Best Episode to Introduce the Show?

[~DEATHMONGER~ 36]

As many others said, Twilight's Kingdom, A Canterlot Wedding or Return of Harmony.

[Emerald Shine 61]

I think that some of the best ones would be the return of harmony part 1 and part 2, twilight,s kingdom part one and two and a Canterlot wedding part 1 and 2  

Remember to introduce him/her calmly not .

I hope it goes well!!  

[Princess Lona 382]

It really depends on what your friend likes. I hooked a friend by showing him Cider Season because I knew he would love the Flim Flam Brothers' song, but I would never use that to tempt my other friend who hates musicals. And yeah, don't try to force it.

Edited June 21, 2014 by Princess Lona

[Arctic Night 884]

No, no, no, no...

 

Show them The Ticket Master. It's a fun representation of the show as it was originally meant to be. All of these other episodes I'm seeing are just fan favorites.

[Sugar Cube 4,843]

@@RainbowDashCool, Hiya! It turns out we already had a similar thread for discussing the best episodes to introduce people to the series, so I have merged your thread with the older one. Just letting you know.

 

I always thought that Fall Weather Friends was the perfect episode to introduce someone to the series. It proves that the show can be far from what constitutes as "girly" when it wants to be. You've got the two toughest and most athletic ponies going head to head in a series of competitions to see who's more talented, and the episode is rife with great humor that almost anyone could enjoy.

[Thunderstreak 136]

Wow, this is hard question. I think I'd say Return To Harmony Parts 1, and 2. It's the first episode that really had an impact on me. It was such a great and complex story line. 

[Tetrakemy 221]

I would go with

 

Putting your hoof down

Pinkie Pride

Pinkie Apple Pie

Sonic Rainboom

The Fight Scene of Twilight Vs Tirrek. 

[Rainboom Dash 1,056]

The Ticket Master was one of the first episodes I saw and I still think it's a great introductory episode.

[Henny Penny Benny 936]

I'd have to go with this one.

 

[Vaddix 98]

I'd introduce them to the first episode. That's what most of us were introduced to, and we've been bronies since.

[#1FluttershyFan 206]

I tried episode 1 with a friend of mine. She said it was SUPER cheesy at the end (which I guess it kinda was) and almost gave up on the series entirely. I would recommend something like Fall Weather Friends or Swarm of the Century.

[ARGdov 13]

So, I was wondering what episodes did you show/or think of showing non bronies to show the show isn't just for little girls? 

[~Sassy Dashie~ 712]

Hmmm....I would show them the first two episodes, and the Canterlot wedding episodes.   

[ARGdov 13]

Personally, I would show them the season 4 opener or finale.

 

However, Dr. Wolf made a video in YouTube discussing this same question and he gives his outlook on it.

Could you give me a link to that video? 

[Scootalove 10,689]

I would show a non-brony an episode that is good and has great action, Twilight's Kingdom or Return of Harmony.

[Stellafera 3,836]

Lesson Zero is my favored one due to its satirical style, good writing, and introduction to the Friendship Lesson format of the series.

 

I would actually recommend Suited for Success if the person has creative hobbies/works in creative field, though. It's very mature in its outlook and the sheer effort and honesty will surely shine through.

[baltoist 303]

The Canterlot Wedding just cuz it was the first ep I saw.

[Diamond* 531]

Show them S4E25 & 26 - Twilight's Kingdom (Part 1 and 2) xD

[Breakfast 21]

Best Night Ever.  Besides being epic and funny, an episode about six ponies going to a ball to accomplish such goals as spend time with the princess and fall in love with the prince will sound very girly to those who think FIM is just girly froo-frooey fluff but the way its executed will help overcome the stigma - and I think most outsiders do need something that smashes down that stigma before they can get into the show.

Edited June 25, 2014 by Breakfast

[Guest90210 3,568]

The Return of Harmony Part 1 & 2. Those are two of the best episodes in the series, and introduces Discord, who everyone seems to like

[WunderWaffen_ 165]

I have a quick question to ask you all, After the long-winded story.

 

Anyway, My friend (More like my brother), said that he would watch an episode of MLP:FiM, if I played and finished Torchlight 2, a popular video game. I accepted this challenge and I am currently on part 2 of the game.

 

My question to you all today is, What episode of MLP:FiM should I show him?

 

He is a pretty macho guy, and never liked the pink-ness (Not a word.) of MLP. He is a internet junkie, and avid video gamer. I still have no idea of what episode.

 

If anyone has an Idea of what episode I should show him, I would be eternally grateful. 

 

Note: If there is any way of aquiring the episode, again I would be grateful.

 

-Wunderwaffen

[Pinkamena-Pills 6,839]

Twilight Kingdom for bad assery and if he has a hour or Party Of One/Lesson Zero for insanity and if he only has 22min.

[Stellafera 3,836]

Twilight's Kingdom for bad assery and if he has a hour or Party Of One/Lesson Zero for insanity and if he only has 22min.

 

Oh no no no no. I mean, Magical Mystery Cure would be bad enough as an introduction, but...

 

1. Spoils alicorn Twilight.

2. Spoils entire Rainbow Power arc.

3. Spoils Spike saving the Crystal Empire.

4. Spoils Discord being reformed. 

5. Spoils random Cerberus in It's About Time.

6. The fact that Twilight's home is destroyed is supposed to be shocking.

7. Kind of spoils Castle Mane-ia with them casually offering to visit the Castle of the Two Sisters.

[Pinkamena-Pills 6,839]

Oh no no no no. I mean, Magical Mystery Cure would be bad enough as an introduction, but...

 

1. Spoils alicorn Twilight.

2. Spoils entire Rainbow Power arc.

3. Spoils Spike saving the Crystal Empire.

4. Spoils Discord being reformed. 

5. Spoils random Cerberus in It's About Time.

6. The fact that Twilight's home is destroyed is supposed to be shocking.

7. Kind of spoils Castle Mane-ia with them casually offering to visit the Castle of the Two Sisters.

He never said his friend cares about spoilers.

 

Still,he could use Party of One or Lesson Zero tho i guess if his friend cares about spoilers that much.

[mars 4,862]

If he likes Metal Gear Solid, maybe It's About Time? Many fans love it for it's references.

Or Lesson Zero is good too.

 

Oh no no no no. I mean, Magical Mystery Cure would be bad enough as an introduction, but...

 

1. Spoils alicorn Twilight.

2. Spoils entire Rainbow Power arc.

3. Spoils Spike saving the Crystal Empire.

4. Spoils Discord being reformed. 

5. Spoils random Cerberus in It's About Time.

6. The fact that Twilight's home is destroyed is supposed to be shocking.

7. Kind of spoils Castle Mane-ia with them casually offering to visit the Castle of the Two Sisters.

I agree with this.