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: 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

: The central hub where Robin confesses her plan to the group.

: Where Robin and Anita first meet and bond over their mutual distaste for Barney's behavior. "How I Met Your Mother" Of Course (TV Episode 2010) - IMDb [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.

: 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. : Barney eventually realizes how much he has hurt Robin

: 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

: 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. : Where Robin and Anita first meet and

: Robin feels hurt by how quickly Barney has returned to his playboy lifestyle after their breakup. To get revenge and "break" him, she recruits a no-nonsense self-help author named Anita Appleby (played by Jennifer Lopez).