The first episode of How I Met Your Mother aired on CBS, introducing audiences to Ted Mosby and his friends.
The second season of How I Met Your Mother began airing, further developing the characters and storylines.
Season 5 of How I Met Your Mother started, featuring key plot developments including the introduction of important characters.
The ninth and final season of How I Met Your Mother began airing, leading towards the series conclusion.
The final episode of How I Met Your Mother aired, concluding the story of Ted Mosby and revealing the mother.
Ted Mosby meets Robin Scherbatsky for the first time at MacLaren's Pub, sparking the beginning of the series' main romantic storyline.
Marshall Eriksen proposes to Lily Aldrin in a romantic setting, cementing their relationship early in the series.
Barney Stinson reveals his infamous 'Playbook' containing his elaborate strategies for picking up women.
Marshall and Lily get married in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by friends and family.
Ted meets Tracy McConnell (The Mother) and has their first date, marking a pivotal moment leading to the eventual meeting of the future couple.
Tracy McConnell, the Mother, passes away, revealing the reason behind Ted's storytelling and setting up the finale's events.