Marshall bequeaths a "slap bet" slap to Ted and Robin; Lily's estranged father (Chris Elliott) visits for Thanksgiving.
As Kevin stresses about the premiere of his play, he receives support from an unexpected source. Randall struggles under the pressure of both his work and ailing father. Rebecca and Jack's Valentine's Day doesn't go as planned.
The team searches for a border-crossing serial killer who targets prostitutes and the homeless.
