.7/12), viewers (12.94m), adults 25-54 (5.2/12), adults 18-49 (4.2/10) and tied for first in adults 18-34 (3.3/09, with ABC).

TV TALK: December 22, 2008 – The Hills, The Big Bang Theory, How I Met Your Mother and HEROES

My TV watching for the night began with “THE HILLS” (season 4 episode 21 titled “Mr. and Mrs. Pratt”), this was a big episode to show how Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag got married about a month ago in Mexico. Surprisingly, she was drunk when the two got married. So, it was interesting to watch the “The Hills Aftershow” on MTV and btw, Lo Bosworth just looked beautiful (just had to say that) on show. But what was more surprising is the trailers for the upcoming season finale. Heidi’s mother confronts both Spencer and Heidi and the issue of whether their marriage was legal is brought up and also Heidi and Lauren friends again? Definitely, things are going to look quite interesting for this series.

The next was a hilarious episode of “The Big Bang Theory” (Season 2, episode 11 titled “The Big Bath Item Gift Hypothesis”). In this episode, Penny buys Christmas gifts and Sheldon freaks out because that means he has to reciprocate and buy her a gift which leads to a hilarious Christmas shopping experience for Sheldon. The main episode was about a hunky physicist friend of Leonard’s that Penny starts to become attracted to. For Leonard, he doesn’t understand why Penny is all of a sudden into scientific men and never been interested in him when he tried to introduce her to his world. But the episode just ends with a classic moment.

After “The Big Bang Theory” was “How I Met Your Mother” which was about Ted’s sister (former delinquent) coming to town and trying to prevent Barney from having sex with her. Also, Marshall takes Robin to his Vikings hangout but things get out of hand. Another entertaining episode and interesting Christmas songs from Barney.

At 9:00 p.m., it was time for “HEROES” (Season 3, episode 13 titled “Dual”). In this episode, before the series goes into hiatus for two months, Sylar holds Claire, her grandmother Angela, her father Noah and her biological mother Meredith captive. Sylar wants his revenge and people are going to die. Meanwhile at Primatech, the Petrelli brothers Peter and Nathan are now fighting on opposite sides. Nathan wants to use the serum to create an army of supermen while Nathan will do what it takes to stop him and destroy it. Meanwhile, Ando injects himself with the serum and gains a new power. The series is starting to turn very X-Men-ish. But that’s not a bad thing. Things are heating up and really enjoyed this episode. Nathan and Peter against each other…who would of thought that would happen.

I’ll have to rewatch this online as my DVR was set to record until 10:00 p.m., it appears this episode went longer than I expected. So, thank hulu.com!!!

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