How I Met Your Mother Season 4 Finale Predictions
With the finale only weeks away, what do we suspect is going to happen? What role will the goat play? What developments with RoBarn will we see and what will happen with Ted and the future mom?
Let’s discuss what might be, what we hope will be, and what we don’t want to see.
Reminder to old readers and a warning to new: this is a spoiler-free web site so please keep what you post to your own personal guesses and hopes, do not post spoilers or plot details that have been leaked.
Personally, I’m not sure what to expect. I’m curious what you guys are thinking.
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Ike | May 8, 2009 @ 9:04 pm
I hope Ted does not relapse with Stella.
I'm most excited about Lily being back.
I think they'll set up RoBarn but they won't be together for awhile.
I try not to make too many predictions or look forward too much because that opens me up to disappointment. I just hope Bays and Thomas keep making a great show, and another great finale.
CourtneyE | May 8, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
I cannot imagine that Ted and Stella would get back together. I think they knew the general outrage (*salutes*) that would stem from her appearance at the end of the last one (though I didn't share in it, since I liked Stella), and since we already know she's not the mother, it would just be dragging something on that ultimately won't matter. Plus I think it would be kind of a bummer to break up a family unit now that she's back with her ex. Not very Ted-like.
I'm more focused on RoBarn anyway. Bring on the BRo.
Bruna | May 8, 2009 @ 9:53 pm
I think Ted is not going to be back with Stella, but I really want to see how he is going to feel when he sees her… what feelings he will be brought now…
I don´t know what to think of RoBarn yet, but i really want to see some action between them… I just know i don´t wanna see something "cute", "romantic"… but something creative, that considers their personnality!
Well… I was a Robin / Ted fan… but i REALLY know that they have no chance to get together… so i don´t know what to think about Ted and his future wife (i guess i just think she should look like Robin in some level … ´cause he kinda of described Robin in the first episode as if she was the mother… and when he said that was the story of "how i met your aunt (is it weel written?) Robin" the kids got a really surprised!
And please LILLY LILLY LILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I miss her!
une.heure.bondée. | May 8, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
My expectations are three-fold.
1. Lily back. (I miss her so much, even though she's not one of my favourite characters I love them all and want them all to be together!)
2. See the goat. (It's gotta happen.)
3. See what happens with Barney and Robin.
Bromance | May 8, 2009 @ 10:12 pm
The last Barney-Robin interaction from Monday was Robin saying "I'm pregnant" and Barney running out of the room. I'm guessing Barney took her joke seriously and is going to make some grand gesture and declare his feelings.
Just knowing the show, they never leave an action like that open-ended without following up on it in some way down the line.
bromontana | May 8, 2009 @ 10:18 pm
I expect Stella's husband to help ted find a job, and that will somehow eventually lead to the mother in one way or another. i don't expect any relapse with ted and stella whatsoever. i do want to see lilly back, and surely she will be at the 31st birthday party, as will stella.
High Hoper | May 8, 2009 @ 10:25 pm
I'm just gonna say a few things…
Remember Ted's "I'm gonna win her back"?
Robin will say no to any barney proposal.
Ted is more likeable and focused on his job than ever.
We see Lily.
What will the goat do to Robin clothes?
Amy | May 8, 2009 @ 10:47 pm
Interesting.. I didn't think about that
carlitoa | May 9, 2009 @ 4:54 am
i love the general outrage
carlitoa | May 9, 2009 @ 4:59 am
i still can't believe the mother will be revealed. i know it's been said here that she will be but i think the show will lose something if it's title is answered.
i think we'll get more intel on the mother but will end up teased by the season's end. after all, it's all about how you get there, right?
my 9yo daughter is hooked on the show. am i a bad parent for not censoring? she's very mature and i haven't let her watch "benefits" or "naked man". she thinks the mother will be revealed and future episodes will be all about their wedding and happily ever after. i <3 her purity.
