Unveiling the Unresolved: 10 Mind-Boggling HIMYM Mysteries That Will Finally Be Answered in 'How I Met Your Father'
Uncover the lingering mysteries of How I Met Your Father as we delve into unanswered questions about Tracy's illness, Barney's daughter's mother, doppelgangers, monkey muggings, the infamous cockamouse, Ranjit's wealth, Tracy's band, Barney's commitment, Ted's career, and Lily's artistic aspirations Discover the secrets that have left fans guessing!
Summary
How I Met Your Father, the spinoff of How I Met Your Mother, failed to address unanswered questions from the original series, leaving fans with unresolved mysteries.
Barney's daughter's mother remains unidentified, commonly referred to as "Day 31," throughout the show.
The character of Tracy, the mother in How I Met Your Mother, passes away from an unspecified illness, without any additional details or explanation offered in How I Met Your Father.
The 2014 conclusion of How I Met Your Mother left several mysteries unresolved. However, when Hulu announced the spinoff series How I Met Your Father, there was hope that these lingering questions would be addressed. Unfortunately, the Hulu show was discontinued in 2023 after just two seasons, bringing an apparent end to the How I Met Your Mother universe. Although some actors from the original series made appearances in the spinoff and provided updates on their characters, not all unanswered questions from the first show were resolved. How I Met Your Father, which followed Sophie narrating the story of how she met her future son's father, existed within the same universe as How I Met Your Mother and shared many similarities. Expectations were high for the spinoff to continue the original series' narrative, and while it partially succeeded in doing so, the cancellation of the Hulu show has left fans with various unresolved mysteries.
10 What Was Tracy's Fatal Illness?
One of the most controversial aspects of the How I Met Your Mother series finale was
9 Who Was The Mother Of Barney's Daughter?
. Nevertheless, How I Met Your Father had the opportunity to rectify that mistake or give more context surrounding her death, but neither Ted nor Tracy appeared in the Hulu series.
Tracy's fate wasn't the only factor that led to criticism of How I Met Your Mother's ending; Barney and Robin's storyline also played a significant role. The entire ninth season revolved around their wedding, only for them to get divorced mere minutes before the series finale. After their split, Barney returned to his womanizing ways and set out to have a "perfect month" by sleeping with a different woman every day. On the 31st day, he unexpectedly became a father to a baby girl named Ellie.
When Neil Patrick Harris appeared as Barney in season 2 of How I Met Your Father, he briefly mentioned a character named Ellie. However, both shows provided very little information about the mother of his daughter. As a result, the identity of Day 31 remains a mystery, which is unfortunate because referring to her as "Day 31" seems disrespectful.
8 Did Tracy Have A Doppelganger?
Each member of the How I Met Your Mother gang — Ted, Marshall, Lily, Robin, and Barney — had a doppelganger. This recurring joke in the CBS sitcom spanned several seasons, and eventually, they all discovered their doppelgangers. Tracy later joined their tight-knit circle of friends, leading one to presume that she, too, might have a lookalike. Surprisingly, however, the show never delved into this possibility.
7 Did A Monkey Mug Marshall?
In the How I Met Your Mother episode 19 of season 5, Marshall made the claim that he had been mugged while strolling through the Central Park Zoo. As Lily grew increasingly concerned for her husband's well-being, Marshall decided to change his narrative and disclosed that the culprit responsible for the mugging was actually a monkey, not a human. Throughout the whole episode, Marshall wavered back and forth between these two conflicting accounts, leaving the audience without a definitive answer by the end.
6 What Was The Cockamouse?
In How I Met Your Mother season 1, Marshall and Lily had an unexpected encounter with a creature in their apartment, which they affectionately named the Cockamouse. They believed it to be a peculiar blend of a cockroach and a mouse, hence the name, and made several attempts to capture it, only for it to ultimately escape by flying out the window. This enigmatic creature made occasional appearances throughout the rest of the CBS series, but its true genetic composition was never conclusively revealed. Regrettably, the Cockamouse was never mentioned or featured in How I Met Your Father.
5 When Did Ranjit Get Rich?
4 What Happened To Tracy's Band?
In episode 21 of season 9 of How I Met Your Mother, viewers were provided updates on various important recurring characters, including Ranjit. According to Future Ted, Ranjit, the trusted chauffeur of the gang, made a fortune through his investments in stocks. Consequently, he acquired the limousine company and started living the life he had always deserved. However, the sitcom never disclosed the timing of Ranjit's financial triumph, and the character never appeared in How I Met Your Father to provide further details.
Tracy's band, SuperFreakonomics, played a pivotal role in Ted's love story on How I Met Your Mother. They rocked the stage at Barney and Robin's wedding, setting the scene for an unforgettable event. However, their performance was almost marred by behind-the-scenes drama involving the lead singer, Darren. Fortunately, Darren decided to part ways with the band, and everything turned out fine. The aftermath of this incident remains a mystery, as it's unclear whether SuperFreakonomics carried on without Darren or disbanded altogether after the wedding.
3 Did Barney Ever Settle Down?
In light of the aforementioned information, subsequent to Barney and Robin's divorce, he resumed his role as a player in the How I Met Your Mother series finale. His daughter undeniably had an impact on his life, however, Barney never embraced a committed relationship and did not find a lifelong partner. It is possible that settling down was not Barney's predetermined fate, and his daughter became the purpose of his life. In his brief appearance on How I Met Your Father, it was evident that Barney was making progress in putting an end to his womanizing ways, but the spinoff did not elaborate on his subsequent journey.
2 Where Did Ted End Up In His Career?
In the How I Met Your Mother series finale, Ted decided not to accept the architecture job in Chicago because of his first encounter with Tracy. However, the show never disclosed what became of Ted's professional career after his change of plans. It is assumed that he continued working as an architect, although he might have also returned to teaching. How I Met Your Father probably intended to feature a cameo by Josh Radnor at some point, which could have potentially addressed this unanswered question. Unfortunately, the spinoff was canceled by Hulu, leaving fans without a definitive answer.
1 Did Lily Ever Become A Famous Artist?
Following Barney and Robin's wedding, Marshall and Lily relocated to Italy for a temporary period, with Lily offering her assistance to the Captain as an art consultant. Their stay in Italy lasted only a year before they returned to New York City. Unfortunately, it remains uncertain whether Lily continued working as the Captain's art consultant, reverted to her teaching career, or pursued her aspirations of becoming a renowned artist. It was probable that Alyson Hannigan, like Josh Radnor, would have reprised her role as Lily in the Hulu series How I Met Your Father, providing an update on Lily's life. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, that possibility will never come to fruition.
