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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 21:18:47 GMT -5
#7. The Cutie Map ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4atvNMGcJTA/maxresdefault.jpg) Communism in Equestria. What a concept. The season starts strong with a unique two parter that gives us a new item in the map, a strange town with equal marked ponies, and a new villain in the mark obsessed Starlight Glimmer. I particularly applaud the episode for not having Starlight's defeat be at the hooves of the mane six, but rather the ponies who were duped by Starlight in sacrificing their cutie marks. Also Sugar Belle is cute.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Nov 28, 2015 21:20:13 GMT -5
actually..Nah ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) As Bret Hart would say 4/10 and that's not the Rating it's my 4th from a top 10 list. 4. Crusaders of the Last MarkIt bloody well happened, it finally f***in happened, After 5 and a half seasons the CMC finally got their cutie marks, What's more Interesting is I don't think any of us went into this episode thinking this would be the episode, So many things happening, Pipsqueak is still and annoying little shit but we got the Diamond Tiara and Silverspoon faceturns, as much we complain about these I actually think these 2 were done right and what's more Interesting is how Diamond Tiara the one who made the CMC's life hell for not having cutie marks, was one of the main Ponies who actually helped them get their cutie marks, this ep could easily have been the Season finale, but than I guess it might have been a bit to predictable, But it finally happened, It should be interesting to see were the CMC go from here in Season 6.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 21:20:52 GMT -5
#6 Hearthbreakers ![](http://s2.dmcdn.net/PGI2u/1280x720-OW6.jpg) Finally MLP has a Christmas episode that actually is worth watching every year. It's great to see the pie family and their many quirks, and while Applejack's stubbornness once again becomes the overall foil to the plot, it still works out in the end. It also gave us more ambiguous cousin stuff with the Apples and Pies, gave us two great characters in Limestone Pie and Marble Pie, and gave us the Big Mac ship to end all others.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 21:24:34 GMT -5
#5. Rarity Investigates! ![](http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/rarity_investigates6.png) Rarity is my favorite pony. Shocker, I know. And for her second of three consecutive eps, she shines strongest in a loving tribute to film noir. The strengths in this episode are numerous. From the pairing of Rarity and Rainbow Dash, the beautiful black and white film noir esthetic, and especially the music. Some of the show's finest. Granted, the big reveal is no shocker, but you can't complain with an episode this good.
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Post by CMWaters on Nov 28, 2015 21:25:33 GMT -5
![](https://derpicdn.net/img/2015/11/29/1032538/large.jpeg) Yes, already.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Nov 28, 2015 21:25:55 GMT -5
Into my Top 3... Slice of LifeEven now this episode feels like "Did that really just happen?", It was almost like someone in the MLP office went "You know what..f*** it, let's just have some fun with this one" This is stuff that beforehand only ever existed in Fanworks , Stuff I reckon none of us ever expected to see in the actual show, Derpy and Muffins, Dr Whoove actually playing the Doctor, Lyra and Bon Bon, DJ P0n 3 and Octavia.. If this isn't Fanservice I don't know what it, Ofcourse the one thing that would have improved this for me is Flitter and Apple Fritter.. But yeah that's just me ¬_¬.. Eunos service episode for Season 6 please, But yeah a very memorable episode and I honestly would like to see these characters get roles again, I'm not saying they need to be the ford focus of episodes but give them small minor interacting roles every now and then.
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Post by CMWaters on Nov 28, 2015 21:28:50 GMT -5
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 21:28:28 GMT -5
#4. Brotherhooves Social ![](http://i2.wp.com/ultraimg.com/images/2e869f.jpg?w=620) This episode is one of the show's best in terms of comedy, story, and especially emotion. The end scene with Big Macintosh and Apple Bloom is especially touching. I also love the fun you could tell Peter New is having with "Cousin Orchard Blossom." But why I feel I rotate to this episode more comes after both New and the show staff were attacked with accusations of "transmisogyny", when it has been known for years that the staff and Peter New have been nothing but kind to the trans community. So, I can look at this episode and know that, and also be smart enough to know the difference between crossdressing and transgender.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Nov 28, 2015 21:29:58 GMT -5
NUMBER 2 ![](https://mlpforums.com/uploads/blog-0878420001432127422.png) Pssst, Neal mate, you see this episode?.. This is how you make a Discord episode, The gags were great, I enjoyed Tree Huggers character, Fluttershy ofcourse, Dicord was really good this episode, I just found this episode great fun all and all. It's funny how we got 2 Discord episodes in Season 5, one being near the top of my Favourite episodes and one being right near the Bottom.. I guess some people just know the Discord Character better than others.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 21:31:52 GMT -5
#3. Slice of Life ![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Ponies_at_Cranky_and_Matilda's_wedding_ceremony_S5E9.png) The 100th episode of the series is a loving, albeit muddled in places, love letter to the fans of the show, giving us a look at the lives of the background ponies of the series. Derpy, Doctor Whooves, Vinyl Scratch, Octavia, Lyra, Bon Bon (AKA Special Agent Sweetie Drops) are all here and all hilariously represented. I would say some of the stuff does feel like it's thrown in for the sake of filling the plot, and even some stuff doesn't make sense even in relation to fanon, but it's hard to really be mad at an episode that's a clear thank you note to those who have stuck with the staff for five years.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 21:35:59 GMT -5
#2. Crusaders of the Lost Mark ![](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7A9kSw96MbI/VhvnxsSzW9I/AAAAAAAAA7M/UUk2oJf98Uo/s1600/Cutie_Mark_Crusaders_jumping_for_joy_S5E18.png) I could say I give this such a high spot solely for the fact that I called the Silver Spoon face turn for the last four seasons at least, but the fact that this episode brings closure to one of the show's most important plots is enough to earn it such high praise. Finally Diamond Tiara becomes a good pony. Finally the Cutie Mark Crusaders get their much deserved cutie marks. And most importantly, I f***ING TOLD YOU!
