8.7/10493 votes#1 - The Beginning of the End (1)
Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2019
Princess Celestia and Princess Luna decide to retire and hand off the ruling of Equestria to Twilight Sparkle and her friends, which sends Twilight into a tailspin of self-doubt. Meanwhile, an ancient villain bands together a legion of nefarious characters to conquer all of Equestria, challenging Twilight Sparkle and the rest of the Mane 6 to step in and save the day.
Director: N/A
Writer: Joanna Lewis, Kristine Songco
8.7/10486 votes#2 - The Beginning of the End (2)
Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 4/6/2019
As Twilight and the rest of the Mane six struggle to come to terms with the destruction of the Tree and Elements of Harmony, King Sombra sets his sights on conquering all of Equestria.
Director: N/A
Writer: Joanna Lewis, Kristine Songco
6.7/10340 votes#3 - Uprooted
Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 4/13/2019
The Young Six respond to a magical summons from the Tree of Harmony, only to learn it has been destroyed.
Director: N/A
Writer: Nicole Dubuc
8.6/10474 votes#4 - Sparkle's Seven
Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 4/20/2019
Twilight and Shining Armor pit their wits against each other to settle a long-standing sibling rivalry, but they soon discover they are not the only competitors.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.7/10429 votes#5 - The Point of No Return
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 4/27/2019
Twilight realizes she never returned a book to the Canterlot Library and may have caused her favorite librarian to lose her job.
Director: N/A
Writer: Gillian M. Berrow
7.6/10359 votes#6 - Common Ground
Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2019
Rainbow Dash's old pal Quibble Pants needs help to bond with the daughter of his new special friend because, like Dash, she's a real sports pony.
Director: N/A
Writer: Josh Haber
7.0/10334 votes#7 - She's All Yak
Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 5/11/2019
When Sandbar asks Yona to a pony dance, she goes to Rarity and her friends for a makeover in appearance and personality.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brian Hohlfeld
8.9/10493 votes#8 - Frenemies
Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2019
Grogar sends his legion of doom on a mission to become allies, but his plan works too well and they almost become friends.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michael Vogel
6.9/10326 votes#9 - Sweet and Smoky
Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 5/25/2019
Smolder returns to the Dragonlands with Spike and Fluttershy to help cheer up her sensitive brother, but when they arrive they discover the dragon eggs aren't hatching.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kim Beyer-Johnson
6.7/10317 votes#10 - Going to Seed
Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 6/1/2019
Apple Bloom's obsession with catching a magical creature causes Applejack's plan for a harvest to go awry.
Director: N/A
Writer: Dave Rapp
8.3/10425 votes#11 - Student Counsel
Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 6/8/2019
Starlight Glimmer relishes her role as school counselor and encourages the students to come to her anytime about anything, but she becomes overwhelmed and learns a lesson.
Director: N/A
Writer: Josh Haber
7.6/10383 votes#12 - The Last Crusade
Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 6/15/2019
Unexpected visitors to Ponyville threaten to break up the Cutie Mark Crusaders forever.
Director: N/A
Writer: Nicole Dubuc
8.5/10466 votes#13 - Between Dark and Dawn
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 6/22/2019
Luna and Celestia take a sister vacation while Twilight and her friends struggle to cover the princesses' many royal duties.
Director: N/A
Writer: Gail Simone
8.0/10441 votes#14 - The Last Laugh
Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 8/3/2019
When Pinkie Pie needs to find her life's purpose, she seeks out her old friend Cheese Sandwich, however she soon discovers that the unimaginable has happened.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michael P. Fox, Wil Fox
5.8/10337 votes#15 - 2, 4, 6, Greaaat
Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 8/10/2019
The School of Friendship is starting a buckball team, and Rainbow Dash has to come to terms with the fact that she won't be coaching the team.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kaita Mpambara
7.3/10425 votes#16 - A Trivial Pursuit
Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 8/17/2019
Twilight's hopes of keeping her Trivia Trot winning streak alive are waylaid when she's unexpectedly paired up with Pinkie Pie, who has never been to a trivia night before.
Director: N/A
Writer: Brittany Jo Flores
8.6/10440 votes#17 - The Summer Sun Setback
Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 8/24/2019
Twilight is determined to make Celestia and Luna's last Summer Sun Celebration memorable, but things start going horribly wrong.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michael Vogel
7.8/10428 votes#18 - She Talks to Angel
Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 8/31/2019
When Fluttershy and Angel Bunny's relationship hits the skids, Zecora gives them a potion to help them understand each other.
Director: N/A
Writer: Nick Confalone
7.1/10379 votes#19 - Dragon Dropped
Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 9/7/2019
Rarity slowly starts to grow jealous when Spike starts to spend more time with Gabby rather then her.
Director: N/A
Writer: Josh Haber
8.0/10394 votes#20 - A Horse Shoe-In
Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 9/14/2019
When Starlight is told that she will run the School of Friendship after Twilight becomes the ruler of Equestria, she must choose a Vice Mare, putting her friendship with Trixie to the test.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ariel Ladensohn
7.4/10346 votes#21 - Daring Doubt
Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 9/21/2019
When a previously unheard-of author writes a novel trashing Daring Do, exposing her as a real pony, and praising Dr. Caballeron, Rainbow Dash rushes to defend her friend, while Fluttershy is more sympathetic to the "misunderstood" Caballeron.
Director: N/A
Writer: Nicole Dubuc
7.5/10415 votes#22 - Growing Up is Hard to Do
Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 9/28/2019
When the Cutie Mark Crusaders are magically transformed into grown ups, they discover that growing up the right way means gaining experience and wisdom that simply can't be rushed.
Director: N/A
Writer: Ed Valentine
8.9/10438 votes#23 - The Big Mac Question
Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 10/5/2019
When Big Mac and Sugar Belle decide to propose to each other, everything their friends do to help ends up making a mess of the whole thing.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michael Vogel, Josh Haber
8.9/10510 votes#24 - The Ending of the End (1)
Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 10/12/2019
A villainous alliance unleashes their power on Equestria.
Director: N/A
Writer: Nicole Dubuc
8.9/10519 votes#25 - The Ending of the End (2)
Season 9 Episode 25 - Aired 10/12/2019
The Mane Six face off against Equestria's most dangerous foes.
Director: N/A
Writer: Michael Vogel
The Best Episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 9
Every episode of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Season 9!
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 9 Ratings Summary
"The Beginning of the End (1)" is the best rated episode of "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic" season 9. It scored 8.7/10 based on 493 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Joanna Lewis, Kristine Songco, it aired on 4/6/2019. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Beginning of the End (2)".