What A.C. Newman song is heard at the start and end of The Leap?

The A.C. Newman song heard at the start and end of “The Leap” is “Prophets.” The song frames the How I Met Your Mother season-four finale, connecting Ted’s professional decision with the episode’s theme of taking a risk.

“The Leap” is the 24th and final episode of season 4, originally broadcast on May 18, 2009. Ted is struggling to win an architecture contract while considering a university teaching job. Marshall’s literal leap between rooftops becomes the visual and emotional payoff, encouraging Ted to make his own leap and accept the professor position.

“Prophets” is performed by A.C. Newman, the solo project of Canadian musician Carl Newman, best known as a founding member of The New Pornographers. The track is sometimes confused with other memorable songs from the series, but the episode’s opening and closing music is specifically “Prophets.” Its placement was praised as a triumphant transition for Ted.