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Friendship is Magic, part 1
- The only two-part season (series) premiere written by developer Lauren Faust. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 07:25, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- This episode aired as a sneak preview on The Hub (now Hub Network, and currently Discovery Family) when it premiered on the same day as this episode. Keylonrocks (talk) 02:33, July 23, 2014
- First time in the series where Meghan McCarthy isn't credited as a writer for a two-part season (series) premiere. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 05:33, April 2, 2014 (UTC)
- This is the first time Twilight Sparkle appears in an episode of the series. –Throwawaytv 11:33, February 27, 2012 (UTC)
- Same goes to Pinkie Pie, Applejack, Spike, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, and Fluttershy. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 04:05, April 2, 2014 (UTC)
- And Mayor Mare, we forgot her. :P --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 00:36, June 20, 2014 (UTC)
- Big McIntosh's first (non-speaking cameo) appearance. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 07:35, March 25, 2014 (UTC)
- First appearance of the Apple family. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 17:17, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode showing Canterlot, Ponyville, Golden Oak Library, Sweet Apple Acres, Carousel Boutique, and Town Hall. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 00:36, June 20, 2014 (UTC)
- This is the first episode a villain (Nightmare Moon, in this case) appears. 96.38.98.48 17:29, August 22, 2012 (UTC)
- This also is the only episode in which it starts with a storybook. 72.211.157.16 06:50, August 25, 2012 (UTC)
- This is the first episode where Applejack bites Rainbow Dash's tail.213.154.11.25 06:17, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- This is the first episode with all of the Mane 6.213.154.11.25 06:17, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- The first pony to be seen that is part of the Mane 6 other than Twilight Sparkle outside of the theme song is Pinkie Pie.213.154.11.25 06:17, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- This is the first time we see the Cutie Mark Crusaders (even though that was a continuity error).213.154.11.25 06:17, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- Lastly, this is the first episode without a song. Dogman15 (talk) 08:30, June 18, 2013 (UTC)
- This is the first of only a handful of episodes to show text. The words "Once upon a time..." are clearly written inside the book. - Jasonbres (talk) 15:18, August 8, 2014 (UTC)
Friendship is Magic, part 2
- Pinkie Pie's Laughter Song becomes the first song featured in the series. --Smuff[The cake is a lie] 13:29, June 17, 2012 (UTC)
- This episode aired on The Hub (now Discovery Family) thirteen days after the first episode, officially starting the series. Keylonrocks (talk) 15:50, January 17, 2016 (UTC)
- This episode marks the first time the main cast use The Elements of Harmony.96.38.98.48 17:30, August 22, 2012 (UTC)
- Luna first appears in this episode.
- First time Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash bite a pony's tail. (Rarity and Twilight Sparkle, respectively) Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- This episode is the first two part episode. 72.211.157.16 06:50, August 25, 2012 (UTC)
- This is the first episode where Princess Celestia appears ouside of storybook format.213.154.11.25 06:17, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- The first episode Twilight and Pinkie cries. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- First episode showing the Everfree Forest and the Castle of the Royal Pony Sisters. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 00:36, June 20, 2014 (UTC)
The Ticket Master
- The first and only episode written by both a developer and a writer. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 15:01, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode where "everypony" is not used at any point.
- This is the first episode which mentions the Grand Galloping Gala.
- This is the first episode where Applejack and Rainbow Dash have a battle of strengths (A hoof-wrestle).
