How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 17 Of Course airs Monday March 8 at 8/7c on CBS.

ROBIN CONCOCTS A PLAN TO GET BACK AT BARNEY FOR HIS INSENSITIVITY DURING THEIR BREAK-UP, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, MARCH 8

Jennifer Lopez Guest Stars as Anita, A Self-Help Author Who Seduces Barney

“Of Course” - When Robin confesses that she is still angry with Barney for the way he handled their break-up, she enlists the help of Anita, a self-help author who plans to beat Barney at his own game, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, March 8 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jennifer Lopez guest stars as Anita.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget
Don…………………………………….. Ben Koldyke
Mike……………………………………. Ron Nicolosi

GUEST CAST:

Anita………………………………….. Jennifer Lopez
Officer McKie…………………………… Joni Bovill

WRITTEN BY: Matt Kuhn

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

RATING: TV14-D

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 16 Hooked airs Monday March 1 at 8/7c on CBS.

AFTER THE GANG CONVINCES TED THAT HE IS BEING “HOOKED” BY A GIRL, THEY REFLECT UPON THEIR OWN RELATIONSHIPS WHERE ONE PERSON IS BEING STRUNG ALONG BY ANOTHER, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, MARCH 1

Country Music Star Carrie Underwood Guest Stars as Tiffany

“Hooked” - When the gang tries to convince Ted that he is being strung along by Tiffany, they reflect about relationships where each of them has been in the same situation, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, March 1 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Country music star Carrie Underwood guest stars as Tiffany.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget
Son……………………………………… David Henrie
Scooter………………………………… David Burtka
Daughter…………………………… Lyndsy Fonseca

GUEST CAST:

Tiffany………………………….. Carrie Underwood
Lisa Walker…………………… Brooke Mackenzie
Diana……………………………………. Tiara Parker
Henrietta………………………… Catherine Reitman
Mike……………………………………. Ron Nicolosi
Mom…………………………………………. Roz Witt
Dad………………………………….. Garrett Nichols
Jack…………………………………………… Jeff Leaf
Gladys…………………………….. Valorie Hubbard

WRITTEN BY: Kourtney Kang

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 15 Rabbit or Duck airs Monday February 8 at 8/7c on CBS.

WITH ONE WEEK UNTIL VALENTINE?S DAY, TED LEAVES IT UP TO MARSHALL AND LILY TO FIND HIM A DATE, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, FEB. 8

CBS Sports Broadcaster Jim Nantz and Lead CBS NFL Analyst Phil Simms Provide Color Commentary Regarding Barney’s Dating Life

“Rabbit or Duck” - When Lily and Marshall forget to fix up Ted on a blind date for Valentine’s Day, they use one of Barney’s many discarded girls to see if they may become Ted’s future wife. Meanwhile, Robin’s obnoxious colleague invites her to a party at his apartment, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Feb. 8 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CBS Sports Broadcaster Jim Nantz and Lead CBS NFL Analyst Phil Simms provide color commentary regarding Barney’s dating life.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget
Don…………………………………….. Ben Koldyke
Ranjit……………………………… Marshall Manesh

GUEST CAST:

Natalie……………………………………….. Bar Paly
Jim Nantz (v.o.)……………………………… Himself
Phil Simms (v.o.)……………………………. Himself
Waiter………………………………….. Arnold Chun
Marissa…………………………… Lauren Shiohama

WRITTEN BY: Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, co-creators and executive producers

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

RATING: TV14-D

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 14 The Perfect Week airs Monday February 1 at 8/7c on CBS.