TedMosbySexArchitect | May 9, 2009 @ 6:18 am
I just can't wait for this Barney love thing to be over. I say there is no room for another romantic with Ted and Marshall around, even though Barney's been given the Jekyll/Hyde type of romantic personality, I just can't digest the possibility of Barney being in a relationship, too awkward for me.
I always thought that Stella would most likely be an acquaintance to the mother, because of the scene where she mentioned the party that she left early on St. Patrick's Day, (the one ted went to most likely, which she probably left with the mother), and the the framed note that was both seen in Stella's house and future Ted's house.
Divinegal` | May 9, 2009 @ 7:06 am
Lets recap on the previous season finale and see if we can find a pattern…
Season 1 finale… Ted and Robin get together and Lily and Marshall break up
Season 2 finale… Lily and Marshall get married and Ted and Robin break up
Season 3 finale… Barney hints at having feelings for Robin and Ted proposes to Stella.
The pattern I see is the beginning or end of a relationship with each season finale.
So my prediction for this season finale is..
a) Barney reveals his feelings for Robin, some really sweet Ted like gesture i hope… And we are left with a cliffhanger to see Robin's response in the next season. (Like they did with Stella's response)
b) We will see what's with the goat
c) We wont be seeing the mother
Divinegal` | May 9, 2009 @ 7:06 am
Lets recap on the previous season finale and see if we can find a pattern…
Season 1 finale… Ted and Robin get together and Lily and Marshall break up
Season 2 finale… Lily and Marshall get married and Ted and Robin break up
Season 3 finale… Barney hints at having feelings for Robin and Ted proposes to Stella.
The pattern I see is the beginning or end of a relationship with each season finale.
So my prediction for this season finale is..
a) Barney reveals his feelings for Robin, some really sweet Ted like gesture i hope… And we are left with a cliffhanger to see Robin's response in the next season. (Like they did with Stella's response)
b) We will see what's with the goat
c) We wont be seeing the mother
Ayah | May 9, 2009 @ 8:07 am
I have no particular expectations… Just wait and see.
I just want to laugh a lot, and,
maybe a slap? (there was no slap in S.4, am I right?)
SSJ | May 9, 2009 @ 11:09 am
I'm curious about:
a) what the goat is gonna do?
b) what will happen between Barney and Robin?
c) when we will finally see the mother?!?!?!
Ike | May 9, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
So I have this theory. They said some part of the title question will be answered. So future Ted could tell us more of the yellow umbrella story without a full reveal.
But my theory is this, cut to future Ted and kids, then hear a female voice say, "Is your dad still telling you the story of how we met?", then she tells the story, in a minute, from her perspective, so we never see her, but we get a glimpse of the moment. Just a crazy theory?
Kress | May 9, 2009 @ 2:56 pm
I think that theory is brilliant Ike. Kind of like how Ted found out how his parents met during "Brunch." The Mother says it with no background or lead in. Like his parents "In a bar… I think it was an Irish bar."
gigi | May 9, 2009 @ 11:54 am
I miss Lillie,
Remenber guys when ted was gonna marry stella a minute before everithing happen, he told the kids that if stella would have been the mother they would it have blond hair. So stella is not the mom.
Ronald | May 9, 2009 @ 10:04 pm
Its weird to have barney and robin hook up and be a couple. I read an interview about the writers trying to make the show more realistic but this kind of stuff doesnt happen in the real world. The reason Robin and Ted broke up was because they both wanted different things so its not like their love died. When Ted was about to marry stella, it showed how robin still cherished the relationship with Ted and those intimate feelings are still there, teds reaction may have been different but he was in denial. As far as Robin and Barney go, I have seen that its only a one sided love, only shown by Barney. I wouldnt have mind at all but the writers developed the relationship between Robin and Ted to a extremely high level that having a close friend like Barney step in would definitely cause tension and end friendships in the real world. So how is this scenario realistic? I hope they do not get together ans go find love else where with other people who not in their inner circle. I'm still in denial over Robin not being the mother but in todays world, marriages dont last long and divorce is a normal thing now, people get divorced a lot so i think that this is whats in store for Ted. He get married, lives the marriage life, has kids and get divorced. This would give Ted/Robin another chance.
