Intro
With very minimal changes for the show between Seasons 2 and 3, the opening animation was a complete carryover.
Episodes
| 1. The Crystal Empire (part 1) | |
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| Synopsis | A magical empire has suddenly appeared in the arctic north of Equestria and Princess Celestia needs Twilight and her friends to find a way to protect it. |
| Working titles | Originally titled "The Journey to the Crystal Kingdom". |
| 2. The Crystal Empire (part 2) | |
| Synopsis | While her friends try to keep the Crystal Ponies occupied at the Crystal Faire, Twilight searches for the hidden Crystal Heart that is the key to keeping their empire safe from harm. |
| 3. Too Many Pinkie Pies | |
| Synopsis | When Pinkie Pie finds it impossible to choose between fun activities with her friends, she decides to use magic to make more Pinkie Pies. But her clones soon make it impossible for Pinkie Pie to be with any of her friends at all. |
| 4. One Bad Apple | |
| Synopsis | Apple Bloom's cousin and fellow "blank flank" is coming for a visit and the Cutie Mark Crusaders can't wait for her to join their club. But their hopes of gaining a new member are dashed when it turns out that all she wants to do is bully them. |
| 5. Magic Duel | |
| Synopsis | When the great and powerful Trixie defeats Twilight in a magic duel, she forces Twilight out of Ponyville. Twilight must find a way to beat Trixie so that she can return to her home, but Twilight's magic may not be strong enough to do the trick. |
| Notes | This episode was initially planned to be a Season 2 episode on October 19, 2010. |
| 6. Sleepless in Ponyville | |
| Synopsis | Rainbow Dash's scary campfire stories are giving Scootaloo nightmares and she's afraid to go to sleep. But if Scootaloo wants the nightmares to go away, she'll have to face her greatest fear –- her idol finding out she's a scaredy pony. |
| 7. Wonderbolts Academy | |
| Synopsis | It's a dream come true when Rainbow Dash is invited to attend the Wonderbolt Academy. But when she is paired up with a Pegasus named Lightning Dust who seems to be getting ahead by being reckless, Rainbow Dash starts to question whether or not she's Wonderbolt material. |
| 8. Apple Family Reunion | |
| Synopsis | The entire Apple clan is getting together for a family reunion and Granny Smith has tapped Applejack to take over planning duties. But Applejack's efforts to make it the most memorable reunion ever may end up making it memorable for all the wrong reasons. |
| 9. Spike at Your Service | |
| Synopsis | When Applejack saves his life, Spike insists that he now owes her a life debt and must serve her forever. Applejack is uncomfortable with this arrangement and turns to the other ponies to help her find a way to convince Spike that he doesn't owe her a thing. |
| 10. Keep Calm and Flutter On | |
| Synopsis | When the Ponyville Ponies are tasked with helping reform Discord, Fluttershy is the only one really willing to give him a chance. He starts to show signs of progress, but is he actually becoming a better guy or just playing on Fluttershy's sweet nature to maintain his freedom? |
| 11. Just for Sidekicks | |
| Synopsis | When Fluttershy asks Spike to watch Angel in exchange for a gem, Spike eagerly agrees to take care of her pet. But finds himself in over his head after he convinces all of her friends to leave him in charge of their critters as well. |
| 12. Games Ponies Play | |
| Synopsis | The Crystal Empire is in the running to host the Equestria Games and Princess Cadence asks Twilight and her friends to help welcome the Games Inspector. But when the Inspector arrives early, they find themselves struggling to keep her entertained. |
