spoiler The worst episode in my opinon is

[Koori 156]

Ponyville Confidential, because in that episode it felt like everyone were completely unfair and too mean to CMC. Now I don't know how making a newspaper works, but I'm pretty sure the journalists just write the stories, not publish them. It's the chief editor that looks at the stories and decides whether or not they're newsworthy.

 

In other words, everyone were barking up the wrong tree. All CMC did were write the stories, not publish them. Furthermore, everything could have been avoided if someone would have gone to Cheerilee and complained and the whole thing would have ended before it escalated.

 

The only good thing it has is that Diamond Tiara gets what she deserves.

[MLPFanatic34 3,234]

My least favorite episode would be The Mysterious Mare Do Well, mainly because I found it a rather uninteresting episode and didn't really care for the overall plot and story.

[Side Bird 566]

Probably Bats.

I loved Flutterbat but I just didn't really enjoy the episode for a few reasons.

That or Hearts and Hooves day. Was a funny episode but didn't enjoy it much either.

I don't really hate any of the episodes, though a few can irk me.

[Sidral Mundet 1,666]

Well probably Mysterious Mare Do Well, at least for me.

I also hate really dislike Magic Duel and Slice of Life as well but that's more a personal dislike than anything else.

Mystery Magical Cure also but only the first half (ie cutie mark swap) but mostly because of it's horrific implications.  

[Gernia 691]

My least favorite would be "Feeling Pinkie Keen". It all feels so awkward and insulting with how the episode progresses and ends. That's all I really can say.

[Mad Cyantist 30]

My least favorite would be "Feeling Pinkie Keen". It all feels so awkward and insulting with how the episode progresses and ends. That's all I really can say.

 

 

I expressed a similar opinion in a different thread.  Actually, I complained about this episode quite a bit, but upon reflection, I realized that the main thing I don't like about it is Twilight's letter to Celestia at the very end.  There is some genuine comedic value in Twilight's logical frustration and Pinkie's... whatever her deal is, but the moral of the story just makes me angry.  Insulting is a good word for it.

 

Overall, I don't think this one is quite as bad as I used to think it was.  It's still my least favorite episode of the entire series by far, but mainly because of the irresponsible lesson that Twilight is forced to learn at the end.  With a different ending this one could have just been cartoonishly fun, but I can't get past my feeling that it sends a harmful message.

[Gernia 691]

I expressed a similar opinion in a different thread.  Actually, I complained about this episode quite a bit, but upon reflection, I realized that the main thing I don't like about it is Twilight's letter to Celestia at the very end.  There is some genuine comedic value in Twilight's logical frustration and Pinkie's... whatever her deal is, but the moral of the story just makes me angry.  Insulting is a good word for it.

 

Overall, I don't think this one is quite as bad as I used to think it was.  It's still my least favorite episode of the entire series by far, but mainly because of the irresponsible lesson that Twilight is forced to learn at the end.  With a different ending this one could have just been cartoonishly fun, but I can't get past my feeling that it sends a harmful message.

 

The lesson learned is definitely my least favorite part, but it's also how they approached it. It felt all awkward and condescending. I might have to rewatch it since I can't quite remember exactly what moments, but that little thing made me feel kind of angry at it.

[LZRD WZRD 1,929]

I expressed a similar opinion in a different thread.  Actually, I complained about this episode quite a bit, but upon reflection, I realized that the main thing I don't like about it is Twilight's letter to Celestia at the very end.  There is some genuine comedic value in Twilight's logical frustration and Pinkie's... whatever her deal is, but the moral of the story just makes me angry.  Insulting is a good word for it.

 

Overall, I don't think this one is quite as bad as I used to think it was.  It's still my least favorite episode of the entire series by far, but mainly because of the irresponsible lesson that Twilight is forced to learn at the end.  With a different ending this one could have just been cartoonishly fun, but I can't get past my feeling that it sends a harmful message.

If I may, I totally disagree with the moral being harmful. In fact, I think it's one of the best and most creative ones the show has ever done! It's about critical thinking and open mindedness, and it gets this across by displaying things that are usually associated with superstition and such. It's a complete inversion of what you would expect, which is why it's so good!

 

I made a video thoroughly explaining this a few months ago, so go check it out! Hopefully it'll change your feelings towards it

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3hrs-k3gwM

[Manman20x6 359]

What were your problems with Spike in Dragon Quest?

