Howwww We Met Ted | S1E1 "Pilot"

This week, Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas kick off the official rewatch of the PILOT episode of How I Met Your Mother! They reflect on the origin of the series, the narrative complexity of the show’s storytelling, and how the pilot sets up the entire series—from Ted’s romantic optimism to Barney’s legendary schemes. They also revisit memories from filming, discuss the impact of the show’s themes on fans, and answer the big question: If they could rename the first episode, what would it be? CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: Official Website https://www.howwemadeyourmother.com/ Substack https://howwemadeyourmother.substack.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/howwemadeyourmother/ HOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE Donate to our ongoing campaign to support congenital heart disease research https://www.howwemadeyourmother.com/makeadifference AND MORE: Josh’s “Museletters” on Substack https://joshradnor.substack.com/ Josh’s Official Website https://www.joshradnor.com/ Josh on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/43jyNhxEcJZ2YbwioBjCbY Craig’s Official Website (with links to his published writing) https://craigthomaswriter.com/ Alek’s “Dead Fathers Society” on Substack https://aleklev.substack.com/ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: AirBNB Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.com/host Betterhelp How We Made Your Mother is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/yourmother Mint Mobile If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at mintmobile.com/yourmother Advertising inquiries: [email protected] AND IN CASE IT HELPS: 03:10 Antidote to Loneliness 08:59 Character Dynamics and Relationships 15:03 The Hero's Journey of Ted Mosby 21:00 The Art of Storytelling in the Pilot 27:02 The Cinematic Quality of the Pilot 39:31 Editing and Narrative Structure 43:57 Character Development and Themes 49:22 Fan Reactions and Expectations 01:01:44 The Impact of the Show on Fans