Yohanan23 | May 9, 2009 @ 10:57 pm
that divorce theory, is just really clever. I've had thought that, but wouldn't it be weird to call your stepmother ' aunt . . .' ?
Bruna. | May 9, 2009 @ 11:33 pm
I really liked that divorce theory! And I think it really explains why Ted started his "story" to his kids on how he met Robin… maybe he is explaining to his kids that he had such a wonderful marriage… BUT that those years later he realized that is finnaly time for him and Robin to be togehther… and the hole purpose of his story, would be just to make his kids undestand it!
Really likes that theory… and ir would be realistic!
Ronald | May 10, 2009 @ 1:27 am
well there may be a way to overlook that, i havent thought of one yet but im sure i'll be able to think of something. Well maybe future ted is divorced and while hes telling them the story, realizes that hes been in love with Robin all along. Well i wont be so bummed out if Ted and Robi dont get together but i really do not want to see Barney and Robin together for the reasons i stated in my last comment. What kind of a twisted world would we live in if its okay for a close/best friend gets the girl you're in love with and be cool with it? cant say that Ted doesnt love Robin or viceversa.
Yohanan23 | May 10, 2009 @ 1:32 am
yeah, you're right. and i think that robin still has feelings for ted, due to that scene at his marriage. seriously, THIS is what keeps us expecting each episode!! i really dont know how will they solve this thing.
Matt | May 10, 2009 @ 3:16 am
I believe Stella is the mother of the kids but Ted is not the father. He is explaining to them how he met 'your' mother. Stella already has a daughter so it is possible she has a son later on. Therefore he could be married to Robin and have kids of his own.
Another Sarah | May 10, 2009 @ 3:36 am
about this thing with the divorce….do you really think that such an old-fashioned romantic guy like Ted would get divorced?and about the feelings Ted could have towards a relationship between Barney and Robin….remember the "Friends with benefits"-episode?Ted stopped to sleep with Robin because he didn't want to hurt Barneys feelings.To me it seems like Ted would be okay with that,okay,that probably wouldn't be realistic,but I would love to see the BRoLove happen
Yohanan23 | May 10, 2009 @ 11:24 am
i dont know. i really dont : . but about the BRo love, i think most of people would like to see that happen
but it doesnt mean that ted couldn't marry robin, although it would be weird, but in this show, you never know !
Westfall | May 10, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
actually, the last Barney-Robin interaction was Barney sitting alone in the bar, ripping his list and saying "Ok, 200's done. Now what?", then Robin comes in and he smiles at her.
IMO this is a way of the writers saying that 'till now, Barney's womanizing ways had a porpose, now that that is fulfilled, he needs a new challenge and facing his feeling for Robin and doing something about them might just be it.
Westfall | May 10, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
I don't think the "romance" between Barney and Robin won't be like TEd or LAME. They're ivew of what love is are very different and their relation as a couple can actually serve for some ROFL moments or, in the least, some very awkward silences. So, as far as a RoBarn romance, i say bring it.
Westfall | May 10, 2009 @ 2:04 pm
Thats so sick it might actually work.
Westfall | May 10, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
One thing that bugs me about the goat is that it should happen in Ted's birthday but as of this episode we're already in May. Ted's birthday is April 25th. This confirms the date stamp in "The Naked Man" where Ted walks into the appartment to find the goat and it reads MAY 2009. Details apart, i'm really curious as to WTH happens with that goat.
I hope Robin finally learns of Barney's feelings, maybe that will be left hanging till episode 1 of season 5.
I'm not that interested in finding out who the mother is but a few steps forward in that plot would be nice. IMO it's not Stella. I'm rooting for Wendy but i very much doubt it.
And Lilly, come back already.
