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* Ted name drops ''Series/{{ER}}'' in the Season 1 finale. Creator/JoshRadnor guest starred as a PatientOfTheWeek during its ninth season.
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* Ted name drops ''Series/{{ER}}'' in the Season 1 finale. Creator/JoshRadnor guest starred as a PatientOfTheWeek during its ninth season. Additionally, when Ted's father is introduced in Season Two, he's played by Creator/MichaelGross, who appeared a few times throughout the series as Dr. Carter's father.
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* The show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek2009 film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho (who played Hikaru Sulu) guest-starred during Season 3.
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* The show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]].actors]], appearing again in ''Voyager'' and ''Enterprise''. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek2009 film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho (who played Hikaru Sulu) guest-starred during Season 3.
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* Barney mentions the ''[[SugarWiki/AHallmarkPresentation Hallmark]]'' movies at one point. Notable cast members who starred in their productions are Creator/AshleyWilliams (Victoria), Creator/JamesVanDerBeek (Simon Tremblay), Creator/DanicaMcKellar (Trudy), Creator/JaneSeymourActress (Professor Lewis), Creator/ErinCahill (Heather Mosby), Creator/MichaelGross (Alfred Mosby), and Creator/AmyAcker (Penelope).
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* Barney mentions the ''[[SugarWiki/AHallmarkPresentation Hallmark]]'' movies at one point. Notable cast members who starred in their productions are Creator/AshleyWilliams (Victoria), Creator/JamesVanDerBeek (Simon Tremblay), Creator/DanicaMcKellar (Trudy), Creator/JaneSeymourActress (Professor Lewis), Creator/ErinCahill (Heather Mosby), Creator/MichaelGross (Alfred Mosby), and Creator/AmyAcker (Penelope).(Penelope), and Creator/JoAnnaGarciaSwisher(Maggie).
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* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''Film/TwentySevenDresses''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, a [[ShowWithinAShow film within the show]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member (though it should be noted Akerman appeared [[AsHimself as herself]]).
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* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''Film/TwentySevenDresses''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, JustForFun/TheWeddingBride, a [[ShowWithinAShow film within the show]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member (though it should be noted Akerman appeared [[AsHimself as herself]]).
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* Barney mentions the ''[[SugarWiki/AHallmarkPresentation Hallmark]]'' movies at one point. Notable cast members who starred in their productions, notably productions are Creator/AshleyWilliams (Victoria), Creator/JamesVanDerBeek (Simon Tremblay), Creator/DanicaMcKellar (Trudy), Creator/JaneSeymourActress (Professor Lewis), Creator/ErinCahill (Heather Mosby), Creator/MichaelGross (Alfred Mosby), and Creator/AmyAcker (Penelope).
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* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''Film/TwentySevenDresses''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, a [[ShowWithinAShow film within the show]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member.member (though it should be noted Akerman appeared [[AsHimself as herself]]).
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* The show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek2009 film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho guest-starred during Season 3.
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* The show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek2009 film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho (who played Hikaru Sulu) guest-starred during Season 3.
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* Barney mentions the ''[[SugarWiki/AHallmarkPresentation Hallmark]]'' movies at one point. Notable cast members who starred in their productions, notably Creator/AshleyWilliams (Victoria), Creator/JamesVanDerBeek (Simon Tremblay), Creator/JaneSeymourActress (Professor Lewis), and Creator/AmyAcker (Penelope).
* Barney mentions the ''[[SugarWiki/AHallmarkPresentation Hallmark]]'' movies at one point. Notable cast members who starred in their productions, notably Creator/AshleyWilliams (Victoria), Creator/JamesVanDerBeek (Simon Tremblay), Creator/JaneSeymourActress (Professor Lewis), and Creator/AmyAcker (Penelope).
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* The show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho guest-starred during Season 3.
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* The show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek [[Film/StarTrek2009 film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho guest-starred during Season 3.
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* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''Film/TwentySevenDresses''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, a [[ShowWithinAShow film within the show]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member. Akerman has also co-starred with Creator/JoshRadnor (Ted himself) in ''Film/{{Happythankyoumoreplease}}'' just a few months earlier.
* Barney mentions ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'' in Season 2. The [[Film/TheSmurfs 2010 movie reboot]] is headlined by Creator/NeilPatrickHarris. Harris' wife in said film is played by Creator/JaymaMays, while Smurfette is voiced by Music/KatyPerry. Both women guested as a GirlOfTheWeek in Seasons 1 and 6 respectively (with Mays returning in the final season). [[Series/ProjectRunway Tim Gunn]], who appears AsHimself, is also included in the film. Further, Creator/JoeManganiello, who plays Brad Morris, went on to marry Creator/SofiaVergara, who plays the MeanBoss of Harris' character in the film.