- First episode not to involve an antagonist. Seaswirl10 Talk 13:27, September 20, 2013 (UTC)
- My opinion, I think Twilight's friends were the antagonists, because they keep pushing Twilight too far about the ticket. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:47, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
- First episode Angel and Prince Blueblood appear. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:53, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
- This episode reveals that Spike eats gems. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:53, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
Applebuck Season
- First appearance of Big McIntosh. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 06:42, March 21, 2014 (UTC)
- Actually, Big Mac had been seen twice before, both in the first episode. Once when Twilight arrive in Ponyville, and the other was when Applejack introduced the Apples. ILoveTogekiss (talk) 18:18, March 23, 2014 (UTC)
- This is the first episode in which Big Macintosh speaks. 72.211.157.16 06:50, August 25, 2012 (UTC)
- And one of the only five episodes where he says anything other than "Yep" or "Nope". In the second his only other line is "AJ", in the third his only other line is "No deal", in the fourth he is under the influence of a love poison, and in the fifth he does a role reversal with Applejack. Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- Seven episodes now. He had a brief line cut by Granny Smith in Pinkie Apple Pie and he says "Well..." in Filli Vanilli. - Jasonbres (talk) 23:26, March 13, 2014 (UTC)
- And one of the only five episodes where he says anything other than "Yep" or "Nope". In the second his only other line is "AJ", in the third his only other line is "No deal", in the fourth he is under the influence of a love poison, and in the fifth he does a role reversal with Applejack. Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- This is also the first episode where Derpy Hooves has a speaking role ("Muffins")
- This is the only episode in which Pinkie Pie gets sick from a dessert. 72.211.157.16 06:50, August 25, 2012 (UTC)
- This is the first episode where Applejack does not bite Rainbow Dash's tail.
- This is the first episode where we see a mule/donkey.213.154.11.25 06:17, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- First episode that does not revolve around Twilight. (although she is secondary protagonist of the episode) Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- This episode features Applejack's breakdown Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode featuring Mr. and Mrs. Cake, and Winona. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:50, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode in which conflict/resolution has zero relevance to or involvement/influence from Princess Celestia. GoldenLine (talk) 23:49, June 29, 2018 (UTC)
Griffon the Brush Off
- This is the first episode in which Griffons are introduced. 72.211.157.16 06:50, August 25, 2012 (UTC)
- Only one Griffon was introduced (Gilda). Prince Silversaddle (talk) 21:10, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- The first episode when Twilight or AppleJack doesn't appear as a main character. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:49, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode showing Rainbow Dash's house. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:49, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Fluttershy cries. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
Boast Busters
- This is the first episode in the series in which one or some of the main casts, although does make an appearance, does not have a speaking role, in this case Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie. –Rallinale 04:44, March 3, 2012 (UTC)
- Thus far, the ONLY time Pinkie Pie appears but does not speak. And likely to stay that way, since this is Pinkie Pie we're talking about.--Scrounge (talk) 05:14, February 6, 2014 (UTC)
- Not anymore. She doesn't speak in For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils. :3 --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 05:14, March 31, 2014 (UTC)
- Thus far, the ONLY time Pinkie Pie appears but does not speak. And likely to stay that way, since this is Pinkie Pie we're talking about.--Scrounge (talk) 05:14, February 6, 2014 (UTC)
- First time someone does not appear, but is mentioned. Also, their absence is explained. In this case, Spike has left for Cantorlot. Fear Not! (talk) 20:52, August 6, 2012 (UTC)
- Actually, I think that was Look Before You Sleep. -- This is Jonny Manz, signing off! 21:28, August 6, 2012 (UTC)
- First appearance of Trixie Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- First appearance of Snips, Snails, and Cheerilee, but Cheerilee doesn't speak until Call of the Cutie. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:56, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Rarity cries (Twilight thinks about Rarity crying in The Ticket Master though). --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Hoofington is mentioned. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 00:36, June 20, 2014 (UTC)
Dragonshy
- First episode in the series to contain only one word in its title. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 19:48, March 19, 2014 (UTC)
- This is the first episode in which a full-size dragon is introduced. 72.211.157.16 06:50, August 25, 2012 (UTC)
- This also is the first episode in which we find out that Fluttershy has a fear of dragons. 72.211.157.16 06:50, August 25, 2012 (UTC)
- The first episode centered around Fluttershy. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode to feature death in any way, as Fluttershy kills some fish and feeds them to the ferrets before feeding worms to birds. (Nightmare Moon doesn't count as she and Princess Luna are clearly established as one and the same, and therefore her defeat was merely Luna being purified. We're not counting the dead tree either). KillRoy231 (talk) 02:24, December 3, 2015 (UTC)
Look Before You Sleep
- First episode in the series where Twilight Sparkle writes a friendship lesson. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 03:45, April 8, 2014 (UTC)
- This is the first episode in the series in which Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Spike (although his name was mentioned) does not make an appearance. –Rallinale 04:44, March 3, 2012 (UTC)
