My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic S3E1

Season 3 Episode 1: "The Crystal Empire - Part 1"

Episode 53

Written by: Meghan McCarthy
Storyboard: Tom Sales, Johnny Castuciano

Songs:

"The Failure Song" (music by Daniel Ingram; lyrics by Meghan McCarthy)

"The Ballad of the Crystal Empire" (music by Daniel Ingram; lyrics by Meghan McCarthy)
Other air date: Saturday, November 10, 2012 (The Hub)

Featured Voice Performers

Tara Strong as Twilight Sparkle

Ashleigh Ball as Applejack and Rainbow Dash

Andrea Libman as Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy

Tabitha St. Germain as Rarity, Princess Luna and Crystal Pony #2

Cathy Weseluck as Spike, Librarian and Crystal Pony #3

Guest Voice Performers
Nicole Oliver as Princess Celestia and Crystal Pony #1
Andrew Francis as Shining Armor, Royal Guard, Professor, and Crystal Pony #4
Britt McKillip as Princess Cadance

Featured Singers

Rebecca Shoichet as Twilight Sparkle

Shannon Chan-Kent as Pinkie Pie

Kazumi Evans as Rarity