Is This TV’s Most Iconic Face Card Still Sparking Fierce Debate After Two Decades?
More than twenty years since How I Met Your Mother first graced our screens, debates about the show still ignite fiery discussions among fans—yet somehow, everyone agrees on one thing: the series introduced us to one of TV’s most unforgettable “face cards.” But what makes a “face card” so iconic that it earns a permanent seat in television history? Was it that jaw-dropping first entrance by Cobie Smulders as Robin Scherbatsky that had viewers immediately hooked, or is there more to the allure? As fans revisit the show’s classic moments on its 21st anniversary, the discussion heats up once again—proof that some introductions leave a mark you just can’t forget. Ready to dive into the nostalgia and controversy? Spoiler alert: this one might just redefine your “greatest face card” criteria. LEARN MORE.
More than two decades after the show first aired, there are plenty of things How I Met Your Mother fans still argue about.
But one thing they all agree on is how the show gave TV history one of the most unforgettable faces of all time.
Recently, the popular show was back in discussions online, and fans agreed that one actress in the show made an entrance so stunning that it deserved a spot in the face-card hall of fame.
- ‘How I Met Your Mother’ celebrated its 21st anniversary this month, making fans revisit its iconic moments.
- One particular scene had fans declaring that one star had the “greatest face card” on TV.
- “That’s probably the most beautiful anyone has ever looked on TV,” read one comment.
- Josh Radnor, who played the lead character Ted Mosby, spoke about whether they all still talk to each other last month.
Fans revisited How I Met Your Mother on the 21st anniversary of its first episode’s premiere in 2005
Twenty-one years ago, viewers were transported to MacLaren’s Pub for the first time and began hearing the story of Ted Mosby, an architect living in New York City, played by Josh Radnor.
After the show premiered on September 19, 2005, viewers were also introduced to Ted’s friends: Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel), Robin Scherbatsky (Cobie Smulders), Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) and Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan).
In light of the premiere’s 21st anniversary this month, a clip of one of the most iconic scenes in the show once again went viral on social media.
The scene features Robin Scherbatsky making her first appearance at MacLaren’s Pub. Ted spots her across the bar and is immediately captivated.
With a little help from Barney Stinson (who pulls the classic, “haaave you met Ted?”), Ted and Robin start chatting. And this instantly establishes Robin as one of the central figures of the show.
“That’s probably the most beautiful anyone has ever looked on TV,” one fan gushed
Over two decades later, fans who revisited the show this week were still convinced that Robin had one of the best entrances and the “greatest face card” of all time.
“It was love at first sight for me,” one said, while another declared, “Greatest face card of all the facecards that have ever been on T.V.”
“That’s probably the most beautiful anyone has ever looked on TV,” said another.
“Cobie is sooooooooooooooooo gorgeous OMG,” gushed one fan.
“It was always Robin,” another said, “it’s just that y’all are too dumb to realize it.”
“Oh, that angelic little face, my God, Robin Scherbatsky, you were born to shine,” wrote another.
‘How I Met Your Mother’ premiered 21 years ago today, September 19, 2005 on CBS, starring Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, and Alyson Hannigan
Earning 30 Primetime Emmy nominations, and winning 10 across art direction, cinematography, and editing,…
— sitcom crave (@sitcomcrave) September 19, 2026
Amid conversations around the show this week, fans continued raging over the show’s ending. Warning: spoilers ahead!
After nine seasons of Ted searching for “the one,” he had married Tracy (Cristin Milioti), who seemed perfect for him. Yet, Ted didn’t get his happily ever after with her because Tracy gets sick and loses her life.
The show’s finale made some people upset over off-ing Tracy and making Ted, after six years of grieving, chase after the great love of his life.
Fans still argue about the ending two decades later, with some calling it “One of the worst series finales ever”
The show ends with him standing outside Robin’s window with a blue French horn in his hand, hoping to win her one last time.
“One of the worst series finales ever. Ruined my love for the show for years,” one said this week.
“The best sitcom in history. Most hated finale in my books,” said one.
But on the other hand, one said, “This was the best ending there could be. Those who think otherwise just didn’t get a damn thing over 9 seasons.”
While fans still love talking about the show, lead star Josh Radnor said he and his castmates don’t really talk at all anymore.
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