How I Met Your Father The Good Mom (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-14
TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

How I Met Your Father

The Good Mom (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV-14

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

An unexpected visit from Sophie's mom heightens Val's concern for her friend. Charlie helps Jesse and Sid face past traumas. A culinary quest leads Ellen to someone new.

Director

Morenike Joela Evans

Writers

Isaac Aptaker (created by) | Elizabeth Berger (created by) | Christopher Encell (written by) | Carter Bays (inspired by the series "How I Met Your Mother" created by) & 4 more

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Ben Pollack | Seth Yanklewitz

Production Designer

Glenda Rovello

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 8, 2022

Release date

Feb 8, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 4 wins & 10 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
20 cast members

Name	Known for
Hilary Duff Sophie Sophie See fewer	A Cinderella Story (2004)
Christopher Lowell Jesse Jesse See fewer	The Help (2011)
Francia Raisa Valentina (as Francia Raísa) Valentina (as Francia Raísa) See fewer	How I Met Your Father (2022)
Suraj Sharma Sid Sid See fewer	Life of Pi (2012)
Tom Ainsley Charlie Charlie See fewer	How I Met Your Father (2022)
Tien Tran Ellen Ellen See fewer	How I Met Your Father (2022)
Kim Cattrall Sophie (Future) Sophie (Future) See fewer	Sex and the City 2 (2010)
Josh Peck Drew Drew See fewer	Drake & Josh (2004)
Paget Brewster Lori Lori See fewer	Criminal Minds (2005)
Leighton Meester Meredith Meredith See fewer	The Roommate (I) (2011)
Mason Gooding Ash Ash See fewer	Scream (I) (2022)
Aby James Rachel Rachel See fewer	How I Met Your Father (2022)
Stony Blyden Jasper Jasper See fewer	You're Cordially Invited (2025)
Nick Atkinson Brad Brad See fewer	Avarice (2022)
Pressly Coker Bar Guy Bar Guy See fewer	Mending the Line (2022)
Danielle Macatantan Waitress Waitress See fewer	How I Met Your Father (2022)
Nischal Nara Young Sid Young Sid See fewer	How I Met Your Father (2022)
Brandon Papo Guy Recording Jesse Guy Recording Jesse See fewer	The Thundermans Return (2024)
Aaron Therol Guy in Crowd Guy in Crowd See fewer	10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
James Paxton Sophie's Son (uncredited) Sophie's Son (uncredited) See fewer	Eyewitness (2016)