 

I'm not the same person, but I also happen to hate Dragon Quest (It used to be my number one worst episode until some episodes from S5 dethroned it).

 

The biggest problem is that the moral is pretty racist: It pretty much says that all dragons are inherently bad, and the only reason Spike doesn't count is because he was raised by ponies.

 

The second flaw is simply that the episode is a huge wasted opportunity. When I first heard that there was an episode where we would see Spike's birthplace, I was super excited because of all the backstory I was sure we were going to learn. By the end of the episode, we don't know anything new about Spike's past. Just adding one scene with his parents would have given the episode a redeeming value.

[LZRD WZRD 1,929]

I'm not the same person, but I also happen to hate Dragon Quest (It used to be my number one worst episode until some episodes from S5 dethroned it).

 

The biggest problem is that the moral is pretty racist: It pretty much says that all dragons are inherently bad, and the only reason Spike doesn't count is because he was raised by ponies.

 

The second flaw is simply that the episode is a huge wasted opportunity. When I first heard that there was an episode where we would see Spike's birthplace, I was super excited because of all the backstory I was sure we were going to learn. By the end of the episode, we don't know anything new about Spike's past. Just adding one scene with his parents would have given the episode a redeeming value.

How is it racist? Are you implying that no communities of bad people exist in the real world? Never was it stated that dragons were inherently bad, in fact they all just seemed like your typical teenage punks to me.

 

Yes, this was a big migration of dragons and yes it's the only ones were shown, but the point of the episode was not to put dragons down, but instead was that you belong with your friends, regardless if you have different backgrounds, age, or races. You are yourself, not your race. In that's sense it's the exact opposite of racist.

[Mad Cyantist 30]

If I may, I totally disagree with the moral being harmful. In fact, I think it's one of the best and most creative ones the show has ever done! It's about critical thinking and open mindedness, and it gets this across by displaying things that are usually associated with superstition and such. It's a complete inversion of what you would expect, which is why it's so good!

 

I made a video thoroughly explaining this a few months ago, so go check it out! Hopefully it'll change your feelings towards it

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3hrs-k3gwM

 

 

Thanks, I'll check that out when I get home from work.  (Don't tell my boss that I'm posting on a pony message board, ha!)

 

Honestly I'm skeptical about your position, because I'm not sure what you could say that could justify this:

 

"there are wonderful things in this world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true. It just means you have to choose to believe in them."  ~  Twilight

 

Still, I'm looking forward to watching your video later tonight, just in case there's something I'm not seeing, which happens often.  Thanks!

[Manman20x6 359]

How is it racist? Are you implying that no communities of bad people exist in the real world? Never was it stated that dragons were inherently bad, in fact they all just seemed like your typical teenage punks to me.

 

Yes, this was a big migration of dragons and yes it's the only ones were shown, but the point of the episode was not to put dragons down, but instead was that you belong with your friends, regardless if you have different backgrounds, age, or races. You are yourself, not your race. In that's sense it's the exact opposite of racist.

 

Spike says this at the end of the episode:

 

"Seeing the great dragon migration made me wonder what it meant to be a dragon. But now I realize that who I am is not the same as what I am. I may have been born a dragon, but Equestria and my pony friends have taught me how to be kind, loyal, and true!"

 

The implication here is that dragons can't be "kind, loyal, and true" without help from the superior pony master race.

[LZRD WZRD 1,929]

Spike says this at the end of the episode:

 

"Seeing the great dragon migration made me wonder what it meant to be a dragon. But now I realize that who I am is not the same as what I am. I may have been born a dragon, but Equestria and my pony friends have taught me how to be kind, loyal, and true!"

 

The implication here is that dragons can't be "kind, loyal, and true" without help from the superior pony master race.

Really? To me it just looks like they're saying being "kind, loyal, and true" is more important than whether you're a pony or dragon. What matters is who you are, not what you are.

Thanks, I'll check that out when I get home from work.  (Don't tell my boss that I'm posting on a pony message board, ha!)

 

Honestly I'm skeptical about your position, because I'm not sure what you could say that could justify this:

 

"there are wonderful things in this world you just can't explain, but that doesn't necessarily make them any less true. It just means you have to choose to believe in them."  ~  Twilight

 

Still, I'm looking forward to watching your video later tonight, just in case there's something I'm not seeing, which happens often.  Thanks!

