[s5e17] - Of Course

: The episode was directed by Pamela Fryman and written by Matt Kuhn. Key Locations

: 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. [S5E17] Of Course

: Where Robin and Anita first meet and bond over their mutual distaste for Barney's behavior. "How I Met Your Mother" Of Course (TV Episode 2010) - IMDb : The episode was directed by Pamela Fryman

: 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 : Where Robin and Anita first meet and

: Emotional recovery after a breakup, the power of saying "no," and the realization that friends might be struggling even when they seem okay. Character Arcs & Plot Points

: Barney is obsessed with "conquering" Anita because she is the only woman who consistently tells him no. His pursuit leads him to agree to an elaborate, multi-stage date that tests his patience.