- By extension, the first episode in the series in which the main characters don't make an appearence period. Darth Paul (talk) 04:45, August 26, 2015 (UTC)
- The first featuring the story of the headless horse, second is Sleepless in Ponyville. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
Bridle Gossip
- Debut episode of recurring character Zecora Perfect Sige (talk) 14:08, November 2, 2012 (UTC)
- Trixie is seen (but not featured or noticed) in this episode.213.154.11.25 06:19, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- The first episode when Apple Bloom is a main character. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- And the first to feature her without Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 20:51, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode where Flutterguy sings. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 15:05, March 19, 2014 (UTC)
- The first episode the Ponyville Spa and Lotus Blossom appear. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode where Rainbow Dash was called "Rainbow Crash". Ivan the Brony Kaiju (t - b - c) 11:36, 2 March 2021 (UTC)
Swarm of the Century
- The first instance of Twilight's breakdown (although very brief) when she suggests building a copy of Ponyville. Xeoxer (talk) 18:44, July 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode the Apple barn gets destroyed. Second is Lesson Zero, third is Too Many Pinkie Pies, fourth is Apple Family Reunion, and there are probably more to come. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The second episode that Zecora, and Mr. and Mrs. Cake appear. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Fillydelphia was mentioned. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- Second episode to show legible text. The words "Welcome Princess Celest" can be seen on a banner. - Jasonbres (talk) 15:18, August 8, 2014 (UTC)
Winter Wrap Up
- First episode in the series to fully share its name with both the event and song of the same name. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 06:11, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- This is the first episode to feature a song with more than one pony singing. --Smuff[The cake is a lie] 13:29, June 17, 2012 (UTC)
- This is the last episode to premiere in 2010. Keylonrocks (talk) 12:39, July 23, 2014 (UTC)
- First time Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, Fluttershy and Applejack sing. Fear Not! (talk) 20:50, August 6, 2012 (UTC)
- And Rainbow Dash. 96.38.98.48 17:34, August 22, 2012 (UTC)
- Fluttershy technically sang in Bridle Gossip, but this is the first episode where she sings in her normal voice.Raymondluxuryacht (talk) 23:51, January 8, 2014 (UTC)
Call of the Cutie
- This is the first episode in the series not to focus on the main casts, but focuses on supporting characters, in this case Apple Bloom. –Rallinale 04:44, March 3, 2012 (UTC)
- This is the first episode that Rarity does not make an appearance. –Rallinale 04:44, March 3, 2012 (UTC)
- This is the first episode to center around one or more of the Cutie Mark Crusaders. 213.154.11.25 06:19, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- Bridle Gossip, I think that episode was kinda featured around Apple Bloom as well. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- This is the first episode we hear Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle's names.213.154.11.25 06:19, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- First appearance of Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, and Twist Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- First explanation of what a cutie mark is, what it represents, and how a pony gets one Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- In the market scene, Sweetie Drops and Time Turner make their first speaking appearances. Steph physarum (talk) 03:25, July 31, 2013 (UTC)
- The inside of the dojo where Apple Bloom and Rainbow Dash practice karate has pictures of silhouettes of Princess Celestia and Princess Luna on the walls, as they are illustrated in the prologue of Friendship is Magic, part 1. Steph physarum (talk) 03:25, July 31, 2013 (UTC)
- The music that plays during the cute-ceañera is the same music that plays during the montage of the Cutie Mark Crusaders' attempts to earn their cutie marks in The Show Stoppers and during both Gummy's and Pinkie Pie's birthday party in Party of One. Steph physarum (talk) 03:25, July 31, 2013 (UTC)
- First episode where a relative of an absent Main 6 member appears, in this case it's Sweetie Belle. http://i.imgur.com/GjzTyYh.gif Seaswirl10 Talk 12:17, October 14, 2013 (UTC)
- It's the first and so far only episode that Snails appeared without Snips. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:02, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Cheerilee talks. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
Fall Weather Friends
- First episode that Spike is an announcer / narrator. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 04:36, March 22, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode where Applejack and Rainbow Dash engage in a friendly competition. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 02:29, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- Though unconfirmed, this is possibly the first time Berry Punch beats main characters at a race. (She later wins the Sisterhooves Social, and was shown panting among other ponies after the race, presumably placing above Twilight's 5th place). Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Rarity appears with no dialogue. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
Suited For Success
- First Rarity song in the series. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 06:09, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- The first time that Opal helps out with Rarity's dress PrincessCelestia223 (talk) 21:15, October 21, 2012 (UTC)
- Even though I think he was doing it unwillingly. 213.154.11.25 06:20, December 7, 2012 (UTC)
- Has Opal appeared in any episodes before this? Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- This marks the first appearance of DJ Pon-3. - v |SchindlerLift1874| ^ 12:06, November 14, 2012 (UTC)
- First time Twilight's magic aura isn't seen.
