How I Met Your Mother season 8 explained

Season Number:8
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Num Episodes:24
Network:CBS
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Next Season:Season 9
Episode List:List of How I Met Your Mother episodes

The eighth season of the American television comedy series How I Met Your Mother was announced in March 2011 along with confirmation of the seventh season.[1] The season premiered on September 24, 2012[2] and concluded on May 13, 2013.[3]

In addition to the Region 1 DVD release of the season on October 1, 2013, it was also added on Netflix for streaming in the same day.

Cast

Main cast

Recurring cast

Guest stars

Episodes

See also: List of How I Met Your Mother episodes.

Reception

The eighth season of How I Met Your Mother received mixed reactions. The review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes reported that 54% of 13 critics gave it a positive review, with an average rating of 6.1/10. The consensus reads: "How I Met Your Mother wears out its welcome this season, with an anticlimactic reveal and rote, less-than-fruitful humor."[4]

Alexander Lowe of We Got This Covered criticised the reveal of the mother, writing: "After 8 long years and 192 episodes of How I Met Your Mother, the future Mrs. Ted Mosby has finally been revealed. And it was dreadfully anticlimactic".[5] Matt Roush of TV Guide Was critical of its season premiere, writing: "I find it hard not to stifle a yawn. Move on, show, and please give serious thought to wrapping things up this season while we might still care."[6] While the majority of the reviews were mixed, some were positive, with Donna Bowman from The A.V. Club giving its season premiere "Farhampton" a "B" grade.[7]

Ratings

No.TitleAir dateRating/shareRating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(million)
1Farhampton5.4/8[8] 3.6/118.84
2The Pre-Nup5.1/8[9] 3.3/98.17
3Nannies5.1/8[10] 3.1/97.82
4Who Wants to Be a Godparent?5.0/8[11] 3.2/97.93
5The Autumn of Break-Ups4.6/7[12] 2.8/77.22
6Splitsville5.0/7[13] 3.0/87.95
7The Stamp Tramp5.1/8[14] 2.9/87.45
8Twelve Horny Women5.6/8[15] 3.3/98.73
9Lobster Crawl5.3/8[16] 3.1/98.26
10The Over-Correction5.7/9[17] 3.2/98.82
11/12The Final Page5.4/8[18] 3.4/98.70
13Band or DJ?6.4/10[19] 3.9/1110.42
14Ring Up6.2/9[20] 3.7/1010.07
15P.S. I Love You6.5/10[21] 4.0/1110.30
16Bad Crazy5.8/9[22] 3.2/98.98
17The Ashtray5.6/8[23] 3.4/108.85
18Weekend at Barney's5.5/8[24] 3.3/108.59
19The Fortress4.7/7[25] 3.0/97.44
20The Time Travelers3.8/6[26] 2.7/86.99
21Romeward Bound4.3/7[27] 2.7/86.58
22The Bro Mitzvah4.4/7[28] 2.7/97.06
23Something Old4.4/7[29] 2.6/86.99
24Something New4.4/73.4/11 [30] 8.57

