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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.
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Rainbow Dash and her Ponyville team arrive in Rainbow Falls to fly in the qualifying round of the Equestria Games when it becomes apparent that the competition definitely has a hoof up on them. Then, when the elite Cloudsdale team offers Rainbow Dash a spot on their top notch squad, she’s faced with making a tough decision about where her loyalties lie.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 132 votes.
Pinkie makes an astonishing discovery that may link the Pie family to the Apple clan, and no one is more excited than Pinkie to hop on the Apple wagon to find the pony who will know for sure. Along the way they must learn to appreciate each other’s strengths and faults to find out what really makes a family.
The episode was rated 7.76 from 153 votes.
Sweetie Belle ruins a costume for one of Rarity's clients on purpose for taking the focus off her accomplishments again; Princess Luna visits Sweetie Belle in her dreams to show what she may not have seen.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 120 votes.
Rainbow Dash wants more than anything to become a member of the prestigious Wonderbolts Reserves, but worries that she may not be able to pass the entrance exam; Rainbow Dash goes to extreme measures to prepare for The Wonderbolts' test. Song: "The History of The Wonderbolts Rap"
The episode was rated 7.80 from 117 votes.
As Twilight Sparkle eagerly anticipates the arrival of Princess Cadance, Discord dishes up quite the dreadful disruption when he arrives and begs the ponies to take care of him while he is sick. But when Discord’s diva-like demands get ridiculously out of hand, Twilight’s generosity and friendship abilities are put to the test during her special weekend with Cadance.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 137 votes.
When Applejack’s beautiful orchard falls under attack on Apple Bucking Day, it is clear that the dreaded Vampire Fruitbats have returned and Applejack is ready to take drastic measures to protect the orchard. However, the always compassionate Fluttershy argues for a more humane plan, which causes conflict between the two and could cost them their friendship.
The episode was rated 7.81 from 183 votes.
Twilight and Spike are sent by Celestia to the ruins of her old castle for research, and unknown to each other, the rest of the ponies find their way there as well. Meanwhile, trap doors, secret passages and a dark presence known only as the Shadow Pony await them.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 174 votes.
When Spike and the ponies are transported into the city of Maretropolis in his favorite comic book, Spike is disappointed when he becomes a boring sidekick instead of one of his favorite heroes. But when the ponies come up against pony super villain, The Mane-iac, Spike becomes the last line of defense to help save the day.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 189 votes.
Rainbow Dash is over the moon to be coaching the young ponies in Scootaloo’s class for their competition to carry the flag at the upcoming Equestria Games. Just as The Cutie Mark Crusaders find their rhythm, Diamond Tiara's taunting becomes too much to handle and Scootaloo begins to doubt herself and her team.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 142 votes.
When the Flim Flam Brothers promote a new kind of tonic that supposedly cures any and all ailments, Applejack is immediately suspicious but has second thoughts after Granny Smith claims that the tonic has relieved her various pains. Song: "The Flim Flam Miracle Curative Tonic Song"
The episode was rated 7.93 from 109 votes.
An elated Pinkie Pie is planning the biggest and best "birth-iversary" party ever for Rainbow Dash, but when another party planning pony named Cheese Sandwich rides into town, plans change. Soon, everypony is so excited about Cheese Sandwich's party that they forget about Pinkie Pie, but her pride won't let her go down without an official "goof off."
The episode was rated 7.94 from 135 votes.
When Big Macintosh of the singing group, The Ponytones, has to drop out of an important performance, Fluttershy takes drastic measures to ensure that the show goes on. Song: "Music in the Treetops" Song: "Find the Music in You" Song: "Find the Music in You" - (Reprise Version) Song: "Music in the Treetops" - (Reprise Version)
The episode was rated 7.95 from 111 votes.
Synopsis: Princess Celestia chooses Discord over Princess Twilight to help track down a villain. Song: "You are a Princess, You' ll Play Your Part"
The episode was rated 7.98 from 141 votes.
When Pinkie Pie's sister comes to town, the girls find her much different than Pinkie described.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 109 votes.
The other princesses transfer all of their magical power to Twilight in hopes of saving Equestria. Song: "Let the Rainbow Remind You"
The episode was rated 8.19 from 124 votes.
