[s6e23] Where The Apple Lies -

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

: 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. [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 episode is notable for its depiction of

: Shown as a "bad liar" who was prone to acting without planning. [S6E23] Where the Apple Lies