[s5e17] Of Course May 2026

: 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

: The rest of the group (Ted, Marshall, and Lily) eventually realize that Robin has been suffering in silence while Barney flaunts his new flings. This leads to a moments of guilt, particularly for Marshall, who realized he had been encouraging Robin to "keep up" with Barney's antics. : The episode was directed by Pamela Fryman