How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother

How I Met Your Mother (2005 – 2014)

2005 • 9 seasons • Comedy • TV-14
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Episode 2 — Purple Giraffe

Season 1 • How I Met Your Mother
Released: 2005-09-26 • Comedy
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In a desperate attempt for a second date, Ted invites Robin to a party he is throwing. However, she doesn't show up and he keeps throwing parties in the hopes she will finally arrive.

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Season 1 · Episode 2 · Streaming in USA
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Episode air date26.09.2005
Episode runtime23 min
Episode rating7.42
GenresComedy
TMDB series rating8.1
IMDb series rating8.3
Series statusEnded
Age rating14+
CountryUS

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Cast

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
Cristin Milioti
Cristin Milioti
Tracy McConnell

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