BRITNEY SPEARS RETURNS TO "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER," MONDAY, MAY 12

Production on the Episode Begins Today

LOS ANGELES, April 28 - Singer Britney Spears will return to HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER to guest star in an episode to be broadcast Monday, May 12 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network. Production on the episode began today.

"We're all so thrilled to have Britney joining us once again. And just to head it off at the pass this time around: Yes, Mom, Britney's very nice and no, I can't get her autograph for you," said Craig Thomas, executive producer and co-creator, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER.

When Barney and Abby realize that they have one thing in common - their mutual hatred of Ted - the "couple" decides to go to the bar to flaunt their new relationship in Ted's face. Desperate to get a rise out of his former pal, Barney pops a surprising question to Abby.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER airs Mondays (8:30-9:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER SERIES REGULARS:

Ted: Josh Radnor
Marshall: Jason Segel
Barney: Neil Patrick Harris
Lily: Alyson Hannigan
Robin: Cobie Smulders

On the Web: www.cbs.com/primetime/how_i_met_your_mother/