Summary: Robin shows up with a date and this motivates Ted to 'get back out there'. We also learn something major about 'the Mother'.

Summary: Ted and Barney pretend to be visitors to New York City to pick up women. Robin is still dating Gael.

Summary: Ted's new attitude attracts women in the present and one from his past. The rest of the gang pulls together to help him make the most of the situation.

Summary: Barney and Ted compete for a girl. Robin is dating someone new.

Summary: Amid sharing stories with her about how members of the gang met each other, Ted's hot new girlfriend has a reaction to the meeting that gets her a high ranking on Barney's crazy scale.

Summary: Marshall has to contemplate giving up his plan of using his law degree to help the planet when he's courted by a major firm; Lily reveals a secret to Robin that not even Marshall knows; Ted discovers a porn actor is using his name

Summary: Marshall and Lily's plan to buy an apartment is hampered by mistakes and Lily's hidden debt.

Summary: Marshall awaits his bar exam results; Ted introduces his latest girlfriend to the gang, who all see the flaw that Ted has missed

Summary: Lily and Marshall have their first Thanksgiving as a married couple; Barney is tortured by the slap bet countdown clock, worrying about when the slap will be dished out.

Summary: When Barney loses his way with women, he hopes a trip to the Victoria's Secret Fall Fashion Show will help him regain his form.

Summary: Ted's upcoming date with his doctor leads the gang to give him their own examples of why dating someone you already see regularly is a bad idea.

Summary: Ted lives like there's no tomorrow during a St. Patrick's Day celebration with Barney. Lily and Marshall spend the evening at their new apartment with Robin.

Summary: Ted pursues a woman named Stella, but only gets attention from her receptionist Abby.

Summary: Barney's efforts to hook up with women are being thwarted by a mysterious woman from his past. Barney and the gang must sift though his many past flings in an attempt to find out who she is.

Summary: After Marshall witnesses a work buddy get yelled at after handing in a report, he becomes paranoid that the same will happen to him.

Summary: Robin's musical past emerges again as the group learns of someone named Simon from Robin's past. Barney searches for more Robin Sparkles memorabilia.

Summary: Barney and Marshall have a discussion about "The Bro Code" because Barney has broken it and wants advice.

Summary: Barney gets a new wingman and Ted meets Stella's daughter.

Summary: When Barney and Abby realize that they have one thing in common - their mutual hatred of Ted - the "couple" decides to go to the bar to flaunt their new relationship in Ted's face.

Summary: Ted is in a car accident that prompts Marshall to talk about miracles. Everyone flashbacks to prior moments in their lives.