[s5e17] | Of Course

This guide covers the episode titled " Of Course " from the sitcom How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM) . This episode is notable for featuring guest star Jennifer Lopez and focusing on the emotional aftermath of Barney and Robin's breakup. Episode Overview Original Air Date : March 8, 2010.

: Barney eventually realizes how much he has hurt Robin. The episode ends with a rare moment of genuine vulnerability from Barney as he tries to make amends by arranging a special "Super Date" for Robin and her new love interest, Don. Production Highlights [S5E17] Of Course

: Barney is obsessed with "conquering" Anita because she is the only woman who consistently tells him no. His pursuit leads him to agree to an elaborate, multi-stage date that tests his patience. This guide covers the episode titled " Of

: The episode was directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Matt Kuhn. Key Locations : Barney eventually realizes how much he has hurt Robin

: The rest of the group (Ted, Marshall, and Lily) eventually realize that Robin has been suffering in silence while Barney flaunts his new flings. This leads to a moments of guilt, particularly for Marshall, who realized he had been encouraging Robin to "keep up" with Barney's antics.

: Robin admits to Anita that she isn't handling the breakup well. Anita agrees to help by subjecting Barney to her "seventeen 'no's" rule—systematically rejecting his advances to break his spirit.

: Jennifer Lopez’s appearance was highly anticipated and contributed to some of the season's highest ratings. She reportedly improvised several of her sharp, anti-Barney lines.