53 How I Met Your Mother Trivia Questions and Answers

Calling all How I Met Your Mother fans! If you’re a big fan of the show, then our How I Met Your Mother trivia will test your knowledge of all things related!

Are you wanting to test your knowledge on your favorite TV show or simply want to have some fun while picking up fun facts along the way?

Taking part in our How I Met Your Mother trivia will not only gain you knowledge on the popular TV series but bring you plenty of entertainment along the way. 

Whether you’re looking for a fun way to pass the time, or if you want to brush up on fun facts or gather teams for a “slap bet” to see who knows more… you’re bound to have fun with our How I Met Your Mother trivia quiz. 

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General How I Met Your Mother Trivia Questions and Answers

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Welcome to our first section!

Here you will learn some fun facts and general knowledge questions on How I Met Your Mother to get you warmed up.

Ready to begin?

Let’s start!

1: Which 3 main characters are actually based on real-life people?
Ted Marshall and Lily.
2: What is Robin's main profession?
Journalist.
3: What are the full names of the show's long-term couple?
Marshall Eriksen and Lily Aldrin.
4: When was the US sitcom first premiered?
September 19, 2005.
6: What is the name of the cab driver, bonus point if you can tell us where he is from?
Ranjit, he is from Bangladesh.
7: How many children do Meeker and Wendy have?
3.
8: What is Victoria's primary profession?
Baker.
9: What is the name of Barney's brother?
James.
10: Who did Barney cheat on with Robin?
Nora.
11: What did Mickey make for breakfast, establishing his stay at Marshall and Lily's house?
Pancakes.
12: What is the name of Ted's dermatologist?
Sarah Chalke.
13: What is the name of the workplace of Ted, Barney, and Marshall?
Goliath National Bank.

Behind the Scenes How I Met Your Mother Trivia Questions and Answers

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Test your knowledge on some facts about How I Met Your Mother that are not necessarily caught on camera. 

Here you will find out some of the stuff that went on behind the scenes; when the cameras weren’t rolling.

Think you know what happened behind closed doors? 

Let’s see how much you really know.

Ready? 

Let’s go!

1: Where was the show mostly filmed?
A studio in Los Angeles.
2: Which celebrity guest appearance apparently saved the show from low ratings by bringing in a new audience?
Britney Spears.
3: What is the band's name that the show's creators form a part of?
The Solids.
4: Lily occasionally shared the screen with her real-life husband, who had a recurring part in the series. What is his real name?
Alexis Denisof.
5: What is the name of the real-life pub in New York which Mclarens is actually modeled on?
McGees.
7: Who was initially offered the role of Ted?
Scott Foley.
8: For what reason did Alyson Hannigan say she did not enjoy the scenes involving making out with co-star Jason Segel?
She didn't like the smell of cigarette smoke.
9: Which cast member took home with them the blue horn at the end of filming the series?
Josh Radnor.
10: What time was the clock in Ted and Marshall's apartment almost always set to?
4:20.
11: How many times has the show been nominated for awards?
91.
12: How many awards has the show won?
21.
13: Who played the extras in the famous train station scene where we finally see the Mother for the first time?
Crew members.
14: What did Neil Patrick receive a lifetime supply of due to his high consumption throughout his time on and off-screen playing Barney on the show?
Red Bull.
15: Who directed 196 of the 208 episodes, including the finale?
Pamela Fryman.
16: Who was the pub named after?
Carl Mclaren (one of the shows production assistants)

How I Met Your Mother Cast Trivia Questions And Answers

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“Ladies, Gentleman, Ted”…During this section of our How I met your mother trivia quiz, we will be delving into the backgrounds, families, and careers of some of our favorite cast members.

We will also explore some of the lesser-seen characters and extras, including the magic makers, producers, writers, and creators. 

Let’s see how much you have truly been keeping up with the guys who make How I Met Your Mother the show we know and love.

2: What are the names of the show's creators on which How I met your Mother is loosely based?
Carter Bays and Craig Thomas.
3: Rebecca Thomas (Wife of creator Craig) would only allow a character based on her if they could get actress Alyson Hannigan to portray her, but which popular supernatural teen drama show was Alyson best known for at the time?
Buffy the vampire slayer.
4: Who was originally lined up to play the role of Robin before turning it down for another TV show?
Jennifer Love Hewitt
5: Which two cast members were pregnant on set at the same time?
Alyson Hannigan and Cobie Smulders.
6: What is the name of Cobie Smulders's husband, who appeared on the show as Gary Blauman in six episodes?
Taran Killam
7: Almost every How I met your Mother character has their own musical number during the show, which cast member does not due to their dislike of singing and refusal to do so?
Alyson Hannigan.
8: The Bartender, played by Joe Nieves, was initially cast in the pilot episode as another character, but what was his role?
A Policeman.
9: In 2007, Heidi Klum appeared as a guest star; who did she play?
Herself
10: Who played Robins's younger sister, Katie?
Lucy Hale
11: What was the name of the actress who played Tracy McConnell (the Mother)?
Cristin Milioti

How I Met Your Mother Seasons Trivia Questions and Answers

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Cast your mind back, dates, episodes, and series. Can you recall who said what in which episode of How I Met Your Mother? Think you can remember which scene came first? 

Time to put that to the test with our fourth category!

1. During which episode and season does Marshall get mugged at gunpoint?
Season 5 episode
2: What was the name of the second-ever episode of How I met your Mother?
Purple Giraffe
3: During which episode did extras perform a real-life proposal in a restaurant during filming?
Season 2 finale (episode 22)
5: How many episodes of How I met your Mother are there in total?
208

How I Met Your Mother Quotes Trivia Questions And Answers

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“Suit up” and prepare yourself for the final category in our HIMYM trivia quiz, popular lines, and quotes said by your favorite characters that made the show the TV gold that it was throughout its 9-year reign.

So, haaaaave you met Ted?

I mean, are you ready? 

GO

2: What were Marvin's final words on the voicemail he left for Marshall in the episode 'Bad News,' where Marshall's Father sadly passes away?
That he loves him

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Well, that concludes it; well done for completing the How I met your Mother trivia quiz.

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