8.4/10774 votes#1 - Princess Twilight Sparkle (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 11/23/2013
Now that she is a Princess, Twilight Sparkle has an important new role to play in the Summer Sun Celebration. But her plans are put on hold when Princess Luna and Princess Celestia go missing.
Director: N/A
Writer: Meghan McCarthy
8.5/10780 votes#2 - Princess Twilight Sparkle (2)
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 11/23/2013
The Everfree Forest is threatening to take over all of Equestria. In order to stop it, Princess Twilight and her friends must bring their Elements to the Tree of Harmony.
Director: N/A
Writer: Meghan McCarthy
8.0/10719 votes#3 - Castle Mane-ia
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 11/30/2013
When the ponies all end up in Luna and Celestia's old castle, they become convinced that it is haunted by the Pony of Shadows.
Director: N/A
Writer: Josh Haber
7.5/10680 votes#4 - Daring Don't
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 12/7/2013
When the latest book in the Daring Do series is delayed, Rainbow Dash and her friends decide to offer their help to the book's author so that she can finish it. The writer does need help, but not in the ways they'd imagined.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dave Polsky
8.1/10715 votes#5 - Flight to the Finish
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 12/14/2013
The Cutie Mark Crusaders vie for the honor of carrying the Ponyville flag at the Equestria Games. Problems arise when Scootaloo becomes convinced that the best way to represent Ponyville is to fly during their routine.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ed Valentine
7.4/10680 votes#6 - Power Ponies
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 12/21/2013
When Spike and the Mane 6 end up as superheroes in a comic book world, the only way to get back home is to defeat the super-villain, The Mane-iac.
Director: N/A
Writer: Charlotte Fullerton, Meghan McCarthy, Betsy McGowen
7.9/10689 votes#7 - Bats!
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 12/28/2013
Vampire Fruit Bats take over Sweet Apple Acres and Applejack and her friends' efforts to get rid of them take an unexpected and frightening turn.
Director: N/A
Writer: Merriwether Williams
8.1/10737 votes#8 - Rarity Takes Manehattan
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 1/4/2014
Rarity goes to Manehattan for Fashion Week and loses her sense of generosity after another designer copies her entire fashion line.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dave Polsky
8.3/10766 votes#9 - Pinkie Apple Pie
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 1/11/2014
When Pinkie Pie discovers that she might be related to the Apple family, she joins them on a road trip to visit a relative who can provide proof that she is their cousin.
Director: N/A
Writer: Natasha Levinger
6.8/10635 votes#10 - Rainbow Falls
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/18/2014
Rainbow Dash is headed to the Equestria Games trials with the Ponyville Relay Team, but becomes torn when she's offered the chance to join the more competitive Cloudsdale team.
Director: N/A
Writer: Corey Powell
7.8/10640 votes#11 - Three's a Crowd
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/25/2014
Twilight is looking forward to some quality bonding time with Princess Cadance. But when a sick friend shows up needing Twilight's attention, it looks like her plans for a peaceful visit with her sister-in-law will have to be put on hold.
Director: N/A
Writer: Meghan McCarthy, Ed Valentine
8.9/10897 votes#12 - Pinkie Pride
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2014
Pinkie Pie finds her status as "super-duper party pony" in jeopardy when the mysterious Cheese Sandwich comes to town and offers to plan an epic birthday party for Rainbow Dash. Guest voiceover by Weird Al.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10670 votes#13 - Simple Ways
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/8/2014
Rarity has a crush on travel writer, Trenderhoof, and plans to wow him with her ideas for the upcoming Ponyville Days Festival. But Trenderhoof soon has a crush of his own, and Rarity finds herself competing with Applejack for his attention.
Director: N/A
Writer: Josh Haber
8.1/10649 votes#14 - Filli Vanilli
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2014
When a member of the singing group, the Ponytones, has to drop out of an important performance, Fluttershy takes drastic measures to ensure that the show goes on.
Director: N/A
Writer: Amy Keating Rogers
7.2/10624 votes#15 - Twilight Time
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/22/2014
The Cutie Mark Crusaders are thrilled when Twilight offers to help them with their studies. Problems arise when the girls realize they can use their relationship with Twilight to increase their popularity.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dave Polsky
6.5/10648 votes#16 - It Ain't Easy Being Breezies
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/1/2014
When tiny, magical creatures called Breezies get into trouble while making their migration home, Fluttershy swoops in to save them. She soon finds herself tending to their every need, and her kindness may turn out to be more harmful than helpful.
Director: N/A
Writer: Natasha Levinger
6.0/10648 votes#17 - Somepony to Watch Over Me
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/8/2014
Apple Bloom gets the chance to stay home alone for the day, but a series of unfortunate accidents causes Applejack to regret her decision. Apple Bloom must find a way to prove to her sister that she doesn't need her to constantly watch over her.
Director: N/A
Writer: Scott Sonneborn
8.6/10729 votes#18 - Maud Pie
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/15/2014
When Pinkie Pie's sister comes to town, the girls find her much different than Pinkie described.
Director: N/A
Writer: Noelle Benvenuti
8.4/10667 votes#19 - For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 3/22/2014
Sweetie Belle ruins a costume for one of Rarity's clients on purpose; Luna visits her in her dreams.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dave Polsky
7.0/10615 votes#20 - Leap of Faith
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 3/29/2014
Applejack is doubtful of the Flim Flam Brothers' cure-all tonic; Granny Smith tries it and it seems to work.
Director: N/A
Writer: Josh Haber
8.3/10677 votes#21 - Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 4/5/2014
Rainbow Dash uses unconventional methods to prepare for her test to become a member of the Wonderbolts Reserves.
Director: N/A
Writer: Amy Keating Rogers
7.4/10594 votes#22 - Trade Ya!
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 4/19/2014
When the trip to the Rainbow Falls Traders Exchange doesn't go as planned, the girls learn just how valuable their friendship really is.
Director: N/A
Writer: Scott Sonneborn
7.9/10615 votes#23 - Inspiration Manifestation
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 4/26/2014
Rarity loses her creativity and Spike finds a spell to help her get it back.
Director: N/A
Writer: Meghan McCarthy, Corey Powell
7.7/10678 votes#24 - Equestria Games
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 5/3/2014
Spike is in charge of lighting the torch for the opening of the Equestria Games, but his nerves get the best of him.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dave Polsky
9.0/10916 votes#25 - Twilight's Kingdom (1)
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 5/10/2014
Princess Celestia chooses Discord over Princess Twilight to help track down a villain.
Director: N/A
Writer: Meghan McCarthy
The Best Episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4
Every episode of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 4!
Journey to the enchanted land of Equestria, where unicorn Twilight Sparkle and her pals have adventures and learn valuable lessons about friendship.
Genres:AnimationComedySci-Fi & FantasyKids
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Princess Twilight Sparkle (1)" is the best rated episode of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" season 4. It scored 8.4/10 based on 774 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Meghan McCarthy, it aired on 11/23/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Princess Twilight Sparkle (2)".