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How I Met Your Father TV Series Details

Also known as	HIMYF
Inspired by	How I Met Your Mother by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Country	United States
Language	English
Genres	Sitcom, Comedy drama
Seasons	2
Episodes	30
Release date	January 18, 2022 – July 11, 2023
Running time	22–25 minutes
Age rating	TV-14
Starring	Hilary Duff, Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, Kim Cattrall
Created by	Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger
Directed by	Pamela Fryman, Phill Lewis, Michael J. Shea, Morenike Joela Evans, Kimberly McCullough, Kelly Park, Lynda Tarryk, Gloria Calderón Kellett, Anthony Rich
Written by	Isaac Aptaker, Carter Bays, Elizabeth Berger, Craig Thomas, Ria Sardana, Ally Thibault, Jillian Dukes, Austin S. Harris, Karen Joseph Adcock, Ama Quao, Donald Diego, Christopher Encell, Amelie Gillette, Jeremy Roth, Owen Ellickson, Daniel Libman, Matthew Libman, Amy-Jo Perry, Dan Levy, Emily Spivey, M. Dickson, Ally Wyatt
Produced by	Hilary Duff, Jeremy Roth, Stewart Halpern-Fingerhut
Executive producers	Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger, Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Pamela Fryman, Adam Londy, Suzy Mamann Greenberg
Cinematography by	Gary Baum
Edited by	Russell Griffin, Sue Federman, Michael Karlich
Music by	Jeff Cardoni
Casting by	Ben Pollack, Seth Yanklewitz, Stephanie Rabinowitz
Production Design by	Glenda Rovello, Conny Boettger-Marinos
Art Direction by	Conny Boettger-Marinos
Set Decoration by	Amy Feldman
Costume Design by	Sarah Schuessler, Anthony Tran
Production Company	Bays Thomas Productions, The Walk-Up Company, 20th Television
Original Network	Hulu

How I Met Your Father Cast & Characters

Main

Hilary Duff as Sophie Tompkins, a hopelessly romantic photographer who is looking for her soulmate.
Christopher Lowell as Jesse Walker, an aspiring musician who works as an Uber driver and music teacher, who has become an internet meme after being left by his ex-girlfriend Meredith after a failed marriage proposal. He lives with Sid in Ted and Marshall’s old apartment.
Francia Raisa as Valentina Morales, an impulsive assistant-stylist who is also Sophie’s best friend and roommate and Charlie’s love interest.
Suraj Sharma as Sid, Jesse’s best friend and roommate who owns a bar. He is introduced as engaged to his long-distance girlfriend Hannah.
Tom Ainsley as Charlie Winthrop, a British aristocrat who abandons his inheritance to follow his love interest Valentina to New York after meeting her at London Fashion Week. He later moves in with Ellen and the two become roommates, before being hired by Sid as a bartender.
Tien Tran as Ellen Gilbert, Jesse’s adoptive sister who moves to New York City to find romance after her divorce from her wife. She owns a produce farm.
Kim Cattrall as future Sophie, who in the year 2050 tells her son the story of how she met his father.
In addition, Stony Blyden co-stars as Jasper, a bartender at Sid’s bar, in season 1.

Recurring

Daniel Augustin as Ian, Sophie’s Tinder date. He is a marine biologist who moves to Australia in the pilot episode, but returns to New York in the season 1 finale.
Ashley Reyes as Hannah, Sid’s longtime girlfriend to whom he gets engaged in the pilot. She works as a surgeon in Los Angeles, and later elopes with Sid in the season 1 finale after learning that her fellowship has been extended.
Leighton Meester as Meredith, a popular musician and Jesse’s ex-girlfriend who publicly rejected his marriage proposal
Josh Peck as Drew, the vice principal at the school where Jesse teaches music lessons and Sophie’s boyfriend for most of season 1
Aby James as Rachel, a new neighbor in Charlie and Ellen’s apartment building and Ellen’s love interest
Michael Cimino as Swish (season 2), a college student that Valentina is briefly engaged to
Meaghan Rath as Parker (season 2), Jesse’s co-worker

Guest stars

Paget Brewster as Lori, Sophie’s mother, a notorious party girl who had Sophie when she was young
Dan Bucatinsky as Fred, Valentina’s boss
Michael Barbaro as himself
Meghan Trainor as Ramona (season 2), Sophie’s neighbor
Mark Consuelos as Juan (season 2), Valentina’s father
Constance Marie as Raquel (season 2), Valentina’s mother
Judge Judy Sheindlin as herself (season 2)
John Corbett as Robert (season 2), a meticulous chef Sophie meets at a Broadway opening after-party
Clark Gregg as Nick (season 2), the current owner of Nick’s of Staten Island, who is Sophie’s father
Lance Bass as himself (season 2)
Joey Fatone as himself (season 2)
Eden Sher as Deirdre (season 2)
Lalaine as Miranda Sanchez (archive footage, uncredited)

