Best episode to introduce to non-fan

[Varian Dusk 23]

So my GF has drug me through 3 seasons of GLEE, numerous chick-flicks (thankfully had good story behind them) and now its my turn to choose what to watch. 

 

I want to get her interested in the MLP series, but I'm not sure what episode to show her first. I don't think the pilot episode would be best, as I want the best to be shown rather than the begining. 

 

As for her taste in film, she loves Dr. Who, several choice anime like Sword Art, FMA, and Avatar, She is a HUGE potter fan, and also enjoys Jeff Dunham. 

 

Not sure if any of that helps, but yeah. 

[~Sassy Dashie~ 712]

I would choose an episode with a lot of meaning to it, as well as action.

 

Something from season 4 might do it.  Maybe...the first two episodes is season 4?

[pocketshotgun 39]

It really depends what she likes, pick an episode that you think she specifically would enjoy, as for suggestions... maybe magic duel or something if she is in to harry potter

 

Personally I showed my friend the return of harmony and most episodes with Discord, he claims he does not really like the show but that is very odd considering he will hum songs from the show and sometimes make little references and admittedly likes dr whooves, discrod and finds pinkie funny, he even asked if I wanted to watch the show a few times... how odd of him...

[Dulset Tarn 441]

Probably go with episode 1.

[Arctofire 225]

People constantly ask this question, and I say this. Every episode has girlishness in it which would turn a lot of people away, you've just got to knuckle down and go for it. I would say something like Sisterhooves Social probably, maybe Sleepless in Ponyville. 

[Drunk Cheerilee 130]

Well, I'd personally start at the beginning: Friendship Is Magic Part 1 (pausing around 17:20 to see Derpy's Face), then Friendship Is Magic Part 2. After she has been brought to tears (or not), go ahead and give her the gift of lulz, courtesy of The Ticket Master and Applebuck Season. If she isn't convinced at that point, I'd show her one of the more hilarious ones like Too Many Pinkie Pies, Party Of One, or Simple Ways, or one of the more spectacular ones like The Best Night Ever (also quite hilarious).

 

I wouldn't want to show her an episode with spoiler material (i.e. a season 2+ premiere/finale) or an episode like Testing, Testing (since that gives away Dash's Wonderbolts qualification)

 

In the end, she will either accept it or dismiss it, but know that you have done your job as a soldier of the herd!

 

 

Edited February 24, 2015 by Drunk Cheerilee

[Fallen Valkyrie 525]

You should start with some that is discord in(if can three a crowd)he can make you feel that this show is aimed for little older with all his references

[Varian Dusk 23]

You should start with some that is discord in(if can three a crowd)he can make you feel that this show is aimed for little older with all his references

I would but she doesn't get references T_T

[Gearbox10mm 794]

I would start at the begining. Get her to watch at least through Applebuck Season before she makes a final decision on the show.

[Lacerna 1,302]

I think This Day Aria is pretty good. It's the one that got me hooked.

[TheJLeeTeam 914]

I would say Friendship is Magic parts 1 and 2 are your best bet. But pretty much any episode from Season 1 will do especially with songs because I think the show's premise is best shown in Season 1. But I'm not saying Season 1 was the best season just it's easier to understand the show's premise if you start with a Season 1 episode I started with Winter Wrap Up and I thought it was a great episode to start with.

[SonOfTheNorthe 412]

Maud Pie or Pinkie Pride. If they don't like those two, they won't like any other episodes.

[EquestriaGuy 1,074]

Castle Mane-ia, Pinkie Pride, Lesson Zero, Bridle Gossip, Filli Vanilli, Swarm of the Century, Fall Weather Friends, Magic Duel, Spike At Your Service, Testing Testing 123, Trade Ya.

 

Just some of my favs that I think can appeal to a wide audience, especially a first timer.   

[EpitomeOfTruth 243]

There is a system to this.

 

First, nothing too plot and continuity heavy. Your friend wont comprehend whats going on and probably wont care since she doesn't know the characters. This pretty much kills quite a bit of seasons 3 and 4.

 

Second, emotional, feelsy episodes are out. Once again, the viewer wont know the characters, so they wont care about their struggles.

 

Third, try episodes that focus on the group instead of just one. Its best the viewer sees how they interact amongst each other.

 

Fourth, Always lead with something funny. If a show makes you laugh, your bound to like it.

 

Honestly though, the best route is to just start at number one and just marathon

[Celeryjack 71]

Friendship is witchcraft. 

 

THEN season 1, after that ponies the anthology 2, Season 2, ponies the anthology 3 ( if she liked the second one) or other YouTube shorts she can relate to.

[AmberDust 1,116]

Discord's introduction.

[Koukatsu 5,898]

So my GF has drug me through 3 seasons of GLEE

If she made you watch 3 seasons of glee, she needs to watch 3 seasons of FiM. So start at episode 1.

[Jeric 46,835]

@Varian Dusk, this topic already exists here. I'll go ahead and lock this, but that one has more response that may help without your answer. Feel free to add to it.