Season 5

How I Met Your Mother

Season 5

  • 2009

Suit up for the hilarious Season Five of How I Met Your Mother, the outrageous, Emmy®-nominated hit starring Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Segel and Alyson Hannigan! The show’s funniest season to date is loaded with hook-ups, break-ups and the return of Slapsgiving — not to mention the hottest guest stars imaginable, including Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Amanda Peet and Rachel Bilson. On the dating front, Barney and Robin take their relationship to the next level — before calling it off — and Ted meets the roommate of his future wife in this uproarious, modern-day love story told in reverse.

  1. Definitions Episode 1 Definitions September 21, 2009, 23 min After sharing a kiss at the beginning of the summer, Robin and Barney are unsure how to handle their mutual attraction. After some consideration they tell the gang they have…
  2. Double Date Episode 2 Double Date September 28, 2009, 23 min Barney takes Marshall, and Robin to a strip club where they find a stripper who looks almost exactly like Lily. Meanwhile, Ted discovers he had been fixed up with the…
  3. Robin 101 Episode 3 Robin 101 October 5, 2009, 23 min When Robin fears that Barney is cheating on her, she soon discovers that he is spending his evenings with Ted learning everything there is to know on how to date…
  4. The Sexless Innkeeper Episode 4 The Sexless Innkeeper October 12, 2009, 23 min Marshall and Lily want to hook up with Barney and Robin for double-dating and fun, but their desperate eagerness to please is a huge turn-off. Meanwhile, when a succession of…
  5. Duel Citizenship Episode 5 Duel Citizenship October 19, 2009, 23 min Barney tries his best hoping to convince Robin into becoming an American citizen, while Ted and Marshall's road trip takes an unexpected turn for the worst when Marshall invites Lily…
  6. Bagpipes Episode 6 Bagpipes November 2, 2009, 23 min Even though they do their best in order to be the perfect couple, Barney's attitude of know-it-all lands him in trouble with Robin and they are forced to seek Marshall…
  7. The Rough Patch Episode 7 The Rough Patch November 9, 2009, 23 min Lily comes up with a perfect plan to break up the relationship between Barney and Robin when they have a rough patch, but she needs help from Robin's famous friend,…
  8. The Playbook Episode 8 The Playbook November 16, 2009, 23 min After his relationship with Robin ends, Barney dusts off his "playbook" to help him back into the dating scene
  9. Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap Episode 9 Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap November 23, 2009, 23 min Barney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a "slap bet" slap to Ted and Robin. Meanwhile, Lily's estranged father shows up for Thanksgiving.
  10. The Window Episode 10 The Window December 7, 2009, 23 min When a perfect girl finally shows up, the gang tries everything to help Ted, while Marshall takes action when he discovers a letter written by younger himself.
  11. Last Cigarette Ever Episode 11 Last Cigarette Ever December 14, 2009, 23 min When Marshall picks up smoking again, it prompts Lily, Ted and Barney, ex-smokers all, to succumb as well. Meanwhile, Robin gets a new co-anchor at her show...
  12. Girls vs. Suits Episode 12 Girls vs. Suits January 11, 2010, 23 min When Barney debates giving up wearing suits in order to land a hot bartender, his conflicted feelings lead to an amazingly awesome musical number. Meanwhile, Ted gets one step closer…
  13. Jenkins Episode 13 Jenkins January 18, 2010, 23 min When Lily refuses to believe that Jenkins, Marshall's attractive female colleague, kissed him, Marshall insists Jenkins tell Lily what really happened. Meanwhile, Robin finds out that a drinking game has…
  14. Perfect Week Episode 14 Perfect Week February 1, 2010, 23 min When Barney is about to complete the perfect week - landing seven different girls in seven days - the gang roots him on in order to forget about their own…
  15. Rabbit or Duck Episode 15 Rabbit or Duck February 8, 2010, 23 min When Lily and Marshall forget to fix up Ted on a blind date for Valentine's Day, they use one of Barney's many discarded girls to see if they may become…
  16. Hooked Episode 16 Hooked March 1, 2010, 23 min When the gang tries to convince Ted that he is being strung along by Tiffany, they reflect about relationships where each of them has been in the same situation.
  17. Of Course Episode 17 Of Course March 8, 2010, 23 min When Robin confesses that she is still angry with Barney for the way he handled their break-up, she enlists the help of Anita, a self-help author who plans to beat…
  18. Say Cheese Episode 18 Say Cheese March 22, 2010, 23 min When Ted ruins Lily's birthday dinner celebration by bringing a date, Lily goes to great lengths to keep her out of the traditional photo she takes every year of the…
  19. Zoo or False Episode 19 Zoo or False April 12, 2010, 23 min When Marshall gets mugged, Lily decides she wants to get a gun for protection, so Marshall comes up with a convoluted story about the mugging to deter Lily from following…
  20. Home Wreckers Episode 20 Home Wreckers April 19, 2010, 23 min When Ted attends his mother's wedding, he is extremely disturbed by her overly affectionate relationship with her fiancé, which forces him to think about his own life and make an…
  21. Twin Beds Episode 21 Twin Beds May 3, 2010, 23 min When Ted and Barney jeopardize Robin's new relationship by professing their love for her, Robin realizes that she is finally over them. Meanwhile, after spending a weekend sleeping in twin…
  22. Robots vs. Wrestlers Episode 22 Robots vs. Wrestlers May 10, 2010, 23 min When Ted, Marshall, Lily and Barney crash a highfalutin party at a swanky New York apartment, Ted gets the chance to mingle with the snooty guests and show off his…
  23. The Wedding Bride Episode 23 The Wedding Bride May 17, 2010, 21 min When Ted takes a date to see a new hit movie, "The Wedding Bride," he is shocked to learn the story is loosely based on his life, and that it…
  24. Doppelgangers Episode 24 Doppelgangers May 24, 2010, 23 min Marshall and Lily make a secret pact to start trying to have a baby if they ever finally see Barney's doppelganger. Meanwhile, Robin finally gets an offer for her dream…