How We (...Wait for It...) | S2E22 "Something Blue"

How We (...Wait for It...) | S2E22 "Something Blue"

From How We Made Your Mother by Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas

April 6, 2026 · 1h 3m

About this episode

Josh and Craig discuss the emotional finale of Season 2, focusing on marriage, relationship truths, and fan stories.

Josh and Craig wrap up Season 2 by revisiting the emotional finale where Marshall and Lily get married and Ted and Robin realize they can’t build a future together despite loving each other. They talk about the episode’s clever mystery structure, the heartbreaking couch scene, the meaning behind the title “Something Blue,” and the hopeful reset that sends Ted and Barney back out as wingmen. The episode also includes the story of a real marriage proposal that happened during filming of the café scene, reflections on how the show balances comedy with real relationship truths, and a moving – anonymous – fan letter about a couple whose relationship began over a shared love of the show. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: Official Website (Send us your audio and written messages) Instagram READ JOSH’S MUSELETTERS ON SUBSTACK: Subscribe HERE. CRAIG’S BOOK IS AVAILABLE! Head over to CRAIG’S WEBSITE to order your copy of THAT’S NOT HOW IT HAPPENED. SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE RESEARCH: Click HERE to learn more and donate today. FOLLOW THE OFFICE LADIES: Check out "Office Ladies" at https://officeladies.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow…

People in this episode

Hosts: Josh Radnor, Craig Thomas

Topics covered

  • season finale
  • marriage
  • relationship dynamics
  • comedy
  • emotional moments
  • fan engagement

Keywords

  • How We Made Your Mother
  • Something Blue
  • Marshall and Lily
  • Ted and Robin
  • relationship truths
  • comedy
  • fan letter

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Books & works: How We Made Your Mother, Something Blue

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