Barney Stinson returns for 'HOW I MET YOUR FATHER'

Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) appears in the series 'How I Met Your Father' about a decade after How I Met Your Mother concluded.

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In the season 2 midseason finale of How I Met Your Father (airing Tuesday on Hulu), the suited-up casanova bumps into Sophie (Hilary Duff).

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Barney is the second HIMYM original character to appear on HIMYF during a critical juncture in Sophie's life.

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Cobie Smulders appeared as Robin in the season one finale to give Sophie guidance on her love life.

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And it turns out that Smulders resuming her part is what triggered Harris' comeback.

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Harris credits original HIMYM director Pam Fryman with ensuring that everything went smoothly.

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