How I Met Your Mother/Slap Bet

Slap Bet
Season 2, Episode 9
Airdate	November 20, 2006
Production Number	2ALH09
Written by	Kourtney Kang
Directed by	Pamela Fryman
Stream
← 2x08 Atlantic City	2x10 → Single Stamina
How I Met Your Mother — Season Two

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Slap Bet is the ninth episode of the second season of How I Met Your Mother, and the thirty-first episode overall.

Starring: Josh Radnor (Ted Mosby), Jason Segel (Marshall Eriksen), Cobie Smulders (Robin Scherbatsky)

with Neil Patrick Harris (Barney Stinson)

and Alyson Hannigan (Lily Aldrin)

Co-Starring: Courtney Abbiati (Girl #3), Candace Kroslak (Girl #1), Wayne Nickel (Reverend Rob), Rachel Specter (Girl #2)

Uncredited: Bob Saget (Ted of 2030 (voice)), Timothy Prindle (Mr. Johnson)

Plot Overview

Robin tries to hide secret past, and the guys discuss opposing viewpoints on getting to know women: while Ted prefers to know everything up front, Barney wants to know as little as possible.

Barney uncovers Robin's secret past and the real reason behind her strong aversion to malls.

Trivia

Behind the Scenes

• Alternative Title: This episode was originally titled "Robin Sparkles" and has been known under this title in some repeat airings. The change was made because the creators wanted to keep Robin's secret under wraps until it was revealed in the episode. This way, people who came across the Robin Sparkles MySpace page would not think it's connected to the show.