Suzie Plakson

Ted is upset when his mum marries her long-term partner and walks out of the wedding refusing to give a speech. Later, he grows morose and disappointed that he isn't married with children and buys a dilapidated house on a whim. However, will his friends' reactions convince him to get rid of the house?

Lily's long-lost dad shows up unannounced on Thanksgiving Day. She confides the real reason she stopped speaking to him three years ago but she and Marshall disagree on how they should deal with the dispute. Will Lily take Marshall's advice and forgive her dad?

Barney declares February 13th to be 'Desperation Day', a holiday for women with low self-esteem because they are destined to be alone on Valentine's Day.

Ted and Victoria must choose the next step in their relationship and Robin is hesitant to break up with Nick, Barney takes matters into his own hands

Game Night

While on a trip to Minnesota, Ted and Barney try anything to make Marshall laugh. Marshall runs into an old nemesis from high school.