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'How I Met Your Mother' renewed for two seasons. March 4, 2011. insidetv.ew.com. March 4, 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110306072905/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/03/04/how-i-met-your-mother-renewed/. March 6, 2011. mdy-all.
  2. Web site: CBS Announces 2012–2013 Premiere Dates . Thefutoncritic.com . November 7, 2012 . March 31, 2013.
  3. Web site: FoxFast.com – View, Screen, Download . Direct.foxfast.com . March 31, 2013.
  4. Web site: How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 (2012-2013). Rotten Tomatoes. 30 May 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140530151629/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-i-met-your-mother/s08/. May 30, 2014. mdy-all.
  5. Web site: How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Finale Review. Lowe. Alexander. How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Review. May 14, 2013 . WeGotThisCovered. 30 May 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140530061723/http://wegotthiscovered.com/tv/met-mother-review-season-8-episode-24/. May 30, 2014. mdy-all.
  6. Web site: Roush. Matt. Monday TV Review: Partners, Dancing vs. Voice, Castle, H50 vs. Revolution. TV Guide. TV Guide. 30 May 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140530062450/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Monday-TV-Review-1053626.aspx. May 30, 2014. mdy-all.
  7. Web site: Bowman. Donna. How I Met Your Mother Season 8 Review. September 25, 2012 . The A.V. Club. 30 May 2014. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140530062810/http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/how-i-met-your-mother-farhampton-85113. May 30, 2014. mdy-all.
  8. Web site: TV ratings: 'Dancing With the Stars' premiere down Monday; 'Revolution' stays strong and NBC wins 18–49 . Blog.zap2it.com . September 25, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130307232714/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/09/tv-ratings-dancing-with-the-stars-premiere-down-monday-revolution-stays-strong-and-nbc-wins-18-49.html . March 7, 2013 . mdy-all .
  9. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Voice' and 'Revolution' lead Monday for NBC while 'Dancing With the Stars' struggles . Blog.zap2it.com . October 2, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130325040022/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/10/tv-ratings-the-voice-and-revolution-lead-monday-for-nbc-while-dancing-with-the-stars-struggles.html . March 25, 2013 . mdy-all .
  10. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Voice' hits a high note Monday but 'Gossip Girl' tanks . Blog.zap2it.com . October 9, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130330042651/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/10/tv-ratings-the-voice-hits-a-high-note-monday-but-gossip-girl-tanks.html . March 30, 2013 . mdy-all .
  11. Web site: TV ratings: 'Revolution' and 'The Voice' rise Monday while 'Castle' hits a high in viewers . Blog.zap2it.com . October 16, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130308054613/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/10/tv-ratings-revolution-and-the-voice-rise-monday-while-castle-hits-a-high-in-viewers.html . March 8, 2013 . mdy-all .
  12. Web site: TV ratings: 'Dancing With the Stars' and 'The Voice' lead a quiet Monday, CBS comedies low . Blog.zap2it.com . November 6, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130327120832/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/11/tv-ratings-dancing-with-the-stars-and-the-voice-lead-a-quiet-monday-cbs-comedies-low.html . March 27, 2013 . mdy-all .
  13. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Voice' drops but still leads Monday in 18–49, 'How I Met Your Mother' up . Blog.zap2it.com . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130308132831/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/11/tv-ratings-the-voice-drops-but-still-leads-monday-in-18-49-how-i-met-your-mother-up.html . March 8, 2013 . mdy-all .
  14. Web site: TV ratings: 'Dancing With the Stars' up in 18–49 Monday while 'The Voice' drops . Blog.zap2it.com . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130305083253/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/11/tv-ratings-dancing-with-the-stars-up-in-18-49-monday-while-the-voice-drops.html . March 5, 2013 . mdy-all .
  15. Web site: TV ratings: '2 Broke Girls' and 'Dancing With the Stars' hit season highs Monday, 'The Voice' rises too . Blog.zap2it.com . November 27, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130410184853/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/11/tv-ratings-2-broke-girls-and-dancing-with-the-stars-hit-season-highs-monday-the-voice-rises-too.html . April 10, 2013 . mdy-all .
  16. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Voice' leads a soft Monday while Blake Shelton's Christmas special is solid . Blog.zap2it.com . December 4, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130313134401/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/12/tv-ratings-the-voice-leads-a-soft-monday-while-blake-sheltons-christmas-special-is-solid.html . March 13, 2013 . mdy-all .
  17. Web site: TV ratings: '2 Broke Girls' and 'The Voice' lead Monday as American Country Awards stumble . Blog.zap2it.com . December 11, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130327020624/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/12/tv-ratings-2-broke-girls-and-the-voice-lead-monday-as-american-country-awards-stumble.html . March 27, 2013 . mdy-all .
  18. Web site: TV ratings: 'Gossip Girl' goes out on a high note, '1600 Penn' preview so-so Monday . Blog.zap2it.com . December 18, 2012 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130306103115/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2012/12/tv-ratings-gossip-girl-goes-out-on-a-high-note-1600-penn-preview-so-so-monday.html . March 6, 2013 . mdy-all .
  19. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Carrie Diaries' has OK premiere Monday while '2 Broke Girls' and CBS lead . Blog.zap2it.com . January 15, 2013 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130327121629/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/tv-ratings-the-carrie-diaries-has-ok-premiere-monday-while-2-broke-girls-and-cbs-lead.html . March 27, 2013 . mdy-all .
  20. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Following' has a decent start for FOX but CBS wins Monday . Blog.zap2it.com . January 22, 2013 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130317102010/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/tv-ratings-the-following-has-a-decent-start-for-fox-but-cbs-wins-monday.html . March 17, 2013 . mdy-all .
  21. Web site: TV ratings: 'How I Met Your Mother' helps CBS sweep Monday, 'The Following' drops . Blog.zap2it.com . February 5, 2013 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130314063117/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/02/tv-ratings-how-i-met-your-mother-helps-cbs-sweep-monday-the-following-drops.html . March 14, 2013 . mdy-all .
  22. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Bachelor' rises Monday but 'The Following' dips some more . Blog.zap2it.com . February 12, 2013 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130325063659/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/02/tv-ratings-the-bachelor-rises-monday-but-the-following-dips-some-more.html . March 25, 2013 . mdy-all .
  23. Web site: TV Ratings: 'The Bachelor' hits season high for ABC win, 'The Following' up as well . Blog.zap2it.com . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130326225834/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/02/tv-ratings-the-bachelor-hits-season-high-for-abc-win-the-following-up-as-well.html . March 26, 2013 . mdy-all .
  24. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Bachelor' and 'Castle' help ABC beat CBS Monday . Blog.zap2it.com . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130305014801/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/02/tv-ratings-the-bachelor-and-castle-help-abc-beat-cbs-monday.html . March 5, 2013 . mdy-all .
  25. Web site: TV ratings: 'Dancing With the Stars' premieres higher Monday, 'Biggest Loser' finale up . Blog.zap2it.com . March 19, 2013 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130323154313/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/03/tv-ratings-dancing-with-the-stars-premieres-higher-monday-biggest-loser-finale-up.html . March 23, 2013 . mdy-all .
  26. Web site: TV ratings: 'The Voice' returns strong, 'Revolution' steady as NBC wins Monday . Blog.zap2it.com . March 26, 2013 . March 31, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130329012201/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/03/tv-ratings-the-voice-returns-strong-revolution-steady-as-nbc-wins-monday.html . March 29, 2013 . mdy-all .
  27. http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/04/tv-ratings-the-voice-rises-again-and-leads-nbc-to-monday-win.html TV ratings: 'The Voice' rises again and leads NBC to Monday win
  28. http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/04/tv-ratings-the-following-finale-rises-monday-while-the-voice-tumbles.html TV ratings: 'The Following' finale rises Monday while 'The Voice' tumbles
  29. http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/05/tv-ratings-live-the-voice-slips-but-revolution-rises-monday-foxs-rihanna-special-tanks.html TV ratings: Live 'The Voice' slips but 'Revolution' rises Monday, FOX's Rihanna special tanks
  30. Web site: TV Ratings Monday: 'How I Met Your Mother' & 'Castle' Rise, + 'The Voice' & 'Revolution' Down - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers . 2013-05-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130607114216/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/14/tv-ratings-monday-how-i-met-your-mother-castle-rise-the-voice-revolution-down/182543/ . June 7, 2013 . mdy-all .