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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magicseason 4
Season 4
No.of episodes26[1]
Release
Original networkHub Network
Original releaseNovember 23, 2013(2013-11-23)–
2014
Season chronology
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The fourth season of theanimated television seriesMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic,developed byLauren Faust,is currently airing on theHub Networkin the United States. The series is considered to be the fourth generation (G4) of theMy Little Ponyfranchise, following earlier lines and television show tie-ins in the 1980s and 1990s. Season 4 of the series premiered on November 23, 2013, on theHub Network,anAmericanpay televisionchannel 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 existingMy Little Ponyline, 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 thirdseason 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 analicornin 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]whileTara 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 variousfanconventions.[5][6]Hasbro's vice president for international distribution, Finn Arnesen, had stated thatMy Little Ponyis 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 theseason three premiere) will be co-directing alongside Jayson Thiessen.[9]

At the 2013San Diego Comic-Con Internationalin 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

  • Chiara Zannias Daring Do/A.K. Yearling
  • Brian Drummond as Ahuizotl
  • Michael Dobsonas Dr. Caballeron and Bulk Biceps
  • Veena Soodas Ms. Harshwhinny
  • Ellen Kennedy as the Mane-iac
  • Ashleigh Ball as Prim Hemline
  • Tabitha St. Germain as Suri Polomare and Zipporwhill
  • Cathy Weseluck as Coco Pommel and Torch Song
    • Jerrica Santos as Torch Song (singing voice)
  • Peter New as Goldie Delicious and Pegasus Dad
  • Trevor Devallas Thunderlane
  • Kelly Metzgeras Spitfire and Blossomforth[nb 1]
  • Matt Hillas Soarin
  • Andrea Libman as Fleetfoot
  • Britt McKillipas Princess Cadance
  • "Weird Al" Yankovicas Cheese Sandwich
  • Doron Bellas Trenderhoof
  • Alvin Sandersas Flutterguy
    • Marcus Mosley as Flutterguy (singing voice)
  • Danny Balkwill as Toe-Tapper

Episodes

See also:List ofMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magicepisodes

Like the first two seasons, this season will have 26 episodes. According to aTwitterpost by Meghan McCarthy, this season will have astory arc.[11]

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magicseason 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"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerJosh HaberFebruary 8, 2014(2014-02-08)4130.554[24]
7914"Filli Vanilli"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerAmy Keating RogersFebruary 15, 2014(2014-02-15)4140.584[25]
8015"Twilight Time"Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerDave Polsky[26]February 22, 2014(2014-02-22)[27]415
TBA
8116"It Ain't Easy Being Breezies"[28]Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerNatasha Levinger[29]March 1, 2014(2014-03-01)[28]416
TBA
8217"Somepony to Watch Over Me"[30]Jayson Thiessen and Jim Miller
TBA
March 8, 2014(2014-03-08)[30]417
TBA
8318"Maud Pie"[31]Jayson Thiessen and Jim Miller
TBA
March 15, 2014(2014-03-15)[31]418
TBA
8520"For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils"[32][nb 5]Jayson Thiessen and Jim Miller
TBA
March 30, 2014(2014-03-30)[32]420
TBA
8621"Leap of Faith"[33]Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerJosh Haber[34]March 30, 2014(2014-03-30)[33]421
TBA
9126
TBA
Jayson Thiessen and Jim MillerMeghan McCarthy[35]
TBA
426
TBA

Songs

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magicseason 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; Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich (reprise)
"The Super Duper Party Pony" Cheese Sandwich and Pinkie Pie
"Pinkie's Lament" Daniel Ingram Pinkie Pie
"The Goof Off" Pinkie Pie and Cheese Sandwich
"Cheese Confesses" Daniel Ingram & Amy Keating Rogers Cheese Sandwich
"Make a Wish"[a] Daniel Ingram Pinkie Pie
79 "Filli Vanilli" "Music in the Treetops" Daniel Ingram Fluttershy; Fluttershy and the Ponytones (reprise)
"Find the Music in You" The Ponytones; Fluttershy and the Ponytones (reprise)

Song notes

  1. ^Song not orchestrated bySteffan Andrews.

Notes

  1. ^Not seen, but is credited in the closing credits of "Rainbow Falls"; Metzger voiced a similar-looking character.
  2. ^abInformation 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".
  5. ^Titled as "For Whom the Sweetie Bells Toils" on Zap2it.

