| | | A Love Story in Reverse.
Features: DVD, English, Spanish, French, Subtitled, Sensormatic
"The woman of his dreams is out there -- the question is, who is she? Told in a series of flash backs, How I Met Your Mother is the hilariously unpredictable story of how twenty-something Ted meets his soul mate and says goodbye to the singles world of pick-up lines, one night stands, and relationship ""deal-breakers."" With friends Marshall and Lily's wedding fast approaching, the outrageously inappropriate Barney remains a consummate bachelor, while Ted's romance with Robin heats up, but is she really the one for him? Things have a funny way of working out in this delightfully fresh and fast-paced comedy.This three disc collection includes all 22 episodes from Season Two of How I Met Your Mother!"
"The actors are all great, and they have developed a chemistry that works very well..." Sean Elliott, If Magazine
"...one of the funniest new sitcoms of the season." Shawn McKenzie, Entertain Your Brain!
"A fresh and spirited comedy..." Barry Garron, The Hollywood Reporter
"...[a] bright, cleverly constructed half-hour that features a topnotch cast and a sly, too-good-to-give-away twist." Brian Lowry, Variety
"The premise of the series is effective, and by employing a unique way of unraveling the story threads, it does not strike one as a standard sitcom." Chad Webb, 411Mania.com
"...offers a terrific ensemble cast, has heart and remains consistently funny throughout." CurrentFilm.com
"Sharp and sentimental, like Seinfeld with feeling." Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times
"...driven by smart, witty jokes and dialogue that sustains itself with Judd Apatow-like writing and Seinfeld-esque timing." Ryan Keefer, DVD Verdict
Editor's Note
Though HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER has the look of a traditional, multi-camera sitcom, this comedy has all the fun and smarts of fellow critical darlings 30 ROCK and ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. Told via a giant flashback, the twist-filled series is narrated from the perspective of Ted Mosby in the year 2030 as he tells his daughter and son how he met their mother more than 20 years ago. Young Ted (Josh Radnor) is inspired by the romance of his roommate Marshall (FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL's Jason Segel) and his fiancée Lily (BUFFY's Alyson Hannigan), and he decides to embark on his own search for love. Aided in his quest by wingman Barney "Have you met Ted?" Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris), Ted looks all over New York City for the future Mrs. Mosby. Season two finds him happily coupled with Canadian beauty--and commitment-phobe--Robin (Cobie Smulders), and it's Marshall and Lily who suddenly aren't so sure of their future. The second season also reveals the secrets of Barney's awesome apartment in "World's Greatest Couple," and Robin's mysterious--and hilarious--past is uncovered in fan favorite "Slap Bet." This release includes every legendary episode of the Emmy-winning show's second season.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Foxvideo |
| Release Date: 4/1/2008 |
| Running Time: 484 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2006 | | Catalog ID: 2246729 | | UPC: 00024543467281 | | Number of Discs: 3 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Nominee (2007) | | | Emmy, Susan Eschelbach, Steve Olson, Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series | | | Emmy, Sue Federman, Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing For A Series | | | Emmy, Neil Patrick Harris, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series | |
Winner (2006) | | | Emmy, Richard C. Walker, Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series | | | Emmy, Chris La Fountaine, Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series | |
People's Choice (2008) | | | Neil Patrick Harris, Nominee, Favorite Scene Stealing Star | |
Emmy (2007) | | | Neil Patrick Harris, Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | | | Susan Federman, Nominee, Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Series | |
Emmy (2006) |  | Chris La Fountaine, Winner, Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series | |
People's Choice (2006) | | | How I Met Your Mother, Nominee, Favorite New Television Comedy | |
Emmy (2006) | | Steve Olson, et. al., Winner, Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series |
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| | Professional Reviews | Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he quirky comedy is on excellent form, and the more you watch the more you love it." 10/01/2007 p.113Variety 9 of 10
Now and again a sitcom comes along that undermines all "The form's broken" hand-wringing about multicamera-and-couch comedy. Having managed that trick two years ago with "Two and a Half Men," CBS does it again with this bright, cleverly constructed half-hour that features a topnotch cast and a sly, too-good-to-give-away twist. It's not often that a pilot has the polished feel of a show that's been around for a while, but "How I Met Your Mother" should be a solid bridge between "King of Queens" and the aforementioned "Men"...Series creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas have assembled a smart and funny core of characters, but what makes the series most fascinating is the promise of how the title will unfold through this season and possibly beyond. - Brian Lowry
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