When Jess is served a restraining order by her former boyfriend, Sam, she sets out to clear her name with Winston’s help. Nick and Schmidt plot against the owner of a trendy new bar that opened on their street.
Robin and Ted try to get Barney to reveal secrets after he drinks too much; Marshall tries to avoid fighting with Lily.
Sheldon learns the University is building a database without him. Also, Mary takes care of a bedridden Mandy and Meemaw.
When Jane's friends learn that her birthday is on Christmas Day, they try to throw her a party that isn't overshadowed by the holiday.
Gurgs’s nephew and his fellow students visit the court for a school project and things get out of hand when they reveal their true motive.