My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

10 Best Episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - Season 1

Princess Celestia sends her star pupil, the bookish unicorn Twilight Sparkle, to Ponyville to improve her socialization skills. Twilight quickly makes five new four-legged friends: Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Rarity. Each instilled with the respective spirits of magic, honesty, loyalty, laughter, kindness and generosity, the animals learn that by working together they can achieve the most important element of all: harmony.

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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E17

#15 - Stare Master (Season 1 - Episode 17)

Fluttershy has great experience with all kinds of animals, but it is an entirely different story when she offers to take care of Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle for the night. Will she be able to keep them out of trouble, and what exactly is "The Stare"? My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic - Season 1, Song #8: "Hush Now, Quiet Now Lullaby

The episode was rated 7.79 from 151 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E15

#14 - Feeling Pinkie Keen (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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Twilight learns that Pinkie Pie has an unusual ability to sense happenings in the immediate future, known around Ponyville as "Pinkie Sense." Not willing to accept that all of the events her friend had predicted are anything but a mere coincidence, Twilight sets out to find the truth behind Pinkie's power and figure out the "doozy" she says is about to happen.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 177 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E23

#13 - The Cutie Mark Chronicles (Season 1 - Episode 23)

Every pony with a cutie mark has a different story to tell about how he or she earned it. Taking a break from pursuing their hidden talents, the Cutie Mark Crusaders decide to ask Rainbow Dash and the others about their marks. They soon discover that one particular story has a surprising connection to the other five. My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic - Season 1, Song #11: "So Many Wonders"

The episode was rated 7.86 from 155 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E8

#12 - Look Before You Sleep (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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During a thunderstorm, Twilight invites Applejack and Rarity to her house for a slumber party. However, the latter two have a hard time getting along after a recent argument, until an accident forces them to reconcile their differences so they can clean up the mess.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 234 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E10

#11 - Swarm of the Century (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Princess Celestia is coming to visit, and everyone in Ponyville is making sure everything is perfect for her arrival, especially Twilight. Unfortunately, trouble arises when a swarm of parasprites, adorable insects with ravenous appetites, invades the town. And they are multiplying by the second! Pinkie Pie claims to have a solution to this problem, but no one really knows why she is gathering various musical instruments to do it.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 191 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E12

#10 - Call of the Cutie (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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A pony earns a cutie mark upon discovering his/her hidden talent or purpose in life. Apple Bloom's concern about her missing cutie mark sparks her to find a way to earn it before an upcoming party. She soon discovers, however, that she may not be the only "Blank Flank" in Ponyville after meeting two other young ponies. My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic - Season 1, Song #5: "The Cupcake Song"

The episode was rated 7.88 from 186 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E24

#9 - Owl's Well That Ends Well (Season 1 - Episode 24)

Spike meets an owl Twilight befriends to help her with their work. He soon begins to feel threatened over the possibility that it will take his spot as the unicorn's trusted assistant. Driven by jealousy, how far will the baby dragon go to make sure it doesn't happen? His friendship with Twilight is at further risk when he hides the fact that he recently destroyed one of her books by accident.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 125 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E11

#8 - Winter Wrap Up (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Winter comes to an end, and Ponyville prepares for an annual cleanup to make way for spring. Twilight wants to take part as well, and is willing to do so without the use of her magic in the name of tradition. Everything she tries ends in disaster, but an argument among the disorganized teams inspires her to find her own way to help. My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic - Season 1, Song #5: "Winter Wrap Up"

The episode was rated 7.88 from 218 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E18

#7 - The Show Stoppers (Season 1 - Episode 18)

After entering a talent competition, the Cutie Mark Crusaders believe the event will help them discover what they are meant to do in life. They hope that winning the contest will help them get their cutie marks, if they can keep from ruining each other's work. My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic - Season 1, Song #9: The Cutie Mark Crusaders - Theme Song

The episode was rated 7.92 from 165 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E26

#6 - The Best Night Ever (Season 1 - Episode 26)

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After much anticipation, Canterlot's Grand Galloping Gala has finally begun. As Twilight and her friends take part in the festivities, only one question remains: Is it everything the ponies imagined it to be? My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic - Season 1, Song #12: "At the Gala." My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic - Season 1, Song #: "I'm at The Grand Galloping Gala." My Little Pony; Friendship is Magic - Season 1, Song #: "The Pony Pokey"

The episode was rated 7.92 from 181 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E4

#5 - Applebuck Season (Season 1 - Episode 4)

With her big brother hurt, Applejack volunteers to harvest the apple crop in her family's orchard all by herself. However, she is too prideful and stubborn to accept any help from the other ponies. She gradually works herself to the point of exhaustion, causing problems when she promises to help the others around town.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 324 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E19

#4 - A Dog and Pony Show (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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To create jewel-encrusted clothing at the request of a famous pony, Rarity decides to find a new lode of gems with Spike's assistance. But when a group of creatures called the Diamond Dogs abduct Rarity and force her to find gems for them, Spike and the other ponies head underground to rescue her. In the end, who will be the one that truly needs saving?

The episode was rated 7.96 from 160 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E22

#3 - A Bird in the Hoof (Season 1 - Episode 22)

During a visit from Princess Celestia, Fluttershy sees the Equestrian royal's seemingly sick bird named Philomena. Without the princess noticing, the pegasus takes the poor creature home and tries to take care of it, only to find that this job is much more difficult than with her other animals. The situation takes a turn for the worse when Twilight gets involved and Celestia and her guards notice the pet missing.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 152 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E25

#2 - Party of One (Season 1 - Episode 25)

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After a successful party celebrating the first birthday of Gummy, her pet alligator, Pinkie Pie invites her friends for an "After Birthday" party the next day. However, they claim to have other errands to run, declining the invitations. She finds out these so-called "errands" are just an excuse to avoid the party. Have they grown tired of the pink pony's frequent celebrations, or is there something bigger involved?

The episode was rated 8.06 from 140 votes.

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic - S1E16

#1 - Sonic Rainboom (Season 1 - Episode 16)

Rainbow Dash is preparing herself for an upcoming contest, with a day with the famous Wonderbolts as the grand prize, and is sure that an old move she claimed to have pulled off long ago will guarantee her a win. However, she becomes increasingly nervous that she won't succeed. Rarity, who has gained beautiful wings by Twilight's magic to join in cheering her on, is recommended to enter the same event. Can Dash gather the confidence to win, or will she be overshadowed by her friend's elegance?

The episode was rated 8.06 from 171 votes.

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