Ep 9. Lobster Crawl

Ted, Robin, and Barney decide to go on a "Lobster Crawl" - a bar hopping adventure in search of the best Lobster meal in New York City. Marshall and Lily stay at home as Lily has a plan to get their baby to fall asleep on his own without being rocked. However, Marshall becomes restless and determined to find out what the rest of the gang is doing.

The three friends set off on their Lobster Crawl, which takes unexpected twists and turns throughout the night. They visit several bars, encountering some familiar faces along the way, including Zoey and her new boyfriend. Barney, as usual, is more focused on trying to pick up women than finding the perfect lobster roll, much to Robin's chagrin.

Meanwhile, back at the apartment, Marshall becomes increasingly desperate to find out what his friends are up to. He tries to call them, but they don't answer, so he turns to Lily for help. But Lily is determined to stick to her plan and not give in to Marshall's curiosity.

As the night progresses, things start to unravel for the group on their Lobster Crawl. Robin and Barney get into an argument, and Ted becomes fixated on finding the "perfect" lobster roll. They end up at a run-down diner where they are served terrible food, causing Ted to have a breakdown.

Back at the apartment, Marshall finally gets his answer about the Lobster Crawl but is forced to confront Lily about their differing parenting styles. They have a heart-to-heart and come to a compromise about how to handle their son's sleep habits.

Meanwhile, the gang continues their crawl and ends up at a fancy restaurant where they finally get the perfect lobster roll. However, their celebration is short-lived when they realize they left their wallets at a previous bar. They scramble to find a way to pay the bill, ultimately resorting to offloading the cost onto another diner's table.

In the end, the group reunites at the apartment, having all had their own separate adventures throughout the night. They reflect on their experiences and what they've learned, reaffirming their bond as friends.

Overall, the episode explores themes of friendship, compromise, and the ups and downs of bar hopping in search of the perfect lobster roll.