Ronald | May 10, 2009 @ 5:46 pm
Well the whole Ted being okay with it reminds me of Friends, when Joey was falling for Rachel. Ross was not okay with the idea but eventually gave them his blessing. This is this the same thing thats happening with Ted/Robin/Barney triangle. Ted is not an old fashioned romantic guy because if he was he wouldnt have been doing the "friends with benefits" Well now since i discovered a resemblance between HIMYM and Friends, i fear that this Barney and Robin relationship will happen.
Ronald | May 10, 2009 @ 5:49 pm
Nah man, the kids from the future call Future Ted dad so Ted is definitely the father of those kids. Pay close attention to the episodes from season 1 or 2, thats when they say it.
tinyeurekah | May 10, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
I don't think the Mother will be revealed. It's probably some red herring or something close and substantial. I still believe that Robin will play a huge role in meeting the Mother.
I have a gut feeling that before Barney confesses his feelings, Robin and Barney will hook up again accidentally, similar to situation with The Goat (the episode)– I mean, there has to be a reason why Future Ted screwed up his story, right?
I think, and logically, Robin would reject Barney in finale.
Someone a long time ago talked of a trend in HIMYM finales in which they all have a breakup and a union in their last three episodes.
I think the "Break-up" (although not really) would be RoBarn and "Union" would be Ted and the supposed Mother.
I just hope season 5 doesn't turn out to be like Robin/Ted season 1, when Robin develops feelings for Ted later and chase him around.
But man, the goat.
vasco | May 10, 2009 @ 11:50 pm
i think barney and robin hook up in the season finale
i think marshall and lilly think about breaking up do to credit cards.
Ted meets the women from the bar, st pattys day
TedMosbySexArchitect | May 11, 2009 @ 1:05 am
Since there are all these theories swimming around, that are mostly hung up about Robin, I'll throw one in. I understand that the episode Brunch insinuates as to why Ted is telling his kids the "story", but what if Robin is the mother but lets Ted raise the kids with his future wife, knowing that she isn't a fan of kids and how they were never a part of her plan, and the whole point of the story is to reveal to his kids that "Aunt Robin" is actually their biological mother. I mean, what if when she said she was pregnant she actually was, from when they were sleeping together in Benefits, with fraternal twins, since they appear to be the same age, and who knows maybe Stella is the stepmother, and this does not mean that "Aunt Robin" would not play a large role in their upbringing, which is backed up by their childhood drawings. Just letting my imagination run. XD
Ronald | May 11, 2009 @ 1:42 am
good theory. It could be possible and fits Robin's character because Robin has a very masculine attitude. She wants to be free and enjoy her life without any attachments. Future ted says at the end of season 2 that Robin goes on to live in many different countries throughout her life so im pretty sure she does not get tied down. I dont see barney being with her during those years because of his job but i wouldnt be surprised if the writers find a way around that.
TedMosbySexArchitect | May 11, 2009 @ 2:38 am
I guess I just have this unrealistic anxiety over losing the immoral womanizing awesomeness that is Barney, and have him replaced with Shannon's Barney ("but the Nic"hrrg"araguans need us!"), since he has been reverting to his younger self over Robin. I'm not too worried though as it will probably end up just being a temporary fling, because it was hinted that she may never feel the same way in "Do I Know You" and she may end up thinking it would be a bad idea in "Benefits".
I do agree with those who thought that the 200 list in the last episode was a poor idea, because it did contradict the other reasons that caused him to become who he is. It's like the writers were trying to think of something that would overwrite Shannon and the Man-Maker, and have the 200 list be the oldest and biggest reason as to why he started his womanizing ways, and be the only thing that would ultimately end them. I haven't completely thought it through though, so maybe I missed something.
Bruna | May 11, 2009 @ 3:28 am
I think it could be something about that, but if this theory is right, than Robin is kind of "heartless" right? I really don´t think that fits THAT well her character, but still, i have to admit that that´s possible.
I really just think that by the end of the show , we have to know why is Ted telling such a BIG story to his kids… and not just meeting the mother.. and that´s it!
So!!! Really want to see Robin being an important person in that story!
