My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Season 2
The second season of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic continues the narrative of the unicorn pony Twilight Sparkle, who resides in the town of Ponyville under the mentorship of Princess Celestia. Developed by creative director and executive producer Lauren Faust, the series serves as the fourth generation of the My Little Pony franchise. Throughout this season, which premiered on Sep
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Twilight Sparkle is a studious unicorn pony tasked by her mentor Princess Celestia to learn about the magic of friendship.
- Twilight Sparkle is supported by five core friends: Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie.
- The ponies are connected to powerful magical artifacts known as the Elements of Harmony.
- The series is set in the enchanted land of Equestria, with a primary focus on the town of Ponyville.
Season overview
The second season of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic continues the narrative of the unicorn pony Twilight Sparkle, who resides in the town of Ponyville under the mentorship of Princess Celestia. Developed by creative director and executive producer Lauren Faust, the series serves as the fourth generation of the My Little Pony franchise. Throughout this season, which premiered on September 17, 2011, on the Hub Network, Twilight Sparkle deepens her connections with her five closest companions: Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. Together, the group explores the enchanted land of Equestria, navigating various adventures while learning about the complexities of friendship. As a key figure associated with the magical artifacts known as the Elements of Harmony, Twilight Sparkle balances her studies with the challenges of maintaining her social bonds. The season maintains the show's focus on character-driven storytelling, aiming to provide depth to the ponies while incorporating elements of fantasy and comedy. By working through troublesome moments in their relationships, the ponies continue to demonstrate the different facets of friendship that define their collective experiences in Ponyville and beyond.
Episode Guide
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The Return of Harmony (1)
Sep 17, 2011 · 22 min
The peace of Equestria is threatened when Discord, a mischievous spirit of disharmony, escapes from his imprisonment in stone. Twilight and her friends must defeat him using the El
The Return of Harmony (2)
Sep 24, 2011 · 22 min
Twilight's friends have been corrupted by Discord, and all of Equestria is about to fall into total chaos. Twilight remembers about the riddle of finding the stolen Elements of Har
Lesson Zero
Oct 15, 2011 · 22 min
Hyper-organized Twilight panics when she can’t find a lesson about friendship for her weekly letter to Princess Celestia.
Luna Eclipsed
Oct 22, 2011 · 22 min
It's Nightmare Night and the macabre celebrations are in full swing when Luna herself shows up in Ponyville, determined to change her frightening public image.
Sisterhooves Social
Nov 5, 2011 · 22 min
Sweetie Belle comes up with an idea to celebrate sisterly unity in an impromptu party with not much planning, and when Rarity decides not to be part of the celebration, Sweetie Bel
The Cutie Pox
Nov 12, 2011 · 22 min
Applebloom finally gets her Cutie Mark! But joy turns to panic as she gets a second, then a third, then a dozen cutie marks.
May the Best Pet Win!
Nov 19, 2011 · 22 min
Rainbow Dash holds a flying race to determine who will win the honor of being her pet.
The Mysterious Mare Do Well
Nov 26, 2011 · 22 min
A new masked avenger is stealing Rainbow Dash's thunder as Ponyville's resident hero.
Sweet and Elite
Dec 3, 2011 · 22 min
During a successful trip to Canterlot, Rarity has to choose between the important social connections she's made in the capitol and her uncouth Ponyville friends.
Secret of My Excess
Dec 10, 2011 · 22 min
After Spike's birthday gifts activate his greedy dragon instincts, he undergoes an outrageous growth spirt that threatens to destroy all of Ponyville, so he must find a way to stop
Hearth's Warming Eve
Dec 17, 2011 · 22 min
The six friends are honored to put on Canterlot's most important play of the season, the Hearth's Warming Eve's holiday pageant, which illustrates how Unicorns, Pegasi and Earth Po
Family Appreciation Day
Jan 7, 2012 · 22 min
Apple Bloom does everything she can think of to stop Granny Smith from speaking to her class and causing everlasting embarrassment.
Baby Cakes
Jan 14, 2012 · 22 min
Pinkie Pie takes on the task of babysitting the Cakes' twin toddlers but is woefully unprepared for the challenge.
The Last Roundup
Jan 21, 2012 · 22 min
The friends travel all over Equestria to track down Applejack, who has mysteriously disappeared after attending a rodeo competition in Canterlot.
The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000
Jan 28, 2012 · 22 min
The Flim Flam brothers challenge the Apples to a Cider Making Contest and the winner of the showdown gets to take Sweet Apple Acres, so with the farm in peril, the Apple ponies mus
Read It and Weep
Feb 4, 2012 · 22 min
After mocking it as an 'egghead' pursuit, Rainbow Dash discovers the joys of reading while laid up in Ponyville Hospital. Can she finish her book before her friends discover her se
Hearts and Hooves Day
Feb 11, 2012 · 22 min
The Cutie Mark Crusaders create a love potion to make Miss Cheerilee and Big Macintosh fall in love, but quickly regret their actions when they discover that serious side effects h
A Friend in Deed
Feb 18, 2012 · 22 min
When Pinkie Pie meets Cranky Doodle Donkey, she becomes flummoxed about what to do when the donkey refuses her usual offer of lifelong friendship, so she must decide what to do nex
Putting Your Hoof Down
Mar 3, 2012 · 22 min
When Fluttershy becomes tired of being pushed around for too long, she decides to seek some assertiveness training from self-help guru Iron Will. With the help of her new teacher,
It's About Time
Mar 10, 2012 · 22 min
When Twilight Sparkle receives a strange and vague warning about impending doom and disaster from her future self, she drives herself nearly mad in an attempt to stall a cataclysmi
Dragon Quest
Mar 17, 2012 · 22 min
Spike goes on a journey of self-discovery by joining the Great Dragon Migration. But does a rough and tumble gang of teenage dragons really hold the key to the questions Spike has
Hurricane Fluttershy
Mar 24, 2012 · 22 min
Fluttershy struggles to overcome her fear of public humiliation so she can help Rainbow Dash and the other pegasi create a Tornado powerful enough to lift the water required for Ra
Ponyville Confidential
Mar 31, 2012 · 22 min
The Cutie Mark Crusaders adopt the name 'Gabby Gums' to become the gossip columnist for their school paper. They seem to have finally found something they're good at! But is it wor
MMMystery on the Friendship Express
Apr 7, 2012 · 22 min
A cake Pinkie Pie is guarding for a contest is ruined on the way to Canterlot and an investigation begins.
A Canterlot Wedding (1)
Apr 21, 2012 · 22 min
Twilight Sparkle is confused by her conflicting feelings when she finds out her brother, Shining Armor, is marrying Princess Celestia's niece, Cadance.
A Canterlot Wedding (2)
Apr 21, 2012 · 22 min
Shining Armor and Princess Cadance are set to be married, but Twilight Sparkle has just discovered a dark secret about the bride-to-be.