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The 2005 American sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” follows the main character, Ted Mosby, and his group of friends in New York City’s Manhattan as he recalls how he met the love of his life.
Find out where to watch the American sitcom and discover how Ted Mosby meets the mother of his children.
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What Is How I Met Your Mother About?
Ted Mosby gathers his children around him and tells them how he first became acquainted with their mother. The narrative was through his recollections of times spent with his friends Marshall, Lily, Robin, and Barney Stinson. The events of each of the show’s iconic nine seasons build up to the climactic showdown between Ted and “the one.”
“How I Met Your Mother” first aired on September 19, 2005 via CBS.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of How I Met Your Mother?
Craig Thomas and Carter Bays created the show. Thomas is also known for the comedy sitcom ‘American Dad!” Here’s the list of the cast members of “How I Met Your Mother”:
- Josh Radnor as Ted Mosby
- Jason Segel as Marshall Eriksen
- Cobie Smulders as Robin Scherbatsky
- Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson
- Alyson Hannigan as Lily Aldrin
- Cristin Milioti as The Mother
What is the Rating For How I Met Your Mother?
“How I Met Your Mother” is rated TV-14 in Canada, which means the show is inappropriate for children under 14 because it may contain content that most parents find unsuitable for their children.
How Many People Watch How I Met Your Mother?
The eighth season of “How I Met Your Mother” averaged a 3.2 rating in the demo and 8.31 million viewers.
How Are The Reviews For How I Met Your Mother?
Critics’ responses to “How I Met Your Mother” were generally positive because of its humorous and heartwarming episodes. The sitcom scored 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69% on Metacritic, and 8.3/10 on IMDb. See what critics say about “How I Met Your Mother”:
- “The script is humorous, though not hilarious, and the show boasts a fine cast that could, with time, jell into a great one,” says Robert Bianco.
- “All told, the finale, like the series itself, was fine, if not, alas, legendary. But hey, unlike some of the shows that have come and gone while Ted searched for his dream girl, it certainly beat a slap to the face” says Brian Lowry of Variety.
Where To Watch How I Met Your Mother in Canada?
“How I Met Your Mother” is available on both streaming services and VOD in Canada.
Is How I Met Your Mother Available on Streaming?
Disney Plus
“How I Met Your Mother” is available on Disney Plus. To watch the show on the platform, sign up for an account and avail of any of the following subscription plans of your choice:
| Plan | Price | Number Of Simultaneous Screens | Streaming quality |
| Monthly Plan | CAD$5.99 | 4 devices | 4K UHD and HDR |
| Annual Plan | CAD$9.99 | 4 devices | 4K UHD and HDR |
| Premier Access Plan | CAD$16.49 | 4 devices | 4K UHD and HDR |
With a Disney Plus subscription, you can stream series and movies on various devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, PCs, laptops, tablets, game consoles, and web players like Chromecast and Roku. You can also download Disney Plus content to your device for when you want to stream offline.
Is How I Met Your Mother available on VOD?
You can buy or rent “How I Met Your Mother” and stream all of its 9 seasons on your personal screen. However, only 1 season is available on the Microsoft Store. Just a heads up, rented films are available for a limited time only.
| Platform | Rent | Purchase |
| iTunes | CAD$24.99 | CAD$24.99 |
| Google Play Store | CAD$24.99 | CAD$24.99 |
| Microsoft Store | CAD$24.99 | CAD$24.99 |
Is How I Met Your Mother on Cable or Free TV?
“How I Met Your Mother” does not air on cable channels or free-to-air television in Canada.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch How I Met Your Mother?
There is no need to use a VPN service since “How I Met Your Mother” is readily available on Disney Plus Canada.
Friendships Last
“How I Met Your Mother” teaches its viewers that friendships are the most crucial thing in a man’s life. The sitcom tells us that through sickness and health, friends will always be there for us.
You can watch all seasons of “How I Met Your Mother” on Disney Plus.
