The episode showcases several of Barney's most creative and ridiculous tactics:
In the How I Met Your Mother episode , Barney Stinson returns to his womanizing ways after his breakup with Robin by using his legendary "Playbook". The episode is famous for introducing Barney’s elaborate schemes, most notably "The Scuba Diver," which turns out to be a massive "con within a con" designed to trick even his own friends into helping him. Key Plays Featured How_I_Met_Your_Mother_5x08_The_Playbook_ITA_ENG...
: Barney creates fake websites for a famous, noble persona so that when women search his name, they find an impressive (but entirely fabricated) history. The episode showcases several of Barney's most creative
: Barney claims he works for "Secret NASA" and has been to the "Smoon". : Barney claims he works for "Secret NASA"
: Barney waits at the top of the Empire State Building and tells women their dates aren't coming so they break down in his arms.