70 ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Trivia Questions to Take You to MacLaren’s

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While some may be devoted fans of Friends or Seinfeld, for others, the real New York crew is made up of Ted, Robin, Barney, Marshall, and Lily. The antics of this group were often wild, yet their experiences felt more authentic and relatable than those of other iconic sitcoms. From the get-go, we rooted for Ted and Robin’s romance and cheered for Barney’s conquests—despite his frequent sexist antics. So how well do you remember their ups and downs? Put your knowledge to the test with this collection of How I Met Your Mother trivia questions ranging from easy to challenging.

1. In which city does HIMYM take place? New York City
2. What year does Ted narrate the story to his kids? 2030
3. What’s the name of their go-to bar? MacLaren’s Pub
4. What’s the name of the bar the guys dream of opening? Puzzles
5. Which university did Ted, Marshall, and Lily attend? Wesleyan University
6. Which company did Ted, Marshall, and Barney work for at one time? Goliath National Bank
7. What’s the success rate of the “naked man maneuver”? Two out of three times
8. Who is the gang’s main bartender? Carl
9. What instrument does Ted take from Robin? A French horn
10. What color is the French horn? Blue
11. Who does Barney mistakenly believe is his father? Bob Barker
12. What’s in Barney’s suitcase on their trip to Philly? Condoms and a protein bar
13. What is the name of Barney’s revenge plan? Suck it, Lily
14. Which word does Barney repeatedly use to irritate someone in the play? Moist
15. What’s Barney’s brother’s name? James
16. What did Barney have to wear for a year due to a bet? A ducky tie
17. How many slaps is Marshall allowed to give Barney? Five
18. What nickname does Barney despise the most? Swarley
19. Why does Barney travel to San Francisco? To bring Lily back to Marshall and New York
20. At what age did Barney lose his virginity? 23
21. Who is Barney’s doppelganger? A fertility doctor
22. How does Barney usually introduce Ted? Haaaave you met… Ted?
23. What embarrassing tattoo does Ted get in Season 3? A butterfly on his lower back
24. What cringe-worthy fashion item does Ted adore? His red cowboy boots
25. Who leaves Ted at the altar before he meets the mother? Stella
26. What fruit is on Ted’s nightstand after a wild night? A pineapple
27. What major incident occurs on Ted’s 31st birthday? He fights a goat
28. Who is Ted’s doppelganger? A Mexican wrestler
29. How many women does Ted date before we meet the mother? 29
30. What phrase does Robin struggle with while hosting her morning show? “But, umm…”
31. What is Robin’s full legal name? Robin Charles Scherbatsky
32. What’s the title of the episode where Barney proposes to Robin? “The Final Page”
33. What is Robin’s pop star persona called? Robin Sparkles
34. Where does Robin relocate at the beginning of season 4? Japan
35. Which song do Barney and Robin groove to in “The Best Man”? “Groove Is In The Heart” by Deee-Lite
36. What ultimately leads to Barney and Robin’s divorce? Robin’s extensive travel for work
37. What is the name of Lily and Marshall’s first son? Marvin
38. Who is Marvin named after? Marshall’s father
39. How many children do Lily and Marshall have? Three, but we only meet two: Marvin and Daisy
40. Where does Lily go after breaking off her engagement with Marshall? San Francisco
41. Who shares in Marshall’s famous burger quest? Regis Philbin
42. Which character has a stripper lookalike? Lily
43. What is one of Marshall’s nicknames? Big Fudge
44. How long did it take for Marshall to move on after his breakup with Lily? 6 days
45. What is the name of the mother? Tracy
46. Where does Ted first encounter the mother? At Barney’s wedding
47. What is the name of Tracy’s band? Superfreakanomics
48. What are their children’s names? Luke and Penny
49. What happens to the mother? She dies in 2024, shortly after marrying Ted
50. What color is Tracy’s umbrella? Yellow
51. What’s the only Italian phrase Marshall knows? “Andiamo fratello, non Mastroianni tutti i funyuns”
52. What life-size action figure does Barney own? A stormtrooper
53. What did Barney aspire to be as a child? A magician
54. What is the name of Barney’s daughter? Ellie
55. What is the title of Robin Sparkles’ big hit? “Let’s Go To The Mall”
56. Who was nearly chosen to portray Barney instead of Neil Patrick Harris? Jim Parsons from The Big Bang Theory
57. What role did Britney Spears play on the show? Abby, Stella’s receptionist
58. Which two people knew the show’s ending ahead of time? Lyndsy Fonseca (Penny) and David Henrie (Luke)
59. Who kept the blue French horn after filming wrapped? Josh Radnor (Ted)
60. Who voiced “Future Ted”? Bob Saget
61. What was “eating a sandwich” code for? Smoking weed
62. What time is the clock in Marshall and Ted’s apartment always set to? 4:20
63. What is the name of Lily and Marshall’s happiness theory? The Olive Theory
64. How do Barney and Ted first meet? At a urinal
65. What is Barney’s full name? Barnabus Stinson
66. What Halloween costume does Ted wear annually? A voting ballot
67. Which song does Ted hear Tracy sing before they meet? La Vie En Rose
68. When were the final reactions of Ted’s kids filmed? All at once at the beginning of the series
69. What is Marshall’s last name? Erikson
70. What law school does Marshall attend at the series’ start? Columbia Law School

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