: Barney claims he works for "Secret NASA" and has been to the "Smoon".
: 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.
: A tribute to Mrs. Doubtfire , where Barney dresses as an elderly nanny to infiltrate a sorority. Contextual Notes How_I_Met_Your_Mother_5x08_The_Playbook_ITA_ENG...
: This is one of the highest-rated episodes of the series, tied with "Slap Bet" on IMDb with a score of 9.4.
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 claims he works for "Secret NASA"
: Barney creates fake websites for a famous, noble persona so that when women search his name, they find an impressive (but entirely fabricated) history.
: 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. : A tribute to Mrs
The episode showcases several of Barney's most creative and ridiculous tactics: