The episode is essentially a highlight reel of Barney's most "successful" (and absurd) schemes:
: The ultimate "long con" that involves a fake breakup, a "villainous" Lily, and a blonde named Claire, played by Sarah Wright, as noted by fans on Reddit . Why It Still Works [S5E8] The Playbook
Suit Up! A Look Back at " The Playbook " (S5E8) When it comes to legendary How I Met Your Mother episodes, few hold a candle to . Originally aired during the show's peak in Season 5, this episode gave us an all-access pass into Barney Stinson’s devious, creative, and utterly ridiculous mind. The episode is essentially a highlight reel of
: Creating fake websites to make himself seem like a world-famous adventurer. Originally aired during the show's peak in Season
: A simple, yet devastatingly effective play at the Empire State Building.