Where Is 'How I Met Your Mother' Going After Netflix? Where and How to Stream the Legendary Sitcom?

Published 12/02/2025, 9:45 PM EST

How I Met Your Mother is leaving Netflix, and fans are already scrambling to discover its next streaming home. The legendary sitcom, created by Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, captured hearts with Ted Mosby’s romantic misadventures, Barney Stinson’s legendary schemes, and the unforgettable camaraderie at MacLaren’s Pub.

Since its premiere, the series has become an iconic cultural touchstone, inspiring memes, quotes, and debates over the best slap bet or the true meaning of “legen-wait for it-dary.” Robin Scherbatsky’s career moments, Lily Aldrin’s antics, and Marshall Eriksen’s earnest charm continue to resonate with viewers worldwide.

As Netflix shutters its doors for How I Met Your Mother, fans wonder anxiously where the cherished series will appear next.

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Where can fans stream How I Met Your Mother next?

After leaving Netflix on December 3, 2025, How I Met Your Mother will be available for streaming on Hulu in the United States. International viewers in regions such as the United Kingdom can continue watching the series on Disney+, keeping Ted Mosby and friends within reach.

All nine seasons remain on Netflix until its scheduled departure on December 3. Licensing agreements dictate availability, making it imperative for devoted viewers to binge the adventures of Barney Stinson, Robin Scherbatsky, Marshall Eriksen, and Lily Aldrin before they vanish.

For those who prefer stability and permanent access, they can achieve that through digital purchase on Amazon Video or Apple TV. Collectors can also obtain DVD and Blu-ray sets from retailers like Amazon to ensure the series endures.

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Once fans stop debating the statement Jason Segel made about a How I Met Your Mother reunion, they can dive into a Netflix few stand-in comedies to fill the void.

Netflix alternatives to How I Met Your Mother

Netflix devotees seeking alternatives to How I Met Your Mother might begin with Nobody Wants This. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody navigate an unlikely romance between a secular dating podcaster and an unconventional rabbi, blending sharp wit with sincere emotion in every encounter.

New Girl presents a charming ensemble comedy about friends living in Los Angeles. Its balance of laughter and heartfelt storytelling mirrors How I Met Your Mother, capturing the intimate chaos and joys of a closely knit circle navigating love and adulthood.

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For those who enjoy clever narrative structures, Lovesick employs a flashback storytelling style similar to How I Met Your Mother. It follows a man revisiting past relationships, blending romantic comedy with the theme of friends becoming an extended family, making it a smart and heartfelt choice.

Other highly-rated options include Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Seinfeld, Kim's Convenience, Arrested Development, and The Good Place. Each series delivers strong ensemble casts, humor, and moments of genuine emotion, offering diverse ways to capture the spirit and camaraderie of How I Met Your Mother.

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Which Netflix title do you think would be the best alternative to How I Met Your Mother? Let us know in the comments!

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Iffat Siddiqui

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Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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