The first episode of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic aired on The Hub Network, marking the debut of the series created by Lauren Faust.
Season 1 ended with the 26th episode, concluding the introduction to the core characters and setting the stage for expanded storylines.
The series concluded after nine seasons and 221 episodes, ending its run on Discovery Family.
The founding of the land of Equestria by the three immortal sisters, which marked the beginning of the world in which My Little Pony takes place.
The unicorn sisters, Celestia, Luna, and later Twilight Sparkle, play key roles in shaping Equestria's society and governance, including the raising and lowering of the sun and moon.
Princess Celestia sends Twilight Sparkle to Ponyville to learn about friendship and oversee the preparations for the Summer Sun Celebration.
An annual festival held in Ponyville to celebrate the summer solstice, serving as the setting for Twilight's first adventure and the beginning of the main series.
Twilight Sparkle meets and befriends Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Rarity, forming the core group known as the Mane Six.
The Mane Six use the Elements of Harmony to defeat Nightmare Moon, returning Princess Luna to her true self and restoring balance between day and night.
The Mane Six learn about the magical Elements of Harmony that protect Equestria from evil.
The reformation of Discord from a villainous spirit of chaos to a friend of the Mane Six, symbolizing the power of friendship and change.
Twilight Sparkle transforms into an alicorn and is crowned as Equestria's newest princess, marking her promotion from student to leader.
Twilight and her friends reactivate the Crystal Heart to save the Crystal Empire from eternal winter caused by King Sombra.
The Mane Six defeat King Sombra, a dark sorcerer who had cast a shadow over the Crystal Empire.
The Mane Six confront and defeat Queen Chrysalis and her changeling swarm, saving Equestria from invasion.
Twilight Sparkle and the Mane Six defeat Lord Tirek, a powerful villain who sought to absorb all magic in Equestria.
Princess Twilight opens the School of Friendship to teach ponies across Equestria the magic of friendship.
The Mane Six face various challenges as Twilight prepares to assume her new role as ruler of Equestria following Princess Celestia and Luna's retirement.
