
Ted has fallen in love. It all started when his best friend, Marshall, drops the bombshell that he plans to propose to longtime girlfriend Lily, a kindergarten teacher. Suddenly, Ted realizes that he had better get a move on if he hopes to find true love. Helping him in the quest is Barney, a friend with endless -- often outrageous -- opinions, a penchant for suits and a foolproof way to meet women. When Ted meets Robin, he is sure it's love at first sight, but the affair fizzles into friendship. Voice-over by Bob Saget ("Full House") tells the story through flashbacks.
Ted is reluctant to break things off with his unstable girlfriend (Abby Elliot); Robin holds Marvin for the first time.
When the Captain (Kyle MacLachlan) calls Ted unexpectedly, the gang remembers their last awkward encounter.
After Ted and Jeanette break up, Barney uses his infamous playbook to Ted find a new date; Lily tries to make a good impression at a gallery opening.
Robin wants Barney to sell his bachelor pad, but Barney is hesitant and drives potential buyers away; Lily's job as the Captain's art consultant strains her relationship with Marshall.