Apple Lies — [s6e23] Where The

: The title is a play on the 2003 novel and 2005 film Where the Truth Lies .

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.

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

: 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

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

: 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.

: 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. : Shown as a "bad liar" who was

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