Of Course: [s5e17]

: 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 central hub where Robin confesses her plan to the group. [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 feels hurt by how quickly Barney

: The episode was directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Matt Kuhn. Key Locations : Jennifer Lopez’s appearance was highly anticipated and

: 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 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