- The first episode centered around just Rarity (on Look Before You Sleep, the episode is featured around her, but at the same time Applejack). --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The second episode when Spike is announcer. First time was Fall Weather Friends. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- And the only time this happens back-to-back ("Fall Weather Friends" and this episode). Prince Silversaddle (talk) 08:27, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode to use the harpsichord to musically represent Rarity. - Jasonbres (talk) 22:22, July 9, 2014 (UTC)
- Last non 2-parter or finale episode so far where Twilight is clearly heard singing. All subsequent non 2-parters will have her voice obscured by a chorus. Fear Not! (talk) 16:53, May 14, 2016 (UTC)
- the song Art of the Dress appears to be the first instance of the Dash-related "20%" memes. Noted this in February but was told to put the info here. After the 4 February 2011 debut of the episode, these are the following throwbacks to it made later that I am aware of:
- 27 December 2014 Awesome As I Wanna Be (in Rainbow Rocks) Dash sings "When it comes to makin' music, I'm the ruler. You wish you could be twenty percent cooler" and later says "Be cool enough to win, but not so cool that we end up showing off the whole ears and tails and rainbows thing. Sooo... about twenty percent less cool."
- 20 December 2017 Jingle Bells#20% Cooler version
- 23 March 2018 Saved by My Friends Dash sings "But they don't even need a ruler 'cause I'm twenty percent cooler"
- 8 September 2018 Transcripts/The Washouts Scootaloo says "How can I explain it? Like the Wonderbolts, just twenty bajillion percent cooler!"
- talk2ty 19:55, May 4, 2019 (UTC)
- Don't forget School Daze - Part 2, when Rainbow Dash said, "With class run my way, it'll be two hundred and twenty percent cooler." --Lightening McQueen (talk) 00:26, May 5, 2019 (UTC)
Feeling Pinkie Keen
- First time the phrase "wide, wide world of Equestria", or a variant thereof, is spoken. It was spoken by Twilight Sparkle. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 17:30, March 23, 2014 (UTC)
- First appearance of GummyILoveZeldaandPonies (talk) 17:35, December 5, 2012 (UTC)ILoveZeldaandPonies
- First time a character's name appears in an episode title
- First time Twilight Sparkle bites a pony's tail. (Pinkie Pie) Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- First episode in which a member of the Mane Six does not appear, but they are mentioned by name (Rainbow Dash).Raymondluxuryacht (talk) 23:51, January 8, 2014 (UTC)
- Running Gag: Twilight Sparkle geting hurt —Preceding unsigned comment added by Ketwol0494 (talk • contribs)
Sonic Rainboom
- First physical appearance of The Wonderbolts. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 08:12, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- Spitfire's first appearance along with Soarin, but both were not introduced by name. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 08:12, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- Soarin's first appearance actually was in The Ticket Master in Rainbow's fantasy. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 15:56, July 6, 2014 (UTC)
- First appearance of the Sonic Rainboom, and Rainbow Dash's second time doing the technique.
