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|ShortSummary=Rarity is elected to be in charge of an upcoming Ponyville festival and decides to set it to a theme of "Small Town Chic". The festival attracts the attention of Trenderhoof, a trend-setter that Rarity has been smitten by. After his arrival, Rarity takes Trenderhoof on a tour of Ponyville, including Sweet Apple Acres, and she becomes agast when Trenderhoof appears to fall for Applejack and her farming ways. Rarity tries to help out on the farm, hoping this will catch Trenderhoof's eye, but she is unable to sway him. As a last ditch effort, she decides to forgo the "Small Town Chic" theme for a farming one, dressing as Applejack. Applejack, who has been more annoyed by these antics, teases Rarity enough to make her see the error of her ways and return to the previous theme in time for the festival. Rarity realizes she should try to change who she is to impress someone.<ref name="Maloney 2014-01-17b"/>
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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic season 4
Season 4
No. of episodes26[1]
Release
Original networkThe Hub
Original releaseNovember 23, 2013 (2013-11-23) –
TBA
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The fourth season of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, developed by Lauren Faust, airs on The Hub in the United States. The series is considered to be the fourth generation (G4) of the My Little Pony franchise, following earlier lines and television show tie-ins in the 1980s and 1990s. Season 4 of the series premiered on November 23, 2013, on the The Hub, an American pay television channel partly owned by Hasbro.

The show follows Princess Twilight Sparkle, a studious alicorn (a pony with both horn and wings; in previous seasons, Twilight was a unicorn) pony as her mentor Princess Celestia guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville. Twilight continues to learn with her close friends Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. Each represents a different face of friendship, and Twilight discovers herself to be a key part of the magical artifacts, the "Elements of Harmony". The ponies share adventures and help out other residents of Ponyville, while working out the troublesome moments in their own friendships.

Hasbro selected animator Lauren Faust as the creative director and executive producer for the show. Faust sought to challenge the established "girly" nature of the existing My Little Pony line, creating more in-depth characters and adventurous settings, incorporating Hasbro's suggestions for marketing of the toy line.

Development

Concept

Season 4 continues from the events of the third season finale, Magical Mystery Cure, where Twilight, shown to have come to hone her magic skills while learning the value of friendship, has been crowned as Equestria's newest princess, becoming an alicorn in the process. Some elements of the season will focus on Twilight coming to terms with her new status; Lead writer Meghan McCarthy stated that "What we didn't want to do was change who [Twilight] is as a character, because she's certainly someone that everyone's proud to know and love",[2] while Tara Strong, the voice actress for Twilight, claimed that the episode is "a birth of a new era for Twilight, but not the end of what makes the show so wonderful".[3] In addition, with the directive of the letters to Princess Celestia now no longer in force, the Mane Six now resolve to keep a collective journal of their formative experiences for posterity's sake.

Production

Investment documents for DHX Media's 2012 financial year indicate that production for a fourth season had been financed.[4] Before the season premiered, aspects of it were discussed by Meghan McCarthy, Tara Strong and other writers and voice actors at various fan conventions.[5][6] Hasbro's vice president for international distribution, Finn Arnesen, had stated that My Little Pony is a "top-priority" brand for the company and expects the series to continue beyond the fourth season.[7] The fourth season of the series premiered on November 23, 2013.[8] This season marks the first time storyboard artist Jim Miller (who also voices King Sombra from the season three premiere) will be co-directing alongside Jayson Thiessen.[9]

At the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2013, the writers and voice actors talked about the upcoming season. It is expected to have between 15 and 20 songs, even though the writers had envisioned more, and will include a musical episode centered around Pinkie Pie. Rarity will have her own episode, and Pinkie will have a visit from her sisters. The season will also include a return of Nightmare Moon, the evil version of Princess Luna. The writers have stated that they will include references aimed for its adult audience, and will also include more appearances by the fan-named character Derpy Hooves.[10]

Cast

Main

Supporting

Minor

Guest stars

Episodes

See also: List of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic episodes

Like the first two seasons, this season will have 26 episodes. According to a Twitter post by Meghan McCarthy, this season will have a story arc.[11]

