“Uncover the Hidden Secrets of How I Met Your Mother: 10 Trivia Bombshells That Will Change How You View the Show Forever!”
The first season was initially 13 episodes. It was supposed to end with “Drumroll, Please” where Ted meets Victoria at a wedding.
If the show were to be canceled, the mother would have been Victoria. But, thanks to the ratings and characters of the show, Victoria never became the mother. Who was the mastermind behind the slap bet? It was one of the creators of the show.