Maliabeth Johnson

Ron, Diane and Leslie attend an awards dinner, where Ron is nominated for a prestigious woodworking award. Jerry fails to invite some of his friends to his holiday party.

Leslie tries to come up with a way to commemorate Jerry's retirement; Chris and Ann get ready to have a baby; Tom worries about how Jerry's departure will affect him.

Barney tries to help his friend find a new date by using his infamous playbook full of `fool-proof' ways to chat up women. However, Robin is furious when she discovers that Barney didn't destroy his playbook, as he'd claimed.

Things get awkward after Michael dates George-Michael's ethics teacher then learns his son has a crush on her. George Sr. receives a visit from Cindi, a fan of his "Caged Wisdom" tapes.

Jason leads Bravo Team on his first mission back following surgery; ensign Davis faces disciplinary action.

Walter looks for the men who murdered the father of one of Isabel's friends; Willa decides to apply to college.