Best Episode to Introduce the Show?

[Lunalicious 223]

How about Dragonshy? That's a pretty good episode to show people. Pretty funny and teaches a good moral lesson.

[MallaJong1 202]

Party of One and Lesson Zero are by far the most adult episodes that focus open psychological disorders as well strong dependencies for mental survival.

[Jokuc 8,173]

Oh and I forgot to mention. I showed my mother Dragonshy (because she doesn't care if it's girly, she likes cute stuff) and I showed my dad MMMystery on the Friendship express because I know he is a big movie fan like me So he actually liked it.

[OptimisticNeighsayer 478]

Hehe, thanks, lesson zero, hmm... that seems alright, but there's still some children elements, but i am brony and there not so...yah thats gonna be an option i'll put on the list.

 

I would not recommend Lesson Zero to the parents, not because they wouldn't like it or that it's a terrible episode (it's still one of my favorites) but that it is so atypical of the show in general in its structure and mood that it might give parents the wrong impression. I'd sooner direct them to Sonic Rainboom, Feeling Pinkie Keen, Party of One, (which has the sanity slippage that comes closer to the general mood of the show), the Return of Harmony episodes, or the Canterlot Wedding episodes. Of course, the decision ultimately depends on what any individual's parents like...

[caesar15 231]

I would not recommend Lesson Zero to the parents, not because they wouldn't like it or that it's a terrible episode (it's still one of my favorites) but that it is so atypical of the show in general in its structure and mood that it might give parents the wrong impression. I'd sooner direct them to Sonic Rainboom, Feeling Pinkie Keen, Party of One, (which has the sanity slippage that comes closer to the general mood of the show), the Return of Harmony episodes, or the Canterlot Wedding episodes. Of course, the decision ultimately depends on what any individual's parents like...

 

Let me tell you. they have know idea about the show, mental breakdowns and such, all they know is that me and other people in this world watch it and like it and they have no idea why.

[OptimisticNeighsayer 478]

Let me tell you. they have know idea about the show, mental breakdowns and such, all they know is that me and other people in this world watch it and like it and they have no idea why.

 

Ultimately, think about what your parents like and then direct them to an episode that fulfills as many of those elements as possible. The mental breakdowns might be the best part of the series but not everyone finds that entertaining.

[Teh Boi 113]

Season 2, Episode 1-2.

I think those are probably the best episodes, the Royal Wedding is good too, how they turn their backs to Twilight. That's cold for a kids show.

[NavelColt 22,880]

Discord, Discord, Discord.

 

Those two episodes provide a villain and storyline that are contrary to what most people would be expecting from the girly show they believed they were going to watch, and it's also simply well-done.

[caesar15 231]

Alright i think i would choose party of one over lesson zero, but what about the, so my current lsit is

 

 

1. Party of one

2. MMMystery on the...

 

I need to decide 2 other episodes, canterlot wedding or the first 2 discord ones, your opinion please.

 

 

Check that i am choosing discord over wedding.

Edited July 26, 2012 by caesar15

[HunterTSN 1,444]

it all kind of depends on your parents interests, MMMystery on the Friendship express might be good because of all the references to older shows like Sherlock Holmes, James Bond, and Dudley Do-right. that is if they were interested to these shows in the past, if they were star trek fans then you should show them the Discord episodes.

Edited July 26, 2012 by thesteampunkninja

[caesar15 231]

Alright i decided on mmmystery or discord ones, i think i should show them one discord episode and make them (hopefully) want to see the next one after the first ones cliffhanger.

[Ol' Sarge 885]

MMMystery is the one I would go with first. As an adult the same age as your parents, it's one of my favorites because it is smartly written and has some great references that someone older would get.

[caesar15 231]

Hmmm....tough choice between the two...

 

OH WAIT not enough chars, stupid min char requirement, dont like it.

[FaZe Vinyl 521]

Lesson Zero, as much as a great episode it was, as it made me become a Brony, is a hit-or-miss episode. I wouldn't show it first time.

 

MMMystery is a pretty good one for a first time episode.

 

Sonic Rainboom is personally the one I would go with. It gives you a glimpse at all the different personalities. (Rainbow being Rainbow, Rarity gets sidetraced by fame and glory, Fluttershy being well...shy, Twilight being the braniac, Applejack being a down to earth pony, and Pinkie being Pinkie)

 

Also, if they like it, I would show them Hurricane Fluttershy or The CMC.

