Ep 12. Family Appreciation Day

The episode "Family Appreciation Day" from season 2 of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic revolves around Applejack and her family. The episode begins with Applejack receiving a letter from her grandmother, Granny Smith, inviting her to attend Family Appreciation Day at the school in Ponyville. Applejack is hesitant to attend as she believes that her family is too embarrassing and that she would be made fun of by her friends.

Despite her initial reservations, Applejack decides to attend the event with her friends. As they arrive, they discover that Granny Smith has a surprise in store for them. She has brought along her homemade apple cider, which she intends to sell at the event. However, the cider is so potent that it causes all of the ponies who drink it to become drunk. Chaos ensues as the ponies become delirious and start acting out of character.

Amidst the chaos, Applejack learns the history of her family and the impact they have had on Ponyville. The episode showcases the resilience and determination of Applejack's family through Granny Smith's recollections of the past. We see how the family has persevered through droughts and disasters, and how they have continued to provide the town with their apple products. This leads Applejack to appreciate her family's history and the impact they have had on the community.

Meanwhile, the ponies who have drunk the cider are causing all sorts of problems. Pinkie Pie, for example, becomes overly hyperactive and starts bouncing around like a pinball. Rarity becomes emotional and starts crying at the slightest provocation. Twilight Sparkle becomes paranoid and starts seeing enemies everywhere, while Rainbow Dash becomes overconfident and starts boasting about her abilities.

As the day progresses, the ponies slowly start to sober up. Applejack's friends help her to see the value in her family and its history. They reassure her that her family's quirks and eccentricities make them unique and special. Applejack soon realizes that the embarrassing aspects of her family are what make them lovable and relatable.

The episode concludes with the town showing its appreciation for the Apple family and their contributions to the community. Twilight Sparkle, Rarity, and Rainbow Dash apologize for their drunken antics and help the Apple family sell their apple products. The episode ends with Applejack realizing that her family is not perfect, but that their imperfections are what make them perfect for her.

Overall, "Family Appreciation Day" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the importance of family and community. It is an episode that is sure to make viewers laugh, cry, and appreciate the people in their lives who make them who they are.