| Notes | This episode takes place during the events of "Just for Sidekicks". |
| 13. Magical Mystery Cure | |
| Synopsis | Twilight accidentally casts a spell that switches the Cutie Marks of all her friends. She must find a way to reverse the spell and put her friends back on the right path. In the process, Twilight's own true destiny is revealed. |
Production timeline
| Title | Premise | First draft | Recorded | Animatic | Completed |
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| The Crystal Empire, part 1 | 7/18/2011 | 9/7/2011 | 10/13/2011 | 1/24/2012 | 7/23/2012 |
| The Crystal Empire, part 2 | 10/20/2011 | 2/4/2012 | |||
| Too Many Pinkie Pies | 6/20/2011 | 8/9/2011 | 10/27/2011 | 2/10/2012 | 8/9/2012 |
| One Bad Apple | 7/12/2011 | 9/12/2011 | 11/3/2011 | 2/21/2012 | 8/7/2012 |
| Magic Duel | 7/12/2011 | 8/29/2011 | 11/9/2011 | 2/25/2012 | 8/10/2012 |
| Sleepless in Ponyville | 7/29/2011 | 9/6/2011 | 11/17/2011 | 3/2/2012 | 8/23/2012 |
| Wonderbolts Academy | 8/19/2011 | 10/20/2011 | 11/24/2011 | 3/22/2012 | 8/23/2012 |
| Just for Sidekicks | 8/19/2011 | 10/24/2011 | 12/1/2011 | 3/16/2012 | 9/4/2012 |
| Apple Family Reunion | 9/30/2011 | 11/8/2011 | 12/8/2011 | 3/21/2012 | 9/4/2012 |
| Spike at Your Service | 7/29/2011 | 9/22/2011 | 12/15/2011 | 3/27/2012 | 9/4/2012 |
| Keep Calm and Flutter On | 9/28/2011 | 11/18/2011 | 1/5/2012 | 4/24/2012 | 9/5/2012 |
| Games Ponies Play | 11/25/2011 | 1/12/2012 | 1/30/2012 | 4/19/2012 | 10/5/2012 |
| Magical Mystery Cure | 10/10/2011 | 11/21/2011 | 1/27/2012 | 4/26/2012 | 10/5/2012 |
Release Dates
| Episode title | English (US) | Spanish (LA) | Portuguese (Brazil) |
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| The Crystal Empire, part 1 | November 10, 2012 | July 21, 2013 | |
| The Crystal Empire, part 2 | November 10, 2012 | ||
| Too Many Pinkie Pies | November 17, 2012 | July 24-26, 2013 | August 3-4, 2013 |
| One Bad Apple | November 24, 2012 | ||
| Magic Duel | December 1, 2012 | August 10, 2013 | |
| Sleepless in Ponyville | December 8, 2012 | October 7-11, 2013 | October 14-18, 2013 |
| Wonderbolts Academy | December 15, 2012 | ||
| Just for Sidekicks | January 26, 2013 | ||
| Apple Family Reunion | December 22, 2012 | ||
| Spike at Your Service | December 29, 2012 | ||
| Keep Calm and Flutter On | January 19, 2013 | August 18, 2013 | |
| Games Ponies Play | February 9, 2013 | September 15, 2013 | |
| Magical Mystery Cure | February 16, 2013 | ||
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DVD & Digital
Four DVDs were released from 2012 to 2013. The complete season boxset was released on February 4, 2014.
Adventures in the Crystal Empire
Pinkie Pie Party
Princess Twilight Sparkle
A Pony for Every Season
Complete season boxset
Add a photo to this galleryLate in 2013, seven "Best Of" collections were released exclusively on iTunes. Each collection comprises of five episodes, and are priced at $8.99 each.
The Best of Twilight Sparkle:
- Boast Busters (Season 1, episode 6)
- Lesson Zero (Season 2, episode 3)
- It's About Time (Season 2, episode 20)
- Magic Duel (Season 3, episode 5)
- Magical Mystery Cure (Season 3, episode 13)
The Best of Fluttershy:
- Dragonshy (Season 1, episode 7)
- Stare Master (Season 1, episode 17)
- Putting Your Hoof Down (Season 2, episode 19)
- Hurricane Fluttershy (Season 2, episode 22)
- Keep Calm and Flutter On (Season 3, episode 11)
The Best of Pinkie Pie:
- Feeling Pinkie Keen (Season 1, episode 15)
- Party of One (Season 1, episode 25)
- Baby Cakes (Season 2, episode 12)
- A Friend in Deed (Season 2, episode 18)
- Too Many Pinkie Pies (Season 3, episode 3)
These are the same episodes from the Pinkie Pie Party DVD.