* The show occasionally makes a ShoutOut to ''Franchise/StarWars''. Starting the fifth season, Creator/HaydenChristensen's (Anakin Skywalker) wife Creator/RachelBilson becomes a major RecurringCharacter.
* Much like ''Franchise/StarWars'', the show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho guest-starred during Season 3.
* Lily mentions that her female celebrity crush is Creator/MilaKunis. It's not mentioned if she's ever seen ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'', a movie where Kunis plays opposite to Creator/JasonSegel, who plays Lily's husband Marshall. Also, Ted's OnAgainOffAgainGirlfriend Karen whom Lily despises so much, is played by Creator/LauraPrepon, whom along with Kunis got her StarMakingRole in ''Series/That70sShow''.
* Barney mentions ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'' in Season 2. The [[Film/TheSmurfs 2010 movie reboot]] is headlined by Creator/NeilPatrickHarris. Harris' wife in said film is played by Creator/JaymaMays, while Smurfette is voiced by Music/KatyPerry. Both women guested as a GirlOfTheWeek in Seasons 1 and 6 respectively (with Mays returning in the final season). [[Series/ProjectRunway Tim Gunn]], who appears AsHimself, is also included in the film. Further, Creator/JoeManganiello, who plays Brad Morris, went on to marry Creator/SofiaVergara, who plays the MeanBoss of Harris' character in the film.
* The show occasionally makes a ShoutOut to ''Franchise/StarWars''. Starting the fifth season, Creator/HaydenChristensen's (Anakin Skywalker) wife Creator/RachelBilson becomes a major RecurringCharacter.
* Much like ''Franchise/StarWars'', the show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho guest-starred during Season 3.
* Lily mentions that her female celebrity crush is Creator/MilaKunis. It's not mentioned if she's ever seen ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'', a movie where Kunis plays opposite to Creator/JasonSegel, who plays Lily's husband Marshall. Also, Ted's OnAgainOffAgainGirlfriend Karen whom Lily despises so much, is played by Creator/LauraPrepon, whom along with Kunis got her StarMakingRole in ''Series/That70sShow''.
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* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''Film/TwentySevenDresses''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, a [[ShowWithinAShow film within the show]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member. Akerman has also co-starred with Creator/JoshRadnor (Ted himself) in ''Film/{{Happythankyoumoreplease}}'' just a few months earlier.
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* Barney mentions ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'' in Season 2. The [[Film/TheSmurfs 2010 movie reboot]] is headlined by Creator/NeilPatrickHarris. Harris' wife in said film is played by Creator/JaymaMays, while Smurfette is voiced by Music/KatyPerry. Both women guested as a GirlOfTheWeek in Seasons 1 and 6 respectively (with Mays returning in the final season). [[Series/ProjectRunway Tim Gunn]], who appears AsHimself, is also included in thefilm. Further, Creator/JoeManganiello, who plays Brad Morris, went on to marry Creator/SofiaVergara, who plays the MeanBoss of Harris' character in the film.
* Theshow occasionally makes a ShoutOut to ''Franchise/StarWars''. Starting the fifth season, Creator/HaydenChristensen's (Anakin Skywalker) wife Creator/RachelBilson becomes a major RecurringCharacter.
* Much like ''Franchise/StarWars'', theshow also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho guest-starred during Season 3.
* Lily mentions that her female celebrity crush is Creator/MilaKunis. It's not mentioned if she's ever seen ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'', a movie where Kunis plays opposite to Creator/JasonSegel, who plays Lily's husband Marshall. Also, Ted's OnAgainOffAgainGirlfriend Karen whom Lily despises so much, is played by Creator/LauraPrepon, whom along with Kunis got her StarMakingRole in ''Series/That70sShow''.3.
* Barney mentions ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'' in Season 2. The [[Film/TheSmurfs 2010 movie reboot]] is headlined by Creator/NeilPatrickHarris. Harris' wife in said film is played by Creator/JaymaMays, while Smurfette is voiced by Music/KatyPerry. Both women guested as a GirlOfTheWeek in Seasons 1 and 6 respectively (with Mays returning in the final season). [[Series/ProjectRunway Tim Gunn]], who appears AsHimself, is also included in the
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* Lily mentions that her female celebrity crush is Creator/MilaKunis. It's not mentioned if she's ever seen ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'', a movie where Kunis plays opposite to Creator/JasonSegel, who plays Lily's husband Marshall. Also, Ted's OnAgainOffAgainGirlfriend Karen whom Lily despises so much, is played by Creator/LauraPrepon, whom along with Kunis got her StarMakingRole in ''Series/That70sShow''.
