My Little Pony Friendship is Magic

[Snowstalker]

10. Sisterhooves Social
9. Luna Eclipsed
8. Secret of My Excess
7. The Cutie Pox
6. Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000
5. A Friend in Deed
4. The Last Roundup
3. Lesson Zero
2. Hurricane Fluttershy
1. It's About Time

For Season 1:

10. Over a Barrel
9. Applebuck Season
8. Dragonshy
7. Feeling Pinkie Keen
6. The Cutie Mark Chronicles
5. Suited for Success
4. A Dog and Pony Show
3. Green Isn't Your Color
2. Sonic Rainboom
1. Party of One

The 5 worst from both seasons (I just couldn't do 10)

5. The Show Stoppers
4. Look Before You Sleep
3. Dragon Quest
2. Call of the Cutie
1. The Mysterious Mare Do Well

 

[SonicMario]

Spoiler: Show Stoppers Vs. Friend in Deed

Alright it's been a little while but now for Show Stoppers Vs. Friend In Deed.

On the cover of these episodes they don't seem to have many similarities besides that of course they both have a song. Show Stoppers is primarily focused on the CMC while Friend in Deed more so on Pinkie. However there is one thing. Both episodes contain the character pretty much showing their flaws. The CMC only learn that they're not going to get their cutie marks so easily from a talent show and Pinkie's insistence of being Cranky's friend only worked when she reunited him with Matilda. Both important characters that do something in the episode that makes even the biggest fans of the characters to facepalm. But at the very least, it expands their character.

An interesting tidbit here is that Show Stoppers was actually the first episode I ever caught on TV when it was new. Stare Master was the last one I saw on Youtube in which it was a brand new episode to me until Hearts and Hooves Day leaked (I find it kinda funny that all 3 episodes I mentioned here are CMC-related). Back in the times when new episodes aired at 1 PM on Friday. I have not missed a new episode airing since then (Not counting Hearts and Hooves as obviously as I said I saw it early). Anyway Show Stoppers is of course an episode where the CMC get some important development. Like getting a clubhouse in which we'd see in quite a bit of episodes after which and showing what the 3's talents probably are that they just need to learn their lesson. The overall impact of this episode may depend on whether or not the CMC get their Cutie Marks in-show. Because something will feel missing if we don't see them get their Cutie Marks even though this episode hinted at them. Apple Bloom seems to have a knack for designing, Sweetie of course looks like she'll be a Music pony, and Scootaloo has more athletic potential (Dancing and her moves she's able to do on her scooter). Applejack checking up on them led to some funny antics (Some of her faces when she was up on the window led to a mini-meme) and of course the CMC failing trying to do the job for the Talent Show that they're not suited for. With Apple Bloom not being very graceful with the dancing, Scootaloo bad at making up lyrics (Banging her head on the Piano), and Sweetie having trouble with the costumes (Which is ironically one of her older sister's talents). And then of course them rehearsing in the clubhouse with Applejack checking in, already realizing that their performance isn't going to do very well. On the Cutie Mark Crusaders song, it had some good lyrics. But of course it's performed horribly. But that's entirely on purpose. The rock star style costumes actually were pretty nice though. It's also funny to see Twilight before and after the show talking to them sensing the doom the performance was going to go when the CMC told her what each of them they were doing, and then hoping that they realized what their true talents to pursue are only for them to think it's going to be comedy. I believe this episode was kinda underrated while Season 1 was still going mainly for the dislike for the CMC was stronger in Season 1 then it was in Season 2. But overall the episode is going to have to wait until the series is over before it's impact is fully reached or goes down below depending when/if the CMC get their cutie marks and if they can be traced back to this episode.

On to Friend in Deed. I have to say that the first 5 minutes of the episode is overall the best part by a long shot. What with continuty references to Baby Cakes with Pound Cake and Pumpkin Cake appearing again and then the Smile song. Which I must say is the best song coming from Pinkie Pie in my honest opinion. It perfectly describes the appeal of Pinkie Pie's character. She will do anything to cheer up, be your friend, and make you smile. Sometimes she's a little crazy, but she usually means well. But then this episode kinda takes a turn that's similar to what hurt Griffon the Brush-Off. Excellent beginning but then, bam new character and conflicts that last for the rest of episode. Not that it's exactly the same. I actually kinda liked Cranky so that's already an improvement over Gilda. (Which if it was Brush-Off Vs. Friend in Deed I probably would pick Friend In Deed with that being one reason why). In fact if anyone's being the jerk in this episode it's Pinkie for trying to force a friendship between her and Cranky. She tries her best to befriend him, but Pinkie doesn't realize right away that he just wants to be alone. It only worked when it turned out Pinkie Pie knew Matilda who happened to be a lost love of Cranky who he hadn't seen since some Gala that was probably years ago (Which speaking of which, what was Matilda thinking putting the note on the inside half of the door? I guess she assumed Cranky would head right in fully and see the message as he was heading out the door, but still). Even then Pinkie kinda had to realize that even with Cranky as her friend now the couple still wants to be left alone. I also kinda loved the ol' Droopy like thing with Pinkie saying sorry to Cranky which harks back to something that was also in Griffon the Brush-Off. Though before that I loved Twilight's faceplant into a book when Pinkie decided to try to get him to accept her apology. Also the felt scene was kinda funny too, kudos to Jayson and his wife for doing all that in their basement. Friend in Deed is still a good episode, but again it suffers the problems that Brush-Off kinda had with a very entertaining beginning and then things don't go so well when a new character to challenge Pinkie.

