My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship Games Shorts (2015)

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Synopsis

In the lead-up to the Friendship Games, these five shorts each spotlight a different pair or trio of characters: Sunset Shimmer's failed science experiments on magic, Pinkie Pie and Rainbow Dash's botched spy mission on Crystal Prep, Lyra and Sweetie Drops turning tryouts into an absurd rivalry, Photo Finish's chaotic yearbook photoshoot, and the boys' clashing banner designs. They set the stage and build hype for the movie without revealing any of its actual plot.

First Air Date: 2015-08-01

Last Air Date: 2015-08-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Created By: Jayson Thiessen, Ishi Rudell

Networks: YouTube

Top Cast

Rebecca Shoichet as Sunset Shimmer
Andrea Libman as Pinkie Pie
Ashleigh Ball as Rainbow Dash
Vincent Tong as Flash Sentry

Seasons

Season 1 (2015)

Five short tie-ins released ahead of the Friendship Games movie, each following a different pair or trio of Canterlot High students as they prepare for the big rivalry event against Crystal Prep Academy.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Science of Magic (2015-08-01)

The Rainbooms gather in a Canterlot High School classroom for band practice and find Sunset Shimmer using lab equipment.
Ep. 2: Pinky Spy (2015-08-08)

Rainbow Dash tries to spy on Crystal Prep Academy's sports team, but Pinkie Pie ruins her attempts to remain unseen.
Ep. 3: All's Fair in Love & Friendship Games (2015-08-15)

Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops compete to earn a spot on the Wondercolts team in the Friendship Games tryouts.
Ep. 4: Photo Finished (2015-08-22)

Photo Finish gets carried away when Vice Principal Luna asks her to take pictures for the Canterlot High yearbook.
Ep. 5: A Banner Day (2015-08-29)

Flash Sentry, Micro Chips, and Sandalwood have conflicting ideas on their welcome banner for Crystal Prep Academy.