Matt Boren

When Ted discovers that the gang ditched their plans to stage an intervention for his engagement to Stella, he is adamant that they go through with it anyway.

Marshall and Lily independently research how to conceive a baby with the gender of their choice. Meanwhile, Robin is growing more and more irritated by her perky new co-anchor.

Ted’s romantic hopes are dashed when he invites Robin to a fancy wedding, only to discover that the bride-to-be won’t allow him to bring a date.

Barney ruins Marshall’s bachelor party by hiring a stripper, and Lily reveals a secret that causes Marshall to rethink his choice of best man.

Robin is emotionally torn when Ted meets an exciting new woman, Victoria, at the wedding. Afterward, though, he doesn’t know how to contact her.

Robin becomes increasingly suspicious of Barney’s relationship with Patrice. Meanwhile, Marshall discovers his mother is moving on in her romantic life… with a very disturbing partner.