The Best of Applejack:
- Applebuck Season (Season 1, episode 4)
- Over a Barrel (Season 1, episode 21)
- The Last Roundup (Season 2, episode 14)
- The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 (Season 2, episode 15)
- Apple Family Reunion (Season 3, episode 8)
The Best of Rarity:
- Look Before You Sleep (Season 1, episode 8)
- Suited for Success (Season 1, episode 14)
- A Dog and Pony Show (Season 1, episode 19)
- Sisterhooves Social (Season 2, episode 5)
- Sweet and Elite (Season 2, episode 9)
The Best of Rainbow Dash:
- Griffon the Brush-off (Season 1, episode 5)
- Sonic Rainboom (Season 1, episode 16)
- May the Best Pet Win! (Season 2, episode 7)
- Read it and Weep (Season 2, episode 16)
- Wonderbolts Academy (Season 3, episode 7)
Friendship Pack:
- Friendship is Magic (Part 1) (Season 1, episode 1)
- Friendship is Magic (Part 2) (Season 1, episode 2)
- Griffon the Brush-off (Season 1, episode 5)
- The Cutie Mark Chronicles (Season 1, episode 23)
- The Best Night Ever (Season 1, episode 26)
Video Clips
The Show
| Episode | Clip | Upload date |
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| The Crystal Empire (part 1) | November 5, 2012 | |
| Too Many Pinkie Pies | November 16, 2012 | |
| One Bad Apple | December 4, 2012 | |
| Magic Duel | November 28, 2012 | |
| Wonderbolts Academy | January 7, 2013 | |
| Apple Family Reunion | January 7, 2013 | |
| Spike at Your Service | January 7, 2013 | |
| Keep Calm and Flutter On | January 18, 2013 |
Meet the Ponies
From June 18 to August 6, 2013, new video profiles of the eight main characters were uploaded in the summer of 2013.
| Character | Upload date (My Little Pony Official) | Upload date (Hasbro Studios Shorts) |
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| Applejack | June 18, 2013 |
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| Rainbow Dash | June 25, 2013 |
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| Twilight Sparkle | July 2, 2013 |
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| Fluttershy | July 9, 2013 |
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| Pinkie Pie | July 16, 2013 |
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| Spike | July 23, 2013 |
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| Rarity | July 30, 2013 |
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| Princess Celestia | August 6, 2013 |
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The Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash clips were all later re-released on the Discovery Family GO! app.
Fan Favorite Marathon
On August 30, 2013, a promo for the winner of the fan favorites' main character and the first Equestria Girls film was uploaded to YouTube. The winner was Fluttershy.
Poniaffirmations
In this short video series, we review 20 different lessons in friendship from Seasons 1-3.
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| 1 | Share Your Blessings | The Ticket Master | Twilight Sparkle |
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| 2 | Embrace Your Differences | Look Before You Sleep |
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| 3 | Never Judge a Book by Its Cover | Bridle Gossip | All Mane Six |
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| 4 | Stop and Listen to Your Friends | Swarm of the Century | Twilight Sparkle |
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| 5 | Friendship vs. Competition | Fall Weather Friends |
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| 6 | Pleasing Everyone | Suited for Success | Rarity |
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| 7 | Sharing and Caring | Over a Barrel |
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| 8 | Spike's Lessons | Owl's Well That Ends Well | Spike |
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| 9 | Being Sisters | Sisterhooves Social |
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| 10 | A Real Hero Doesn't Brag | The Mysterious Mare Do Well | Rainbow Dash |
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| 11 | Be Proud of Where You Came From | Sweet and Elite | Rarity |
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| 12 | We're All Ponies | Hearth's Warming Eve |
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| 13 | Take Your Time | The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 | Applejack |
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| 14 | Don't Knock It Until You Try It | Read It and Weep | Rainbow Dash |
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| 15 | All Ponies Get Scared | Sleepless in Ponyville |
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| 16 | Push Yourself in the Right Direction | Wonderbolts Academy | Rainbow Dash |
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| 17 | The Apple Family | Apple Family Reunion | Applejack |
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| 18 | Be Proud of Your Gifts | Boast Busters | Twilight Sparkle | July 1, 2014 |
| 19 | Choose to Believe | Feeling Pinkie Keen |
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| 20 | Share Your Feelings | Green Isn't Your Color |
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