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304 | How I Met Your Mother Trivia

Posted on November 20, 2024June 25, 2025 by Brian Rollins

Sit down and let me tell you a story. Well, it’s more trivia questions and answers. It’s How I Met Your Mother trivia on this week’s episode of Dorky Geeky Nerdy.

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Episode Intro

Sit down and let me tell you a story. Well, it’s more trivia questions and answers. It’s How I Met Your Mother trivia on this week’s episode of Dorky Geeky Nerdy.

The show was a huge hit but polarized viewers with its finale. I won’t weigh in on that, but I will give you thirty questions about the sitcom.

If you need rules or scorecards, visit the show’s website: DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

I’m your host, Brian Rollins and let’s start the game.

The Dorky Round

  1. Who is the “I” in How I Met Your Mother?
    a. Ted Mosby
  2. What is the name of Ted’s college roommate and best friend?
    a. Marshall Eriksen.
  3. What’s the name of Marshall’s girlfriend and later wife?
    a. Lily Aldrin
  4. Who plays Marshall in the series?
    a. Jason Segal
  5. What Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress played Lily?
    a. Alyson Hannigan
  6. Who played the ladies’ man, Barney Stinson?
    a. Neil Patrick Harris
  7. Before she was Nick Fury’s right-hand woman, who played Robin Scherbatsky?
    a. Cobie Smulders
  8. Robin went by what stage name in the 1990s?
    a. Robin Sparkles
  9. What is Marshall’s occupation?
    a. Lawyer
  10. The show takes place in what US city?
    a. New York City

The Geeky Round

  1. Who is the “Mother” in How I Met Your Mother?
    a. Tracey McConnell
  2. What does Robin Scherbatsky do for a living?
    a. She is a news anchor.
  3. Which character is allergic to bees?
    a. Marshall Eriksen.
  4. Who plays Barney’s brother, James?
    a. Wayne Brady
  5. What late actor narrates Ted’s memories?
    a. Bob Saget
  6. Marshall hails from what midwestern state?
    a. Minnesota
  7. In the episode, ‘Bad News’, which recurring character dies?
    a. Marvin Eriksen, Marshall’s father.
  8. After the main five cast members, what two characters appear in the most episodes?
    a. The son and daughter. They appear in 63 of the 208 episodes.
  9. The show produced what 2022 spin-off series?
    a. How I Met Your Father
  10. What network carried the show when it originally aired?
    a. CBS

The Nerdy Round

  1. In what year did How I Met Your Mother debut?
    a. It started in 2005.
  2. What is the name of the bar where the group frequently hangs out?
    a. MacLaren’s Pub.
  3. What is the title of the series finale?
    a. “Last Forever.”
  4. How many seasons does the show have?
    a. Nine seasons.
  5. Alyson Hannigan’s real-life husband plays what recurring character?
    a. Sandy Rivers. He’s played by fellow Buffy actor, Alexis Denisof.
  6. What prop did actor Josh Radnor take after filming wrapped?
    a. The blue French horn
  7. Ultimately, how many slaps are delivered as a consequence of the Slap Bet?
    a. Eight in total
  8. Robin had a huge pop hit in Canada with what song?
    a. “Let’s Go To The Mall”
  9. Ted, Marshall, and Lily all met at what school?
    a. Wesleyan University
  10. What is the name of Marshall and Lily’s first child?
    a. Marvin Wait-for-it Eriksen

Episode Conclusion

And we’re done. What did you think? Did you like the finale of the show, or did you find it missing something? Let me know on social media or DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

I’ll have another episode for you next week. Here’s a clue:

What crime drama shares its name with the highest pitch group of women singers?

Yes. We’re swinging in the complete opposite direction for episode 305. See you on Wednesday.

This was episode 304 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. If you’d like to help support the show, become a patron at Patreon.com/dorkygeekynerdy.

This podcast is written, produced, and hosted by me, Brian Rollins. If you’re into audiobooks or are looking to have your book turned into an audiobook, contact me at TheVoicesInMyHead.com.

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Thanks for listening.

 

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