- And the only time where this episode shares its name with Rainbow Dash's technique. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 17:18, March 19, 2014 (UTC)
- It's the first episode that all the main characters appeared except Spike. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 23:05, November 7, 2013 (UTC)
- First time that Rainbow Dash says "Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!" -Prince Goldstreak (talk) 06:00, December 8, 2014 (UTC)
- It's the first episode Rarity discusses her friendship lesson with the princess. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Cloudsdale appears. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
Stare Master
- Second episode where Twilight Sparkle writes a friendship lesson, although it was never heard by the viewers. The first was in "Look Before You Sleep". Prince Silversaddle (talk) 03:45, April 8, 2014 (UTC)
- Only season 1 episode that does not feature Applejack. Perfect Sige 00:11, March 2, 2012 (UTC)
- First episode to feature a song from only one of the Cutie Mark Crusaders; in this case, its Sweetie Belle. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 14:39, March 19, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode to mention that Sweetie Belle is Rarity's sister Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- First appearance of Fluttershy's Stare Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- Only episode to feature a cockatrice Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
The Show Stoppers
- First Cutie Mark Crusaders episode in the series. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 06:46, March 21, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode where the Cutie Mark Crusaders are seen in Twilight's tree-house. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 08:26, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode in which no unicorn or Pegasus unicorn uses magic.
- The Cutie Mark Crusaders's special talents are revealed (but not to them) Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Rainbow Dash appears with no dialogue. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode to feature a song sung by The Cutie Mark Crusaders JumpingShinyFrogs (talk) 23:52, December 30, 2013 (UTC)
- And the first that Scootaloo is the lead singer. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 07:58, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- The first episode to feature a song in which no member of the main six sings or speaks a single line (The Cutie Mark Crusader Theme Song) JumpingShinyFrogs (talk) 23:52, December 30, 2013 (UTC)
A Dog and Pony Show
- First appearance of Sapphire Shores. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 23:32, March 19, 2014 (UTC)
- First Rarity and Spike episode in the series. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 16:30, March 21, 2014 (UTC)
- This is the only episode in which Diamond Dogs make an appearance. 72.211.157.16 06:50, August 25, 2012 (UTC)
- And the first to feature multiple antagonists in the series. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 03:43, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode where Pinkie Pie bites a pony's tail (Fluttershy). All of the Mane 6 except Rarity have now done so. Ghostkaiba297 (talk) 03:25, February 1, 2013 (UTC)
- First episode featuring the voice of Scott McNeil
Green Isn't Your Color
- First episode in the series where a contraction is in an episode title (Isn't). Prince Silversaddle (talk) 20:13, March 21, 2014 (UTC)
- First episode featuring the Pinkie Promise. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- This episode debuts Aloe and Photo Finish. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Applejack appears with no dialogue. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- This episode features Rarity's first blush (though an angry one) and her first squee (which is hard to notice). KillRoy231 (talk) 19:21, December 22, 2015 (UTC)
- Second and last time the fashion show theme plays (first heard during the bad fashion show of Suited for Success). KillRoy231 (talk) 19:21, December 22, 2015 (UTC)
Over a Barrel
- First episode that doesn't feature Ponyville. Xeoxer 17:48, March 4, 2012 (UTC)
- First episode to feature Appleloosa. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 14:44, March 19, 2014 (UTC)
- The first episode featuring a train, and the only episode showing ponies pulling a train. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Spike cries. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode featuring a war. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The term "everybody" instead of "everypony is used when Twilight Sparkle blurts about the ponies of Appleloosa ignoring her. --AnimationFan15, 17:21, April 19, 2014 (UTC)
A Bird in the Hoof
- This is the only episode that features Philomena, the phoenix
- The first episode Spike appears with no dialogue. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The second episode that features the Benny Hill-like song during a chase, first was The Ticket Master. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
The Cutie Mark Chronicles
- The only episode in the series to have "cutie mark" in an episode title. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 06:50, March 21, 2014 (UTC)
