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The Best Episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4

Every episode of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4!

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Journey to the enchanted land of Equestria, where unicorn Twilight Sparkle and her pals have adventures and learn valuable lessons about friendship.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 1 - Princess Twilight Sparkle (1)
    8.4/10(874 votes)

    #1 - Princess Twilight Sparkle (1)

    S4:E1

    Now that she is a Princess, Twilight Sparkle has an important new role to play in the Summer Sun Celebration. But her plans are put on hold when Princess Luna and Princess Celestia go missing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Meghan McCarthy

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  2. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 2 - Princess Twilight Sparkle (2)
    8.5/10(878 votes)

    #2 - Princess Twilight Sparkle (2)

    S4:E2

    The Everfree Forest is threatening to take over all of Equestria. In order to stop it, Princess Twilight and her friends must bring their Elements to the Tree of Harmony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Meghan McCarthy

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  3. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 3 - Castle Mane-ia
    8.0/10(817 votes)

    #3 - Castle Mane-ia

    S4:E3

    When the ponies all end up in Luna and Celestia's old castle, they become convinced that it is haunted by the Pony of Shadows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Josh Haber

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  4. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 4 - Daring Don't
    7.4/10(763 votes)

    #4 - Daring Don't

    S4:E4

    When the latest book in the Daring Do series is delayed, Rainbow Dash and her friends decide to offer their help to the book's author so that she can finish it. The writer does need help, but not in the ways they'd imagined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dave Polsky

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  5. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 5 - Flight to the Finish
    8.1/10(795 votes)

    #5 - Flight to the Finish

    S4:E5

    The Cutie Mark Crusaders vie for the honor of carrying the Ponyville flag at the Equestria Games. Problems arise when Scootaloo becomes convinced that the best way to represent Ponyville is to fly during their routine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ed Valentine

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  6. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 6 - Power Ponies
    7.4/10(770 votes)

    #6 - Power Ponies

    S4:E6

    When Spike and the Mane 6 end up as superheroes in a comic book world, the only way to get back home is to defeat the super-villain, The Mane-iac.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Charlotte Fullerton, Betsy McGowen, Meghan McCarthy

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  7. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 7 - Bats!
    7.9/10(777 votes)

    #7 - Bats!

    S4:E7

    Vampire Fruit Bats take over Sweet Apple Acres and Applejack and her friends' efforts to get rid of them take an unexpected and frightening turn.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Merriwether Williams

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  8. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 8 - Rarity Takes Manehattan
    8.1/10(825 votes)

    #8 - Rarity Takes Manehattan

    S4:E8

    Rarity goes to Manehattan for Fashion Week and loses her sense of generosity after another designer copies her entire fashion line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dave Polsky

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  9. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 9 - Pinkie Apple Pie
    8.2/10(851 votes)

    #9 - Pinkie Apple Pie

    S4:E9

    When Pinkie Pie discovers that she might be related to the Apple family, she joins them on a road trip to visit a relative who can provide proof that she is their cousin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Natasha Levinger

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  10. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 10 - Rainbow Falls
    6.8/10(715 votes)

    #10 - Rainbow Falls

    S4:E10

    Rainbow Dash is headed to the Equestria Games trials with the Ponyville Relay Team, but becomes torn when she's offered the chance to join the more competitive Cloudsdale team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Corey Powell

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  11. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 11 - Three's a Crowd
    7.7/10(725 votes)

    #11 - Three's a Crowd

    S4:E11

    Twilight is looking forward to some quality bonding time with Princess Cadance. But when a sick friend shows up needing Twilight's attention, it looks like her plans for a peaceful visit with her sister-in-law will have to be put on hold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Meghan McCarthy, Ed Valentine

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  12. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 12 - Pinkie Pride
    8.9/10(995 votes)