And yes… hoping that Robin rides the barnicle in the end of the season… do they "hold hands" in front of THE GOAT??? That would be fun!
PTTV | May 11, 2009 @ 5:13 am
I seriously hope ted doesnt get back with stella. Although I have a funny feeling that it may just happen to throw a spanner in the works.
P.S Lily coming back is awesome!
RDAONE | May 11, 2009 @ 9:49 am
Maybe Ted's future wife is someone he meets through Stella. It's obvious that Stella is not the one because her kids would have known. And why was he the one with the yellow umbrella? Although I'm sure we will only find out in de SERIES finale and I wish that will take some more seasons
I think Barney will end up with Robin but maybe that's nect seasons finale.
Lily is obviously pregnant in real life and maybe we'll see a faceshot of her. Maybe Marshall gets fired? I dunno?
southz | May 11, 2009 @ 12:11 pm
As far as i remember Ted got this yellow umbrella when he went home from the St. Patricks Day Party. Maybe this was just the reason for Stella to tip him. I don't think that there's another chance for them got get thogether, because Stella's most important thing in life is her daugther and she's already back toghether with her husband. On the other hand she and Ted were caracters which don't really fit together. I remeber their arguments where Stella often started to argue in a really unfair way. Let's just see what she will tell him. Don't forget the Episode The Tree Day Rule where Ted already met Holli. I think she will appear again in one of the next episodes.
ilovesandwiches | May 11, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
A few things have to come out. Firstly will Stella explain the yellow umbrella? We know Ted got it at the St. Paddy's day party (Patty's day bugs me! Its paddy's day people, i'm Irish I should know) and its been heavily hinted that Stella was there too. Secondly the Goat, surely that has to be explained. Finally the thing I most want is another slap!! It's been too long. Marshall could use it if Barney was going to do something stupid with the whole Robin situation! It is long overdue.
Ronald | May 11, 2009 @ 2:06 pm
I know it said not to post spoilers but people dont seem to comprehend the fact that shes back with the baby's father. The guy is literally right around the corner from a spoiler i read and its either him or stella who try to help out Ted.
Westfall | May 11, 2009 @ 10:48 am
Of course Alyson Hannigan is pregnant, where have you been? LOL. Well actually, not anymore, she gave birth on March 24, 2009, wich coincidentally is also her birthday. She's been absent because of that but its been stated that she'll be back for the finale.
And they can't fire Marshal (he-he! Fire Marshal!). He's Sports Guy… LOL.
Danielle | May 11, 2009 @ 2:54 pm
I do not think that is the case at all. And if that was the case, I would be super pissed.
southz | May 11, 2009 @ 3:02 pm
there is a 2 minute clip on cbs.com. stella is there with her husband and lateron he knocks on Ted's door.
Westfall | May 11, 2009 @ 11:07 am
And then Commander Nero goes back in time, kills Ted's father and alters the timeline, Ted end up with Robin and … wait, thats another TV show/Movie… And an awesome one at that… LOL. JK. LOL.
Ronald | May 11, 2009 @ 6:37 pm
There could be a possibility of Sarah Chalke coming back for more episodes. I checked on CBS.com and theres a video in which the cast discusses the season finale. Sarah will be playing two roles, the one of Stella and a french girl who looks exactly like Stella. Kinda stupid right? The writers are just dying bring back Sarah Chalke and this is how they are going to do it. Could this be the mom? probably . I dont really care LOL, I just dont want Robin and Barney getting together!! the bro code book was made up for some jokes but there is some truth to it, you dont have sex with your best friends Exs!!! Why is the media making it seem like its okay to do that now?
JustinDickinson | May 11, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
Because they're in LOOOOOOOVE
Richard | May 11, 2009 @ 7:16 pm
I think we have to see the goat again. Last season we had Ted's 30th, so he must be coming up on 31, which means we get to find out about the goat.
I'm excited for the return of LAME together. The show can carry without her, but Lilly makes Marshall even better as a character.
