In a nod to CBS hosting that year's Super Bowl, the episode features NFL commentators Jim Nantz and Phil Simms in guest appearances as themselves.
Robin also reveals that, while they were on the air, she accepted an offer from her colleague, Don (Ben Koldyke), to go on a Valentine's Day date.
Marshall and Lily, having forgotten to find Ted a date, frantically proposition various women in the bar.
Ted goes on the double date with Marshall and Lily, who have fixed him up with Natalia (Bar Paly).
While Robin prepares for her show, Don apologizes for his behavior and praises her anchor skills.
Club rated the episode with a grade A,[1] while Cindy McLennan of Television Without Pity gave it a C+.