[s5e17] — Of Course

: 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.

: 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. [S5E17] Of Course

: 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. : Robin admits to Anita that she isn't

: The central hub where Robin confesses her plan to the group. His pursuit leads him to agree to an

: Emotional recovery after a breakup, the power of saying "no," and the realization that friends might be struggling even when they seem okay. Character Arcs & Plot Points