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 by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic season 4!

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.

Last Updated: 9/29/2024Network: Discovery FamilyStatus: Ended
Leap of Faith
star
8.42
211 votes

#1 - Leap of Faith

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/29/2014

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"

Writer: Josh Haber
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Twilight's Kingdom (2)
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8.28
191 votes

#2 - Twilight's Kingdom (2)

Season 4 - Episode 26 - Aired 5/10/2014

The other princesses transfer all of their magical power to Twilight in hopes of saving Equestria. Song: "Let the Rainbow Remind You"

Directors: Jayson Thiessen
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Three's a Crowd
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8.10
274 votes

#3 - Three's a Crowd

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/25/2014

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.

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Filli Vanilli
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8.10
288 votes

#4 - Filli Vanilli

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2014

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)

Directors: Jayson Thiessen
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Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3
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8.05
271 votes

#5 - Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/5/2014

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"

Directors: Jayson Thiessen
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Pinkie Pride
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8.04
309 votes

#6 - Pinkie Pride

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2014

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."

Directors: Jayson Thiessen
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Twilight's Kingdom (1)
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8.00
254 votes

#7 - Twilight's Kingdom (1)

Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/10/2014

Synopsis: Princess Celestia chooses Discord over Princess Twilight to help track down a villain. Song: "You are a Princess, You' ll Play Your Part"

Directors: Jayson Thiessen
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Simple Ways
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8.00
306 votes

#8 - Simple Ways

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2014

Rarity is known around Ponyville for her confidence and class, both of which are lost when Trenderhoof, the world famous travel writer and apple of Rarity's eye, comes to town. So, when Trenderhoof's attention is drawn to Applejack, Rarity does the unexpected and begins to dress and act more like Applejack than herself, which ends up in a muddy mess.

Directors: Jayson Thiessen
Writer: Josh Haber
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Equestria Games
star
7.99
163 votes

#9 - Equestria Games

Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/3/2014

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

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Flight to the Finish
star
7.99
277 votes

#10 - Flight to the Finish

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/14/2013

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.

Writer: Ed Valentine
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It Ain't Easy Being Breezies
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7.94
207 votes

#11 - It Ain't Easy Being Breezies

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2014

Fluttershy takes action to rescue a group of magical Breezies, who're in need of some assistance while migrating home, but she begins to wander how long she can help them when she finds herself answering to the tiny creatures' every whim.

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For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils
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7.94
236 votes

#12 - For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/22/2014

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.

Writer: Dave Polsky
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Bats!
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7.94
312 votes

#13 - Bats!

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/28/2013

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.

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Somepony to Watch Over Me
star
7.92
232 votes

#14 - Somepony to Watch Over Me

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2014

Apple Bloom has to prove to Applejack that she doesn't need her to constantly watch over her. Song: "No Time For a Song"

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Rarity Takes Manehattan
star
7.90
221 votes

#15 - Rarity Takes Manehattan

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/4/2014

Rarity is thrilled to be heading to Manehattan for an important fashion show and brings all of her friends along for a high-class adventure in the city she loves. But when another designer ruins Rarity’s chances at winning the competition, she turns to the rest of the Mane Six for help, not realizing that her anger and ambition are damaging her friendships

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Maud Pie
star
7.89
237 votes

#16 - Maud Pie

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2014

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

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Princess Twilight Sparkle (2)
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7.85
337 votes

#17 - Princess Twilight Sparkle (2)

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2013

In order to save Equestria from the Everfree Forest, Princess Twilight and friends must bring their Elements to the Tree of Harmony.

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Princess Twilight Sparkle (1)
star
7.85
396 votes

#18 - Princess Twilight Sparkle (1)

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/23/2013

Now a Princess, Twilight Sparkle's Summer Sun Celebration plans are put on hold when Princesses Luna and Celestia go missing.

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Trade Ya!
star
7.85
229 votes

#19 - Trade Ya!

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/19/2014

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

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Twilight Time
star
7.83
228 votes

#20 - Twilight Time

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2014

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

Writer: Dave Polsky
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Power Ponies
star
7.74
344 votes

#21 - Power Ponies

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/21/2013

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.

Pinkie Apple Pie
star
7.65
351 votes

#22 - Pinkie Apple Pie

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/11/2014

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.

Castle Mane-ia
star
7.63
376 votes

#23 - Castle Mane-ia

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/30/2013

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.

Writer: Josh Haber
Daring Don't
star
7.60
287 votes

#24 - Daring Don't

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/7/2013

When Rainbow Dash discovers that the new A.K. Yearling book she has been eagerly anticipating is delayed, she recruits her reluctant pony friends to spring into action to ensure the book gets written. However, when the ponies arrive to help the famous author, they soon discover that A.K. Yearling has a secret that sends Rainbow Dash and her pony friends on an unexpected mission.

Writer: Dave Polsky
Rainbow Falls
star
7.45
292 votes

#25 - Rainbow Falls

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/18/2014

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.

Writer: Corey Powell