The Autumn of Break-Ups [SEP] series
The Autumn of Break-Ups
"The Autumn of Break-Ups" is the fifth episode of the eighth season of the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother", and the 165th episode overall.
Plot.
Ted notices Victoria exhibiting strange mannerisms and references to their relationship, causing him to consult Marshall and Lily. The two state that Victoria was actually giving Ted signals about a deeper commitment, especially since they were continuing their relationship where they left off several years before. Ted decorates his apartment with
up with his teammates, who throw him off the team by ordering a banana split for him.
Critical reception.
Donna Bowman of the A.V. Club gave the episode an A−, stating that "Robin and Nick's breakup is the best—meaning funniest and most meaningful—of 'The Autumn of Break-Ups'." She describes Nick as "a comedy machine" and calls Barney's declaration of love for Robin as "classically beautiful".
Angel Cohn of Television Without Pity gave the episode a