(Season 9, Episode 23) is the first half of the series finale of How I Met Your Mother , originally aired on March 31, 2014. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, the episode transitions from the end of Barney and Robin's wedding into a series of massive life changes for the gang over several years. Key Plot Developments
: Following the wedding reception in 2013, Ted finally approaches Tracy McConnell (the Mother) at the Farhampton train station under a yellow umbrella. They realize they have narrowly missed each other for years, connected by the same umbrella and his first day as a professor. [S9E23] Last Forever (1)
: Despite a full season dedicated to their wedding, the episode reveals the couple divorces three years later in 2016 due to the stress of Robin’s burgeoning international news career. (Season 9, Episode 23) is the first half
: After returning from Italy and spending five years in corporate law, Marshall finally achieves his dream of becoming a judge. The couple also welcomes their third child during this period. They realize they have narrowly missed each other