Too Many Pinkie Pies

At the pond, Rainbow Dash is woken up from a nap by a large group of Pinkie Pies chanting "fun" as they frolic around the area. The real Pinkie arrives soon after but decides to check in with Applejack instead when she sees Rainbow angrily fending off the clones. Upon reaching Sweet Apple Acres, however, Pinkie discovers that the Apple family's barn raising efforts have been disrupted by a swarm of clones jumping around the construction site. Applejack angrily demands an explanation as to where they all came from so that she can find out who is responsible ruining the barn raising. The existing barn structure collapses. Hiding behind a hay bale, Pinkie Pie immediately regrets her decision and wonders what she has done to all her friends.

At the pond, Rainbow Dash is woken up from a nap by a large group of Pinkie Pies chanting "fun" as they frolic around the area. The real Pinkie arrives soon after but decides to check in with Applejack instead when she sees Rainbow angrily fending off the clones. Upon reaching Sweet Apple Acres, however, Pinkie discovers that the Apple family's barn raising efforts have been disrupted by a swarm of clones jumping around the construction site. Applejack angrily demands an explanation as to where they all came from so that she can find out who is responsible ruining the barn raising. The existing barn structure collapses. Hiding behind a hay bale, Pinkie Pie immediately regrets her decision and wonders what she has done to all her friends.

The scene then cuts to the Golden Oak Library, where a group of angry townsfolk are outside. Twilight tries to calm them all down, however everyone is so upset over all the property damages that have been caused. Rarity says that she had a Pinkie hurricane raging through her shop and Fluttershy says that their critter picnic got ruined. The other ponies then start complaining, and Twilight tells them to hang on while she figures something out. She and Spike run inside while Twilight tries to figure out the name of the legend that Pinkie mentioned earlier. They search the library for information and eventually find a hidden book describing a "Mirror Pond". Inside, there is a spell that can send the Pinkies back to where they originally came from. However, there is a catch, and that is if they can’t determine which one is the real Pinkie, then she might get sent back by mistake.

After all the chaos, the scene then switches to the Golden Oak Library, where a group of angry townsfolk are gathered outside. Twilight tries to calm them all down, however everyone is so upset over all the property damages that have been caused. Rarity says that she had a Pinkie hurricane raging through her shop and Fluttershy says that their critter picnic got ruined. The other ponies then start complaining, and Twilight tells them to hang on while she figures something out. She and Spike run inside while Twilight tries to figure out the name of the legend that Pinkie mentioned earlier. They search the library for information and eventually find a hidden book describing a "Mirror Pond". Inside, there is a spell that can send the Pinkies back to where they originally came from. However, there is a catch, and that is if they can’t determine which one is the real Pinkie, then she might get sent back by mistake.

Twilight and Spike exit the library and solicit advice from the crowd on how to weed out the clones. The real Pinkie approaches and tries to ask Twilight for help, but when a group of duplicates suddenly appear and claim to be the original, Twilight and Spike realize that they can't distinguish between them, and say that they won’t talk to any of the real Pinkies unless they’re the real one. As the clones disperse and wreak havoc across town, the pair find a Pinkie moping at an outdoor table and question her. Though initially despondent, the Pinkie eventually suggests that they give them all a test so boring that only the Pinkie who wants to remain with her friends will pass. Twilight agrees to the idea and heads off to prepare.

Twilight and Spike exit the library and solicit advice from the crowd on how to weed out the clones. The real Pinkie approaches and tries to ask Twilight for help, but when a group of duplicates suddenly appear and claim to be the original, Twilight and Spike realize that they can't distinguish between them and that they won’t talk to any of the real Pinkies unless they’re the real one. As the clones disperse and wreak havoc across town, the pair find a Pinkie moping at an outdoor table and question her. Though initially despondent, the Pinkie eventually suggests that they give them all a test so boring that only the Pinkie who wants to remain with her friends will pass. Twilight agrees to the idea and heads off to prepare.

Twilight informs Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity of the plan and leads them to the town hall. Applejack rounds up most of the Pinkies and funnels them inside, soon followed by Rainbow Dash carrying in a single sad-looking Pinkie. Twilight then says that the Pinkies have been brought to the barn to take a test. At first they are sad, but then she reveals that it’s a simple test, and whoever passes gets to stay. Unveiling a wall drenched in wet paint, Twilight announces that the gathering will be watching it dry. As they stare at the wall, Pinkies begin getting distracted one by one, whereupon Twilight casts a spell that whisks them back into the Mirror Pool.

Twilight informs Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Rarity of the plan and leads them to the town hall. Applejack rounds up most of the Pinkies and funnels them inside, soon followed by Rainbow Dash carrying in a single sad-looking Pinkie. Twilight then says that the Pinkies have been brought to the barn to take a test. At first they are sad, but then she reveals that it’s a simple test, and whoever passes gets to stay. Unveiling a wall drenched in wet paint, Twilight announces that the gathering will be watching it dry. As they stare at the wall, Pinkies begin getting distracted one by one, whereupon Twilight casts a spell that whisks them back into the Mirror Pool.

As the test concludes, Pinkie Pie is staring at the wall. Twilight says she can look away, saying that she was the only one who actually kept staring at the wall. Pinkie then rejoices as she realizes that she is really her, but then becomes confused as to whether she really is the real Pinkie Pie, but then she says she’s pretty sure she is and smiles. Pinkie Pie writes a letter to Princess Celestia talking about how it is great to have fun but it’s even better to have great friends. She also says that having a lot of friends means you sometimes have to make choices as to who you’ll spend your time with, but it’s fine with her, because she says that good friends will always give you lots of opportunities to have fun, so even if you’re missing out, it isn’t for long.

As the test concludes, Pinkie Pie is staring at the wall. Twilight says she can look away, saying that she was the only one who actually kept staring at the wall. Pinkie then rejoices as she realizes that she is really her, but then becomes confused as to whether she really is the real Pinkie Pie, but she says she’s pretty sure she is and smiles. Pinkie Pie writes a letter to Princess Celestia talking about how it is great to have fun but it’s even better to have great friends. She also says that having a lot of friends means you sometimes have to make choices as to who you’ll spend your time with, but it’s fine with her, because she says that good friends will always give you lots of opportunities to have fun, so even if you’re missing out, it isn’t for long.

After the letter is written, Twilight, Big McIntosh, and Pinkie seal the entrance to the Mirror Pool with a boulder. Twilight said that she and the other ponies were thinking they should go out and celebrate. Applejack asks if she wants to wheelbarrow race, Rainbow Dash says she can take everybody on a cloud ride, and Rarity says that she can throw a party with punch and zesty cucumber sandwiches. However, Pinkie has other plans. She then falls on the floor and takes a nap instead. Fluttershy says that it looks like fun. The ponies then laugh and close the door, then the episode ends.

After the letter is written, Twilight, Big McIntosh, and Pinkie seal the entrance to the Mirror Pool with a boulder. Twilight said that she and the other ponies were thinking they should go out and celebrate. Applejack asks if she wants to wheelbarrow race, Rainbow Dash says she can take everybody on a cloud ride, and Rarity says that she can throw a party with punch and zesty cucumber sandwiches. However, Pinkie has other plans. She then falls on the floor and takes a nap instead. Fluttershy says that it looks like fun. The ponies then laugh and close the door, then the episode ends.