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic season 4 episodes
No. in
series 		No. in
season 		Title Directed by[nb 2] Written by[nb 2] Original air date Production
code 		Viewers
(in millions)
661"Princess Twilight Sparkle" (Part 1)Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerMeghan McCarthyNovember 23, 2013 (2013-11-23)4010.733[12]
672"Princess Twilight Sparkle" (Part 2)Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerMeghan McCarthyNovember 23, 2013 (2013-11-23)4020.709[12]
683"Castle Mane-ia"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerJosh HaberNovember 30, 2013 (2013-11-30)4030.461[13]
694"Daring Don't"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerDave PolskyDecember 7, 2013 (2013-12-07)4040.397[14]
705"Flight to the Finish"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerEd ValentineDecember 14, 2013 (2013-12-14)4050.568[15]
716"Power Ponies"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerMeghan McCarthy, Charlotte Fullerton & Betsy McGowenDecember 21, 2013 (2013-12-21)4060.683[16]
727"Bats!"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerMerriwether Williams[nb 3]December 28, 2013 (2013-12-28)4070.531[18]
738"Rarity Takes Manehattan"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerDave PolskyJanuary 4, 2014 (2014-01-04)4080.527[19]
749"Pinkie Apple Pie"[nb 4]Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerNatasha LevingerJanuary 11, 2014 (2014-01-11)4090.499[20]
7510"Rainbow Falls"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerCorey PowellJanuary 18, 2014 (2014-01-18)4100.514[21]
7611"Three's a Crowd"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerMeghan McCarthy and Ed ValentineJanuary 25, 2014 (2014-01-25)4110.483[22]
7712"Pinkie Pride"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerJayson Thiessen (story)
Amy Keating Rogers (teleplay)		February 1, 2014 (2014-02-01)4120.459[23]
7813"Simple Ways"[24]Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerJosh Haber[25]February 8, 2014 (2014-02-08)[24]413
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7914"Filli Vanilli"[26]Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerAmy Keating Rogers[25]February 15, 2014 (2014-02-15)[26]414
TBA
8015"Twilight Time"[26]Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerDave Polsky[25]February 22, 2014 (2014-02-22)[26]415
TBA
8116"It Ain't Easy Being Breezies"[27]Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerNatasha Levinger[28]March 1, 2014 (2014-03-01)[27]416
TBA
9126
TBA
Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerMeghan McCarthy[29]
TBA
426
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Songs

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic season 4 songs
No. in
series 		Title Song Lyrics by Sung by
70 "Flight to the Finish" "Hearts Strong as Horses" Daniel Ingram &
Ed Valentine 		Cutie Mark Crusaders
72 "Bats!" "Bats" Daniel Ingram &
Merriwether Williams 		Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Twilight Sparkle
73 "Rarity Takes Manehattan" "Generosity" Daniel Ingram &
Dave Polsky 		Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie; Rarity (reprise)
74 "Pinkie Apple Pie" "Apples to the Core" Daniel Ingram &
Natasha Levinger 		Applejack, Apple Bloom, Big McIntosh, Granny Smith, Pinkie Pie
76 "Three's a Crowd" "Glass of Water" Ed Valentine Discord
77 "Pinkie Pride" "Pinkie the Party Planner" Daniel Ingram & Amy Keating Rogers Pinkie Pie, Mr. Cake, Mrs. Cake, Diamond Tiara, and crowd
"The Super Duper Party Pony" Cheese Sandwich and Pinkie Pie
"Pinkie's Lament" Daniel Ingram Pinkie Pie
"The Goof Off" Cheese Sandwich and Pinkie Pie
"Cheese Confesses" Daniel Ingram & Amy Keating Rogers Cheese Sandwich
"Make a Wish"[a] Daniel Ingram Pinkie Pie

Song notes

  1. ^ Song not orchestrated by Steffan Andrews.

Notes

  1. ^ Not seen, but is credited in the closing credits of "Rainbow Falls"; Metzger voiced a similar-looking character.
  2. ^ a b Information about the directors and writers are taken from the episodes' opening credits.
  3. ^ The episode miscredited Meghan McCarthy as the writer in initial airings,[17] but was later corrected for reruns.
  4. ^ Within the episode, the title is spelled as "Pinky Apple Pie".

