This scene is widely considered one of the series' most heartbreaking moments because, as revealed in the finale, Tracy passes away young. Re-watching this scene through that lens reveals that the loneliness Ted feels in 2030 is the true catalyst for the story, as he is mourning the time he lost with her. Musical Tag
The episode concludes with an a cappella performance of Billy Joel's "The Longest Time" by Ted, Barney, and their multiple imaginary future selves. [S8E20] The Time Travelers
While he appears to be debating his future selves (Ted from 20 hours and 20 years in the future) and Barney Stinson's future selves about whether to attend "Robots vs. Wrestlers," the episode takes a sharp emotional turn when it's revealed that the entire interaction was a figment of Ted's imagination . The Core Story This scene is widely considered one of the
In the How I Met Your Mother episode " The Time Travelers " (S8E20), the story centers on a night in April 2013 when Ted Mosby finds himself alone at MacLaren's Pub . While he appears to be debating his future