Danielle | May 11, 2009 @ 7:20 pm
I have to disagree with the divorce theory, mainly because in the blah blah episode the flashback at the end was totally about "the mother" not just some random woman.
You have old marshall,lily and ted.."eating a sandwich" ted is so FULL from the sandwich that he says…."where's my wife"
Danielle | May 11, 2009 @ 7:21 pm
I would HATE a show with no Lily..just a few episodes is bad enough..but I think this show could not go full stop NO Lily.
TedMosbySexArchitect | May 11, 2009 @ 9:09 pm
Gee, spoilers much? lol
TedMosbySexArchitect | May 12, 2009 @ 4:15 am
woops, double post hehe
Kolby Kayso | May 12, 2009 @ 9:10 am
There is no way that Ted gets back together with stella. It's clear that we are closing in on the moment that we finally meet his future wife. That being said there still was a point in bringing stella back for the last two episodes. If you recall she has a brunette sister. My prediction is that she is the mother of future Ted's kids.
As far as Barney and Robin, I think that the writers will continue to string along viewers until the wedding. Logistically speaking it would only make sense to keep some mystery alive for a while after they reveal who the mother is. The ideal way for everything to pan out would be next season's finale ending with Ted's wedding and Robin, noticing that Ted was truly no longer an option, having a relapse with Barney. Relapse Five!
kolby kayso | May 12, 2009 @ 9:13 am
After the first episode he tells the kids "that's how I met your AUNT Robin". Ted and Robin will not happen, Barney and Robin will
Westfall | May 12, 2009 @ 9:39 am
Sorry, my bad! Though i don't think is much of a spoiller, much of it is almost as general knowledge (General Knowledge) as the end of the 5th Sense, not to mention being in the trailer. But… come on, HOW AWESOME is Star Trek and J.J. Abrams? Really.
Maggie | May 12, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
That doesn't really make sense since the kids call Ted "Dad" periodically. I do like Ike's theory though. He's divorced from the mother of the kids and married to Robin who they call "Aunt Robin" maybe? Interesting theory
Winz | May 13, 2009 @ 6:41 am
Interesting concept, but definately cant be. Got me thinking though!
Starney Binson | May 14, 2009 @ 12:21 am
ARE YOU DUMB?!
Why would he refer to his own wife as "Aunt Robin"? Come on now.
Darebear | May 14, 2009 @ 1:32 am
The show will not end after season 5…. there is just too much potential mony for the show to be cut short. Plus there are still too many questions that have to be answered…the pineapple, Vicotria, the umbrella, the Goat, plus there are still 3 more slaps left… that is way to much information for one season… That being said I will give my predictions
I see Barney telling Robin he loves her……
I see Ted meeting a girl at his party……
Lastly, the goat will be explained
mike | May 18, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
Stella's daughter is 8 in 2009 so she can't be the daughter on the sofa! Robin is Aunt Robin, because the 3 guys are "brothers" since Ted's accident and thus their spouses are Aunts. Mother is somebody new
jbaum | May 18, 2009 @ 6:30 pm
1. what about the goat!?
2. what about the pineapple?!
Westfall | May 18, 2009 @ 7:09 pm
The event with the goat is supposed to be revealed tonight in the season finale. As for the pinneapple, its already resolved. Ted said in the end of the "Pinneapple Incident" that they never figured out where the pinneapple came from. Consensus in other discussions in this blog seems to be that because of that quote from future Ted the pinneapple mistery will never be solved, at least by Present Day Ted and the rest of the gang. Though they like to tease us with the pinneapple every now and then.
mike | May 19, 2009 @ 6:20 am
was I right or was I right?
daniel | August 23, 2009 @ 7:54 am
If you look during the "No Tomorrow" episode the girl with the yellow umbrella is wearing jeans. And, while he is in the club he bumped into a girl that is totally his type and wearing jeans. Their is brief exchange wear we see exactly what she looks like, and she looks like she could be the mother. The actress who played her is Hope Riley. I think we will see her in future episodes.