S01E02How I Met Your Mother · Season 1
How I Met Your Mother season 1 episode 2: Purple Giraffe
Aired 26 September 200523 minRated TV-14
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What happens in “Purple Giraffe”
In a desperate attempt for a second date, Ted invites Robin to a party he is throwing. However, she doesn't show up and he keeps throwing parties in the hopes she will finally arrive.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 2 of 22 of season 1, so watch episode 1 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Pamela Fryman, written by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.
- TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 (61 votes).
How I Met Your Mother trailer
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Pamela Fryman
- Writers
- Craig ThomasCarter Bays
- Guest stars
- Jon Bernthal as CarlosLindsay Schoneweis as Fantasy GirlBeth Riesgraf as Works with Carlos GirlJae Head as LeroyLyndsy Fonseca as DaughterDavid Henrie as Son
Credits: TMDB.
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