"How I Met Your Mother" Pair‑It Challenge: Match the Actor to Their Character
Test your HIMYM memory by matching actors with the characters that made up Ted’s circle in this beloved sitcom
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The gang’s all here—from the architect with big dreams to the suitor with legendary one‑liners. In this pairing challenge, you’ll match the actors behind How I Met Your Mother’s most memorable cast members. No plot reveals—just names you know and characters you love.
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Your Task
Match Josh Radnor to Ted, Alyson Hannigan to Lily, Cristin Milioti to the Mother, and so on. Some names you’ll recognize instantly; others might make you pause and smile when they hit.
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