Meet the best celeb appearances on the sitcom.
James Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beekfirst dropped byHow I Met Your Motherin 2008.
Regis Philbin
Regis PhilbingracedHow I Met Your Motherwith his presence for one episode in 2008.
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The star played himself, brushing shoulders with Marshall as he hunted for a perfect cheeseburger.
Joe Manganiello
Joe Manganiellodid a seven-episode stint onHow I Met Your Motheras Brad Morris.
Appearing over the course of six years, the actor played Marshall’s friend from law school.
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Alan Thicke
TheGrowing Painsalum dropped byHow I Met Your Motherfive times during the show’s run.
John Lithgow
John LithgowjoinedHow I Met Your Motherin 2011 as Jerry Whitaker, Barney’s long-absent father.
The actor returned to the show for 2013 and 2014 episodes, reuniting with his onscreen son.
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Laura Prepon
Laura Preponpopped up in threeHow I Met Your Motherepisodes between 2009 and 2010.
TheThat ’70s Showalum played Karen, Ted’s polarizing college girlfriend.
Martin Short
Martin Shortplayed Garrison Cootes onHow I Met Your Motherfor three episodes in 2011 and 2012.
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His character is Marshall’s boss at Honeywell & Cootes.
Danica McKellar
The former child star found her spot onHow I Met Your Motheras Trudy.
She played one of Ted’s love interests in two episodes.
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Enrique Iglesias
The singer flexed his acting muscles in 2007 as Gael onHow I Met Your Mother.
His character was Robin’s rebound guy, a significant shift from Ted.
Named Naomi, the character was played byKatie Holmes.
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Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopezmade an appearance inHow I Met Your Mother’s fifth season.
The star played Anita Appleby, a relationship expert whom Barney attempts to woo.
Bob Barker
Bob Barkershowed up onHow I Met Your Motherin 2007, playing himself.
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He found his way into the narrative after Barney became convinced that the game show host was his father.
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzingerlent her pop star chops toHow I Met Your Motherin 2010.
The performer played Jessica Glitter, Robin’s estranged best friend from Canada.
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Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwoodlanded an acting role in 2010 thanks toHow I Met Your Mother.
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