Tara Holt

Barney tries to pursue Quinn, even after learning she is a stripper. Meanwhile, Marshall and Lily introduce Robin to life in the suburbs and Ted tries to figure out what to do with Robin's old room.

The kids take Sikowitz to the theater to celebrate his ten-year teaching anniversary, but the play's subject matter sends Sikowitz into a deep depression. Tori must cheer him up.

One of the NCIS agents is starstruck after the team investigates an explosion outside the home of Navy Petty Officer First Class Todd Nicholas (Cameron Radice) and his wife, popular reality TV star Sheba Nicholas (Tara Holt). Also, Vance continues physical therapy for the injuries sustained when he was held hostage.

Avi drives Sully from Boston to Los Angeles to meet with Ray. Conor wants to go to an awards show with Tommy Wheeler, but Ray has to get Tommy out of a situation that threatens his career first. Lena digs up Frank's secrets to get him to cooperate. Mickey works with the FBI to get incriminating evidence against Sean Walker.

After his short-lived tour with Atticus, Hank Moody is eager to reunite with the love of his life, but things don’t go as planned with Karen. Hank meets with Stu and The Director on the TV adaptation of Santa Monica Cop and gets hired by showrunner Rick Rath. A reporter, Levon, asks to interview Hank for his college paper. Charlie’s performance anxiety leaves Marcy wondering what she got herself back into.

Hank, Levon and Julia celebrate Julia’s new role. Levon hopes for some alone time with Melanie, but three’s a crowd with The Director in the way. Money troubles add to Charlie and Marcy’s marital unrest, but new client Goldie may put Charlie back in the black.