16 plot holes and inconsistencies on 'How I Met Your Mother'

Nasha SmithMar 31, 2021, 19:24 IST

Barney and Robin's wedding date changed from season eight to season nine.CBS

CBS' "How I Met Your Mother" ran for nine seasons, but the plot wasn't always consistent.
Fans rewatching the show have noticed plot holes and errors throughout the story line.
The pineapple, St. Patrick's Day 2008, and the mother's illness are some of the famous plot holes.

It's unclear when Barney Stinson learned how to drive.

Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris on "How I Met Your Mother." CBS

There are conflicting dates for the St. Patrick's Day incident of 2008.

This is the episode when Ted first encounters the yellow umbrella. CBS

The pineapple incident is one of the series' biggest mysteries.

The pineapple incident is one of the show's most popular plot holes. CBS

Robin is a self-acclaimed gun aficionado, but she's afraid of Not-Moby's gun on season one.

Cobie Smulders on "How I Met Your Mother." CBS

Robin says Lily can't live with her because she's allergic to her dogs, but they never seem to be a problem.

Lily interacts with the dogs on other episodes. CBS

All of Robin's female friends seem to disappear.

Robin is meeting with a group of friends when she's first introduced. CBS

It's unclear whether Marshall knows how to fight.

Jason Segel played Marshall Eriksen on "How I Met Your Mother." CBS

A windshield breaks and is magically repaired in the blink of an eye on season two.

The inconsistency occurred on season two. CBS

Barney says he dated Wendy the waitress, but their earlier interactions say otherwise.

Charlene M. Amoia played Wendy the waitress. CBS

None of Marshall or Lily's relatives seemed to be at their wedding.

Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan on "How I Met Your Mother." CBS

Marshall and Lily didn't always share a toothbrush when they lived with Ted.

They clearly use two separate toothbrushes on season one. CBS

Robin claims to have never played team sports, but she also said she missed her prom for a field-hockey game.

Some of Robin's stories contradict themselves throughout the series. CBS

Barney breaks one of his cardinal suit rules at Mr. Eriksen's funeral.

Barney previously said he doesn't wear suits to funerals. CBS

Barney's brother-in-law is played by two different actors throughout the series.

Jai Rodriguez played Tom when he was actually introduced on the show. CBS

Gary Blauman apparently rose from the dead.

Taran Killam as Gary Blauman on "How I Met Your Mother." CBS

There's a bit of confusion surrounding Barney and Robin's wedding date.

The entire final season takes place over their wedding weekend. CBS

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