The series that spawned a million in-jokes and made you seriously consider naming a bar “Puzzles” is getting a facelift. That’s because this week marks the premiere of How I Met Your Father, Hulu’s sequel series to CBS’ long-running sitcom about dating in New York. But this time around, we’re focusing on a mom instead of a dad, the friends are plenty, and Tinder is threatening to suck all the joy out of dating.
Wondering how you can watch this new take on a classic? We have you covered. Here’s how to watch How I Met Your Father.
When Is the How I Met Your Father Release Date?
Haaaave you met my friend, Sophie? That’s what you’ll be saying all week long. The first two episodes of How I Met Your Father will premiere on Hulu this Tuesday, January 18. After that the series will switch to a regular weekly schedule with new episodes on Tuesdays.
What Time Does How I Met Your Father Premiere on Hulu?
If you love streaming originals, there’s a very high chance you already know the answer to this question. The first two episodes of HIMYF premiere on Hulu this Tuesday, January 18 at 3/2c a.m. Don’t see them right away? Don’t worry. Sometimes it takes streaming services a second to add new episodes. Hit refresh and “Pilot” and “FOMO” should be there.
How to Watch How I Met Your Father on Hulu
Because How I Met Your Father is a Hulu original, the only way to watch it is through the streaming service. Fortunately, Hulu offers a bunch of options no matter your budget. A basic plan with ads is the cheapest option at $6.99 a month, but if you want the ad-free basic plan, that goes up to $12.99 a month. Then there are Hulu’s live TV options. Hulu + Live TV with ads costs $69.99 a month. That same plan ad-free will run you $75.99 a month.
Not sure which option is right for you? Try before you buy. Hulu offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and eligible returning customers.
Is How I Met Your Father Connected to How I Met Your Mother?
It certainly is. How I Met Your Father is set in the same universe as How I Met Your Mother, making it a standalone sequel series. So Ted, Robin, Barney, Lily, and Marshall all exist somewhere in this Hulu original. But since this new crew doesn’t know them, you probably won’t be seeing your old favorites return for a while.
Who’s in the Cast of How I Met Your Father?
By now you already know this reboot’s big name. Hilary Duff has arrived to take over Ted’s role as hopeless romantic, but this time around the character’s name is Sophie. Kim Cattrall (Sex and the City) will be playing Sophie in the future in a move that mirrors the late Bob Saget’s role in the original.
So we have our mother. Who are her friends? Chris Lowell (GLOW) is Jesse, the pessimist to Duff’s optimist. Francia Raisa (Bring It On: All of Nothing, Grown-ish) stars as Sophie’s party-loving best friend and roommate, Valentina. Tom Ainsley (Serpent) plays Valentina’s new love interest, a British rich kid who’s new to the city. Tien Tran (Don’t Be Afraid) plays Jesse’s sister and another newbie to the Big Apple. Finally, Suraj Sharma (Homeland, God Friended Me) stars as Sid, a responsible bar owner who has to navigate the horrors of long distance dating.
Is There a How I Met Your Father Trailer?
You bet. Scroll above to check it out and prepare to learn some new inside jokes.
