How We (...Wait for It...) | S2E22 "Something Blue"
4/6/20261 hr 3 min
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 –...
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First 90 secondsCraig Thomas· Host0:00
[upbeat music] Hey, this is Alec Lev, the producer of How We Made Your Mother. We began our 14th episode this season with a voice note from Mikayla. That note ended with this very important question she had for her girlfriend.
Speaker 20:14
Yeah. And I wanted to say to Carmina, you're good-looking, you're funny, you're smart. Now, would you fricking marry me already?
Craig Thomas· Host0:23
A few weeks later, I got a follow-up note from Mikayla, which I surprised Josh and Craig with just the other day.
Speaker 20:30
Hi, guys. It's Mikayla and Carmina here. We just wanted to fill you in about our proposal.
Josh Radnor· Host0:37
Oh.
Craig Thomas· Host0:38
Oh, my God.
Speaker 20:38
We're engaged.
Craig Thomas· Host0:40
Oh, my God.
Josh Radnor· Host0:40
Yes. There it is.
Craig Thomas· Host0:41
They're engaged.
Speaker 40:41
Thank you so much for making this such a legendary experience. HIMYM has helped me throughout all of my chapters of my young adulthood, navigating my career, friendship, heartaches, and my love life.
Craig Thomas· Host0:55
Mm.
Josh Radnor· Host0:55
Wow.
Speaker 40:55
One of my favorite quotes from HIMYM was, "Shouldn't we hold out for the person who doesn't just tolerate our little quirks, but actually kind of likes them?"
Craig Thomas· Host1:05
Hmm.
Speaker 41:06
And I am so lucky to have a person who loves all of my little quirks.
Craig Thomas· Host1:09
Mm-hmm.
Speaker 41:10
I am forever grateful for Mikayla, my chosen family, and all of you who created this wonderful show.
Craig Thomas· Host1:16
Oh, man.
Speaker 21:17
Thank you guys for being such an amazing part of my big, grand Ted Mosby gesture.
Craig Thomas· Host1:24
[laughs] Yes.
Speaker 21:25
It's been amazing to be able to propose like this, and I'm forever grateful