Ep 22. Come On

Ted has just broken up with his girlfriend, Victoria, and he is struggling to move on from her. His friends try to help him get over her, but Ted is still hung up on the relationship. Meanwhile, Robin is in a tough spot, as she has to decide whether or not to take a job offer in Chicago. While she is torn about leaving her friends behind, she ultimately decides to take the job and move away.

As the gang prepares for Robin's departure, they also try to cheer Ted up by taking him out to a bar. However, things don't go as planned, and Ted ends up getting into a fight with a stranger. Lily and Marshall want to leave the bar and head home, but Ted insists on staying and drinking more. They eventually convince him to leave, but on the way out, he runs into Robin.

Robin is upset about leaving and wonders if she made the right decision. Ted tries to console her, but it only makes him more emotional about his own breakup. They end up talking all night, and as the sun rises, they share a kiss. However, before anything can happen, Robin tells Ted that she still has to leave for Chicago.

The next day, Ted tells his friends about what happened and how he is going to try to move on from Victoria and pursue Robin. Marshall and Lily are supportive, but Barney is skeptical. He thinks that Ted is making a mistake and should focus on finding someone new. However, Ted is determined to win Robin over, and he sets out to make a grand gesture to show her how he feels.

The gang attends Robin's going away party, and Ted brings her a gift to say goodbye. However, he also makes a surprise announcement that he is not going to let her go without a fight. He confesses his love for her in front of everyone, including her new boyfriend. Robin is surprised and overwhelmed by Ted's gesture, and she realizes that she still has feelings for him too. However, she is hesitant to act on them.

In the end, Robin realizes that she can't leave without giving Ted a chance, and she breaks up with her boyfriend. Ted and Robin finally get together, but their happiness is short-lived as they both face new challenges in their relationship. Despite this, they are both determined to make it work and see where it takes them.

Overall, "Come On" is a dramatic, emotional episode that showcases the complexities of relationships and the ups and downs of love. It is a pivotal moment in the show, as Ted and Robin's relationship finally begins to take shape. The episode is well-written and well-acted, with strong performances from the entire cast. It is a fitting end to the first season of How I Met Your Mother, and it sets the stage for even more drama and excitement to come.