<Table> <Tr> <Td> ← Previous "The End of the Aisle" </Td> <Td> Next →--</Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> ← Previous "The End of the Aisle" </Td> <Td> Next →--</Td> </Tr> <P> "Last Forever" is the final episode of the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother . The episode serves as the 23rd and 24th episode of season nine, and the 207th and 208th episode overall; the episode's two parts are classified as two separate episodes . It aired on March 31, 2014 . </P> <P> "Last Forever" received a polarized response from fans and TV critics, primarily in regard to the final twist ending, the relationship between Ted and Robin, and the fate of the series' titular mother . Many viewers expressed considerable disdain for the apparent disregard for character development, while some praised it for tying up loose ends . However, additional praise was directed to the acting, especially Neil Patrick Harris's performance . </P>

Alternate ending of how i met your mother