How I Met Your Mother
originally aired on CBS
The series aired from September 19, 2005 to March 31, 2014. It follows main character Ted Mosby and his group of friends in New York City's Manhattan. As a frame story, Ted (in 2030) recounts to his daughter Penny and son Luke the events from September 2005 to May 2013 that led to him meeting their mother. Known for its non-contemporary structure, humor, and incorporation of dramatic elements, How I Met Your Mother was popular throughout its run.
The series follows the adventures of Ted Mosby (played by Josh Radnor) and his love life as a single man. The narrative deals primarily with his best friends. The frame story depicts Ted verbally retelling the story to his son Luke (David Henrie) and daughter Penny (Lyndsy Fonseca) in the year 2030.