[s5e18] Say Cheese 🔥 Top-Rated

The episode received generally positive reviews, often praised for its use of flashbacks and for having the entire main cast in one room for the majority of the runtime.

After Marshall kicks Lori out for a cake mishap—she brings a cake with the wrong age and name—Lily realizes through an old photo that she was once the "random" girl in Marshall's life who might not have worked out, leading her to soften her stance. Key Subplots and Gags [S5E18] Say Cheese

“Love the episode, especially the side joke about Barney not being able to take a bad picture. But yeah, Ted's an idiot in this episode.” Reddit · r/HIMYM · 1 year ago But yeah, Ted's an idiot in this episode

The primary plot revolves around Lily’s birthday celebration. Tensions rise when Ted brings a date named Lori to the intimate dinner, a woman Lily suspects will just be another "random" girl who eventually disappears from their lives. The episode received generally positive reviews