[s9e23] Last Forever (1) -

: Following his divorce, Barney reverts to his old playboy ways until he gets a woman pregnant in 2019. The birth of his daughter, Ellie, fundamentally changes him, leading him to commit fully to fatherhood. Thematic Features

: Following the wedding reception in 2013, Ted finally approaches Tracy McConnell (the Mother) at the Farhampton train station under a yellow umbrella. They realize they have narrowly missed each other for years, connected by the same umbrella and his first day as a professor. [S9E23] Last Forever (1)

(Season 9, Episode 23) is the first half of the series finale of How I Met Your Mother , originally aired on March 31, 2014. Directed by Pamela Fryman and written by creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, the episode transitions from the end of Barney and Robin's wedding into a series of massive life changes for the gang over several years. Key Plot Developments : Following his divorce, Barney reverts to his