[s6e23] Where The Apple Lies May 2026

: While many enjoyed the world-building and humor, some reviewers on MLP Forums found the "lies upon lies" trope stressful or felt the reasoning for Big Mac’s silence was slightly contrived.

The episode uses a framing device where tells a "white lie" to cover up a mistake involving mislabeled cider crates. To teach her a lesson, Applejack and Big Mac recount a disastrous series of lies from their youth that nearly cost the family their farm.

: The lies lead the Apple family to Ponyville Hospital, where they must maintain a "Fawlty Towers"-style charade. Applejack pretends Granny Smith is sick to avoid her meeting Filthy Rich, leading to absurd situations like Big Mac nearly getting his leg "pruned" (sawed off) by a confused Granny Smith. [S6E23] Where the Apple Lies

: In the flashback, a young Applejack tries to secure a deal with Filthy Rich while Granny Smith is away. To hide the fact that she doesn't have authority to sign the contract, she tells a small lie that rapidly spirals out of control.

: The truth eventually comes out, nearly ruining the family’s business relationship with the Rich family. Applejack realizes that lies, no matter how small, only make problems worse, leading to her lifelong commitment to honesty. Character Development : While many enjoyed the world-building and humor,

The episode is notable for its depiction of the Apple siblings in their younger years:

Official Season 6 Episode 23 Discussion Thread : r/mylittlepony : The lies lead the Apple family to

: The episode reveals that Diamond Tiara’s mother, Spoiled Rich , was originally named "Spoiled Milk" before her marriage. Reception and Trivia