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Season 2 of 'How I Met Your Father' is stuffed with cameos and stars from the original show here they all are

Olivia Singh   

Season 2 of 'How I Met Your Father' is stuffed with cameos and stars from the original show — here they all are
Hilary Duff as Sophie and Chris Lowell as Jesse on season two, episode one of "How I Met Your Father."Patrick Wymore/Hulu
  • Warning: There are spoilers ahead for season two of Hulu's "How I Met Your Father."
  • The second season includes cameos from stars like Meghan Trainor, Mark Consuelos, and more.

Neil Patrick Harris returns as Barney Stinson on the season two premiere of "HIMYF."

Neil Patrick Harris returns as Barney Stinson on the season two premiere of "HIMYF."
Neil Patrick Harris as Barney and Hilary Duff as Sophie on season two, episode one of "How I Met Your Father."      Patrick Wymore/Hulu

At Sid (Suraj Sharma) and Hannah's (Ashley Reyes) wedding party at Pemberton's, Sophie (Hilary Duff) recaps her recent experiences. "I blew it with three guys in 48 hours and now I am doing the electric slide," she tells Valentina (Francia Raisa). "I think this is my rock bottom."

Then the show cuts to future Sophie (played by Kim Cattrall), who tells her off-screen son, "I was wrong. Rock bottom wouldn't come until later that year."

In a flash-forward, young Sophie is seen frantically on the phone while driving a car.

"Mom, please call me back. I think I'm dating my mom," she says, just before she accidentally bumps the car in front of her.

As Sophie gets out of her vehicle to assess the damage, viewers can see that the impacted car has a license plate that reads "LGNDRY," an obvious nod to Barney Stinson's often-used word on "How I Met Your Mother."

An irritated Barney emerges from the front seat, wearing a suit (obviously), and says "Dude..." as his bumper falls off.

Back to the future, Sophie's off-screen son asks who it is, and she teases, "We'll get there soon enough."

This marks the second major cast member to appear on the "HIMYM" spin-off series, following Cobie Smulders' return as Robin Scherbatsky on the season one finale.

Singer Meghan Trainor guest stars on episode two as Sophie's upstairs neighbor who experiences early labor.

Singer Meghan Trainor guest stars on episode two as Sophie
Meghan Trainor on season two, episode two of "How I Met Your Father."      Patrick Qy

Trainor's character, Ramona, hires Sophie to photograph her home birth.

She also tasks Sophie with setting up the birthing tub since she claimed to have experience with documenting home births, which was a lie.

Regardless, Sophie helps Ramona deliver her baby.

"Saturday Night Live" alum Garrett Morris has a small role on episode two as a man named Julian.

"Saturday Night Live" alum Garrett Morris has a small role on episode two as a man named Julian.
Garrett Morris on season two, episode two of "How I Met Your Father."      Hulu

When Ellen (Tien Tran) hosts an impromptu gathering to get the attention of her crush named Rachel (Aby James), they attract random building residents like Julian and his friend Maury (David Weisenberg), who moved in together when their wives died 27 years ago.

"MADtv" star Michael McDonald and comedian Jessica St. Clair play a wealthy couple on episode three.

"MADtv" star Michael McDonald and comedian Jessica St. Clair play a wealthy couple on episode three.
Michael McDonald and comedian Jessica St. Clair on season two, episode three of "How I Met Your Father."      Patrick Wymore/Hulu

Warren and Megan buy Sophie's photo of Jesse and insist that they have dinner at their penthouse for dinner to hear more about the art.

It's later revealed that Warren is actually a prominent leader in the men's rights movement who sees Jesse as the "perfect example of the American male," hence why he was interested in the photo.

Meanwhile, Megan is the former mayor of Baltimore who ditched politics to be subservient to Warren.

Morgan Smith, who had roles on shows like "Veep" and played Red in a series of Wendy's commercials, guest stars on episode three.

Morgan Smith, who had roles on shows like "Veep" and played Red in a series of Wendy
Morgan Smith on season two, episode three of "How I Met Your Father."      Hulu

She plays an awkward woman who Charlie (Tom Ainsley) meets on a dating app.

Charlie begs Sid and Hannah to go on a double date with them to ease his nerves around a one-on-one date with Alice.

"The Middle" star Eden Sher plays Sophie and Valentina's old friend from college named Deirdre on episode four.

"The Middle" star Eden Sher plays Sophie and Valentina
Eden Sher as Deirdre on season two, episode four of "How I Met Your Father."      Patrick Wymore/Hulu

They call her Pathetic Deirdre because they viewed her as lame and would initiate hangouts with her to get ego boosts.

In reality, Deirdre actually used Sophie and Valentina to feel better about herself.

Alexis Denisof reprises his "HIMYM" role as news anchor Sandy Rivers.

Alexis Denisof reprises his "HIMYM" role as news anchor Sandy Rivers.
Alexis Denisof as Sandy Rivers on season two, episode five of "How I Met Your Father."      Hulu

On "HIMYF," he's an anchor for the WWN show "Good Day Live. He covers the entertainment beat and says he was "demoted because of some unproven accusations."

At the start of episode five, Sandy interviews Meredith Jones (Leighton Meester) and Jesse ahead of her sold-out concert in Long Island.

On episode five, Mark Consuelos and Constance Marie guest star as Juan and Raquel, Valentina's parents.

On episode five, Mark Consuelos and Constance Marie guest star as Juan and Raquel, Valentina
Mark Consuelos and Constance Marie on season two of "How I Met Your Father."      Patric

Sophie adores Val's parents, who she describes as sweet, funny, attractive, and "madly in love."

They live in Massapequa, Long Island, and are successful real estate agents who have repeatedly tried to set Val up on dates.

Val's parents try to set up Sophie with a guy named Oscar, played by "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" actor Victor Rasuk.

Val
Victor Rasuk as Oscar on season two, episode five of "How I Met Your Father."      Hulu

Oscar owns an escrow company and Sophie goes on a date with him during episode six.

"Gilmore Girls" actor Rose Abdoo guest stars on episode six as Ellen's therapist.

"Gilmore Girls" actor Rose Abdoo guest stars on episode six as Ellen
Rose Abdoo on season two, episode six of "How I Met Your Father."      Hulu

Val, Jesse, and Sophie ask Ellen to get advice from her therapist, Dr. Dominguez, on their individual problems.

Judy Sheindlin, more commonly known as Judge Judy, guest stars as herself on episode six.

Judy Sheindlin, more commonly known as Judge Judy, guest stars as herself on episode six.
Judge Judy on season two, episode six of "How I Met Your Father."      Hulu

After Charlie gets swindled into buying a bad-tasting flavored rosé for Pemberton's, Ellen suggests that he and Sid add a celebrity name to the bottle to entice customers.

They choose Judge Judy, calling it Judy Juice, and she shows up at the bar to confront Charlie and Sid about using her likeness without her permission.

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