How I Met Your Mother (TV Series 2005–2014) Poster

(2005–2014)

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Sex & Nudity

  • There are many sexual references and sexual talks but they are not strong. There are some episodes with moderate sensuality.

Violence & Gore

  • Throughout the show, characters slap each other as part of a bet.
  • Most violence is in the show played for laughs like the slap bet
  • A man has his heart come out of his body after getting slapped in the back.
  • Mild (occasionally brutal) comical violence.
  • A couple of bar fights that are mild and brief.
  • A few episodes where a character is punched in the face or groin area.

Profanity

  • Lily frequently uses "son of a bitch"
  • A few uses of the trans slur.
  • Frequent uses of "bitch, "ass," "hell," and "damn."

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • The characters smoke cigars in some episodes.
  • The main character tells his children him and his friends eat sandwiches to cover up the fact they're doing drugs.
  • Alcohol is consumed by the main characters in every episode.
  • The main characters are drunk in some episodes.
  • There is infrequent smoking and references to teenage drinking.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • Some backstories of the characters can be emotional.
  • In some episodes characters are seen with scary red eyes. Might be frightening to some viewers.
  • Very happy show.

Spoilers

The Parents Guide items below may give away important plot points.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • Marshall's dad dies and it's heartbreaking to see him depressed.

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