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Nov 28, 2015 21:43:00 GMT -5
Before we get to my Number 1 episode of Season 5 Here are episode I liked but missed out on a place in the Top 10. Mane AttractionIf I did a Top 11 (Like Nostalgia Critic) Than Mane Attraction would have been there, really enjoyed this ep but just misses out. The Hooffields and McColtsAnother Episode that I liked better on 2nd watch, a few minor things stop this from being in the Top 10.. I liked Twilight Sparkle and Fluttershy as a duo mind you, though in a none bias view felt the Shyster was more useful this episode... Some ugly character designs in this one to, though I guess they weren't mean to be lookers. Made in ManehattanIt saddens me not to have this episode in my Top 10 but I have to be honest and say it really wasn't as good as I hoped it would be, It fell into MLP's biggest weakness of rushing endings, It was better on 2nd watch mind you but still not enough to break into my top 10. anyone who knows me knows Coco Pommel is one of my favourite characters so I'm sorry my Girl doesn't break into the Top 10 ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) , She's still my Girl though and welcome her back into Season 6 Do Princesses Dream of Magic Sheep?A Good way to end the first half, a lot of action and some good gags, with that said it fell victim to the usual rushed ending, I'm not Princess Luna's biggest fan and honestly this episode hasn't changed my opinion on her, it was a good episode, just not enough to break into my top 10.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 21:43:48 GMT -5
#1. Amending Fences ![](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zxVUqhX9NY/VZ0sguEdzzI/AAAAAAAAFys/TtARpWQT0U4/s1600/Twilight_hugging_Moon_Dancer_S5E12.png) This episode made me cry. I'm not ashamed in saying that as its general message resonates with me that much. It's an episode that shows not just the actions of someone who took a friend for granted, but the damaging effects of it. And how someone who thought they had something special with a friend only to feel like they weren't anything special. The episode hit at a time where I was not in a good way emotionally. I won't get into it, you know well enough. Moondancer is one of my favorite characters and her arc in this story is one that I think most people can honestly relate to. Very few episodes truly resonate the concept of "Friendship is Magic" than this one. I reviewed the episode once before, and stated it as such: "I think this episode more than most will speak to those who suffer from social anxiety, fear of no self worth and even abandonment issues. Moondancer is a great character to follow through the story, and the final minutes of her emotional outburst and realization that she does have ponies in her life that want to be her friend prove to be some of the most emotional moments in the history of the series. Culminating in a final moment that does show that the magic of friendship can truly heal someone." I loved a lot of episodes, and even left out great ones in "Make New Friends But Keep Discord" and "The Mane Attraction". Both came really close to making the cut. But when I look at the episodes that resonated the most with me, it was these ten, and especially the choice I make for the #1 episode of season 5.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Nov 28, 2015 21:49:26 GMT -5
and Number 1 is......*drumroll* 1.Amending FencesYes, this is my favourite episode of all the episodes in Season 5, Amending Fences, first of all it was good to see the push of Background Characters not end at "Slice of Life", Minuette was really likeable and I enjoyed Twinkleshine and Lemon Hearts also getting a bigger role. It's also interesting to see them go back to the very beginning of the show with the whole not attending Moondancers party, whilst she may have seemed a bit bratty occasionaly she wasn't that bad a character, and I liked how they all made up in the end, The one thing that would have improved this episode is if Lyra had showed up (and no this has nothing to do with Twyra (Well ok maybe a little ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) )) But I'd like to see Twilight and Lyra make up to.. But either way this was a great episode with characters I would like to see again in Season 6. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 22:06:51 GMT -5
![](https://derpicdn.net/img/2015/11/29/1032525/large.jpg) The dastard!
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Post by Krazee on Nov 28, 2015 22:11:17 GMT -5
i still can't believe it's the end of Season 5, it seems like the season just started a few months ago
love seeing the top/bottom episodes in this thread
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Nov 28, 2015 22:13:52 GMT -5
My Top 10 again just to save confusion
10. Scare Master
9. Tanks for the Memories
8. Hearthbreakers
7. Canterlot Boutique
6. Brotherhooves Social
5. Rarity Investigates
4. Crusaders of the Lost Mark
3. Slice of Life
2. Make New Friends but Keep Discord
1. Amending Fences
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 22:20:30 GMT -5
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Nov 28, 2015 22:35:33 GMT -5
I think the two episodes I gave a 10 to were Slice Of Life and Brotherhooves Social, and I gave 9's for Amending Fences, Make New Friends But Keep Discord and Crusaders Of The Last Mark. So those are my Top 5.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Nov 28, 2015 22:39:22 GMT -5
![](https://derpicdn.net/img/2015/11/29/1032573/large.png) "Wendy, I'm home."
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