[pinkiefan1287 610]

I would show the Discord episode first, to show them that this show has some plot. For your mom MMMystery episode, she might like a mystery episode. Then for dad Party of one, to show how insane the charters can get.

 

Good luck to you.

Edited July 26, 2012 by pinkiefan1287

[caesar15 231]

Alright,

 

I am going to go with

 

Both: Discord

 

Mmmystery makes me think both of my parents would like that also, so i don't know about my parents separate.

[Ronaan 21]

Discord, Discord, and .... hmm..... DISCORD!

 

You are lucky to have such parents. My mom is too busy to stop and watch some MLP (as if she would ever want to) and my dad is only about "20%" interested (see what I did there?). I got my dad to watch about 15 minutes of an episode, then he ran away to play Diablo 3.

 

The car you saw earlier with RD's cutie mark is only a fraction of what my car will be. I will paint it gray (personally if I have to) and give it blonde colored details. I will put bubbles on both flanks of the car to represent Derpy. I wonder how many people will notice what my car will represent.

[Lunalicious 223]

Discord, Discord, and .... hmm..... DISCORD!

 

You are lucky to have such parents. My mom is too busy to stop and watch some MLP (as if she would ever want to) and my dad is only about "20%" interested (see what I did there?). I got my dad to watch about 15 minutes of an episode, then he ran away to play Diablo 3.

 

The car you saw earlier with RD's cutie mark is only a fraction of what my car will be. I will paint it gray (personally if I have to) and give it blonde colored details. I will put bubbles on both flanks of the car to represent Derpy. I wonder how many people will notice what my car will represent.

 

You gotta post pictures once you're finished.

[Ronaan 21]

You gotta post pictures once you're finished.

 

Lulz, you bet I will! It prob wont be for a long time tho, seeing how the only thing I have close to a car right now is my dune buggy. Ill get a car tho!

[notdog1996 315]

I'd show the discord episodes. They're my favorite episodes in the serie. Also, I showed A canterlott Wedding to my mother and she enjoyed it so I'm sure you can get your parents in the show too

[Pan the Fabulous Ferret 2,642]

I'd show the discord episodes. They're my favorite episodes in the serie. Also, I showed A canterlott Wedding to my mother and she enjoyed it so I'm sure you can get your parents in the show too

 

Be fore My mom even new I was a brony she had seen the royal wedding. Because i have two little sisters who watched that episode atleast 17 times. And I don't think she cared for it very much..... you know, thinking back I should have told her alot sooner!

[Yellow Diamond 7,569]

When introducing my dad to MLP, I began with the first two episodes ("Friendship is Magic, Part 1 and 2"). It seemed like a natural starting point since, well, they are the first episodes; they establish the premise for the entire show. But I remember somepony suggesting "Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000" since it incorporates the basic lessons of the show while displaying some clever writing and a strong musical number, one which would resonate with adults.

 

I hesitate to jump on the "Party of One"/"Lesson Zero" bandwagon. I think those are better episodes to show contemporaries (i.e., young adults) who will most likely come to a viewing expecting a namby-pamby, let's-all-drink-tea-and-play-dress-up type of affair. For older adults, however, it may be better to hook them with episodes which emphasize clever writing and dialogue---not to say that either of those episodes lacked those attributes.

Edited July 26, 2012 by Thereisnospoon303

[caesar15 231]

Alright i am going to go with discord to show both of my parents at the same time if i can get both of them to watch it at the same time.

 

But for my dad, since were all capitalists, i think the cider episode will show a business aspect of it, i ll put that as a choice and reset the polls.

 

I also removed lesson zero and discord since discord won for both of my parents to watch together, and lesson zero wasn't popular nor did i think it was a good idea.

[Batbrony 16,055]

I'd definitely say that of the nominated episodes, you should (1) show your parents the same episode, and (2) that episode should be "Party of One," at least out of the nominated episodes. It has a great amount of humor that I believe would appeal to any first-time adult viewer. Best of luck pal!!!

[Radiance64 7,053]

Applebuck Season

Bridle Gossip

A Dog and Pony Show

Read it and Weep

 

I picked the first 3 because they have some pretty hilarious moments your parents might like, plus they might be able to relate the storylines(overworking yourself, judging someone before you meet them, losing someone you love), and Read it and Weep is basically a metaphor for bronies, plus they might like Daring Do.