I do discuss that line and while I can see why out of context it seems to promote blind faith, in the context of the episode it does the exact opposite. I hope my video explains that well

[Mad Cyantist 30]

I do discuss that line and while I can see why out of context it seems to promote blind faith, in the context of the episode it does the exact opposite. I hope my video explains that well

 

Yeah, as a matter of fact, your video explained it very well.  Much better than the episode itself did, which I still consider problematic.  It is very possible that your interpretation is correct.  If you consider the events of this episode from the right angle, then the conclusion you draw absolutely stands to reason.  I hope that's what the writers intended, but if so then I think they failed to provide adequate clarity. 

 

I know that not everyone had a negative reaction to this episode, but I also know that lots of fans strongly disliked it for what it seems to be about.  If it isn't really about that and instead it's actually about the opposite, then that's great, but in that case the lesson wasn't conveyed very well at all.  If you would have written the letter to Celestia at the end of this episode, and if the moral it included was the idea that you articulate in the video, then I don't think anyone would have ever had any problem with this story.  Those parting words are just so misleading though.

 

Basically, I think that your video defending this episode was better than the actual episode, because it's clear what point you're making and why.  I agree with virtually everything that you said, with the one notable exception being that I'm still not entirely convinced that your interpretation is what the writers originally intended, and even if it was, I don't think they did a good enough job of expressing it.  Re-wording that letter would have made all the difference, in my opinion.

[Mouse 302]

Out of the ones I've seen, probably Rainbow Falls. It squanders what could have been a good premise with poor writing and a forced plot.

Putting Your Hoof Down may not be my least favorite, but it's probably the episode I'm most conflicted about. On one hand it shows what can happen when you let all of your feelings build up, which could be disastrous in real life as well... But it really does take it to an extreme. It could have been much better, in my opinion, if Fluttershy wasn't quite such an asshole to everyone. And not to mention everyone in the whole town is being an ass as well; was it opposite day or something? That just screams "we did it because it was convenient to the plot". Again, it's not my least favorite episode, and I wouldn't say I hate it or even dislike it, but it's probably the one that gives me the most negative feelings. It's not all bad, but some elements of it sure are.

Edited August 12, 2015 by Mouse

[Bart1002 40]

My least favorite episode by far is "Baby Cakes".  That episode is only about trying to be cute, despite it having a decent moral.  However, that moral didn't stick with her, as can be seen in multiple episodes after that...

[M'gann M'orzz 745]

don't care this thread is over a month old posting anyway.

 

ANYWAY

Season 1: Call of the Cutie and Owls Well That Ends Well are in a contest to be the most dull episodes they can be basically, though Owls Well might have more outright stupid moments.

 

Season 2: Cliche but Mare-Do-Well is the worst easily, It's an episode where Dash is a mega arrogant and unlikable jerk, at the height of everything that made the writing around her in much of S2 bad, but then WAIT THERE'S MORE to teach their friend NOT to be a jerk ALL THE MANE 6 DECIDE TO DECIEVE AND BE SUPER PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE TOWARD HER, BEING UNLIKABLE JERKS AS WELL! NO ONE Comes out of this episode looking good basically. Other weak episodes include Cutie Pox and Baby Cakes, both of which id be hard pressed to remember what actually happened in them much due to how sheerly forgettable they were. Find A Pet is a mediocere episode that's remembered mostly for having a great song in it and MMMMMMMmmmystery on the Friendship Express while it has some great moments makes Pinkie Pie it's main character FAR TOO DUMB when the investigation happens, having Twilight having to hold her hoof. And the resolution that "EVERYONE ATE IT" was kind of an asspull so it's lower tier too. Dragon Quest is also meh.

 

Season 3: Spike at your service is horrid for a bunch of reasons that I am too lazy to go into right now. I would list One Bad Apple for a shit moral, but for some reason I actually really like everything else in that episode so I can't really. Asides from that Season 3s problem was too many "meh" episodes than outright bad ones.

 

 

Season 4: Rainbow Falls fails at practically everything it tries to do, like Mare-Do-Well NO ONE really comes out of this one looking good, especially the poor Wonderbolts. Ain't Easy being Breezies was just mega dumb and unfun.

