How We (...Wait for It...) | S2E22 "Something Blue"
How We Made Your Mother
Audacy & Josh Radnor and Craig Thomas
4.8 • 920 Ratings
🗓️ 6 April 2026
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
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.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, this is Alec Lev, the producer of How We Made Your Mother. |
| 0:05.6 | We began our 14th episode this season with a voice note from Michaela. |
| 0:10.1 | That note ended with this very important question she had for her girlfriend. |
| 0:14.5 | Yeah, and I wanted to say to Carmina, you're good looking, you're funny, you're smart. |
| 0:21.8 | Now would you freaking marry me already? |
| 0:24.2 | A few weeks later, I got a follow-up note from Michaela, |
| 0:27.5 | which I surprised Josh and Craig with just the other day. |
| 0:30.6 | Hi, guys. It's Michaela and Carmina here. |
| 0:34.3 | We just wanted to fill you in about our proposal. |
| 0:38.3 | Oh, my God. We're engaged. |
| 0:39.3 | Yes, there is. |
| 0:41.3 | Thanks so much for making this such a legendary experience. |
| 0:45.3 | Himium has helped me throughout all of my chapters of my young adult |
| 0:50.3 | who navigating my career, friendship, heartaches, and my love life. |
| 0:55.5 | One of my favorite quotes from Himium was, |
| 0:59.9 | shouldn't we hold out for the person who doesn't just tolerate our little quirks |
| 1:03.8 | but actually kind of likes them? |
| 1:05.8 | And I am so lucky to have a person who loves all of my little quirks. |
| 1:10.1 | I am forever grateful for Michaela, my chosen family, and all of you who created this wonderful |
| 1:16.2 | show. |
| 1:17.2 | Oh, man. |
| 1:18.0 | Thank you guys for being such an amazing part of my big grand headmosby gesture. |
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