- This episode shows the first time Rainbow Dash does a Sonic Rainboom
- The first time we actually see Celestia manipulating the sun. Xeoxer (talk) 09:00, July 28, 2013 (UTC)
- Correction. Celestia manipulating the sun in a flashback. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 02:54, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- The second episode featuring Hoops and Dumb-Bell, first was Sonic Rainboom. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first, and currently only episode when Fluttershy sings her own song. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- Not anymore it seems! Fluttershy sings her own song in Filli Vanilli. ^^ --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 22:49, April 3, 2014 (UTC)
- The first episode featuring Manehatten. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- Featuring Manehattan in a flashback. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 03:45, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- The first episode Applejack cries. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- Pinkie's parents both speak during her flashback, marking the first time that any of the Mane Six's parents have appeared with dialogue.Raymondluxuryacht (talk) 23:51, January 8, 2014 (UTC)
Owl's Well That Ends Well
- The only episode in the series where a written friendship lesson by Spike was left incomplete. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 17:59, March 23, 2014 (UTC)
- First apperiance of OwlowiciousILoveZeldaandPonies (talk) 17:35, December 5, 2012 (UTC)ILoveZeldaandPonies :3
- The first episode centered around Spike alone (Spike was kinda centered in A Dog and Pony Show, but at the same time Rarity). --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The first episode Spike walks into the Everfree Forest. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
Party of One
- First episode in which a member of the Mane 6 has their birthday celebrated, but this is the only episode where both a member of the Mane 6 and her pet has their birthday celebrated not at the same time. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 07:44, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- First time a supporting/secondary character's birthday is mentioned or celebrated; in this episode, it was Gummy. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 03:13, March 21, 2014 (UTC)
- This episode features Pinkie Pie's breakdown
- The first episode when Mrs. Cake appears without her husband. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- The only episode to have a song in the opening but not be a musical episode.Scrounge (talk) 05:59, March 19, 2016 (UTC)
The Best Night Ever
- First episode that does not have a two-part season finale and the first season finale to not have an antagonist. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 22:13, March 18, 2014 (UTC)
- Fleetfoot's first (cameo) appearance. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 08:14, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- Second time, and the first for a season finale, that Meghan McCarthy isn't credited as a writer. The first time was the series premiere. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 05:57, April 2, 2014 (UTC)
- First time in the series that a different writer writes a (one-part) season finale. Prince Silversaddle (talk) 05:57, April 2, 2014 (UTC)
- First time that each member of the Mane 6 gets a solo ("At the Gala"). Prince Silversaddle (talk) 06:11, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- This episode features Fluttershy's breakdown, although it does not center on it as it splits evenly between the Mane 6
- This is the first episode where Caramel speaks
- This episode introduces Donut Joe, Spitfire, and Soarin (even though Spitfire and Soarin appear in Sonic Rainboom, this is when they're introduced by name). --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 01:16, November 8, 2013 (UTC)
- And its also the second appearance of both Spitfire and Soarin after "Sonic Rainboom". Prince Silversaddle (talk) 08:04, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- Actually, Soarin's debut was in the The Ticket Master in Rainbow Dash's vision. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 05:21, March 31, 2014 (UTC)
- First time in a vision. This marks his second physical appearance after said episode ("Sonic Rainboom"). Prince Silversaddle (talk) 07:32, April 2, 2014 (UTC)
- Actually, Soarin's debut was in the The Ticket Master in Rainbow Dash's vision. --Mega Sean 45 (talk) 05:21, March 31, 2014 (UTC)
- And its also the second appearance of both Spitfire and Soarin after "Sonic Rainboom". Prince Silversaddle (talk) 08:04, March 24, 2014 (UTC)
- The Mane 6 are wearing the very same dresses they wore in Suited for Success. ZanyDragon (talk) 04:37, January 28, 2014 (UTC)
- To be more specific, the Mane 6 are wearing the very same dresses that was seen shortly after the Art of the Dress song in "Suited For Success". Prince Silversaddle (talk) 15:37, March 20, 2014 (UTC)
- This was the first ever MLP rerun to air on the rebranded Discovery Family. - Jasonbres (talk) 15:32, October 13, 2014 (UTC)