BARNEY ATTEMPTS TO SCORE “THE PERFECT WEEK” BY HOOKING UP WITH SEVEN GIRLS IN SEVEN DAYS, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, FEB. 1

2009 World Champion New York Yankee Nick Swisher and CBS Sports Broadcaster Jim Nantz Guest Star as Themselves

“The Perfect Week” - When Barney is about to complete the perfect week - landing seven different girls in seven days - the gang roots him on in order to forget about their own miserable week, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Feb. 1 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. CBS Sports Broadcaster Jim Nantz and 2009 World Champion New York Yankee Nick Swisher guest star as themselves.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget
Son……………………………………… David Henrie
Daughter…………………………… Lyndsy Fonseca
Wendy……………………………… Charlene Amoia

GUEST CAST:

Assistant…………………………. Charlene Lovings
Jim Nantz……………………………………… Himself
Nick Swisher………………………………… Himself
Joe Donovan…………………….. Larry Poindexter
Cook Pu…………………………………. Hong Chau
Jamie Adamic…………………………. George Finn
Danny………………………………….. Ryan Dobson
Joanna……………………….. Jessica Faye Borden
Christy……………………………… Brooke Newton

WRITTEN BY: Greg Gerard and Matt Zinman

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 13 Jenkins airs Monday January 18 at 8/7c on CBS.

MARSHALL TRIES TO PROVE TO LILY THAT HIS ATTRACTIVE FEMALE COLLEAGUE PLANTED A KISS ON HIM, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, JAN. 18

Amanda Peet (”2012″) Guest Stars As Jenkins, Marshall’s Colleague Series Star Neil Patrick Harris Directs the Episode

“Jenkins” - When Lily refuses to believe that Jenkins, Marshall’s attractive female colleague, kissed him, Marshall insists Jenkins tell Lily what really happened. Meanwhile, Robin finds out that a drinking game has been made up about her, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Jan. 18 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Amanda Peet (”Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”) guest stars as Jenkins.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget
Blauman………………………………… Taran Killem

GUEST CAST:

Scotty…………………………….. Andrew Caldwell
Male Jenkins……………………….. Edward Flores
Betty…………………………….. Marieve Herington
Novelist…………………………… Timothy Brennen
8 Year Old Kid………………………. Lucky Davis

WRITTEN BY: Greg Malins

DIRECTED BY: Series Star Neil Patrick Harris

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 12 Girls Vs. Suits airs Monday January 11 at 8/7c on CBS.

WHILE BARNEY MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN BEDDING THE BAR’S HOT BARTENDER OR HIS BELOVED SUITS, TED GETS ONE STEP CLOSER TO MEETING HIS FUTURE WIFE, ON THE 100th EPISODE OF “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, JAN. 11

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Celebrates its 100th Episode with Special Guest Stars

Rachel Bilson (”The OC”) as Cindy, Stacy Keibler (”Dancing with the Stars”) as Karina, The Bartender, and Tim Gunn (”Project Runway”) as Himself

Cast Performs the Musical Number, “Nothing Suits Me Like a Suit”

“Girls Vs. Suits” - When Barney debates giving up wearing suits in order to land a hot bartender, his conflicted feelings lead to an amazingly awesome musical number. Meanwhile, Ted gets one step closer to meeting the future mother of his kids, on the 100th episode of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Jan. 11 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Rachel Bilson, Stacy Keibler and Tim Gunn guest star.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget
Son……………………………………… David Henrie
Daughter…………………………… Lyndsy Fonseca
Carl………………………………………… Joe Nieves

GUEST CAST:

Cindy…………………………………… Rachel Bilson
Karina…………………………………. Stacy Keibler
Tim…………………………………………… Tim Gunn
Frat Dude #1……………………. James Pumphrey
Herb……………………………… Ryan Kyler Bailey
Ricky…………………………………. Michael Busch

WRITTEN BY: Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, co-creators and executive producers

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 11 Last Cigarette Ever airs Monday December 14 at 8/7c on CBS.

THE GANG ATTEMPTS TO QUIT SMOKING WHILE ROBIN ‘BUTTS’ HEADS WITH HER NEW JADED CO-WORKER, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, DEC. 14

Harvey Fierstein (”Hairspray”) Guest Stars as Lily’s Smoking Voice

“Last Cigarette Ever” - The gang struggles to quit smoking while Robin clashes with her new jaded co-worker, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Dec. 14 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Harvey Fierstein (”Hairspray”) guest stars as Lily’s smoking voice.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget

GUEST CAST:

Son……………………………………… David Henrie
Daughter…………………………… Lyndsy Fonseca
Mike……………………………………. Ron Nicolosi
Don……………………………… Benjamin Koldyke
Thirteen-year-old Marshall……… Tyler Peterson
Ricky………………………………………. Trent Peltz
Arthur Hobbs………………………. Bob Odenkirk
Lily’s smoking voice……………. Harvey Fierstein

WRITTEN BY: Theresa Mulligan Rosenthal

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 10 The Window airs Monday December 7 at 8/7c on CBS.

