In the How I Met Your Mother episode , Barney Stinson returns to his womanizing ways after his breakup with Robin by using his legendary "Playbook". The episode is famous for introducing Barney’s elaborate schemes, most notably "The Scuba Diver," which turns out to be a massive "con within a con" designed to trick even his own friends into helping him. Key Plays Featured
: Barney wears a scuba suit in the bar, pretending it's his last play ever. He stages a fake emotional breakdown about his breakup to gain sympathy from Lily, who then unwittingly helps him pick up a girl. How_I_Met_Your_Mother_5x08_The_Playbook_ITA_ENG...
: Barney waits at the top of the Empire State Building and tells women their dates aren't coming so they break down in his arms. In the How I Met Your Mother episode
: A tribute to Mrs. Doubtfire , where Barney dresses as an elderly nanny to infiltrate a sorority. Contextual Notes He stages a fake emotional breakdown about his
: This episode also marks the first appearance of Don, Robin's new co-anchor, fulfilling Ted and Marshall's prediction that she would find a new relationship just as she decided to focus on her career.
: This is one of the highest-rated episodes of the series, tied with "Slap Bet" on IMDb with a score of 9.4.