Ep 13. Jenkins

In "Jenkins," the 13th episode of the fifth season of How I Met Your Mother, the gang is excited for Marshall's first day as a corporate lawyer. However, when they arrive at Goliath National Bank, they quickly realize that Marshall's new boss, Arthur Hobbs (played by former FBI profiler and criminal profiler, Ted Bundy), is not what they expected.

Arthur is a strict, no-nonsense boss who quickly becomes the bane of Marshall's existence. Not only does he insist that Marshall cancel his honeymoon to work on a case, but he also assigns him a new, incompetent assistant named Jenkins.

As Marshall struggles to deal with Arthur and Jenkins, the rest of the gang tries to help him out. Ted, in particular, decides to take matters into his own hands and marches into Arthur's office to confront him. However, his attempt to reason with Arthur backfires, and he ends up offending him instead.

Meanwhile, Robin is grappling with her feelings for Don, her co-anchor at Metro News One. She confides in Lily that she's worried she might be falling in love with him. Lily tries to console her, but things get complicated when Don arrives at the bar to surprise Robin.

As the episode progresses, Marshall and Jenkins continue to clash. Jenkins appears to be completely useless and doesn't seem to be taking his job seriously. However, Marshall soon realizes that Jenkins has been intentionally causing chaos in order to help him out.

Inspired by Jenkins' dedication to him, Marshall decides to stand up to Arthur and demand that he be given more autonomy and respect. Arthur initially resists, but ultimately agrees to give Marshall more leeway.

The episode ends on a heartwarming note, with Marshall thanking Jenkins for his help and realizing that he's fortunate to have such a supportive assistant. Meanwhile, Robin and Don share a romantic moment, while Ted tries to make amends with Arthur.

Overall, "Jenkins" is a classic episode of the show that showcases each character's unique personality traits while also highlighting the importance of friendship and loyalty. With its sharp writing, clever jokes, and relatable themes, it's a standout installment in How I Met Your Mother's already strong fifth season.