Best Episode to Introduce the Show?

[Yellow Diamond 7,561]

I'm always one for continuity, so I would be inclined to show the pilot episodes as they are introductory and require little explanation. Showing someone an episode from the middle of the season runs the risk of their getting lost by virtue of being unfamiliar with the characters and pacing. But you could probably get away with showing "Lesson Zero" since you don't need to have the full background to understand Twilight is going off the reservation. In my opinion, the season two premiere might be too confusing and disjointed---especially with the Elements of Harmony being so essential and the deus ex machina involving the letters Twilight sent to Celestia over the course of the first season.

 

"Dragonshy" sounds like a good choice. It's in the spirit of the show, yet it defies the expectations you might have for a series called My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Edited February 6, 2012 by Thereisnospoon303

[Comet Tail 808]

I'm always one for continuity, so I would be inclined to show the pilot episodes as they are introductory and require little explanation. Showing someone an episode from the middle of the season runs the risk of their getting lost by virtue of being unfamiliar with the characters and pacing. But you could probably get away with showing "Lesson Zero" since you don't need to have the full background to understand Twilight is going off the reservation. In my opinion, the season two premiere might be too confusing and disjointed---especially with the Elements of Harmony being so essential and the deus ex machina involving the letters Twilight sent to Celestia over the course of the first season.

 

"Dragonshy" sounds like a good choice. It's in the spirit of the show, yet it defies the expectations you might have for a series called My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

 

I've seen Dragonshy recommended a number of times, but I didn't like how it ended too much. The dragon gets defensive, when it could easily fry all the ponies without any trouble.

 

But then again, a lot of stuff is just about character, after all, there's videos where aggressive cats send bears running away in fear...

 

If it wasn't for the opening animation in the very first episode, I wouldn't be here. It was just such an epic backstory and the animation gave it a LOTR kinda epic world feel. But at the same time, those first two episodes also had some major turnoffs, like "giggle at the ghosties", it took episode 3 for me to keep watching the series.

 

I might look at maybe the season 2 E1 and 2 again. Q Discord _{[i had to edit to fix this! XD]} is an awesome character, and with all the stuff that goes on, it's a great episode to blow all expectations/preconceived notions out of the water.

 

I mean, the very first opening SCENE where the CMC's fight blows the "My Little Pony" G1 image out of the water.

Edited February 10, 2012 by EASA - Dr. Braun

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

I'd have to pick Griffon The Brush Off. That was the episode that REALLY hooked me on to this show. Granted, I did watch the previous episodes before that one, but this one has a nice little antagonist and a nice story to work with. People will like the drama in this episode. I know I did

[Radiance64 7,051]

I think The Last Roundup could make a pretty good first episode for someone. It captures the general feel of the show quite well, with plenty of each of the Mane 6's personality traits shown quite well, plus an epic chase scene and a reference to the fan community.

[Nanodrive 3]

what is the best (opinon) show to show a non pony to convert to the herd??

[Big Bill Hell 123]

Best show to show would be My Little pony Friendship is Magic.

[Klopp 2,050]

what is the best (opinon) show to show a non pony to convert to the herd??

 

Mod Note - I've merged your thread with this one, as they are essentially the same thing. Always be sure to do a quick search, using the forums search function found at the top of each page, to make sure you're not making a duplicate thread

[Nanodrive 3]

Mod Note - I've merged your thread with this one, as they are essentially the same thing. Always be sure to do a quick search, using the forums search function found at the top of each page, to make sure you're not making a duplicate thread

 

did..it came up with a advance seach lol...all i put in was episode thnx btw

[Klopp 2,050]

did..it came up with a advance seach lol...all i put in was episode thnx btw

 

Yeah, the search tends to come up with a whole bunch more stuff than what you're actually looking for. Sometimes you have to search multiple times, wording it many different ways. So many synonyms to check through. It's hell for us mods when we KNOW it's a dupe, and have to find it somehow. Was easy in this case though, as I remembered a bit of the threads title to search with

 

Now I think I shall go back on topic here...

