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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S8E12 — Marks for Effort
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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic•Season 8•Episode 12

Marks for Effort

7.1/10 · 453 votesJun 2, 201822 min

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

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The Cutie Mark Crusaders try many attempts to attend Twilight's School of Friendship, despite making it clear that they've already mastered the curriculum.

Written byNicole Dubuc
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Cast16

Tara Strong

Tara Strong

Twilight Sparkle (voice)

Ashleigh Ball

Ashleigh Ball

Applejack / Rainbow Dash (voice)

Andrea Libman

Andrea Libman

Pinkie Pie / Fluttershy (voice)

Tabitha St. Germain

Tabitha St. Germain

Rarity (voice)

Cathy Weseluck

Cathy Weseluck

Spike (voice)

Nicole Oliver

Nicole Oliver

Princess Celestia (voice)

Michelle Creber

Michelle Creber

Apple Bloom (voice)

Claire Margaret Corlett

Claire Margaret Corlett

Sweetie Belle (voice)

Madeleine Peters

Madeleine Peters

Scootaloo (voice)

Peter New

Peter New

Big McIntosh (voice)

Brenda Crichlow

Brenda Crichlow

Zecora (voice)

Chantal Strand

Chantal Strand

Diamond Tiara (voice)

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Nicole Dubuc

Nicole Dubuc

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Marks for Effort" is episode 12 of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic season 8. It scored 7.1/10 from 453 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Written by Nicole Dubuc, it aired on June 2, 2018.

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