    #12 - Pinkie Pride

    S4:E12

    Pinkie Pie finds her status as "super-duper party pony" in jeopardy when the mysterious Cheese Sandwich comes to town and offers to plan an epic birthday party for Rainbow Dash. Guest voiceover by Weird Al.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 13 - Simple Ways
    7.1/10(753 votes)

    #13 - Simple Ways

    S4:E13

    Rarity has a crush on travel writer, Trenderhoof, and plans to wow him with her ideas for the upcoming Ponyville Days Festival. But Trenderhoof soon has a crush of his own, and Rarity finds herself competing with Applejack for his attention.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Josh Haber

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  14. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 14 - Filli Vanilli
    8.1/10(738 votes)

    #14 - Filli Vanilli

    S4:E14

    When a member 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Amy Keating Rogers

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  15. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 15 - Twilight Time
    7.2/10(706 votes)

    #15 - Twilight Time

    S4:E15

    The Cutie Mark Crusaders are thrilled when Twilight offers to help them with their studies. Problems arise when the girls realize they can use their relationship with Twilight to increase their popularity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dave Polsky

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  16. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 16 - It Ain't Easy Being Breezies
    6.5/10(736 votes)

    #16 - It Ain't Easy Being Breezies

    S4:E16

    When tiny, magical creatures called Breezies get into trouble while making their migration home, Fluttershy swoops in to save them. She soon finds herself tending to their every need, and her kindness may turn out to be more harmful than helpful.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Natasha Levinger

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  17. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 17 - Somepony to Watch Over Me
    6.0/10(731 votes)

    #17 - Somepony to Watch Over Me

    S4:E17

    Apple Bloom gets the chance to stay home alone for the day, but a series of unfortunate accidents causes Applejack to regret her decision. Apple Bloom must find a way to prove to her sister that she doesn't need her to constantly watch over her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Scott Sonneborn

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  18. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 18 - Maud Pie
    8.6/10(812 votes)

    #18 - Maud Pie

    S4:E18

    When Pinkie Pie's sister comes to town, the girls find her much different than Pinkie described.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Noelle Benvenuti

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  19. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 19 - For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils
    8.4/10(751 votes)

    #19 - For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils

    S4:E19

    Sweetie Belle ruins a costume for one of Rarity's clients on purpose; Luna visits her in her dreams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dave Polsky

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  20. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 20 - Leap of Faith
    7.0/10(690 votes)

    #20 - Leap of Faith

    S4:E20

    Applejack is doubtful of the Flim Flam Brothers' cure-all tonic; Granny Smith tries it and it seems to work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Josh Haber

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  21. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 21 - Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3
    8.2/10(761 votes)

    #21 - Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3

    S4:E21

    Rainbow Dash uses unconventional methods to prepare for her test to become a member of the Wonderbolts Reserves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Amy Keating Rogers

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  22. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 22 - Trade Ya!
    7.4/10(670 votes)

    #22 - Trade Ya!

    S4:E22

    When the trip to the Rainbow Falls Traders Exchange doesn't go as planned, the girls learn just how valuable their friendship really is.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Scott Sonneborn

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  23. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 23 - Inspiration Manifestation
    7.8/10(692 votes)

    #23 - Inspiration Manifestation

    S4:E23

    Rarity loses her creativity and Spike finds a spell to help her get it back.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Meghan McCarthy, Corey Powell

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  24. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 24 - Equestria Games
    7.6/10(756 votes)

    #24 - Equestria Games

    S4:E24

    Spike is in charge of lighting the torch for the opening of the Equestria Games, but his nerves get the best of him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dave Polsky

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  25. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 Episode 25 - Twilight's Kingdom (1)
    9.0/10(1022 votes)

    #25 - Twilight's Kingdom (1)

    S4:E25

    Princess Celestia chooses Discord over Princess Twilight to help track down a villain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Meghan McCarthy

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Princess Twilight Sparkle (1)" is the best rated episode of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" season 4. It scored 8.4/10 based on 874 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Meghan McCarthy, it aired on 11/23/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Princess Twilight Sparkle (2)".