References

  1. ^ Miller, Jim (2013-11-24), [Number of episodes confirmation], Twitter, retrieved 2013-11-24. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |separator= ignored (help); templatestyles stripmarker in |title= at position 1 (help)
  2. ^ Busis, Hillary (2013-01-29). "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic exclusive: Twilight's becoming a princess!". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  3. ^ Busis, Hillary (2013-02-15). "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: Exclusive clip from season 3's royal finale". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
  4. ^ "Management Discussion and Analysis" (PDF). Fiscal 2012 (Press release). DHX Media. 2012-06-30. p. 11. Retrieved 2013-11-25.
  5. ^ Watercutter, Angela (2013-02-15). "Exclusive: Watch a Clip from the Controversial My Little Pony Season 3 Finale". Wired.
  6. ^ Busis, Hillary (2013-01-31). "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: A Brony explains why fans say 'neigh' to Princess Twilight". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  7. ^ Christie, Brendan (February–March 2013). Lana, Castleman (ed.). "Hasbro hits its stride" (PDF). Kidscreen: 33–34.
  8. ^ Busis, Hillary (2013-07-25). "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic exclusive: Season 4 premieres on..." Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
  9. ^ Miller, Jim (2013-04-12), [Co-director credit confirmation], Twitter, retrieved 2013-04-12. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |separator= ignored (help); templatestyles stripmarker in |title= at position 1 (help)
  10. ^ Nyugen, Hanh (2013-07-20). "My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie Lands a Musical Episode and More Season 4 Scoop". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  11. ^ Meghan McCarthy (2013-11-23), [Season-long story arc confirmation], Twitter, retrieved 2013-11-24. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |separator= ignored (help); templatestyles stripmarker in |title= at position 1 (help)
  12. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (2013-11-29). "Hub Network Weekly Ratings Scorecard (November 18–24, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
  13. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-06). "Hub Network Weekly Ratings Scorecard (November 25 – December 1, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
  14. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-13). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 2, 2013". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  15. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-20). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 9, 2013". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2013-12-20.
  16. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-26). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 16–22, 2013". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2013-12-26.
  17. ^ McCarthy, Meghan (2013-12-28), [Writing confirmation following error in episode credits], Twitter. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |separator= ignored (help); templatestyles stripmarker in |title= at position 1 (help)
  18. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-02). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 23–29, 2013". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2014-01-02.
  19. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-09). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 30, 2013". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  20. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-16). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 6, 2014". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2014-01-16.
  21. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-24). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 13, 2014". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2014-01-24.
  22. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-31). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 20, 2014". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  23. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-02-07). "The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 27, 2014". TV Media Insights. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
  24. ^ a b Maloney, Amy (2014-01-17). "Rarity has a 'fa-tail' attraction to the new pony in town, on My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic, Feb. 8" (PDF). Discovery Press Web (Press release). Discovery Communications. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  25. ^ a b c McCarthy, Meghan (2014-01-22), ["Simple Ways", "Filli Vanilli", and "Twilight Time" writing credit confirmation], Twitter, retrieved 2014-01-22. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |separator= ignored (help); templatestyles stripmarker in |title= at position 1 (help) Cite error: The named reference "McCarthy 2014-01-22" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  26. ^ a b c d Sorenson, Laura (2014-01-22). "The Hub Network's February 2014 Highlights" (PDF). Discovery Press Web (Press release). Discovery Communications. pp. 2–3. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
  27. ^ a b "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: 'It Ain't Easy Being Breezies'". Zap2it. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  28. ^ McCarthy, Meghan (2014-01-23), ["It Ain't Easy Being Breezies" writing credit confirmation], Twitter, retrieved 2014-01-23. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |separator= ignored (help); templatestyles stripmarker in |title= at position 1 (help)
  29. ^ McCarthy, Meghan (2013-11-07), [Episode 26 writing credit confirmation], Twitter, retrieved 2013-11-07. {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |separator= ignored (help); templatestyles stripmarker in |title= at position 1 (help)
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