[WhiteRanger]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I feel like I'm missing out on a lot by not being a Doctor Who fan

well sort of but they are good regardless i thin

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Wait, I just read the lyrics to Apples To The Core.
Is Pinkie part of the Apple family?

good question she did come fm a farm

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by WhiteRanger

good question she did come fm a farm

More specifically, Granny Smith's line was
"You're always welcome if you're Apple kin"
And immediately afterwards, Pinkie's verse starts up, which is what has me wondering.

[SideswipePrime]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

So, one of my friends said that, because it's impossible to escape the show, he'd be willing to give it a chance. Once I told him it's currently as 65 episodes, a movie, and a 26 episode long 4th season coming up, he then said that he wanted me to get back to him with the "Important" episodes to watch, so I think I just figured it out.

It's from 28-37 episodes long, because some episodes I was unsure whether or not they were significant (They're marked with a question mark). Am I missing any "Important" episodes? I put mini descriptions for what made the episodes important, but I won't include the descriptions when I give him the list.
Also, I decided that the Gala mini-arc was too self contained and had no bearing on the series beyond those 3 episodes.
1) Friendship is Magic: Part 1 (Mare in the Moon) - Introduces Setting and main characters.
2) Friendship is Magic: Part 2 (Elements of Harmony) - Introduces Elements of Harmony, Luna, various character traits and abilities.
3) Boast Busters - Introduces the level of magic Twilight can perform.
4?) Dragonshy - Is the Stare important?
4) Bridle Gossip - Introduces Zecora.
5?) Swarm of the Century - Introduces Twilight's panicked nature when it comes to Celestia
5) Winter Wrap Up - Explains that weather is completely managed by the ponies.
6) Call of the Cutie - Introduces the Cutie Mark Crusaders
7) Suited for Success - Introduces Rarity's singing voice~ <3
8) Feeling Pinkie Keen - Introduces Pinkie's Pinkie sense, Gummy
9) Sonic Rainboom - Introduces well...The Sonic Rainboom
10?) Stare Master - Seriously. Is the Stare important?
10?) The Show Stoppers - Introduces the possible talents of the CMC
10) A Bird in the Hoof - Introduces how awesome and chill Celestia is
11) The Cutie Mark Chronicles - Gives backstory on all the characters, explains how AJ knew Rainbow Dash performed the Rainboom as a filly back in "Sonic Rainboom"
12) Owl's Well That Ends Well - Introduces Owlowiscious

13) Return of Harmony (Both parts) - Introduces Discord
14) Lesson Zero - Twilight's neurosis concerning Celestia is reestablished, introduces the remainder of the cast writing leters to Celestia
15) Luna Eclipsed - Introduces Luna's new design
16) May the Best Pet Win! - Introduces Tank
17?) Sweet and Elite - Introduces Twilight's sweet dance moves, Pinkie's Party cannon
17) Secret of My Excess - Establishes how dragons age and grow
18?) Hearth's Warming Eve - Establishes that neither Discord nor Celestia and Luna founded Equestria
18) Family Appreciation Day - Establishes that the Apple family founded Ponyville
19) Baby Cakes - Introduces Pound and Pumpkin Cake
20) Read It and Weep - Confirms that Rainbow Dash knows how to read.
21) A Canterlot Wedding Part 1&2 - Introduces Shining Armor, Cadance, Chrysalis, and the Changelings

23) The Crystal Empire Part 1&2 - Introduces Sombra, the Crystal Empire, and the existance of Dark magic
24) One Bad Apple - Introduces Babs Seed
25) Magic Duel - Establishes that, despite Twilight's skill at magic, she still has limits
26?) Sleepless In Ponyville - Establishes a new power for Luna, who is now able to see inside dreams
26?) Apple Family Reunion - Confirms that AJ's parents are deceased
26) Keep Calm and Flutter On - Reintroduces Discord and makes him good/less evil
27?) Just for Sidekicks - Runs concurrently with Games Ponies Play
27) Games Ponies Play - Introduces Dash's potential father, confirms that Shining Armor isn't running back and forth between Canterlot and the Crystal Empire
28) Magical Mystery Cure - Introduces Princess Twilight Sparkle

So...Did I miss anything?