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* The final season mentions ''Series/GameOfThrones''. Amanda Peet, who is married to one of ''Game of Thrones''' TV creators, guest-starred on Season 5 as Marshall's co-worker.
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* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''[[Film/TwentySevenDresses 27 Dresses]]''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, [[ShowWithInAShow film]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member. Akerman has also co-starred with Creator/JoshRadnor (Ted himself) in ''Film/{{Happythankyoumoreplease}}'' just a few months earlier.
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* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''[[Film/TwentySevenDresses 27 Dresses]]''. ''Film/TwentySevenDresses''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, [[ShowWithInAShow film]] a [[ShowWithinAShow film within the show]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member. Akerman has also co-starred with Creator/JoshRadnor (Ted himself) in ''Film/{{Happythankyoumoreplease}}'' just a few months earlier.
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* In the Season 3 ThanksgivingEpisode, Ted mentions the blatantly ''Film/JamesBond'' film series. Creator/{{Jane Seymour|Actress}}, who plays Marshall's college professor, played the main Bond Girl of ''Film/LiveAndLetDie''.
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* In the Season 3 ThanksgivingEpisode, Ted mentions the blatantly ''Film/JamesBond'' film series. Creator/{{Jane Seymour|Actress}}, Creator/JaneSeymourActress, who plays Marshall's college professor, played the main Bond Girl of ''Film/LiveAndLetDie''.
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* In the summer of 2011, it was discovered that reruns of the show contained retroactive product placement - ads for timely 2011 products inserted into old episodes. This included a scene where Marshall [[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/07/how-i-met-your-mother-reruns-bad-teacher-zookeeper/ stood in front of an ad]] for ''Film/BadTeacher'', a film starring Creator/JasonSegel.
* The final season mentions ''Series/GameOfThrones''. Amanda Peet, who is married to one of the show's creators, guest-starred on Season 5.
* The final season mentions ''Series/GameOfThrones''. Amanda Peet, who is married to one of the show's creators, guest-starred on Season 5.
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* In the summer of 2011, it was discovered that reruns of the show contained retroactive product placement - ads for timely 2011 products inserted into old episodes. This included a scene where Marshall [[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/07/how-i-met-your-mother-reruns-bad-teacher-zookeeper/ stood in front of an ad]] for ''Film/BadTeacher'', a film starring Marshall's actor Creator/JasonSegel.
* The final season mentions ''Series/GameOfThrones''. Amanda Peet, who is married to one ofthe show's ''Game of Thrones''' TV creators, guest-starred on Season 5.5 as Marshall's co-worker.
* The final season mentions ''Series/GameOfThrones''. Amanda Peet, who is married to one of
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* A Runninggag in a Season 2 episode has several characters fawning over Lou Ferrigno. Ferrigno's son appears as the titular mother's RomanticFalseLead during a final season flashback.
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* Ted name drops ''Series/{{ER}}'' in the Season 1 finale. Creator/JoshRadnor guest starred as a PatientOfTheWeek during its ninth season.
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* Barney mentions ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'' in Season 2. The [[Film/TheSmurfs 2010 movie reboot]] is headlined by Creator/NeilPatrickHarris. Harris' wife in said film is played by Creator/JaymaMays, while Smurfette is voiced by Music/KatyPerry. Both women guested as a GirlOfTheWeek in Seasons 1 and 6 respectively (with Mays returning in the final season). [[Series/ProjectRunway Tim Gunn]], who appears AsHimself, is also included in the film. Further, Creator/JoeManganiello (Brad Morris) went on to marry Creator/SofiaVergara, who plays the MeanBoss of Harris' character in the film.
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* Barney mentions ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'' in Season 2. The [[Film/TheSmurfs 2010 movie reboot]] is headlined by Creator/NeilPatrickHarris. Harris' wife in said film is played by Creator/JaymaMays, while Smurfette is voiced by Music/KatyPerry. Both women guested as a GirlOfTheWeek in Seasons 1 and 6 respectively (with Mays returning in the final season). [[Series/ProjectRunway Tim Gunn]], who appears AsHimself, is also included in the film. Further, Creator/JoeManganiello (Brad Morris) Creator/JoeManganiello, who plays Brad Morris, went on to marry Creator/SofiaVergara, who plays the MeanBoss of Harris' character in the film.