References

  1. ^Miller, Jim (2013-11-24),[Number of episodes confirmation],Twitter,retrieved2013-11-24.{{citation}}:templatestyles stripmarker in|title=at position 1 (help)
  2. ^Busis, Hillary (2013-01-29)."My Little Pony: Friendship is Magicexclusive: Twilight's becoming a princess! ".Entertainment Weekly.Retrieved2013-09-28.
  3. ^Busis, Hillary (2013-02-15)."My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic:Exclusive clip from season 3's royal finale ".Entertainment Weekly.Retrieved2013-02-15.
  4. ^"Management Discussion and Analysis"(PDF).Fiscal 2012(Press release).DHX Media.2012-06-30. p. 11.Retrieved2013-11-25.
  5. ^Watercutter, Angela (2013-02-15)."Exclusive: Watch a Clip from the ControversialMy Little PonySeason 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.Retrieved2013-09-28.
  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 Magicexclusive: Season 4 premieres on... "Entertainment Weekly.Retrieved2013-07-25.
  9. ^Miller, Jim (2013-04-12),[Co-director credit confirmation],Twitter,retrieved2013-04-12.{{citation}}: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.Retrieved2013-07-20.
  11. ^McCarthy, Meghan (2013-11-23),[Season-long story arc confirmation],Twitter,retrieved2013-11-24.{{citation}}:templatestyles stripmarker in|title=at position 1 (help)
  12. ^abPucci, Douglas (2013-11-29)."Hub Network Weekly Ratings Scorecard (November 18–24, 2013)".Son of the Bronx.Blogger.Retrieved2013-11-29.
  13. ^Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-06)."Hub Network Weekly Ratings Scorecard (November 25 – December 1, 2013)".Son of the Bronx.Blogger.Retrieved2013-12-06.
  14. ^Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-13)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 2, 2013".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2013-12-13.
  15. ^Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-20)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 9, 2013".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2013-12-20.
  16. ^Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-26)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 16–22, 2013".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2013-12-26.
  17. ^McCarthy, Meghan (2013-12-28),[Writing confirmation following error in episode credits],Twitter.{{citation}}: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.Retrieved2014-01-02.
  19. ^Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-09)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Dec. 30, 2013".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2014-01-09.
  20. ^Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-16)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 6, 2014".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2014-01-16.
  21. ^Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-24)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 13, 2014".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2014-01-24.
  22. ^Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-31)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 20, 2014".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2014-01-31.
  23. ^Pucci, Douglas (2014-02-07)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 27, 2014".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2014-02-07.
  24. ^Pucci, Douglas (2014-02-13)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Feb. 3, 2014".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2014-02-13.
  25. ^Pucci, Douglas (2014-02-20)."The Hub Ratings Scorecard—Week of Feb. 10, 2014".TV Media Insights.Retrieved2014-02-22.
  26. ^McCarthy, Meghan (2014-01-22),[ "Twilight Time" writing credit confirmation],Twitter,retrieved2014-01-22.{{citation}}:templatestyles stripmarker in|title=at position 1 (help)
  27. ^Cite error: The named referenceSorenson 2014-01-22was invoked but never defined (see thehelp page).
  28. ^ab"My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic:'It Ain't Easy Being Breezies'".Zap2it.Retrieved2014-01-07.
  29. ^McCarthy, Meghan (2014-01-23),[ "It Ain't Easy Being Breezies" writing credit confirmation],Twitter,retrieved2014-01-23.{{citation}}:templatestyles stripmarker in|title=at position 1 (help)
  30. ^ab"My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic:'Somepony to Watch Over Me'".Zap2it.Retrieved2014-02-11.
  31. ^ab"My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic:'Maud Pie'".Zap2it.Retrieved2014-02-14.
  32. ^ab"My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic:'For Whom the Sweetie Bells Toils'".Zap2it.Retrieved2014-02-19.
  33. ^ab"My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic:'Leap of Faith'".Zap2it.Retrieved2014-02-19.
  34. ^Vogel, Mike (2014-02-19),[ "Leap of Faith" writing credit confirmation],Twitter,retrieved2014-02-19.{{citation}}:templatestyles stripmarker in|title=at position 1 (help)
  35. ^McCarthy, Meghan (2013-11-07),[Episode 26 writing credit confirmation],Twitter,retrieved2013-11-07.{{citation}}:templatestyles stripmarker in|title=at position 1 (help)
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