I'm going to give this one to Show Stoppers. Yes the Season 2 streak has officially ended with this point. Friend in Deed was enjoyable. But I think I enjoyed seeing the CMC prepare for the Talent Show for most of the episode then Pinkie trying to make Cranky her friend. If this was based on Song Vs. Song. Then Friend in Deed would win by a long shot even if that's a tad unfair since the CMC song was purposely bad. It just suffered from Brush-offitis and Show Stoppers had more enjoyable moments throughout the entire episode. So for the first time since Winter Wrap-Up Vs. Heart's Warming Eve (6 episodes ago) Season 1 finally has another point in it's sleeve.

Season 1: 6
Season 2: 12

 

[Smashgoom202]

So with Season 2 over and all. What are your guys favorite episodes of Season 2? I've narrowed it down to 10 (With 2-parters counting as one) Though I do like all the episodes in some way. This is in no ranking. They're only ordered by which they aired

Return of Harmony, Lesson Zero, Sisterhooves Social, Sweet and Elite, Secret of my Excess, The Last Roundup, Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000, Read It and Weep, Hurricane Fluttershy, and Canterlot Wedding

Let's see... For season 2:

1.) Hurricane Fluttershy
2.) May the Best Pet Win
3.) A Canterlot Wedding (both parts)
4.) Baby Cakes
5.) Sisterhooves Social
6.) Sweet and Elite
7.) It's About Time
8.) Luna Eclipsed
9.) Family Appreciation Day
10.) Putting Your Hoof Down

The 10th one challenged me, because I tried to find an episode I really liked that didn't have that many things I didn't like, but that proved rather difficult. I eventually chose Putting Your Hood Down because of Fluttershy and Iron Will, but I didn't COMPLETELY like it because of all the freaking jerks in this episode, ESPECIALLY Angel.

For season 1:

1.) Suited for Success
2.) The Cutie Mark Chronicles
3.) Sonic Rainboom
4.) The Best Night Ever
5.) Stare Master
6.) A Bird in the Hoof
7.) Winter Wrap-Up
8.) Friendship is Magic parts 1 & 2
9.) The Show Stoppers
10.) Look Before You Sleep

Again, had a difficult time choosing episodes I really liked, because while this WAS the season that got me hooked on ponies, there actually aren't that many episodes I really liked, or I'd watch again and again...

Least favorite of season 2:

1.) The Mysterious Mare-Do-Well
2.) MMMystery on the Friendship Express
3.) Ponyville Confidential
4.) The Last Roundup
5.) Hearth's Warming Eve
6.) Dragon Quest
7.) Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000
8.) A Friend in Deed
9.) Lesson Zero
10.) Secret of My Excess

This list, I realized that there are only so many episodes I can choose from, and while there were certainly episodes I hated, there are ones that I kind of liked, but also didn't really care for, for one reason or another, hence "least favorite".

Least favorite of season 1

1.) Feeling Pinkie Keen
2.) Over a Barrel
3.) Swarm of the Century
4.) Griffon the Brush Off
5.) Bridle Gossip
6.) Dragonshy
7.) A Dog and Pony Show
8.) Party of One
9.) Owl's Well the Ends Well
10.) Green Isn't Your Color

This one was actually a lot easier, and there are quite a few episodes I genuinely did not like, including my least favorite episode of ALL of ponydom!

 

[SonicMario]

For the Ace Attorney fans here. Here's another of those Crossover videos. Same crew that did the Professor Layton one not too long ago. This time it has Miles Edgeworth (And Dick Gumshoe) as they meet Trixie.

 

[Toad Eightyfive]

Finished watching "Return of Harmony". Applejack's trip down memory lane reminds me of another TMNT episode and that was a nice crowning moment of heartwarming. Rarity finally realizing her giant diamond was a boulder was hilarious and Applejack pointing it out afterwards after Rarity asked them to never bring it up again was a crowning moment of funny. Finally, turning Discord back into stone was a crowning moment of awesome. Does he ever come back?

Not in Season 2 at least. But rumors say that Disocrd will come back in some capacity in Season 3. Even if it's like for only a flashback episode or something. Because his voice actor (John DeLancie) confirmed he has voice Discord once again for the show. We just don't know the circumstances yet.

I thought it just said he was returning as a voice actor?

 

[Smashgoom202]

Just found this out:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/popcandy/post/2012/05/exclusive-preview-the-2012-special-edition-my-little-pony/1#.T8ZwhMX4I8b

It's real... And it's official (as in Hasbro made it)...

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!

In a good way!

 

[SonicMario]

I thought it just said he was returning as a voice actor?

True he said that. But he was also once asked if he was returning as Discord. In which he replied with a solid "Yes". Now again, it doesn't mean that Discord is actually returning just yet. It may be a flashback to when he still ruled and such. Which would be awesome in so many ways.

 

[Magikrazy]

@Smashgoom's post:

Oh...

my...

GLOB!

 

[SonicMario]

Yeah it's awesome Hasbro is doing that. I obviously won't be getting one (Don't really want the brushables even if this is Derpy and Comic Con is way too far away. There will be limited copies sold online but again I'm not really desperate for it)

But this is an official toy we're talking about here with Derped eyes and all. For those who complained constantly about the Last Round-Up edit. Have you forgiven Hasbro now? x3

Spoiler: A Dog and Pony Show Vs. Putting Your Hoof Down

Ok time for A Dog and Pony Show and Putting Your Hoof Down

Not too many similarities here. The Diamond Dogs and Iron Will both are tough (or at least tough-looking) male characters that try to take advantage of one of the main cast. But for entirely different reasons. As the Diamond Dogs are a little more antagonistic then Iron Will overall since they kidnapped Rarity to make her find gems against her will. Iron Will simply was a buisnessman that wanted his pay from Fluttershy. Other then that you're going to have to be pretty hard-pressed to think up of any more similarities then that. They both flesh out both Rarity and Fluttershy a little more though.

A Dog and Pony show is among my favorites of Season 1. Probably among my Top 5. So I was more then happy to rewatch it. This episode basically makes Rarity awesome for everybody even for those who initially disliked her in the first half of the season. Spike also played a pretty big role in this too. The Diamond Dogs were pretty competent in regards in facing the others of the Main 6 besides Rarity. Which maybe for the exception of Trixie's making some of the cast look like fools didn't happen in the show that much at this point. You could argue the Diamond Dogs were more competent against everybody but Rarity then Nightmare Moon was against the Main 6. Of course the likes of Discord, The Flim Flam Brothers, and Queen Chrysalis has entirely outclassed the Diamond Dogs with Season 2 and all. But the scene where they're messing with Twilight, Pinkie, Applejack, Rarity, and Fluttershy at their home turf showed that if it wasn't for Rarity taking control of the situation it wasn't going to be easy to beat the dogs. Onto Spike, he was awesome throughout almost the entire episode. Aiding Rarity showing some fight when the Diamond Dogs attacked (Even if he does end up failing), his Big NOOOOOOOOO, Speaking in gibberish, the Man-Spike daydream, "Hi-ho Twilight!", etc. The daydream in particular was awesome, it was one of those moments back then where I was like "People still think this is JUST a girl's show?!" and it culminating in a hilarious scene where Spike almost kisses Applejack (Which I'm know spawned a ship in some places. But then again, what doesn't spawn one). Then of course there's the "THIS IS WHINING" scene showing more of Rarity being awesome and the talent of her voice actor to go to that high pitch. Seeing it annoy the dogs was utterly hilarious and then Rarity essentially making them her servants which while the Dogs realize this but then one of them makes the mistake of calling Rarity a mule (Some point out how it's funny that Rarity was more upset by the fact she was called a mule then the fact that she was spanked on her flank) which commences Crying. Also this is little overlooked scene but when the rest of the Main 6 are coming to save Rarity and some of the Dogs sit and muzzle them with ropes I like Applejack's line and telling the others to buck the dogs off them. Applejack doesn't get too much focus in Season 1 but I think that was a pretty good scene that I find that most people overlook when they watch this episode. Overall, I really enjoy this episode alot.

Now for Putting Your Hoof Down. It's an enjoyable episode to say the least. But there is one major teensy-tiny problem with the episode which I'm sure everyone else has noticed. In the episode, almost no one except Fluttershy (Before the Iron Will scene, and after she yells at Pinkie and Rarity), Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and quite honestly Iron Will were all jerks. Ponies purposely took advantage of Fluttershy's shyness to cut in line, try to get more money out of her, or completely ignored her. Worst of all was Angel. He wouldn't take the simple pet food that Fluttershy had at home and asked for a more fancy meal. Fluttershy goes out to get all the ingredients and I mean all the ingredients and she goes under all that stress at the marketplace and once she had made Angel's Fancy Salad. He rejects it once Fluttershy tells Angel that she couldn't get a cherry... a f-(BUY SOME APPLES)-ing cherry. For a while after this episode I lost some major like for Angel, it's gotten better since Hurricane Fluttershy. But it hasn't exactly completely cleared him in my opinion. At the end I think Angel needed more then a simple stare-down. But besides that fact I still enjoy this episode at least for Iron Will. Pre-Watch I was worried that he'd simply end up being a greedy antagonistic guru that's doesn't care whether or not Fluttershy follows his advice, he just wants his money. The very ending proved that wrong. He's just simply a buisness man that wants to make sure his advice works. He's still for the money but he's clearly not as greedy and exorting as the Flim Flam brothers were. And when Fluttershy said "No means no" he gracefully accepted defeat and left. Pinkie Pie also showed more of her classic Looney