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* In a season 8 episode, Mickey Aldrin mentions his plans to watch ''Series/BreakingBad''. Creator/BryanCranston, who plays Walter White, appeared as Ted's boss in Season 2. Creator/BobOdenkirk, who played Saul Goodman on the same show, also appeared as Marshall's boss a few seasons earlier.
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* In the Season 3 ThanksgivingEpisode, Ted mentions the blatantly ''Film/JamesBond'' film series. Creator/{{Jane Seymour|Actress}}, who plays Marshall's college professor, played the main Bond Girl of ''Film/LiveAndLetDie''.
* In a season 8 episode, Mickey Aldrin mentions his plans to watch ''Series/BreakingBad''. Creator/BryanCranston, who playsWalter White, appeared Hammond Druthers, stars as Ted's boss in Season 2. that show's VillainProtagonist. Creator/BobOdenkirk, who played Saul Goodman on the same show, also appeared as Marshall's boss plays Arthur Hobbs, plays a few seasons earlier.major character there who even got [[Series/BetterCallSaul his own Spin-Off]].
* In a season 8 episode, Mickey Aldrin mentions his plans to watch ''Series/BreakingBad''. Creator/BryanCranston, who plays
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''Series/HowIMetYourMother'' is a nine-season long show which has lots of {{Shout Out}}s. Alas, the sheer number of actors involved with the show (main cast, recurring or one-offs) makes it almost impossible to include a pop-culture reference without invoking this trope in relation to someone. Some examples are listed below.
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* In one episode, Jerome Whitaker makes a reference to his actor Creator/JohnLithgow's character from ''Film/{{Footloose}}''. ("I'm sorry, Mr. Small-Town Preacher, is there a law against dancing?")
* In a sixth season episode, a gullible character talks about getting a part on ''Series/{{Lost}}'', yet a few episodes earlier, we met a friend of the group nicknamed "The Blitz" played by Creator/JorgeGarcia.
* A Runninggag in a Season 2 episode has several characters fawning over Lou Ferrigno. Ferrigno's son appears as the titular mother's RomanticFalseLead during a final season flashback.
* In the season 2 finale, Marshall mentions he finds bald guys cool like Music/BritneySpears. Britney plays Stella's assistant for two episodes in Season 3.
* During the Season 3 premiere, a Music/MandyMoore song is playing on a radio while Ted is approaching his GirlOfTheWeek. Three guesses on who she is played by.
* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''[[Film/TwentySevenDresses 27 Dresses]]''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, [[ShowWithInAShow film]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member. Akerman has also co-starred with Creator/JoshRadnor (Ted himself) in ''Film/{{Happythankyoumoreplease}}'' just a few months earlier.
* Barney mentions ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'' in Season 2. The [[Film/TheSmurfs 2010 movie reboot]] is headlined by Creator/NeilPatrickHarris. Harris' wife in said film is played by Creator/JaymaMays, while Smurfette is voiced by Music/KatyPerry. Both women guested as a GirlOfTheWeek in Seasons 1 and 6 respectively (with Mays returning in the final season). [[Series/ProjectRunway Tim Gunn]], who appears AsHimself, is also included in the film. Further, Creator/JoeManganiello (Brad Morris) went on to marry Creator/SofiaVergara, who plays the MeanBoss of Harris' character in the film.
* The show occasionally makes a ShoutOut to ''Franchise/StarWars''. Starting the fifth season, Creator/HaydenChristensen's (Anakin Skywalker) wife Creator/RachelBilson becomes a major RecurringCharacter.
* Much like ''Franchise/StarWars'', the show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho guest-starred during Season 3.
* Lily mentions that her female celebrity crush is Creator/MilaKunis. It's not mentioned if she's ever seen ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'', a movie where Kunis plays opposite to Creator/JasonSegel, who plays Lily's husband Marshall. Also, Ted's OnAgainOffAgainGirlfriend Karen whom Lily despises so much, is played by Creator/LauraPrepon, whom along with Kunis got her StarMakingRole in ''Series/That70sShow''.
* In a season 8 episode, Mickey Aldrin mentions his plans to watch ''Series/BreakingBad''. Creator/BryanCranston, who plays Walter White, appeared as Ted's boss in Season 2. Creator/BobOdenkirk, who played Saul Goodman on the same show, also appeared as Marshall's boss a few seasons earlier.
