My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic season 2

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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Season 2
DVD cover
No. of episodes26
Release
Original networkThe Hub
Original releaseSeptember 17, 2011 (2011-09-17) –
April 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
Season chronology
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Season 3
List of episodes

The second season of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, developed by Lauren Faust, originally aired on The Hub in the United States. The series is based on Hasbro's My Little Pony line of toys and animated works and is often referred by collectors to be the fourth generation, or "G4", of the My Little Pony franchise. Season 2 of the series premiered on September 17, 2011 on The Hub, an American pay television channel partly owned by Hasbro, and concluded on April 21, 2012.

The show follows a studious unicorn pony named Twilight Sparkle as her mentor Princess Celestia guides her to learn about friendship in the town of Ponyville. Twilight becomes close friends with five other ponies: 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.

Development

Concept

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. From season 2 onward, E/I ("educational and informational") content was dropped in favor of only TV-Y, designed for ages 2 and up.

Production

Lauren Faust left the show after the conclusion of the first season. She was credited in the second season as Consulting Producer. Her involvement in the second season consisted mainly of story conception and scripts, and the involvement ceased after the second season. Despite leaving, she still has high hopes for the staff members, stating that "the gaps I have left are being filled by the same amazing artists, writers, and directors who brought you Season 1. I'm certain the show will be as entertaining as ever".[1]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Minor

Guest stars

Episodes

See also: List of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
271"The Return of Harmony" (Part 1)Jayson ThiessenM.A. LarsonSeptember 17, 2011 (2011-09-17)0.48[3]
282"The Return of Harmony" (Part 2)Jayson ThiessenM.A. LarsonSeptember 24, 2011 (2011-09-24)0.48[3]
293"Lesson Zero"James WoottonMeghan McCarthyOctober 15, 2011 (2011-10-15)
N/A
304"Luna Eclipsed"James WoottonM.A. LarsonOctober 22, 2011 (2011-10-22)
N/A
315"Sisterhooves Social"James WoottonCindy MorrowNovember 5, 2011 (2011-11-05)
N/A
326"The Cutie Pox"James WoottonAmy Keating RogersNovember 12, 2011 (2011-11-12)
N/A
337"May the Best Pet Win!"James WoottonCharlotte FullertonNovember 19, 2011 (2011-11-19)
N/A
348"The Mysterious Mare Do Well"James WoottonMerriwether WilliamsNovember 26, 2011 (2011-11-26)
N/A
359"Sweet and Elite"James WoottonMeghan McCarthyDecember 3, 2011 (2011-12-03)
N/A
3610"Secret of My Excess"James WoottonM.A. LarsonDecember 10, 2011 (2011-12-10)
N/A
3711"Hearth's Warming Eve"James WoottonMerriwether WilliamsDecember 17, 2011 (2011-12-17)
N/A
3812"Family Appreciation Day"James WoottonCindy MorrowJanuary 7, 2012 (2012-01-07)
N/A
3913"Baby Cakes"James WoottonCharlotte FullertonJanuary 14, 2012 (2012-01-14)
N/A
4014"The Last Roundup"James WoottonAmy Keating RogersJanuary 21, 2012 (2012-01-21)
N/A
4115"The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000"James WoottonM.A. LarsonJanuary 28, 2012 (2012-01-28)
N/A
4216"Read It and Weep"James WoottonCindy MorrowFebruary 4, 2012 (2012-02-04)
N/A
4317"Hearts and Hooves Day"James WoottonMeghan McCarthyFebruary 11, 2012 (2012-02-11)0.32[4]
4418"A Friend in Deed"James WoottonAmy Keating RogersFebruary 18, 2012 (2012-02-18)
N/A
4519"Putting Your Hoof Down"James WoottonStory by : Charlotte Fullerton
Teleplay by : Merriwether Williams		March 3, 2012 (2012-03-03)
N/A
4620"It's About Time"James WoottonM.A. LarsonMarch 10, 2012 (2012-03-10)
N/A
4721"Dragon Quest"James WoottonMerriwether WilliamsMarch 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)
N/A
4822"Hurricane Fluttershy"James WoottonCindy MorrowMarch 24, 2012 (2012-03-24)
N/A
4923"Ponyville Confidential"James WoottonM.A. LarsonMarch 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
N/A
5024"MMMystery on the Friendship Express"James WoottonAmy Keating RogersApril 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
N/A
5125"A Canterlot Wedding" (Part 1)James WoottonMeghan McCarthyApril 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)0.49[5]
5226"A Canterlot Wedding" (Part 2)James WoottonMeghan McCarthyApril 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)0.48[5]

Songs

Main article: List of songs in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic § Season 2 (2011–12)

DVD release

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Season Two
Set details Special features
  • 26 episodes
  • 4-disc set
  • 1.78:1 aspect ratio
  • Subtitles: English
  • Live stage reading from the My Little Pony Project 2012 event
  • Recording of the 2012 San Diego Comic Con Pony Panel
  • Sing-Along song videos ("The Perfect Stallion", "Love Is In Bloom", "Smile Song", and "Becoming Popular")
  • Printable coloring sheets
Release dates
Region 1 Region 2
May 14, 2013 (2013-05-14)[6] November 28, 2014 (2014-11-28)[7]

References

  1. ^ Faust, Lauren (2011-05-08). "THANK YOU!!!". (Self-published). deviantART. Retrieved 2011-08-02.
  2. ^ Miller, Jim (2013-12-10), "Sylvia Zaradic", (Self-published), Twitter, retrieved 2013-12-10.
  3. ^ a b "Saturday, September 17, 2011 Broadcast & Cable Final Ratings". The Voice of TV. 2011-09-21. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (2012-02-16). "'My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic' Fan Favorite Mare-A-Thon Boosts The Hub". TV By the Numbers. Archived from the original on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2012-04-10. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ a b "Hub TV Network Scores Record High Audience With Outstanding Performance of Special Royal Wedding of the Year on 'My Little Pony Friendship is Magic'" (Press release). Hasbro. 2012-04-24. Archived from the original on 2012-04-28. Retrieved 2012-04-24. {{cite press release}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Lambert, David (2013-03-27). "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic – Shout! Press Release Announces Season 2 DVDs". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-30. Retrieved 2013-11-29. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "My Little Pony - Freundschaft ist Magie: Die komplette 2. Staffel zur TV-Serie [4 DVDs]". Amazon.de. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
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