Last Forever
| "Last Forever" | |
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| How I Met Your Mother episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 9 Episode 23 (Part 1) Episode 24 (Part 2) |
| Directed by | Pamela Fryman |
| Written by | Carter Bays and Craig Thomas |
| Original air date | March 31, 2014 |
| Guest appearance(s) | |
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Jim Nantz (himself) |
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Jim Nantz (himself)
"Last Forever" is the final episode of the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. The episode serves as the 23rd and 24th episode of season nine, and the 207th and 208th episode overall; the episode's two parts are classified as two separate episodes. It aired on March 31, 2014.
"Last Forever" received an overwhelmingly negative response from fans and TV critics, with a majority of critics expressing disappointment, primarily in regard to the final twist ending, the relationship between Ted and Robin, and the fate of the series' titular mother. Many viewers expressed considerable disdain for the apparent disregard for character development, while some praised it for tying up loose ends. However, additional praise was directed to the acting, especially Neil Patrick Harris' performance.
In a flashback to September 2005, Ted (Josh Radnor), Marshall (Jason Segel), Lily (Alyson Hannigan) and Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) accept Robin (Cobie Smulders) into their group. Lily, optimistic about Robin's friendship, decrees that Ted and Barney cannot hook up with her unless they marry her, and Barney scoffs at the idea.
In May 2013, Ted discusses his move to Chicago with Marshall and Lily at Barney and Robin's wedding reception. Meanwhile, Barney recognizes the bass player as the woman—already introduced in previous episodes as the Mother (Cristin Milioti)—who advised him to pursue Robin. When he hears she's single, he suddenly realises what this means, and approaches Ted with the intent to introduce her to him, who declines the idea as he has to leave in order to get ready to move the next day. Outside, the group sadly bids Ted farewell, and he does a final high-five with Barney. Later, Ted goes to the Farhampton train station; however, his train is late. He tells an elderly lady about his weekend and she asks many questions about destiny. She looks up and spots the Mother standing nearby, but Ted insists he can't talk to her because he's moving. The next night, Marshall and Lily are surprised to see Ted sitting at their table in MacLaren's. Ted justifies this by telling them that he met a girl, which they approve after finding out she is the bass player from the wedding.
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