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Many times when you think of an episode, you don't think of it from beginning to end, in a chronological order. There's a singular defining moment that you think of, that acts as the index, or cover page of the episode for you. Many times this would be the climax of the episode, for example in Sonic Rainboom, it would probably be Dash Sonic Rainbooming and saving Rarity (and the Wonderbolts) from certain plummeting to their doom. Or, in Sleepless in Ponyville it would be the moment Scootaloo reveals her fears to Rainbow Dash, and the two snuggle so cutely that your teeth rot our of your head from the sweetness intake.

 

Other times it's a specifically cute, awesome or 'huh, that's really neat!' moment, that has absolutely nothing to do with the climax of the episode. For example, 'Games Ponies Play' is summed up for me by Dash's short flashback that reveals her father/brother for the first time. It represents the episode overall because it's a flashback about the plot of the episode (The Equestria Games), it's adorable, and it was really a defining moment, since Dash has never had known relatives shown before.

 

What are some of your defining moments? Pick some random episodes that come to mind, or pick your favorites, and think of a specific scene, moment, line, etc that sticks out to you above the rest.

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The defining moment in a episode that I remember was when Twilight first came to Ponyville. Luna used the Shadowbolts ( An antagonist nightmare copy of the Wonderbolts.) to trick Rainbow Dash to leave her friends but she refused because Dash's loyalty kept her closer together with her friends.

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Hurricane Fluttershy: Either the scene with the sad music where Fluttershy cries, runs off, and tells Rainbow she "[doesn't] have the courage for it now", the scene with the tunnel of eyes, or the training montage. (That's my favorite episode)

 

Swarm of the Century: The Parasprite Polka, duh!

 

Wonderbolts Academy: When Rainbow resigns.

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Most of these are just going to end up being the climax of the episode like you said, but I'll share a few.

 

Wonderbolt Academy: Obviously when Rainbow quit, it was a testament to the strength of her character that she would walk away from the thing she wanted most in order to stay loyal to her principles.

 

Party of One: When Pinkie's mane reinflated. It's one of my favorite moments in the series, and I can't entirely explain why. If I wanted to get all analytical I might say it's because it reminded me that things often aren't as bad as they seem and even if they are the people I love will still be there for me, but it might also be because it makes me grin like a maniac :).

 

Apple Family Reunion: The shooting stars, mainly because they add a layer of subtext that makes you look at the entire episode, and Applejack's character for that matter, in a new light.

 

Sleepless in Ponyville: Obvious adorable wing hug is obvious.

 

Sisterhooves Social: Tie between Rarity seeing Sweetie's artwork and her drenching herself in mud to compete with her. It was not only amazing, heartwarming and demonstrative of Rarity's strength of character, but it also reminded me of an episode of Monk, so bonus points.

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Hm. Ok time for random episodes!

 

Hurricane Fluttershy: The scene where Fluttershy first gets her wing power measured then the eyeballs come around and surround her and then she runs off crying and when she turns around and looks at dash crying and saying yes.. That hits me in the heart man..

 

Its About Time: When Twilight says "I'll just have to stop time!"

 

Spike at your service: This is kinda random but when Pinkie says "I'll wear this mustache!" :D. I dunno why.

 

Luna Eclipsed: When Twilight says "PINKIE YOUR A GENIUS!" And Pinkie says " No I'm not I'm a chicken!"

 

Winter wrap up: When AJ gets mad at Twilight for using magic to plow the fields and Twilight starts crying and runs off saying "I just wanted to.. oh.. :(  )

 

Stare master: Fluttershy Staring down the Cocktrice

 

The Best Night Ever: Fluttershy's " YOUR... GOING TO LOVEEEE ME!!!"

 

Putting Your Hoof down: The scene where Fluttershy tells Rarity and Pinkie how they shouldn't be telling her what to do, then she goes over to the pond while saying "HES NOT A MONSTER HES A MINOTAUR!... " Then she looks in the pond and sees her reflection and starts crying and says "I'm the monster...."

 

I could go on but I'll stop for now :P. Most of mine are either very emotional moments or just plain random :P.

 

I'm actually kinda surprised with the fact of how many times I've watched the series, and I can't remember an episode from beginning to end. Oh well :P.

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Cutie Mark Chronicles: Rainbow Dash tells how she earned her cutie mark after making a sonic rainboom. Then everyone realizes that her rainboom was the rainbow/explosion that helped everyone else to earn their cutie marks. The six then come together in a big group hug of friendship.

 

Griff on the Brush off: Rainbow Dash stands up to Gilda in deffense to pinkie pie, showing that she'd rather have friends who'd be kind to others.

 

Putting your hoove down: Fluttershy learns the difference between being assertive and being aggressive when she stands up to Iron Will with out being rude or mean.

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Hurricane Fluttershy and the training montage. The lessons of the episode are that trying your hardest is valuable and effective, and that every bit counts. I think the training montage highlights that lesson in the most positive and entertaining way possible. Also, I love it, so I think of it first anyway. :D

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Hmm, good topic. :)  Here are mine, in no particular order:

 

Sleepless In Ponyville: Actually not the wing hug for me, though that was a wonderful moment too.  Actually, the defining moment for me was when Luna disperses the headless horse and steps into its place.  I just found that moment incredibly comforting.

 

Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000: The Flim Flam Brothers song is one of the best in the series, in my opinion.

 

Canterlot Wedding Part 2: "This Day" - that song was VERY well done and quite dramatic!

 

Bridle Gossip: Oh come on, nothing is funnier than Flutterguy.

 

Green Isn't Your Color: Pinkie Pie reminding Twilight not to tell her secret, by eating an apple.

 

Read It and Weep: The barking nurse.

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Baby Cakes: When Pinkie Pie starts cry, Pound and Pumpkin start to feel bad for making her cry and they make her happy by poring a bag of flower on themselves. Then everyone is happy.

 

Apple Family Reunion: When we have a flash-back of the reunion and we see a baby Applejack. This is the first time we see one of the mane 6 as babies.  

 

Just For Side-Kicks: Sweetie Bell- That would be adorable.

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Ah, one more for me:

 

The Cutie Mark Chronicles: In Twilight's flashback, the Sonic Rainboom startles her and causes her magic to go completely out of control.  I'm not sure why, but that struck me as a particularly powerful scene.

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Sleepless in Ponyville - The Obvious Wing hug and Luna's Appearance

Wonderbolt Academy - Rainbow Dash quitting the academy

Any episode with a mental breakdown

SSCS6000 - "I didn't learn anything!"

Secret of My Excess - The Rarity and Spike falling scene

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Defining moment? It's still when Rainbow Dash achieves her second sonic rainboom. To me, that's still the ultimate scene in the whole series. The first time I saw the episode, i watched that scene like ten times in a row, because I thought it was so fantastic! Rainbow Dash threw aside all of her self doubt in one deciding moment, and did what she needed to do. Not only did she produce a sonic rainboom, but she was strong enough to carry four ponies while flying at trans-rainboom speed! The Wonderbolts should bow and kiss her hooves!

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Winter Wrap Up: When Twilight sang this verse:

"I wanna belong so I must, do my best today, do my best today!"

 

Her singing in that piece was so extremely beautiful, I get goosebumps every time I listen to it. Oh the nostalgia :(

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