How I Met Your Mother role reprisals

Kyle MacLachlan as The Captain (season 1)
Laura Bell Bundy as Becky (season 1), the Captain’s third wife who eventually leaves him
Cobie Smulders as Robin Scherbatsky (season 1), a news reporter whom Sophie encounters
Joe Nieves as Carl the Bartender (season 1)
Neil Patrick Harris as Barney Stinson (season 2), a former womanizer whom Sophie rear-ends
Alexis Denisof as Sandy Rivers (season 2), a perverted newsman who interviews Meredith and Jesse

How I Met Your Father Storyline

In the near future, Sophie (Duff) is telling her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.

About How I Met Your Father TV Series

How I Met Your Father (abbreviated as HIMYF) is an American sitcom created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. It is a spin-off of the television series How I Met Your Mother (2005–14). The series, which stars Hilary Duff, Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, and Kim Cattrall.

After the failed 2014 CBS pilot How I Met Your Dad, a new version titled How I Met Your Father was announced on December 14, 2016, with Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger as writers and Carter Bays and Craig Thomas as executive producers. However, the project was put on hold.
On August 8, 2017, Fox attempted another spin-off with different writers. Alison Bennett was later attached to the project, but this attempt also fell through.
On April 21, 2021, Hulu ordered a 10-episode series of How I Met Your Father, with Pamela Fryman joining as executive producer and pilot director on June 24, 2021.
The series was renewed for a 20-episode second season on February 15, 2022.
On September 1, 2023, Hulu canceled the series after two seasons.
Hilary Duff was cast as the lead upon the series order announcement.
Chris Lowell joined as the male lead on June 16, 2021.
In August 2021, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, and Suraj Sharma were cast in starring roles, while Brandon Micheal Hall was cast in a recurring role.
Hall exited due to a scheduling conflict and was replaced by Daniel Augustin.
Josh Peck and Ashley Reyes were cast in recurring roles the next day.
On November 5, 2021, Kim Cattrall was cast as the future version of Duff’s character, Sophie.
Leighton Meester was announced as a recurring character upon the series premiere.
On February 3, 2022, Paget Brewster was cast as a guest star in the episode The Good Mom (aired February 8, 2022).
On January 18, 2023, Meaghan Rath was cast in a recurring role for season two.
Principal photography for the series began on August 31, 2021.

How I Met Your Father Release Date

Season	Episodes	First Released	Last Released
1	10	January 18, 2022	March 15, 2022
2	20	January 24, 2023	July 11, 2023

How I Met Your Father premiered on Hulu on January 18, 2022. Internationally, the show began streaming on Disney+ via Star and in Latin America on Star+ on March 9, 2022. The second season premiered on January 24, 2023, on Hulu. Internationally, the second season arrived on April 19, 2023, on Disney+. The entire series is also available on Disney+ in the United States via the Hulu tab since December 6, 2023.

How I Met Your Father Episodes

Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot (January 18, 2022)

After a slew of let-down Tinder dates, Sophie meets the seemingly perfect guy. Sophie’s roommate, Valentina, returns from London Fashion Week with a sexy souvenir. A car service phone mishap leads them to an eclectic new group of friends.

Season 1, Episode 2: FOMO (January 18, 2022)

Sophie and the gang head to an exclusive new club for a wild night out. Valentina has doubts about her relationship with Charlie. Sid pushes Jesse to be open to love. Ellen tries her luck with women at the club.

Season 1, Episode 3: The Fixer (January 25, 2022)

Sophie helps Jesse take photos for his Tinder profile and feels sparks with someone unexpected. Valentina helps Sid maintain his long-distance relationship. Ellen helps Charlie find an apartment.

Season 1, Episode 4: Dirrty Thirty (February 1, 2022)

Sophie discovers that hosting her thirtieth birthday party is almost as stressful as turning thirty. Jesse and Ellen struggle to relate as siblings. Val and Charlie spice things up. Sid shows off a new piece of bling.

Season 1, Episode 5: The Good Mom (February 8, 2022)

An unexpected visit from Sophie’s mom heightens Val’s concern for her friend. Charlie helps Jesse and Sid face past traumas. A culinary quest leads Ellen to someone new.

Season 1, Episode 6: Stacey (February 15, 2022)

Sophie feels haunted by her boyfriend’s ex. Sid and Hannah hash out an old argument. Charlie and Ellen host a dinner party.

Season 1, Episode 7: Rivka Rebel (February 22, 2022)

Valentina helps Sophie with an unexpected career opportunity. Jesse and Sid struggle with procrastination. Charlie seeks out a nasty Yelp reviewer.