* In the summer of 2011, it was discovered that reruns of the show contained retroactive product placement - ads for timely 2011 products inserted into old episodes. This included a scene where Marshall [[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/07/how-i-met-your-mother-reruns-bad-teacher-zookeeper/ stood in front of an ad]] for ''Film/BadTeacher'', a film starring Creator/JasonSegel.
* The final season mentions ''Series/GameOfThrones''. Amanda Peet, who is married to one of the show's creators, guest-starred on Season 5.
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* In one episode, Jerome Whitaker makes a reference to his actor Creator/JohnLithgow's character from ''Film/{{Footloose}}''. ("I'm sorry, Mr. Small-Town Preacher, is there a law against dancing?")
* In a sixth season episode, a gullible character talks about getting a part on ''Series/{{Lost}}'', yet a few episodes earlier, we met a friend of the group nicknamed "The Blitz" played by Creator/JorgeGarcia.
* A Runninggag in a Season 2 episode has several characters fawning over Lou Ferrigno. Ferrigno's son appears as the titular mother's RomanticFalseLead during a final season flashback.
* In the season 2 finale, Marshall mentions he finds bald guys cool like Music/BritneySpears. Britney plays Stella's assistant for two episodes in Season 3.
* During the Season 3 premiere, a Music/MandyMoore song is playing on a radio while Ted is approaching his GirlOfTheWeek. Three guesses on who she is played by.
* During the show's second season, a minor character mentions ''[[Film/TwentySevenDresses 27 Dresses]]''. Fast forward to Season 5, Ted and his GirlOfTheWeek played by Creator/JudyGreer, who was a main cast member on that film, watches a movie titled Film/TheWeddingBride, [[ShowWithInAShow film]] which stars Creator/MalinAkerman, another ''27 Dresses'' main cast member. Akerman has also co-starred with Creator/JoshRadnor (Ted himself) in ''Film/{{Happythankyoumoreplease}}'' just a few months earlier.
* Barney mentions ''Franchise/TheSmurfs'' in Season 2. The [[Film/TheSmurfs 2010 movie reboot]] is headlined by Creator/NeilPatrickHarris. Harris' wife in said film is played by Creator/JaymaMays, while Smurfette is voiced by Music/KatyPerry. Both women guested as a GirlOfTheWeek in Seasons 1 and 6 respectively (with Mays returning in the final season). [[Series/ProjectRunway Tim Gunn]], who appears AsHimself, is also included in the film. Further, Creator/JoeManganiello (Brad Morris) went on to marry Creator/SofiaVergara, who plays the MeanBoss of Harris' character in the film.
* The show occasionally makes a ShoutOut to ''Franchise/StarWars''. Starting the fifth season, Creator/HaydenChristensen's (Anakin Skywalker) wife Creator/RachelBilson becomes a major RecurringCharacter.
* Much like ''Franchise/StarWars'', the show also makes occasional ''Franchise/StarTrek'' references. Marshall's mother is played by Creator/SuziePlakson, who was not only a mainstay on ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'', but was one of the franchise's resident [[YouAllLookFamiliar "hat-trick" actors]]. Ted's LoveInterest in Season 6 is played by Creator/JenniferMorrison, who played Captain Kirk's mother in the [[Film/StarTrek film]] [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness reboots]]. And speaking of the reboot films, Creator/JohnCho guest-starred during Season 3.
* Lily mentions that her female celebrity crush is Creator/MilaKunis. It's not mentioned if she's ever seen ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'', a movie where Kunis plays opposite to Creator/JasonSegel, who plays Lily's husband Marshall. Also, Ted's OnAgainOffAgainGirlfriend Karen whom Lily despises so much, is played by Creator/LauraPrepon, whom along with Kunis got her StarMakingRole in ''Series/That70sShow''.
* In a season 8 episode, Mickey Aldrin mentions his plans to watch ''Series/BreakingBad''. Creator/BryanCranston, who plays Walter White, appeared as Ted's boss in Season 2. Creator/BobOdenkirk, who played Saul Goodman on the same show, also appeared as Marshall's boss a few seasons earlier.
* In the summer of 2011, it was discovered that reruns of the show contained retroactive product placement - ads for timely 2011 products inserted into old episodes. This included a scene where Marshall [[http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/07/how-i-met-your-mother-reruns-bad-teacher-zookeeper/ stood in front of an ad]] for ''Film/BadTeacher'', a film starring Creator/JasonSegel.
* The final season mentions ''Series/GameOfThrones''. Amanda Peet, who is married to one of the show's creators, guest-starred on Season 5.
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