S07:E13 - The Perfect Pear

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

Note: This episode is scheduled to air on Australia's Boomerang Channel on June 21 at 1:40AM EST, 10:40PM PST.

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Title: The Perfect Pear

Air Date (Australia/Boomerang): June 21, 2017, scheduled time 3:40 PM in one of Australia's time zones.
Air Date (U.S./Discovery Family): August 5, 12 noon EST

Writer: N/A

Summary: "The Apple Siblings learn about their parent's love story and find out that they're half Pear."

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Streams:

https://www.twitch.tv/gohun04

https://www.twitch.tv/aerodactylius

If it does air, and someone uploads it onto DailyMotion and/or YT, I'll link it.

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Poll's added! Credit to @Jeric for all but the top and bottom.

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DM (early-aired, Standard Def):

Spoiler

DM (Discovery Family, HD):

Spoiler

 

 

Edited August 5, 2017 by Dark Qiviut
HD link!

[ImDaMisterL 532]

Huh, this summary interests me.

 

[FirePuppy 734]

I’m kinda hoping that this will be Applejack’s last important episode EVER, since she’s interacted with every Mane Six pony at least twice, and she doesn’t really have a goal to achieve, like Pinkie.

When we get to Season 8, her screen time is expected to continue to shrink.

 

Edited June 20, 2017 by FirePuppy

[SaburoDaimando 1,196]

This is suppose to be the episode where William Shatner(Captain Kirk of Star Trek fame) and Felicity Day(Producer of the Guild) guest star.

 

And yes, I have met William Shatner in person.  In fact, as of now, he is the only guest star I met in person.

[Lambdadelta 1,462]

I hope the writers wont use necromancy to resurrect AJ's parents

[Black Sabbath 2,486]

I can't wait for the drama that will inevitably arise from this episode. 

[Steve Piranha 29,419]

I just hope this DO airs in two days  . I'm itching for some more poneh already  

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

Ah, the episode I'm most anticipating by far. This better be amazing. I'm sure I'll love it, but I really really hope this episode lives up to the hype. 

[Steve Piranha 29,419]

So, they DID air the Discord episode in Australia yesterday, THAT MEANS WE'LL SEE AJ'S PARENTS IN MERE HOURS  

[BlueStreak98 828]

So I guess this is where we find out at last.

I had a very mixed opinion of Dash's parents, but I'm just hoping to avoid too many cliches in this episode. 

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

Got a couple of stream links!

https://www.twitch.tv/aerodactylius

https://www.twitch.tv/gohun04

Episode airs in under 11 minutes!

[Jeric 46,850]

 

Years and years of waiting for some backstory on the parents is about to end. Let's do this thing!

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

William Shatner's voice!!

Goldie Delicious is back!!

Romeo & Juliet, ponified.

 

Big Mac: SO WE ARE HALF-PEAR?!!

LMAO!!

So, Mrs. Cake's full name's Chiffon Cake!

I like it! ^^

[Will Guide 21,360]

I'll just wait for a YouTube video like I did with Discordant Harmony today. Goodnight for now!

Edited June 21, 2017 by WiiGuy2014

[Megas 27,566]

That was a beautiful episode

Only real problem I see people having was them not telling us how they passed, but I guess it couldn't really be avoided, but the episode more or less confirmed their fates

Also really nice how we got surprising bits of growth from Mrs Cake and Mayor Mare as well

Edited June 21, 2017 by The Undefeated of the Weast

[Deleted3133333 3,560]

So, there are now pools of liquid pride on my computer's keyboard.

That was amazing!!!!

[SolarFlare13 16,083]

It was a really cute and emotional episode. I really enjoyed it and it explains why we havent seen Applejack's parents in the show prior to this episode

Besides "All Bottled Up" and "Rock Solid Friendship", this would have to my favourite episode of the season

Besides that, we still dont know where Bright Mac and Pear Butter are

(...or if they will make another appearance in a future episode...)

Edited June 21, 2017 by SolarFlare13

[digit112 89]

37 minutes ago, Dark Qiviut said:

So, Mrs. Cake's full name's Chiffon Cake!

Mrs. Cake's full name is Cup Cake, Chiffon Swirl was her birth given name. MLP canonized legal name changes, which explains a lot of Equestria's weirdest names.

 

But on to the episode, it was personally my favorite in the entire series. So little margin for error, and they nailed it perfectly. Basically confirming their deaths without treading into risky territory at all. Loads of questions answered, beautiful music as always, a great ending. The episode managed to create such an amazing feeling of connection to the characters. They pulled the whole show closer together. The writing isn't better than most mlp episodes, it's better than most episodes of all my favorite shows.

 

The name-changing was a nice development I think. DJ-Pon3's name makes more sense now. More importantly, I think this episode has shown more of a commitment to consistent and quality backstory. Hopefully they keep this trend of consistency going, it'll definitely do wonders for the fan-fiction and headcanons which are such a huge part of the fandom.

Edited June 21, 2017 by digit112

[Jeric 46,850]

 

It is going to be a bit before I can compose the words that I want to say for this episode. This was ... more personal than we expected. Three sets of eyes were ... liquid pride runneth over. The voice work and animation in this, the deft dialog, choices that make the town feel even more connected and alive. That tree. That song. The fact that she told him first. And Bright Mac and Pear Butter ... holy shit. 

This isn't a 5/5 ... this may be my favorite episode period. 

Good job DHX. The wait was worth it. Thank you!

5 minutes ago, SolarFlare13 said:

Besides that, we still dont know where Bright Mac and Pear Butter are

 

They are unfortunately deceased. Every mention of their name was in past tense, and the "Tree to remember them by.", quote was placed at the end for a reason. It the final confirmation to the fans that they are no longer alive, but their memory lives on. 

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

Parental Glideance was the best episode of the season.

After tonight, it's got some really stiff competition.

This was AMAZING!

[SolarFlare13 16,083]

16 minutes ago, Jeric said:

They are unfortunately deceased. Every mention of their name was in past tense, and the "Tree to remember them by.", quote was placed at the end for a reason. It the final confirmation to the fans that they are no longer alive, but their memory lives on. 

But the thing I don’t get is, Granny Smith and Grand Pear are A LOT older than Bright Mac and Pear Butter. How did they out-lived them?  

[Dark Qiviut 22,379]

I just listened to the song again.

To say it's beautiful is a MAJOR understatement! My eyes started to water a little.

[M'gann M'orzz 745]

 

17 minutes ago, SolarFlare13 said:

But the thing I don’t get is, Granny Smith and Grand Pear are A LOT older than Bright Mac and Pear Butter. How did they out-lived them?  

There's tons of ways someone can die early dude.

 

 

Anyway here's to you Bright Mac and Pear Butter, Rest Forever here in our hearts. 

[Driverscissors 75]

I don't think an episode has ever made me cry this much.

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

I had high hopes for this episode and it didn't disappoint. Just a beautiful, heartfelt, fun story all-around. I couldn't help but tear up towards the end of it. I'm in awe. The Apples have always been precious characters to me and I deeply cherish all of the stories and flashbacks and just everything pertaining to them and their family, but this was one of the most touching episodes ever. I loved Granny and Grand Pear and the ending with the tree and just... everything. I don't have the words for it.