 

But then Somepony to Watch Over Me O BOY, DO I HATE THIS ONE. Okay so in the past we'd seen Apple Bloom go on dangerous adventures with AJ, we'd seen her on dangerous Adventures with the rest of the CMC, Applejack was okay with all of this and had faith in her sisters ability to stay safe. So then for practically no reason in this episode Applejack suddenly goes insane and starts wrapping furniture in plastic, forcing helmets onto Apple Bloom and generally acting in a way that she never has before. It was just complete character butchery on a level no other episode really comes close too. Probably my overall least favorite

 

 

Season 5: Appleoosas Most Wanted Was really Dull, Princess Spike sucked in general but nether are near as bad as some of the previously listed ones.

[The Nth Doctor 662]

Putting Your Hoof Down makes a lot more sense if you consider that it probably takes place before Twilight came to Ponyville and Fluttershy gained the Element of Kindness

[Swifty 249]

Party Pooped

 

Its just too random and hyphy.

There's just no excuse how the yaks behaved, especially as ambassadors. Pinkies journey was ridiculous and unreal. If i want to see stuff like this, i watch Tom & Jerry or Spongebob. That's definitely a episode, i dont want to see in Friendship is Magic. Weird stuff like Maud crushing and throwing big rocks or Big Mac pulling a house has been too much actually. Party Pooped went too far now.

Edited September 25, 2015 by Swifty

[honk friend 1,978]

Half the episodes out of season 2, almost all of the episodes out of season 3. I haven't seen all of season 4 yet but I was bored out of my mind watching Pinkie Pride and honestly felt nauseated and had to take a break from watching after having to listen to six fucking songs packed in to one episode.

Also episode 100 embodies everything I hated in season 2.

If I had to pick just one absolute worst episode, it'd have to be either Pinkie Pride or The Last Roundup. It's hard to choose, Pinkie Pride is a fucking headache to watch thanks to MLP's writers trying to cram a bunch of songs in to one episode (though I will admit having Weird Al as a guest star was nice) and The Last Roundup was just so horribly boring and wasted potential for a decent Applejack episode, doesn't help that they crammed in a bunch of unnecessary fan service.

[Kenshiro 13,493]

Season 3 ep 13.Completely desperate.You know what i mean

[ManyANewDay_36 178]

I hate Griffon the Brush-Off. Gilda sucks. :scoots:

[gamecubeguy214 2,512]

My least favorites are Swarm of the Century and Over a Barrel. Swarm of the Century just somehow was boring to watch. I also don't know why I don't like Over a Barrel. I think it's because it seems to take place in the wild west with the ol' sheriff and the rodeo and stuff. I just am not into that stuff for some reason.

[ShadowPhoenix 153]

Least Favourites

Season 1: Owl's Well That Ends Well

 

Used to be Griffon The Brush-Off, until I realize that the first-half with the absence of Gilda was going very strong. Further redeemed by her reappearance in Season 5. Nothing against this episode personally, it's just the least impressive of Season 1. Spike's evil laugh is one of the best things ever.

 

Season 2: Dragon Quest

 

My least favourite episode of the show. Forgettable and bland antagonists, pointless message and massively wasted opportunity to explore Spike's heritage as everything before Spike's departure was on point and building up. The funniest part of the episode has to be Rarity, Rainbow Dash and Twilight being mistaken for Crackle's cousin. Other than that, not that it is a terrible episode, it's still eclipsed by 107+ episodes and counting. Thank goodness Hurricane Fluttershy came directly afterwards.

 

Season 3: Spike At Your Service

 

Okay... Spike's "Noble Dragon Code" sucks. Indentured servitude to Applejack isn't a very good premise but on the bright side, Applejack herself was great, as were the Timberwolves.

 

Season 4: Somepony To Watch Over Me

 

What a shame, Simple Ways used to occupy this spot for showing Rarity at her lowest moment and carrying the incredibly racist hillbilly stereotype too far but it was bumped up one spot for Applejack's great extrication of Rarity back down to Equestria. Applejack's overconcern of Apple Bloom has NEVER been portrayed anything before this and I hope we never see this overbearing, unnecessarily paranoid side of her again.

 

Season 5 (tentative): Princess Spike

 

Seriously, why does our favourite purple baby dragon and No. 1 Assistant always get the short end of the stick? So far, nothing else in the season touches this. Appleloosa's Most Wanted is a whole point above it. All Spike had to do was put a pair of earmuffs on Twilight Sparkle while she slept and then carefully make decisions on her behalf, consult with Cadance maybe. Well, the rest of the season has no more Spike-centred episodes so try again, Season 6!