[s5e17] Of Course -

: The episode was directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Matt Kuhn. Key Locations

: 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

: 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). : The episode was directed by Pamela Fryman

: 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. To get revenge and "break" him, she recruits

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

: 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.