Season 1, Episode 8: The Perfect Shot (March 1, 2022)

Sophie and Jesse navigate a day in the life of an artist. Valentina retaliates against her boss. Sid and Ellen deal with an unexpected visitor.

Season 1, Episode 9: Jay Street (March 8, 2022)

A parental wrench is thrown into Sophie’s plan for the day. Jesse deals with the aftermath of a truth bomb. Charlie tries to get the gang excited about soccer.

Season 1, Episode 10: Timing Is Everything (March 15, 2022)

Sophie gets romantic advice from someone who’s been through it all. Valentina and Charlie face a tough crossroads. Jesse makes a choice.

Season 2, Episode 1: Cool and Chill (January 24, 2023)

After Sophie’s gallery show and Ian’s arrival, Sid and Hannah host an impromptu wedding reception at Pemberton’s. Jesse grapples with his decisions and confides in Ellen about Meredith.

Season 2, Episode 2: Midwife Crisis (January 31, 2023)

As she waits for the gallery to call, Sophie lands a gig she lied to get and enlists Val to help. Jesse forces Sid and Meredith to work out their differences.

Season 2, Episode 3: The Reset Button (February 7, 2023)

After selling her portrait, Sophie recruits Jesse to help her impress the buyers. Val and Ellen go on a double date. Charlie forces a reluctant Sid and Hannah into a double date in reaction to Val.

Season 2, Episode 4: Pathetic Deirdre (February 14, 2023)

Sophie and Val question where they are in their careers and reach out to an old friend. Jesse and Meredith make a tour announcement video.

Season 2, Episode 5: Ride or Die (February 21, 2023)

Sophie and Val have conflicting feelings about brunch with Val’s parents. The gang attends Jesse’s Long Island show.

Season 2, Episode 6: Universal Therapy (February 28, 2023)

Sophie encounters an obstacle with a new beau. Ellen uses her job insurance to see a therapist. Jesse gives Valentina a hand at work while Sid and Charlie try to sell terrible wine.

Season 2, Episode 7: A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Valentine’s Day (March 7, 2023)

The gang recounts their worst Valentine’s Day experiences in order to cheer up Ellen.

Season 2, Episode 8: Rewardishment (March 14, 2023)

Jesse and Sid introduce the gang to an old college ritual where they spend the next 48 hours attempting to complete various tasks in order to achieve a group “rewardishment”.

Season 2, Episode 9: The Welcome Protocol (March 21, 2023)

Val brings Sophie to a work event so they can party all night with the rich and famous. Jesse wants to introduce the friends to a new girl he’s seeing, forcing them to spring into action and invoke the “Welcome Protocol”.

Season 2, Episode 10: I’m His Swish (March 28, 2023)

Sophie dates an older man, which encourages Jesse, Sid, and Charlie to take better care of themselves. Sophie and Val battle over who gets the apartment for date night.

Season 2, Episode 11: Daddy (March 28, 2023)

Sophie goes to Robert’s country house for the weekend. The gang celebrates Lost and Found Box Day at Pemberton’s.

Season 2, Episode 12: Not a Mamma Mia (May 23, 2023)

Sophie recruits the gang to help track down her father.

Season 2, Episode 13: Family Business (May 30, 2023)

Sophie and her dad run a business out of Pemberton’s. Charlie and Jesse meet women they like. Val and Ellen treat themselves to a fancy open house.

Season 2, Episode 14: Disengagement Party (June 6, 2023)

Sophie pulls in the big guns to help her get Val out of her engagement. Sid and Hannah argue about where they’ll live. Jesse helps Charlie and Ellen through a roommate faux pas.

Season 2, Episode 15: Working Girls (June 13, 2023)

Sophie and Ellen get assigned to a work project together. Sid surprises Hannah in L.A. Charlie and Val try to make the most of their time with Jesse after he gets a bad psychic reading.

Season 2, Episode 16: The Jersey Connection (June 20, 2023)

Ellen suspects something is up with Rachel. She and Sid do a stakeout. Sophie tracks an upset Jesse down after he wasn’t invited to a coworker’s birthday party.

Season 2, Episode 17: Out of Sync (June 27, 2023)

The gang go a day without their cell phones, forced to face the world without help from the internet.

Season 2, Episode 18: Parent Trap (July 4, 2023)

Sophie tries to Parent Trap her parents. Sid and Ellen try their own master plan to nudge Jesse and Charlie into being roommates with each other.

Season 2, Episode 19: Shady Parker (July 11, 2023)

Jesse tricks the gang into helping him pack his stuff in the apartment.

Season 2, Episode 20: Okay Fine, It’s a Hurricane (July 11, 2023)

Everyone heads to Pemberton’s to weather out the hurricane.

Where to Watch How I Met Your Father TV Series Online?

Hulu

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Disney+