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S5·E1 Definitions

Episode
Season 5, Episode 1
Air Date
September 21, 2009
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Pamela Fryman
Writers
Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Score
7.8/10 (39 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired September 21, 2009 23 min ★ 7.8/10 · 39 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

After sharing a kiss at the beginning of the summer, Robin and Barney are unsure how to handle their mutual attraction. After some consideration they tell the gang they have decided to remain just friends, but secretly continue seeing each other. They are able to get away with their secret romance for a couple months, but are discovered when Ted, Marshall and Lily walk in on them together. They explain to the gang that they are happy with their casual relationship, and didn't want to complicate it by defining it. This is unacceptable to Lily, who pressures them to label their situation, and ultimately locks them in Robin's room to force them to address it. Meanwhile, Ted is anxious about his first days as a professor at Columbia, which is made worse when he shows up at the wrong class and starts his lecture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 1 of How I Met Your Mother air?

Season 5, Episode 1 ('Definitions') originally aired on September 21, 2009.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('Definitions')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in How I Met Your Mother Season 5 Episode 1?

After sharing a kiss at the beginning of the summer, Robin and Barney are unsure how to handle their mutual attraction. After some consideration they tell the gang they have decided to remain just friends, but secretly continue seeing each other. They are able to get away with their secret romance f...

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