My Little Pony: Friendship is Magical (Stephenverse)

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magical (abbreviated as MLP: FIM) is an animated children's television series based on the 1959 toys on the same name. The show aired on October 10, 1970, to 1980 as it rained for 10 seasons.

The show concerns Twilight Sparkle is guided by her mentor, Princess Celestia, to learn friendship in the town of Ponyville. Twilight and her dragon assistant Spike become close friends with five other ponies: Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie. The ponies represent different facets of friendship with magical artifacts called the "Elements of Harmony." They travel on adventures and help others around Equestria while resolving problems arising in their own friendships.

The series became a major commercial success, becoming the highest-rated original production in Hub Network's broadcast history and leading to new merchandising opportunities for Hasbro, including books, clothing, collectible trading cards, and comics. A spin-off franchise, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magical - Equestria Girls, was launched in 1973. A feature-length film adaptation directly based on the TV series titled My Little Pony: The Movie, was theatrically released by Warner Bros. on October 5, 1979, in the United States. The sequel named My Little Pony: The Movie - The Rise of Grogar was also released on December 19, 1980, in theatres, just two months after the show ended.

Episodes
In total, 507 episodes have been produced and broadcast.

Reception
The series has received critical acclaim from critics.