As we inch closer to Monday's season premiere of How I Met Your Mother, viewers can't wait to see how Barney and Robin handle their new status as a couple.

Neil Patrick Harris has already promised plenty of skin on the season ahead, a spoiler which ought to satisfy both male and female fans of the comedy.

For those that want an early peek at the hilarious action from Monday's upcoming premiere, take a look below. In the first clip from the episode, Lily first learns of Robin and Barney's relationship.

At first, she's incredibly excited. Soon after, not so much...

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Meanwhile, Ted kicks off his stint as a college professor. Shockingly, he's a bit anxious for his first class. Follow the jump and see what we mean.

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