 

I believe one good episode for new ponies would be Episode 16 of season 2, "Read it and Weep", as it shows a more adventurous side to the series. Certainly a good starter compared to the Episodes focusing on Rarity's dress making

[Adro2503 121]

Party of one or lesson zero I think

[Captain Marvelous 544]

Let's see

 

Party of One

Lesson Zero

The one where Spike feels like he is going to be replaced

 

those are three good ones that pops into mind

[NewCalamity 3,454]

My first episode...Was the FIRST EPISODE. You can't watch it out of order!!-1, 2,3 4! *OCD explosion*

 

*ahem* In all seriousness Lesson Zero would be my choice...Or episode ONE.

[Crazy Misty 653]

While I personally chose to watch the pilot episodes first, I used episode 13 to hook my friend (and it succeeded)

[Cupcake Ice Cream 436]

Swarm of the Century-It has boat loads of cute but gets the ponies together in some wacky moments...then ends with Pinkie Pie saving the day and has some awesome faces by Celestia when she watches the parasprites go by

[Radiance64 7,051]

Bridle Gossip because it's absolutely hilarious, and the lesson at the end is the best lesson you could teach a non-brony imo.

[Arashi Takamine 121]

I'm going to attempt converting a non brony myself soon (my BFF) I'm gonna try Read it and Weep.

[JhonHipster 124]

It really comes down to the person your introducings personality, most of my friends came in on se2 ep16 the sonic rain boom

[Thesam44 15]

Swarm of the Century-It has boat loads of cute but gets the ponies together in some wacky moments...then ends with Pinkie Pie saving the day and has some awesome faces by Celestia when she watches the parasprites go by

 

I would also show it because of the funny scene with Pinkie Pie being a One Pony Band.

[LunaShy 167]

SUPER SONIC RAINBOOM!!!!! YAY!!!!!!

[Mare in the Moon 173]

I hooked a friend with "Bridle Gossip" "Swarm of the Century" and "Lesson Zero". We had a deal that he would watch 3 episodes. So I showed him 3 episodes. We watched more afterwords though .

 

"Party of One" and then the first 4 episodes of Season 1 in order.

[caesar15 231]

So I have this friend who's a girl, i told her i like mlp, she makes fun of me(what a surprise), i told her she should watch some but to no avail, but one day one of her classmates put a quote on the white board from twilight sparkle, i can;t remember what it was exactly, but it something about her big brother, she asked me what was that about, so i explained to her part of the canterlot wedding story, and she said "thats actually not bad, i think i might watch some"

 

I am going to tell her to watch canterlot wedding because thats what I just explained to her, but, sense we all know she ll be converted, i am wondering if its successful, and she wants to watch more, what should it be.

 

1. She's a girl, so the basic episodes that have some manliness in it wouldn't do

 

2. It needs to be something that has an indepth story

 

So, got any ideas, i ll collect, some episodes form you guys and make poll afterwards.

Edited May 23, 2012 by caesar15

[RockinRarity 1,605]

Hurricane Fluttershy is a great episode with a lot of emotion. Same goes for Secret of My Excess and The Last Roundup. A Friend In Deed would be good too.

 

Some good Season 1 episodes would be Green Is Not Your Color, Dragonshy, Over A Barrel, and The Cutie Mark Chronicles.

 

Each of these episodes has a great story that isn't entirely predictable, whether it's because of what events are taking place or because of what emotions bring the plot to life.

[000 206]

How about "The Show Stoppers"? That is a great episode. And "Hurricane Fluttershy" just like RockingRarity said.

[Fox 5,330]

The ones that break MLP sterotypes like A Party for One, Lesson Zero, and ect.

[Tenshinohana 264]

I'd say that MMMystery on the Friendship Express, because it shows obviously one thing that MLP-fans like: the references. In "MMMystery on the Friendship Express" is funny, and it has references to Sherlock Holmes, ninja movies etc. And it has a "fun" touch in it. The indepth story might not be in it...

 

But I'm not gonna write ore, because all of the others I'd recommend are in the posts above, like "Secret of my Excess" and "Party for One"... And ofc "Hurricane Fluttershy".