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It’s a sitcom, from writers Carer Bays & Craig Thomas (“Late Show With David Letterman,” “American Dad”), about a man who recounts to his kids the story of their parents’ courtship. It stars Josh Radnor (“The Court”), Alyson Hannigan (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”), Neil Patrick Harris (“Doogie Howser, M.D.”) and Jason Segal (“Freaks & Geeks”).

The Hollywood Reporter says:

… a fresh and spirited comedy that slices and dices the genre in ways that should charm viewers. … introduces a level of unpredictability not usually found in comedies. There is good chemistry among cast members. In particular, Hannigan, of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fame, shows why she should never be off TV for long. Tune in for the laughs, absolutely, but it will be the basic humanity of the series' heart that brings viewers back for more.

TV Guide says:

… Fresh, endearing and laugh-out-loud funny, Mother surrounds a sympathetic lead with hilarious breakout characters, most notably Harris (a far cry from Doogie Howser) as an incorrigible bad influence and Hannigan (Buffy) as a funky bride-to-be.

The Washington Post says:

… suffers from such liabilities as a plasticized leading man (more of a misleading man, really) and formulaic writing. Its central gimmick is lame and intrusive … The premise as constructed does allow for some jumping about among the years, but big deal. It would help, of course, if we gave a hoot whether Josh gets married and lives happily ever after (too much to hope for these days). With Radnor trying to play Ted both cool and klutzy, we don't. The earnestness and enterprise of his friends can be funny, however, and as a history of good intentions oft going awry, the Saget saga at least has a few ingratiating touches, one of them a genuinely sweet moment near the premiere's end. And truth be told, it is a little better than most other sitcoms, past and present - especially those featuring wacky urban friends in their twenties experiencing the bittersweet mysteries of life. …

The New York Times says:

"How I Met" is not perfect. The writing does not yet live up to the show's premise, but the series has potential to improve. Mr. Radnor is appealing as a well-meaning neurotic who develops wedding-envy when his doltish roommate, Marshall (Jason Segel), proposes to his longtime girlfriend, Lily (Alyson Hannigan). Neil Patrick Harris, formerly Doogie Howser M.D., is amusingly annoying as Barney, a would-be ladies' man who is Ted's worst best friend. And the woman of Ted's dreams stays tantalizingly out of his and our reach. … pleasant to watch. And that is nothing to sneer at.

The Los Angeles Times says:

… a considerably above-average Generation Y sitcom that manages to be both sharp and sentimental, like "Seinfeld" with feeling. And like that show, and "Friends" as well — another series whose influence is felt here — it's that very desirable thing: a three-camera comedy that also seems moderately hip and potentially attractive to the worshipped 18-to-34 set. And it's not even on NBC.… What makes the series immediately notable — and certainly has much to do with its quality — is a cast that includes Neil Patrick Harris, who was TV's Doogie Howser, and at 32 is what passes for an old pro here; Alyson Hannigan, who played Willow in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"; and Jason Segel, who was Nick on "Freaks and Geeks." It's a Crosby, Stills & Nash of 1990s cult television. (Oddly, Fox's "Kitchen Confidential," which runs opposite, also includes in its cast "Buffy" and "Freaks" vets, respectively Nicholas Brendon and John Daley, but they have less to do.) …

USA Today gives it three and a half (out of four) stars and says:

… The script is humorous, though not hilarious, and the show boasts a fine cast that could, with time, jell into a great one. Harris sparkles in a change-of-pace role as a clueless would-be player, and Hannigan is as delightful here as she was in Buffy, which is high praise indeed. …

8:30 p.m. Monday. CBS.

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