TED FINALLY FINDS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DATE THE IDEAL GIRL NEXT DOOR, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, DEC. 7

“The Window” - The gang tries to help Ted when the perfect girl is finally available, and Marshall takes action when he finds a letter written by his younger self, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Dec. 7 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Joanna Garcia (”Gossip Girl”) guest stars as Ted’s perfect girl.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget

GUEST CAST:

Maggie……………………………….. Joanna Garcia
Jim………………………………………… Jamie Kaler
Bilson…………………………………… Bryan Callen
Wendy……………………………… Charlene Amoia
Mrs. Douglas……………………….. Barbara Perry
Louis………………………………….. Matthew Moy
Betty…………………………….. Marieve Herington
Jamie…………………………………….. George Finn
Nicest Guy in the World………………….. Jay Lay
Adam…………………………….. Michael Spellman
Waiter………………………………… Alec Medlock

WRITTEN BY: Joe Kelly

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 9 Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap airs Monday November 23 at 8/7c on CBS.

MARSHALL BEQUEATHS A SLAP BET TO TED AND ROBIN, AND LILY’S ESTRANGED FATHER MAKES A SURPRISE VISIT, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, NOV. 23

Chris Elliott (”Everybody Loves Raymond”) Guest Stars as Mickey, Lily’s Dad

“Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap” - Barney freaks out when Marshall bequeaths a “slap bet” slap to Ted and Robin. Meanwhile, Lily’s estranged father shows up for Thanksgiving, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Nov. 23 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Chris Elliott (”Everybody Loves Raymond”) guest stars as Lily’s dad.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget

GUEST CAST:

Mickey……………………………………. Chris Elliot
Rita…………………………………. Christina Pickles
Marvin Sr………………………….. Bill Fagerbakke
Judy……………………………………. Suzie Plakson
Marvin Jr…………………… Robert Michael Ryan
Marcus………………………………….. Ned Rolsma
Morris……………………………………. Jack Walsh
Eleven Year Old Lily………………… Piper Mackenzie Harris
Mr. Ossias………………………………. Greg Lewis
Bridesmaid……………………….. Krystal Marshall
Whitney…………………………. Marion Ruth Kerr
Leopold…………………………….. Dennis W. Hall
Mr. Park……………………….. Charles Rahi Chun
Korean Woman…………………………. Doris Usui
Boy #1…………………….. Jonathan Morgan Heit

WRITTEN BY: Jamie Rhonheimer

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 8 The Playbook airs Monday November 16 at 8/7c on CBS.

AFTER BREAKING UP WITH ROBIN, BARNEY JUMPS BACK INTO THE DATING SCENE WITH THE CLASSIC MOVES FROM HIS “PLAYBOOK,” ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, NOV. 16

“The Playbook” - When Robin and Barney break up, Barney pulls out all of his greatest tricks to get himself back into the dating scene, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Nov. 16 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Ted………………………………………. Josh Radnor
Marshall…………………………………. Jason Segel
Barney………………………….. Neil Patrick Harris
Lily…………………………………. Alyson Hannigan
Robin ………………………………. Cobie Smulders

RECURRING CAST

Narrator…………………………………… Bob Saget

GUEST CAST:

Claire…………………………………… Sarah Wright
Shelly……………………………………… Eva Amurri
Roberta……………………………….. Raquel Alessi
Christy……………………………………. Katie Malia
Christina………………………………….. Jaime Taite
Tricia……………………………………… Kim Knight
Chris………………………………………. Jannel Diaz
Girl………………………. Nicole Foster Tomlinson

WRITTEN BY: Carter Bays & Craig Thomas

DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman