Ranking Every Episode of "Friendship is Magic"

I spent two years ranking over 200 episodes of Friendship is Magic, and I would like to go to sleep now. This video is by far the largest thing I will ever make. Let's talk about what make a bad episode, a better episode, and the best episodes.
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - The Worst
8:11 - #200
21:00 - #180
31:53 - #160
45:54 - #140
1:03:19 - #120
1:15:37 - #100
1:28:35 - #80
1:40:23 - #60
1:57:52 - #40
2:17:25 - Top 20
Google Form Results (What is your favorite episode?):
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MA Larson defends “Fame And Misfortune”:
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Peter New's apology for "Brotherhooves Social":
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Featuring artwork by:
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SkeleDoodles
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Featuring music by:
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Special thanks to:
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[@itsallwayspouringo]

I think Father Knows Best would have been much better if he was actually Spike’s dad. I think that opens up a lot of opportunities for some really hard but important lessons. Stuff like sometimes your family is found rather than inherented, recognizing when people want to reconcile for their own selfish reasons, examining if you really want that reconciliation, etc.

[@__idfk__]

I agree. I love how Adventure Time handled this concept with Finn's dad. All Finn wanted from Martin was to have his dad in his life, but Martin just kept using Finn to get what he wanted then left. I think that's the general idea that MLP was going for in this episode, but it fell a bit short because of the fact that he wasn't Spike's real dad.

[@psychotophatcat]

Absolutely agreed. I'm tired of bad father figures being either forgiven or quickly brushed under the rug and forgotten.

[@itsallwayspouringo]

@@__idfk__ I also think there could be a lot potential with spike’s dad if this didn’t happen so late into the show’s run. He could initially be not a good influence or even very selfish, but later show an desire and an effort to be better. I think it would be a great moment for Spike to either reject it or very cautiously except. I also think it would be a good plot line for twilight since she’s the closest thing spike has to a parent. I’m sure she wouldn’t be thrilled about spike’s dad trying to renter his life, but recognizing she needs to trust him to make that decision and be there to support him. Or it could just be that the guy was lying the whole time and have the lesson be that spike is fine not being that connected to his roots, which unless I’m wrong was also the main theme of a much earlier episode

[@__idfk__]

@@itsallwayspouringo I think either one of those options would have been great. But as it is, it's just a really pointless and boring episode in my opinion. Pretty much nothing from that episode ever really comes back or gets further explored. I mean there is a lesson in the story, but it doesn't really affect the show over all. I see what they were going for, but the idea was not executed well.

[@zoealex7734]

Fr, especially because it's teaching kids that your real dad could never possibly just want to leech off your success

[@vicious3526]

The biggest crime in the series was to create a 4th race of ponies (thestrals/batponies) and then never bring them up again

[@arcade4650]

yess, i was hoping so much to see the episode that showcases where they live, their traditions etc as the episodes about griffons and kirins did

[@skkkkkyyyyy]

Umbrums also. I wish we were given more lore and appearances in the series instead of the comics

[@dc7981]

@@skkkkkyyyyy The show treats the comics like they don't exist lol. As far as the show goes umbrums aren’t canon and Sombra is just a powerful unicorn

[@dc7981]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed this

[@PatriotMapper]

I think they bring them up in the Berrow novels?

[@jonnylou09]

The bat pony obsession actually started with the ponies pulling Luna's chariot in Luna Eclipsed

[@psychotophatcat]

Those dudes are never explained. Are they actually a different race like Pegasi or are they Pegasi who just are into extreme goth body mods and keeping a nocturnal schedule?!

[@jonnylou09]

@@psychotophatcat in the Journal of the Two Sisters, Luna found them in a cave if I remember.

[@psychotophatcat]

@@jonnylou09 That's incredible lol. I choose to believe they are just super into goth and heavy metal, got body mods to look like bats, and lived in the cave as part of The Aesthetic.

[@moonbunny24]

Yeah. It's kind of a funny mistake to make because I remember watching Bats and sighing because I knew another influx of bat pony OCs was coming.

[@Luca-gc6pz]

Character development is not always for the good

[@nasinnarcotics]

Cupcakes came out before Party of One. It’s pretty crazy actually. I think that’s why there’s a crackpot theory that Cupcakes was written by MA Larson. Also, Party of One is super relatable as someone with BPD and surprisingly sensitive.

[@Mirthful_Panda]

Wait, seriously that explains so much

[@noodletheq]

MA Larson is such a character 💀

[@AlejandroGonzalez-ej4lp]

But that episode was written by Megan Mccarthy, and she is more likely to be the author of Cupcakes.

[@Mirthful_Panda]

@@AlejandroGonzalez-ej4lp wait really what is it with this show messing up the writer credits because Season 4’s Bats was actually written by Merriweather Williams but they put Meghan McCarthy’s name on it

[@AlejandroGonzalez-ej4lp]

@@Mirthful_Panda emm..... nope kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqWognWimttnr9Esi=Xe7YG8VYEr8r3RDN&t=105 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4OZlKKGpJp0hqcsi=35Nrp78BIqqpaZgO&t=121

[@SarahHirschkowitz]

I was shocked to see Crusaders of the lost mark so high but I so agree! Diamond Tiara is (in my opinion) the closest the show ever gets to talking about abuse and its effects. The fact that she was the bully and the CMCs realized that she was forced to be mean and never really understood how to be what her parents wanted and what she wanted. I can relate, coming from parents who can be a little harsh in their words, trying to be what they want and not understanding you have a choice. The fact they addressed this in MLP just makes me cry. Plus, some of my favorite songs are in this episode (The Pony I want to be & Light of your cutie mark). They turned a character who everyone hated into a character we were all rooting for in one song and I feel like that says something about how amazing the writers are.

[@kenyaholloway-reliford8213]

This is why it really peeves me that they stopped using her afterward. We could've seen her develop in her friendship with the CMC as well as explore Silver Spoon's side of the story, especially since I think the CMC episodes following "Crusaders of the Lost Mark" were rather weak as the CMC had already reached their peak as characters. Having the CMC include Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon in their mission to help others find their talent would've made for good premise that would spice things and lend more opportunity for character growth.

[@gamerrainbowcorn412]

the cutie mark crusaders finally getting their cutie marks will never not make me sob like a baby I swear

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

Rainbow Dash: "I'm so proud of you, little buddy..." Me: *Ugly crying on the couch*

[@whynot-tomorrow_1945]

I'm just happy a video like this could exist. I was there for the "anti-brony" nonsense of the internet. I have grown up. Seeing this format is really refreshing.

[@Cheese-Slime-Sheriff]

There’s the brony (guy who openly enjoys mlp) And the *brony* (thing from the darkest pit of hell) There’s a very clear difference lmao

[@compassrose1466]

@@Cheese-Slime-Sheriffthere’s a brony and then a “brony” like Mandopony who watches the cmc episodes for the wrong reasons 😭

[@Punkini]

Flutter brutter is one of my favorite episodes, personally. As someone with a sibling scarily similar to zephyr, i was shocked at how accurate their depiction of manipulation, guilt tripping, and complex family dynamics were. It felt like watching my own family, in a way i have never seen in media. Theres no perfect answer because everyone in the situation is flawed and things are so interconnected that it feels like a losing fight no matter what. It really felt like someone on the team has been in that dynamic themselves.

[@SkydreamPony]

Beginning of the End absolutely needed to be further up, by a lot. Also, I will add that for Spice Up Your Life, Rarity absolutely was necessary because while Pinkie was right about "stay true to yourself", Canterlot needed someone to disrupt Zesty Gourmand's whole thing by telling ponies to go visit this restaurant, and Rarity had the social connections necessary.

[@psychotophatcat]

Exactly. Without Rarity, no customers would have gone to the restaurant. They showed that pretty explicitly in the episode itself. And Rarity was the only one who could have talked back to Zesty that would have made Zesty back down. She would've just dismissed everyone else.

[@sauce5804]

beginning of the end seems right. most of it was sombra sounding whiny and bratty

[@birdiyo]

I started tearing up hearing you talk about the top two episodes. I grew up with mlp fim(I watched the show and was actively a fan from the first season which aired when I was four and ended when I was 13.) I’m almost 18 now and the fact these episodes still make me cry shows how important the show was and still is to so many people

[@lucyharfillia6200]

The song Twilight sings in Magical Mystery Cure makes me cry every time I hear it. It’s not that long of a song being maybe only like a minute or so long but the emotions it manages to deliver with the lyrics, the instrumentals and even the animation makes it memorable. That song alone sements the episode/s as my favorite.

[@Drmikemf]

I literally screamed when you called trouble shoes bojack horseman 😅😅

[@connorr8071]

1:57:36 Rainbow Dash's favorite flavor being limelight made me laugh way harder than I would've expected. It is too true and absolutely hilarious. My favorite episode personally is "Frenemies," which is funny even to me since I'm crazy about Pinkie Pie episodes and she doesn't even appear in this one.

[@sekarramanathaniss-student4843]

The fact that Yakity Sax is higher than the beginning of the end AND Uprooted is an absolute crime, but other than that, this is a pretty good list

[@TAWProductions2.0]

First The Harem Reviewer, Then Shunks, and now you. Has 2023 been the year of Ranking Every episode of MLP.

[@jordandwiggins1026]

I gotta get on this bandwagon

[@dc7981]

Not even all of em too lol

[@abbeyh]

i just finished watching Pigpiggamer’s ranking haha

[@st4rguy]

The end of this absolutely gutted me, crusaders of the lost mark as so so good and it makes me cry every time.

[@frannie4310]

I was obsessed with this show when I was in middle/early high school but fell off watching it due to embarrassment and some rude remarks from peers. I started to rewatch it this past year (and to finally get to the second half of the series that I never saw) and it struck me how many of the friendship lessons I had learned for myself over the past 10+ years when I wasn’t thinking about these ponies. Old nostalgic episodes and new ones that I had never seen made me tear up and sometimes sob. This show is so special to so many people for a reason. Thank you for making this video! Your love of the show shines through even when critiquing its worst moments. It made me happy to see so many of my favorites high on the list. Great work :,) PS in my opinion over a barrel should have been even lower

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

Welcome back!

[@luc1ddream5]

I feel like you should look into Fame and Misfortune more. The reason why the crowd still remain as assholes is because you literally can't please everyone. There WILL be fans of the show that will nitpick and complain on the show, and they will keep on hating and probably miss an entire point of an episode for silly reasons. In the end they show two fillies being friends again BECAUSE of the lessons. Which is the whole point of the show in the first place. Teaching the KIDS these lessons and how it would matter to them.

[@TiMoThY211991]

While there are many episodes I'd rank much higher or lower than you, I'm ecstatic that you named my personal favorite episode as your number one!

[@jordandwiggins1026]

I’m kind of shocked nobody picked Canterlot Wedding as their favorite episode. It’s definitely at least in contention for that title for me with Amending Fences, Crusaders of the Lost Mark, The Last Problem, Hurricane Fluttershy and Pinkie Pride.

[@laurenberry7750]

Take a shot for every episode Rainbow Dash learns to not be an asshole

[@microwaveheadfartvampire]

"Take a shot..." if you're taking shots, aren't you a little too old to be watching MLP?

[@missmarreynolds]

@@microwaveheadfartvampire If you don't realise that you're never too old to enjoy what you love then maybe you missed the point of the show

[@Yousofatube]

@@microwaveheadfartvampireI think the majority of people here down the comments are around 20/25, so no

[@CrazySnake_0]

As someone who grew with this show, it was amazing to see you put it all together like this. The way you talked showed the respect and love you have for these silly pastel ponies. it was heartwarming to watch. Yes, you did make me cry multiple times in the span of two hours. The number one spot in this list was beautifully chosen, as a kid i remember just about crying when the three got their marks. At the time i didn't really believe that it would ever happen, i always thought that it was something that would forever be left to interproton. That episode really felt like it could've been the end, and if it was i know i would've been content with that. Thank you to everyone who made MLP what it is today, even you Hasbro. I want to say more, but i think i said everything that needs to be said. Remember ya'll friendship is magic!

[@squeebers]

2:37:13 This is amazing! I LOVE HOW YOU WORDED EVERYTHING IN THIS SECTION! I nearly teared up all over again man!

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

I'm so glad you like that.

[@_kaleido]

now that I finished the video, I want to say nice essay! Crusaders of the Lost Mark isn’t one of my favorite episodes but i can see why it’d resonate with a lot of people. the only thing I don’t like is how Diamond Tiara didn’t speak at all for the rest of the season after that episode, she didn’t have to become a main character or anything but it would’ve been nice to see her be friendly to the CMC after

[@quinnamon]

2 YEARS? good GOD. i know this will likely get lost within the comments, but as a (rather amature) content creator myself, seeing a video like this so RIPE with passion infinetely boosts my enjoyment from beginning to end. good luck with any future content, and i sincerely hope this video picks up with time :)

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

I'm glad I could motivate you! I'm so proud of this episode, but it was a beast to finish.

[@PrKo]

Unironically been waiting for this for MONTHS Can’t wait to watch all of this in one sitting 🍿

[@justfaeriethings]

i literally watched this all the way through without pausing- (but to be fair i was working on things while listening). awesome take!

[@Mrozo]

Hey, I didn't know your channel before. KZbin suggested me this video, and I thought "yeah it's interesting, I'll do some watch-skip and be done in 15-20 minutes". But here I am, almost 3 hours later. You did a great job with the script part and video one. I wonder how seasons ranking will look like, based on this episode list. If you will be able to share the final ranking in the list form, I would be happy to do some chart-work, and you could put the link in the video description for others to see. I don't think I watched the whole series more than two-three times, but I listened all MLP songs more times than I could count. It's interesting how it changes my point of view. There were a few times, when I caught myself with a "Hey, why it is so low? It has a great song". I had a great time! Thank you!

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

You got me curious, so I opened my spreadsheet cranked out the average placement of every season on this list: S5: 91.71 (To be expected) S4: 93.54 (Also very good) S7: 95.76 S2: 96.13 S6: 100.58 S3: 100.67 (Maybe smaller sample size?) S8: 103.62 (Somehow better than S9, wow) S9: 119.25 ( Half the season outside top #150) S1: 136.44 (Did worst of all, wow.) There's enough weird stat stuff going on to do a follow episode. With these stats you'd think S1 shot my dog or something lol.

[@Mrozo]

@@gatorgoatjohnnyInteresting. Tbh, it doesn't suprise me that S1 did worst. It was a great start for us all, but most of the episodes were very... basic. I personally really like seasons after Starlight redeption. Always felt like a fresh start. Simillary the whole idea of the Frienship School. But I probably forget about all the filler episodes. About S3. Small sample size means that a single bad episode had higher impact on overall score, but it is a double-edge sword - great episode had higher impact as well. Thanks for the info

[@Sqwearl1]

Crusaders of the Lost Mark always brings happy tears. Good choice for #1

[@nmuniz2]

Aw hell yeah Anyone who’s willing to do this is definitely worthy of a sub

[@Funny_in_blue]

The whole idea pinkie pie making her friends into cupcakes came out before the episode where she goes a lil koo-koo-cachoo

[@feliciteacup]

#1 and #2 are my top 2 FAVORITE episodes so i'm VERY glad to see them placed where they are. i don't think crusaders of the lost mark is a basic pick for best episode at all, from what i've seen not many people care about the cmc's as much as i do, yes that episode may be a top 10 or even a top 5 for a lot of people but i don't think i've ever seen anyone put it as #1, and it honestly means a lot to me and makes me very happy to see it placed there :)

[@jordandwiggins1026]

I think it has a few small issues that make it understandable for me why some people were disappointed by it, but ultimately Crusaders of the Lost Mark is still probably my favorite episode in the whole series. It’s just such a great payoff. Amending Fences is probably actually my pick for the “best” episode in the series though and it’s got a very strong argument for being my actual favorite as well.

[@creightonkellis4325]

This is an amazingly well-crafted video. You've quickly become one of my favorite creators on KZbin!

[@ethanarnold8168]

Within the first minute of this video the resources, contributors, and subscribers were all given an importance and credit - Immediate follow. Excited to watch this video : )) Two whole years of work and a kindness that lots of creators don't show! Amazing

[@pinkgirl294]

I'd honestly put Tanks for the Memories in my Top 10 Favourite Episodes of All Time

[@ThrackerZ0d]

while there is a lot of episodes here i agree and i love your opinion about it, there is few ones, specially around the top 20, which i really just don't get it why would you enjoy these episodes so much, not just my opinion, but like the entire fandom thinks the same, but well, it's still interesting to see someone enjoying so much some episodes that are hated by the fandom, great video, keep up the work^^

[@ME0WMERE]

also some really low-rated episodes that felt out of place. Horse play and frenemies were great episodes dammit :(

[@NerdKirby]

Wonderful video and a very interesting new take on the ranking of the episodes of this beautiful show!

[@Kami-ej9ew]

this was a great video! it helped offer different interpretations to some episodes that made me see them in a another light, episodes i appreciate a lot more now.

[@garmadonthesensei59]

Crying just watching this 😫 Perfect Pear will always get my pick, but your number 1 comes a close second 😭🫶 great video!

[@stardustandflames126]

1:06:38 Definitely did not expect to hear Vylet in this video but am absolutely pleasantly surprised lol

[@ploopyploopster5427]

incredible video, thank you so much for making this!!!

[@ElidaInsteb]

Did not expect to watch this whole thing in one sitting. Really enjoyed it and was trying really hard not to tear up by the end ❤️

[@irlANG3L]

I loved this video! definitely reminded me of how certain episodes have stuck with me and how others I almost forgot about. I agreed with the ranking for the most part and the ending made me feel so emotional:((

[@l.abuddy23]

I love videos like these: Spongebob, FailyOddPArents, Gumball, etc. I will always like the video before the first 5 seconds because it takes a lot of time.

[@dantesanidad2273]

yesss i was so excited for this!!! edit: best two and a half hours ever

[@nataliaborys1554]

I just wanted to shoutout Discordant Harmony, for having Discord, a character in whose nature explicitly it is to act in ways that the ponies don't see as "normal", trying to conform, and it being directly harmful to him. And then Fluttershy blatantly showing she likes Discord for his oddities, not in spite of them? It makes my heart ache in a good way.

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

A fan with good taste, I see.

[@missmarreynolds]

While maybe not my favourite episode, the episode that I have the biggest soft spot for is Magical Mystery Cure. All of the songs are all so special to me. I grew up without very many friends but that through running theme of friendship has helped me at times in my life, when I was 8 but also now that I'm a bit older. Everytime I rewatch that episode I tear up at the songs and the pure nostalgia I have for them as I rewatched that episode a LOT when I was little. My netflix only had seasons 1 through 5 and when I'd watch the show I'd just obessively rewatch my handful of favourites (which are STILL my favourites to this day, especially Luna Eclipsed) and now hearing those songs 8 years later I feel like I'm back to that little girl sitting in front of the tv watching that episode in a time where I was really alone. It's a bit corny but the anthem of 'A true, true friend helps a friend in need' is something that's stuck by me (maybe because it's so goddamn catchy though) I will always love this show and everything that it stands for because sometimes when you're having a bad day what you need is to sit back, relax, and watch a silly show about colorful horses and friendship to show you that in times in need you should always be able to look to your friends.

[@TheRavenir]

Wow, I do not agree with some of these takes at all, especially about "Frenemies", which is actually one of my favorite episodes of the entire show because I just adore that song and the amazing chemistry between Cozy, Tirek and Chrysalis. Also, "Applebuck Season" and "Dragonshy" are among my favorite S1 episodes! On the flipside, I'm surprised you ranked "Rainbow Falls" this high when it's among my top 3 least favorite episodes of the show. Still, I respect your opinions and it's always interesting to see someone with wildly different views on an episode than me.

[@Anonymous-zp4hb]

Thanks for the effort put into this video. Our lists differ massively, but it's always cool to see other people's opinions.

[@kaylagaymon4873]

My Little Pony is my favorite childhood show I grew up watching. My favorite episode is Putting Your Hoof Down because I was a pushover like Fluttershy, but I learned to stand up for myself and gain confidence. The Bugs Bunny trick that Pinkie Pie did on the salespony and Iron Will was hilarious. Everyone was surprised that Fluttershy said no to Iron Will 💪💪💪🐰🐰🐰🤣🤣🤣

[@doctordd-ey]

I never did rewatch Brotherhooves social since I was a kid. I know for sure I did watch it but I completely forgot the plot and didn't revisit it once seeing the synopsis. Knowing what I do now that it was about Big Mac's insecurities, I cried right there. It's really relatable. Thanks for this vid!

[@PeacePetal]

Interestingly, your list looks a lot like mine would have a couple of years ago when I was a new fan. My opinions have shifted since then (away from the flashier, big-emotions dramas and more towards the tightly-written, small-scale character pieces), but it’s interesting to see a list that so closely agrees with what I used to think.

[@jamiekagemori1299]

I’m very happy I watched this video. I’ve been in a bit of a rebirth of my love for this show and universe. And that number one ranking, I completely agree.

[@wadeyhyena1657]

Whilst I would've loved to have seen more Zebras in Friendship Is Magic, I also understand their decision to discontinue exploring them as a species. Bridle Gossip hasn't aged well as an episode to me and I get what their intentions were behind it. I know that they were trying to write an episode with a "Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover" message but I think it was handled better in later seasons with characters like Trouble Shoes and Thorax. Zecora's debut teetered a little too close to racism in order to drive its narrative. Now, I love her as a character and I'm glad that she continued to appear afterwards, since we're able to learn more about the Everfree Forest. Plus, I love how her hut and overall design represent her cultural inspiration with her unique markings and sun-like cutie mark. I always found her voice cute too, it fits the witch doctor aesthetic. But I also understand Hasbro's reasonings behind keeping her as a supporting role than at the forefront. I can easily see someone else finding her accent and mannerisms (the rhyming and the way she dresses) to be insulting and offensive in execution overtime (at the time) and might've tried to boycott the show for perpetuating stereotypes of Africans. Let's not pretend that it wouldn't have happened either. The show has sparked controversy from the trans and anti-ableist communities for similar reasons. I'm glad that the comics didn't shy away from exploring her background though. However, the comics are considered non-canon by the showrunners. With all that being said, I always used to think that she and Lupe would've worked as friends. Not only due to the fact that the two are tribal-coded characters but also due to the fact that they're both caring individuals who stand with their friends regardless of the repercussions. (Though, in the latter's case, she was a native-american wolf.)

[@Mic.vencer]

Can I just say, Testing Testing 1, 2, 3, also single handedly has the best most subtle foreshadowing of the solution in the entire show. One that happens in *the first 35 seconds*… remind yourself what the solution to Rainbows learning ended up being and then rewatch the cold opening with that in mind, it took me several rewatches to pick up on it

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

It's pretty awesome, and it rewards a second watch 100%.

[@carleennnn]

Oh that’s epic! You spent 2 whole years ranking them? Darn I’m a determined Brony but you’re on a whole ‘nother level!!

[@lanie3404]

i've been waiting for this one

[@butter121]

I did not think I wanted this but I needed this 😅

[@nynthes]

defos worth the wait... love your vids

[@Funny_in_blue]

I enjoyed listening to this. Took me a few days. For most of it I listened to it while at work (with ear buds) and I had to stand here trying not to laugh, and cry at the end lol.

[@Chara_Dreemurr1]

6:37 this episode definitely was made to show fluttershys growth from season one. Because she *_SNAPS_* at them. She is definitely way more sassy and assertive.

[@themysterfox8695]

i'd like to note that i am ALSO discord's biggest hater, mostly because he feels like a wasted character. like. have pinkie pie and discord interact to teach a lesson about having fun with everyone vs having fun at people's expense, discord already has a track record for being the worst, it'd be a valuable lesson for both him and the audience to learn.

[@RenAsterion]

Regarding Babs Seed being a bully after being bullied herself. There's a saying... "Hurt people hurt people." and I think it really applies well to Babs. She was hurt, so in turn, she hurt others to avoid being hurt again herself. It's a cycle of abuse... and it happens IRL, so addressing things like that with a younger audience is a good thing. It teaches those kids about the cycle, and most importantly, how to break the cycle.

[@Ruby3P]

The Perfect Pear is my all time favorite episode of the show, and I can't even type all the reasons down, so all I can say is that I'm happy it wasn't low, not just in the top 100, 50, 20, 10, or 5, but SECOND place!

[@lazylucy2661]

It really shows that you have put a lot of effort to create this. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for creating this list. I am just sad that you put "Rarity investigates below top 100. It is one of my fav episodes. It deserves to be in top 80 or top 60, if not at least in top 100. And "Common Ground" is really a good episode but I don't think it deserves to be in top 10. But the video is your opinion and these are my personal opinions.

[@colorbar.s]

this is SO HYPE

[@Doc_Rainbow]

God place one still gives me tears... Even after all this years...

[@FeligamiAdrizoeSworaBunnydoll]

Same! It just gets me crying every time!

[@kdawg4585]

Great analysis! FiM is aging very well.

[@lisaslays]

'do princesses dream of magic sheep?' is absolutely one of my favourite episodes...i think i've rewatched it a good ten times just because of the resolution

[@Drmikemf]

IM SO EXCITED TO WATCH THIS!!!! 🤩

[@Hillskywind]

Completely agree. And specially with the number one, it catch me of guard, but it was just like the first moment than I saw it without even know that that was about to happen. Best MLP episode ever. 🩷

[@JasonTheOne111]

"Crusaders of the lost mark" has been my favourite for ages, I've watched it dozens of times

[@devinowens2166]

26:30 we’ve all been waiting for

[@ShellSpinMLP]

Haven’t watched yet but anyone who tackles this deserves a like

[@RunawayTrain2502]

Bad Seed going surprisingly high. That's my personally most hated and as I see it, only actively mallicious Episode of the show. Also, "No Second Prances" only at 190? Few, talk about controversial. Oh and my fave line in the series has to be "You can't have a nightmare, if you never dream". It's soooo unapolegetically dark. I LOVE it

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

I've softened considerably on "No Second Prances". I'll fight you on "One Bad Apple" though, I had a whole section on the politics of how modern public schooling handles bullying that I ended up cutting.

[@RunawayTrain2502]

@@gatorgoatjohnny I will be honest tough, "No Second Prances" is a 2 episode story, crammed into one. But, I will never not love it. I love how they revealed Trixie, and how much of an ass Twilight is there (one of her most unsympathetic portayals in the entire show I think), I also think it was utterly hilarious, maybe just my sense of humour

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

@@RunawayTrain2502 For sure, if they took two episodes to tell that story, it would probably be a Top 50 easy.

[@Fourger14]

Correction: that gore fic cupcakes was a quick and cheap experimental gag that released before Party of One even aired and then people retroactively applied the straight hair to Pinkie doing gorey stuff. Mostly it was the stars aligning and the show seeming to drop hints that Pinkie is dangerous when she loses it that made cupcakes start to blow up more to the surprise of all writers involved with the gore fic and the show.

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

Yeah, my mistake. That was one of my first sections written, and I didn't go back to check each item for errors. I found out about that around the time of that Taco Johns story though.

[@certifiednun]

you are so right for your take on fluttercord

[@imskyskyhigh]

I hope this takes off

[@21_315]

Truly a life changing show

[@Arosda1]

Really enjoyed the list! My Top 10: 1. Magical Mystery Cure 2. Crusaders of the Lost Mark 3. Hurricane Fluttershy 4. Too Many Pinkie Pies 5. Amending Fences 6. Twilight's Kingdom 7. Bats! 8. Lesson Zero 9. Party of One 10. Tanks for the Memories

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

FELLOW MAGICAL MYSTERY CURE FAN! That's a really unique list! Glad to see someone giving love to Bats!

[@caroltawil]

Love the artwork at 1:09:53 ! 🖖🏻

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

Selenophile is my dedicated guy for all things Star Trek! When I heard Granny Smith, I knew he had to do something awesome.

[@abby-bb4xy]

Amending Fences is exactly where it should be, it's such a great episode and has been a favorite for me for a long time!

[@LittleSteelcore]

I love mlp It helped me out as a bright spot in a rather dark time in my life, I have so many fond memories of watching the show with my sister, but I'm also sad and confused. Like what do I do now? Mlp the show has ended and I know that there's the sequel generation but it didn't feel right idk. I'm not sure where to go next.

[@mirrorgirl3018]

winter wrap up is my favourite episode. To me it's about stepping outside of your comfort zone and realising that your most realised talent might not always fit in. But it's also about reinventing that talent so that it does fit and your special ability to put a flare to your area of expertise. It's followed closely by lots of other wonderful episodes but winter wrap up somehow always ends up on top.

[@giovanniorellana2200]

Here are my rankings (I didn't rank Best Gift Ever and Rainbow Roadtrip) 1.) Twilight's Kingdom 2.) Amending Fences 3.) Pinkie Pride 4.) Hurricane Fluttershy 5.) Flight to the Finish 6.) The Perfect Pear 7.) Gauntlet of Fire 8.) Sisterhooves Social 9.) The Mane Attraction 10.) The Cutie Mark Chronicles 11.) What Lies Beneath 12.) A Royal Problem 13.) Magical Mystery Cure 14.) Lesson Zero 15.) Parental Glideance 16.) The Hearth's Warming Club 17.) Princess Twilight Sparkle 18.) Maud Pie 19.) The End of The Ending 20.) Brotherhooves Social 21.) Sparkle's Seven 22.) A Hearth's Warming Tail 23.) Too Many Pinkie Pies 24.) Sounds of Silence 25.) Frenemies 26.) Sleepless in Ponyville 27.) Party of One 28.) Equestria Games 29.) Slice of Life 30.) The Last Problem 31.) Make New Friends but Keep Discord 32.) Sonic Rainboom 33.) To Where And Back Again 34.) Pinkie Apple Pie 35.) Rarity Takes Manehattan 36.) The One Where Pinkie Pie Knows 37.) School Raze 38.) Celestial Advice 39.) The Fault in Our Cutie Marks 40.) The Return of Harmony 41.) Ponyville Confidential 42.) Discordant Harmony 43.) The Washouts 44.) The Cutie Map 45.) Rarity Investigates! 46.) It's About Time 47.) Dragonshy 48.) Common Ground 49.) The Saddle Row Review 50.) The Summer Sun Setback 51.) Marks For Effort 52.) A Canterlot Wedding 53.) Scare Master 54.) It Ain't Easy Being Breezies 55.) It Isn't The Mane Thing About You 56.) Surf and/or Turf 57.) Magic Duel 58.) For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils 59.) Twilight Time 60.) The Last Roundup 61.) Wonderbolts Academy 62.) Daring Don't 63.) Sweet and Elite 64.) Horse Play 65.) A Dog and Pony Show 66.) Buckball Season 67.) The Last Crusade 68.) Suited for Success 69.) The Crystal Empire 70.) Newbie Dash 71.) Read It and Weep 72.) Inspiration Manifestation 73.) The Last Laugh 74.) A Trivial Problem 75.) Family Appreciation Day 76.) The Beginning of the End 77.) Daring Done? 78.) Molt Down 79.) Bats! 80.) Green Isn't Your Color 81.) Fake It 'Til You Make It 82.) She's All Yak 83.) The Best Night Ever 84.) Stranger Than Fan Fiction 85.) Fluttershy Leans In 86.) MMMystery on the Friendship Express 87.) Campfire Tales 88.) Swarm of The Century 89.) Tanks for the Memories 90.) Secret of My Excess 91.) Shadow Play 92.) Student Counsel 93.) Every Little Thing She Does 94.) Once Upon a Zeppelin 95.) Just for Sidekicks 96.) Call of The Cutie 97.) Filli Vanilli 98.) Friendship University 99.) Growing Up Is Hard To Do 100.) Luna Eclipsed 101.) Crusaders of the Lost Mark 102.) Forever Filly 103.) Feeling Pinkie Keen 104.) Hearts and Hooves Day 105.) A Health of Information 106.) Dungeons & Discords 107.) Grannies Gone Wild 108.) Secrets and Pies 109.) Spice Up Your Life 110.) School Daze 111.) Three's a Crowd 112.) Griffon The Brush-Off 113.) Canterlot Boutique 114.) Hearthbreakers 115.) May the Best Pet Win! 116.) A Friend in Deed 117.) Fall Weather Friends 118.) Testing Testing 1, 2, 3 119.) The Parent Map 120.) Triple Threat 121.) Castle Sweet Castle 122.) She Talks To Angel 123.) Castle Mane-ia 124.) Made In Manehattan 125.) The Big Mac Question 126.) Over a Barrel 127.) Road to Friendship 128.) The Gift of the Maud Pie 129.) Between Dark and Dawn 130.) Viva Las Pegasus 131.) The Maud Couple 132.) Friendship Is Magic 133.) A Horse Shoe-In 134.) 28 Pranks Later 135.) To Change a Changeling 136.) The Break Up Break Down 137.) Hearth's Warming Eve 138.) The Mean Six 139.) Rock Solid Friendship 140.) All Bottled Up 141.) The Lost Treasure of Griffonstone 142.) Winter Wrap Up 143.) Simple Ways 144.) Bloom & Gloom 145.) The End In Friend 146.) P.P.O.V. (Pony Point of View) 147.) Where The Apple Lies 148.) Uprooted 149.) The Point of No Return 150.) A Rockhoof and a Hard Place 151.) Party Pooped 152.) Going to Seed 153.) Hard to Say Anything 154.) Uncommon Bond 155.) Top Bolt 156.) 2, 4, 6, Greaat 157.) Marks and Recreation 158.) Games Ponies Play 159.) Trade Ya! 160.) Leap of Faith 161.) Princess Spike 162.) Stare Master 163.) The Ticket Master 164.) The Cart Before the Ponies 165.) The Times They Are a Changeling 166.) Dragon Dropped 167.) The Hooffields and McColts 168.) Honest Apple 169.) Applejack's "Day" Off 170.) Apple Family Reunion 171.) Not Asking for Trouble 172.) Yakity-Sax 173.) The Cutie Re-Mark 174.) On Your Marks 175.) The Crystalling 176.) A Flurry of Emotions 177.) Non-Compete Clause 178.) Sweet and Smoky 179.) Flutter Brutter 180.) The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 181.) Applebuck Season 182.) The Cutie Pox 183.) Keep Calm and Flutter On 184.) Father Knows Beast 185.) Daring Doubt 186.) No Second Prances 187.) A Bird in the Hoof 188.) Look Before You Sleep 189.) Spike At Your Service 190.) Bridle Gossip 191.) The Mysterious Mare Do Well 192.) Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep? 193.) Appleoosa's Most Wanted 194.) Somepony to Watch Over Me 195.) What About Discord? 196.) Fame and Misfortune 197.) Owl's Well That Ends Well 198.) Power Ponies 199.) A Matter of Principals 200.) The Show Stoppers 201.) One Bad Apple 202.) Rainbow Falls 203.) Baby Cakes 204.) Boast Busters 205.) Putting Your Hoof Down 206.) Dragon Quest

[@screamitout2161]

2, 4, 6, greaaat too high. (great ranking)

[@squigglylegend]

I love to see others views on the series, as someone who grew up watching this show it really hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for making this

[@AmicaSecret]

2:20:50 wait a minute... Terra-Mar(e). YOU ARE RIGHT, it is!! How Did I never notice that?? Like, I'm italian I know what Terra and Mare mean XDD but I never Noticed it in Terramar's name XD

[@moonbunny24]

My favorite is also Party of One because it kick started my mental folder of evidence that Pinkie has RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria). Look, I held Pinkie's character extremely close as a young teenager because I thought she was relatable for that episode, even if I didn't have the words to describe how it was about something I went through. It might not be the BEST episode, but it's my favorite episode. Also Cupcakes predates Party of One. It's actually inspired by Call of the Cutie.

[@cydbee.]

I have two top episodes one is my favorite and another one is the one that touches me the most. My favorite is Saddle Row Review. Not for any specific reason other than it’s just a good funny episode that separates itself from the rest of the series. With a unique concept that all melts together quite perfectly. The episode that is most meaningful to me is Testing Testing 1, 2, 3. I have a feeling that a lot of people who grew up with a learning disability can relate to that episode and I am one of them. As a kid I really thought I was too stupid and I couldn’t understand why I would never get what my teacher was teaching me. Until I finally found a leaning style that worked for me. When I heard Rainbow say she was too dumb to learn anything I started tearing up because I would say that same thing to my self as a kid. Then I heard Twilight say you are not dumb you just learn differently I started balling. It was the first time I ever felt heard in a show and I will always treasure that episode in my heart. Plus Pinkies rap is one of my favorite moments the series. This has gotten too long but those are my top two episodes.

[@Kitthecatgod]

34:53i’m so confused. The story was originally written by akutagawa ryonusuke, but it was called in the hidden groove. He did write another story called ranshoman, but that has an entirely different plot.

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

Oh gosh, that's probably a research failure on my part! I'm sorry. I guess from here in the west we're more familiar with it as a trope, and the 1950 "Rashomon" is just our most well-known comparison. I'll have to check out his short story work. Great catch!

[@SpecialInterestShow]

56:00 it's one of my favorite episodes, because it makes me think that Starlight is autistic, like Maud is

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

Ooh, that's an interesting read! They both come across as autistic coded, don't they?

[@alphamaccao5224]

Bat ponies started with luna eclipsed, not BATS! the episode where starlight brainwashes the rest of the cast is meant to show she's not a mary sue, that she's a flawed character who spent since she was a little girl mired in hatred and a desperate desire to control reality and is only just recently trying something she'd never imagined possible. Parental glidance the problem isn't that it's 'always listen/respect your parents' and more rainbow's parents are deranged, overly agressively supportive idiots who are willing to endanger the fliers of the wonderbolts to show their support. Those two should have been arrested after they launched fireworks at the equestrian equivilent of the blue angels. This is a personal list but quite a few of your takes are... well subjective as hell and a few I view as downright wrong.

[@rain.chasee]

YES YES YES THE PERFECT PEAR ABSOLUTELY DESERVES NUMBER TWO SPOT

[@theqman24]

wake up babe, new GatorGoatJohnny video.

[@rowanrawlz1871]

I really enjoyed the vid alot! also on the zebra thing and g5. they actually do explore zebras a bit more, with a mother and daughter pairing being reoccurring side characters in the comics. Its issue 14 of g5 comics and it was actually written by a black writer, which is esp prevalent since it touches on how the pre movie ponies reacted to zebras

[@fatduckross]

The Mane Attraction is by far my favourite episode, although I may be biased as I am super into theatre, and am becoming an increasingly big fan of Lena Hall 😅 I remember singing The Magic Inside ALL THE TIME when I was younger (IMO best song in MLP!) Last year I met Lena after a show and I was completely starstruck 😂

[@gatorgoatjohnny]

To date, "The Magic Inside" is the only song I've shown my non-brony friend Mike that made him go "Oh damn, the songwriting on this show is incredible.".

[@oneovertwo1186]

I didn’t fully jive with PPOV because the final reveal of the sea monster being behind things felt like it came from nowhere

[@freakcircus6109]

Honestly, Three's a Crowd is my favorite Discord episode, so it kinda sucks it's so low on your list, but opinions are opinions. I thought the visuals were more than a little creative, especially during the song. Also, about the illness - it was fake for Discord but he created one on the spot to get Rarity and AJ outta the way. Because he can do (nearly) anything.

[@FeligamiAdrizoeSworaBunnydoll]

Faking a sickness to teach a friendship lesson is a really dick move.

[@Evilclandarkstar]

My fav episode was not very high nor low on the list-- it's Scare Master. Personally, the episode resonates a lot with me. I have a hard time bonding with people over liking things like horror movies or any other very R-rated content due to things I have been through. I've often felt guilty or like there was something wrong with me for many years because of this. Seeing a character like Fluttershy actually attempt to enjoy the things her friends like in order to not be left out and actually ADMIT to not liking it in the end? It was super refreshing. The message is very mature in the fact that sometimes you do not have to like the same things your friends like and there's really nothing wrong with that. Something about her just grabbing a book in the end and retreating once again to something she found safe was very comforting.

[@compassrose1466]

I remember when Three is a Crowd came out and I sobbed on my 13th birthday because I got news that I not only had to move suddenly and then couldn’t get my big Matt Smith life size cut out I was promised after wasting my birthday money at hot topic which was the only reason I spent the money BUT THEN I got that episode when I had been so excited to at least get home to the rumored Weird Al episode which wound up being there very next week but man that ws the hardest day of my middle school life and I still remember the tears vividly. 😭 Edit: it deserves that low rank LMFSO