As of July 2026, How I Met Your Mother Season 8 aired in 2012 with 24 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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How I Met Your Mother Season 8

2012 24 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 8/10

How I Met Your Mother Season 8 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available on and . A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 5,795 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Josh Radnor sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, How I Met Your Mother Season 8 earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate How I Met Your Mother Season 8 from the crowd. In the uproarious Eighth Season of How I Met Your Mother, the arrival of baby Marvin reminds Marshall and Lily of things they need, like sleep, better jobs and sex! Meanwhile Barney uses his playbook to win over Robin, but not her scary dad. Marshall tries to right a wrong in court in hopes of becoming a judge, and Robin's past is judged. Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and How I Met Your Mother Season 8 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, How I Met Your Mother Season 8 is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Josh Radnor sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 How I Met Your Mother Season 8 — Episode Guide

E1
Farhampton
2012-09-24
Robin's anxiety on her wedding day to Barney prompts Ted to recount the time he insisted on leaving Victoria's jilted fiancé a note before they drove off into the sunset together.
E2
The Pre-Nup
2012-10-01
When Barney designs an extensive pre-nup, the guys take note and propose their own relationship amendments to their significant others. Meanwhile, Quinn is outraged and draws up a pre-nup of her own, which causes friction between the sexes.
E3
Nannies
2012-10-08
When Lily and Marshall have trouble finding a nanny, they learn it's because of an elaborate scheme Barney came up with to meet girls. Meanwhile, Robin and Ted butt heads over who has a more serious relationship.
E4
Who Wants to Be a Godparent?
2012-10-15
When Lily and Marshall can't decide on godparents for Marvin, they put the gang to the test to see who would make the best one.
E5
The Autumn of Break-Ups
2012-11-05
As the season of break-ups continues, Ted and Victoria must choose the next step in their long and complicated relationship. Meanwhile, Robin worries about Barney when he chooses a dog to be his wingman.
E6
Splitsville
2012-11-12
When Robin is hesitant to break up with Nick, Barney takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Lily and Marshall are desperate for some private time.
E7
The Stamp Tramp
2012-11-19
Marshall recommends his old law school classmate Brad for a job at his firm, but the interview goes awry, leaving Marshall to do damage control with his boss. Meanwhile, Robin helps negotiate Barney's return to the strip club circuit.
E8
Twelve Horny Women
2012-11-26
Marshall takes on his old friend/new nemesis Brad in the biggest case of his career. Meanwhile, the gang reminisces about their own run-ins with the law, leading to a debate over who was the biggest delinquent as a teenager.
E9
Lobster Crawl
2012-12-03
Robin is determined to get Barney back no matter what it takes. Meanwhile, Ted fills in as Marvin's Nanny, leading Marshall and Lily to realize that Ted is using baby Marvin to replace his other baby, the GNB building.
E10
The Over-Correction
2012-12-10
Barney's developing relationship with Patrice leaves Robin questioning his motives. Marshall's widowed mother gets back into the dating pool, but he thinks she may be swimming with a shark.
E11
The Final Page (1)
2012-12-17
Robin takes steps to have Patrice fired from WWN, while Marshall puts a jinx on Barney. Later, Ted invites his architecture professor to the dedication of the GNB building, and Marshall and Lily bump into an oddball acquaintance from college.
E12
The Final Page (2)
2012-12-17
Christmas approaches and Ted wrestles with whether to tell Robin about Barney's intentions involving Patrice, while Marshall and Lily get an early Yule gift, a night away from Marvin, but a case of separation anxiety strikes and threatens to ruin the evening.
E13
Band or DJ?
2013-01-14
When Robin learns that Barney never asked her father's permission before proposing, she insists that he seek his approval before announcing their engagement. Meanwhile, Ted keeps his feelings concealed by throwing himself into planning their wedding.
E14
Ring Up!
2013-01-21
Barney begs Ted to continue seeing his much younger, much wilder girlfriend, even though Ted has nothing in common with her. Meanwhile, Robin must adjust to the power of the bling.
E15
P.S. I Love You
2013-02-04
Barney uncovers the lost episode of Robin's “Underneath the Tunes” as Robin Sparkles. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily are concerned that Ted's new girlfriend is a stalker.
E16
Bad Crazy
2013-02-11
Ted is reluctant to break up with his crazy girlfriend Jeanette. Meanwhile, Robin becomes attached to Marvin after finally holding him for the first time.
E17
The Ashtray
2013-02-18
When Ted receives an unexpected call from The Captain, the gang reminisced about their last awkward encounter with him.
E18
Weekend at Barney's
2013-02-25
Barney's legendary relationship playbook, which Robin thought was destroyed, rears its head when Ted and Jeanette break up and Barney decides to use his chick manual to help Ted find a new girlfriend.
E19
The Fortress
2013-03-18
Barney reluctantly attempts to sell his apartment by holding an open house, during which Ted and Marshall get mistaken for a couple. Tension arises between Lily and Marshall when her new job causes her to spend less time at home.
E20
The Time Travelers
2013-03-25
Ted and Barney's future versions attempt to persuade present day Ted to go see Robots Versus Wrestlers. Marshall and Robin have a dance-off.

🎭 Cast of How I Met Your Mother Season 8

Josh Radnor
Josh Radnor
Ted Mosby
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
Barney Stinson
Jason Segel
Jason Segel
Marshall Eriksen
Alyson Hannigan
Alyson Hannigan
Lily Aldrin
Cobie Smulders
Cobie Smulders
Robin Scherbatsky

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