Ok. I would say: Keep Dragonshy as it's good development for Fluttershy. Take out Swarm of the Century, since you'll get panicked Twilight in Lesson Zero. Take out The Stare Master, since The Stare isn't that important. Show Stoppers...if that's where they first introduce Cheerilee and the school, I would say keep it, if not, then take it off. Sweet and Elite while it is my favorite episode...I feel like it isn't that important (sure we get that the garden party is second only to the Grand Galloping Gala, but...). Keep Hearth's Warming Eve. Keep Sleepless in Ponyville. Keep Apple Family Reunion and Just for Sidekicks.

[ShockerCon]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Oh man, so much snip.

If you're gonna have Suited for Success, it would be confusing to not have the other two episodes about the Gala. Though honestly, I wouldn't really skip any episodes, but that's why I'm not your friend.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by SideswipePrime

Ok. I would say: Keep Dragonshy as it's good development for Fluttershy. Take out Swarm of the Century, since you'll get panicked Twilight in Lesson Zero. Take out The Stare Master, since The Stare isn't that important. Show Stoppers...if that's where they first introduce Cheerilee and the school, I would say keep it, if not, then take it off. Sweet and Elite while it is my favorite episode...I feel like it isn't that important (sure we get that the garden party is second only to the Grand Galloping Gala, but...). Keep Hearth's Warming Eve. Keep Sleepless in Ponyville. Keep Apple Family Reunion and Just for Sidekicks.

I'll consider keeping Dragonshy.
Swarm of the Century is just so that her snapping in Lesson Zero doesn't seem out of character (I might axe it, though).
Yeah, I didn't think the Stare was important.
Cheerilee is introduced in Call of the Cutie, so I can cut Show Stoppers, too.
Sweet and Elite is almost solely for the Party cannon, which Pinkie uses to fight the changelings in A Canterlot Wedding Part 2.
And I'll keep those 5, then.

[SideswipePrime]

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Originally Posted by ShockerCon

If you're gonna have Suited for Success, it would be confusing to not have the other two episodes about the Gala. Though honestly, I wouldn't really skip any episodes, but that's why I'm not your friend.

Shots fired...

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by ShockerCon

If you're gonna have Suited for Success, it would be confusing to not have the other two episodes about the Gala. Though honestly, I wouldn't really skip any episodes, but that's why I'm not your friend.

Yeah, I guess that's true...
And I guess he was thinking MLP only had one season or something, because his reaction to hearing it's gonna hit 91 episodes sure felt like it...
I wouldn't recommend skipping episodes, but eh. What're ya gonna do? *Shrugs*

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by SideswipePrime

Shots fired...

He's referring to my friend who asked me to name the important episodes for him, he's not being personal

[SideswipePrime]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I'll consider keeping Dragonshy.
Swarm of the Century is just so that her snapping in Lesson Zero doesn't seem out of character (I might axe it, though).
Yeah, I didn't think the Stare was important.
Cheerilee is introduced in Call of the Cutie, so I can cut Show Stoppers, too.
Sweet and Elite is almost solely for the Party cannon, which Pinkie uses to fight the changelings in A Canterlot Wedding Part 2.
And I'll keep those 5, then.

Hm...ok.

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

He's referring to my friend who asked me to name the important episodes for him, he's not being personal

I know, I was kidding.

[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by SideswipePrime

Hm...ok.



I know, I was kidding.

So, any episodes I didn't name that you think I should include?
One of my friends on Facebook is being adamant that I should include Griffon the Brush-Off, but I don't think establishing the existence of griffons or the character Gilda is enough to warrant it.