Thrond

I had no expectations for this one. Thought it would be another predictable episode about the ponies arguing with each other. But it always zigged when I expected it to zag. I'm shocked to see people underrating it so much; if people are getting upset just because it isn't enough of a fantasy adventure, then I really don't understand that at all. 

Season 9, ranked: 

1. "The Point of No Return"
2. "Going to Seed"
3. "Frenemies"
4. "Common Ground"
5. "Sparkle's Seven"
6. "Uprooted"
7. "The Beginning of the End"
8. "She's All Yak"
9. "Sweet and Smoky"