How I Met Your Mother: Season 2

I pretty much avoided CBS sitcoms. Scrubs, Arrested Development, 30 Rock, that's what I liked. They seemed all non-typical and when looking at the string of Monday night shows on CBS they appeared to be so pedestrian. I realize that might make me sound like a jerk, but that's fine. I might be a jerk.I had been prodded by several groups of friends for a long time to watch How I Met Your Mother. "You should watch" was usually followed by, "You're exactly like Barney." Barney is played by Neil Patrick Harris, and while I appreciate being compared to TV royalty like His Doogie-ness, I still wasn't buying it.With a string of fantastically funny movies turned in by Jason Segel and a rekindled love affair with Freaks and Geeks, I thought "Why not? If I don't like it, I can blame my friends for years to come."So, I purchased season one. It took several episodes to hone in on the pace of the show. It seemed very set-up-set-up-joke-laugh-track, exactly what I don't like. The main character, Ted, was very Ross Gellar-ish, which is to say whiny and annoying. However, not so distasteful that I immediately ejected the disc and burned in the microwave.It was good to see Alyson Hannigan emerge from Buffy into a more widely palatable show. She deserved it. And Cobie Smulders was attractive enough to pique my interest. I think she even had lines at some point.Once the show was set, around episode four or five and it was a fully baked How I Met Your Mother pie, I started to enjoy it. I caught myself laughing. It is pleasant and harmless, good humored and endearing. It out friended Friends. Ted's march toward true love was accessible and his hope kindled a small flame in my long-dead, cold heart. I liked it. Season one was quickly followed by purchases of two and three and being stuck wringing my hands waiting on season four.Though, the comparisons to Barney started to sting. He's a jerk. Oh wait, I'm a jerk. Yet, he's a womanizer and a cad. I'm not that. I might like to be, but I'm not. Is that what my friends thought of me? In later episodes and later seasons they peel back the curtain on Barney. I breathed a sigh of relief. My friends didn't hate me. He's a truer person than that. He cares about his friends, but will rarely show it. OK, I'll accept that. I could be that guy.And that's how I met How I Met Your Mother.

Ted, Marshall, Lily, Robin and Barney. TV's quirkiest set of friends since NBC's  Friends  are back with 22 more sensational episodes in How I Met Your Mother - Season Two. Following the Season One finale breakup of Marshall and Lily which resulted in Lily leaving for San Francisco on an art internship, leaving Marshall emotionally lost, Season Two opens with the gang helping Marshall cope with the void left by his "Lilypad" which, of course, leads to hilarious situations. Marshall unknowingly "dating" his friend from law school, Brad, who also recently broke up with his girlfriend in "World's Greatest Couple" comes to mind. Also returning for Season Two is director Pamela D. Fryman, who again guides the episodes (19 of 22) with her pitch perfect direction. As with Season One, all 22 episodes of How I Met Your Mother - Season Two are a delight and not to be missed. Guest stars this season include Michael Gross ("Family Ties"), Cristine Rose ("Heroes"), Jane Seymore ("Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman"), Bryan Cranston ("Malcolm in the Middle"), Wayne Brady ("Who's Line Is It, Anyway?") and Bob Barker ("The Price is Right"). How I Met Your Mother - Season Two is a 3-disc (484 min.) set featuring all 22 episodes from the 2006-2007 season; Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) video; plus extras.Episodes:1. Where Were We?2. The Scorpion and the Toad3. Brunch4. Ted Mosby: Architect5. World's Greatest Couple6. Aldrin Justice7. Swarley8. Atlantic City9. Slap Bet10. Single Stamina11. How Lily Stole Christmas12. First Time in New York13. Columns14. Monday Night Football15. Lucky Penny16. Stuff17. Arrivederci, Fiero18. Moving Day19. Bachelor Party20. Showdown21. Something Borrowed22. Something BlueSpecial Features:* Audio Commentary on select episodes by cast & crew* How We Make Your Mother featurette* How It Really Happened: Moving Day featurette* How It Really Happened: Showdown featurette* How It Really Happened: Bachelor Party featurette* "Robin Sparkles" Video* "Hey Beautiful" Video* Gag Reel* Easter EggHow I Met Your Mother - Season TwoHighly Recommended!

Season 2 of this hilarious show is even funnier than the first. It seems that the cast overall are having an absolute blast doing this show. You can feel everytime you watch an episode (actually several) because i can never watch just one episode and leave it at that. All the cast bring something to the show. Whether it's the jokes at the right time or just being there for each other in times of crisis. This show represents what it's like to have people (friends) in your life that look out for and have each other back regardless of what stupid thing you might have done or said. Its an excellent second season to a show that out to be on anyone's radar that's into comedy.With excellent actors/actresses, well written scripts and just an incredible energy throughout each episode. How I Met Your Mother is something that all should watch. It makes me feel good that there are shows out there that bring it each and every episode.Can't wait until Season 3 of this comes out on DVD. I'll be there with a quickness snatching this one.Enjoy.

I have loved all seasons of HIMYM. Actually started watching them after the show finale. I had watched a few episodes here and there in the beginning and never could get interested: I thought the Barney character in particular was unlikeable and unbelievable. Was I ever wrong. I have seen every single episode in order and watched more repeat episodes than I care to admit. Barney is hands down my favorite character but they are all good. Such good acting, such good directing; a wonderfully put together show. Maybe it all reminds me of when I was that age and had a group of five friends: three girls and two guys. We just had a blast together and I ended up marrying one of the guys:)

very good comedy

Some mighty fine comedy moments enjoyed over and over the ups and downs of the characters lives make excellent viewing

needed to buy for series catch up

All episodes of season 2 unedited unlike e4's syndication on the television. Not a huge amount of special features, but personally not too interested in that.

A must for fans of the show