While searching for a drunken Barney, Ted and Robin wander the beach and reflect on Ted’s past relationships. This culminates in Ted finally confessing why he broke up with Victoria: because he wouldn't stop being friends with Robin. The episode ends with the symbolic image of Ted "letting go" of Robin (visualized as her floating away like a balloon) to the song "Eternal Flame."
The episode follows three distinct storylines occurring in the early morning hours before Barney and Robin's wedding: [S9E17] Sunrise
The episode touches on the series-long motif that chemistry is meaningless without the right timing. 3. Production Details Original Air Date: February 3, 2014 While searching for a drunken Barney, Ted and