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S5·E1 Definitions

Aired September 21, 2009
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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 episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for How I Met Your Mother.

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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