For anypony who missed it, the list went:
9. Hearth's Warming Eve
8. Feeling Pinkie Keen
7. Lesson Zero
6. Party of One
5. May the Best Pet Win!
4. Suited For Success
3. The Best Night Ever
2. Green Isn't Your Color
1. Luna Eclipsed
As surprised as I am that Sonic Rainboom and Return of Harmony, Pt. 1 didn't make the list, I'm even more surprised that Green Isn't Your Color scored so high. I mean, I love every episode (even Over A Barrel), but I wouldn't have bet money on that one.
Oh, well~ At least half the list is stuff I voted for. That's what counts, right? =3
As for the new episode... Well, it's always nice to give the supporting cast more depth and focus. I could go into more depth myself, but I can't because I'm still all melted-feeling from Sweetie Belle's voice, holy crap. @_@