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Released: 1st Apr, 1997

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Season 1 Episodes

S01 Episode 1

Pokémon! I Choose You!

Meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy full of imagination, confidence, and dreams that are almost too big for his village of Pallet Town—plus the desire to become a Pokémon Master!

23 mins  ·  Tue, 1 Apr 1997

S01 Episode 2

Pokémon Emergency!

Ash rushes into Viridian City with his gravely wounded Pikachu. The city's on high alert for Pokémon thieves-thieves like Jessie, James, and Meowth of Team Rocket, a group of bad guys dedicated to stealing valuable Pokémon.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 8 Apr 1997

S01 Episode 3

Ash Catches a Pokémon

Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon, so she is repulsed by its attempts to be friends with her. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares with Pikachu its dream of evolving into a Butterfree.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 15 Apr 1997

S01 Episode 4

Challenge of the Samurai

Misty and Ash continue to wander the Viridian Forest when they spot a Weedle. As Ash battles it, he's distracted by a boy dressed as a samurai and calling himself (naturally) Samurai. Samurai challenges Ash to a battle, and Ash gets the advantage when his Metapod defends itself against Samurai's Pinsir. Samurai sends out his own Metapod—and a standoff begins.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 22 Apr 1997

S01 Episode 5

Showdown in Pewter City

Jessie, James, and Meowth dig a trap for our heroes, but they end up falling into it themselves! Ash and Misty arrive at Pewter City and meet a curious fellow named Flint, who notices that Pikachu is tired and shows them the way to the Pokémon Center.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 29 Apr 1997

S01 Episode 6

Clefairy and The Moon Stone

Will Team Rocket steal the Moon Stone? Are there other Clefairy lurking about, and do they carry Moon Stones, too? And is the legend of the Moon Stone true?

23 mins  ·  Tue, 6 May 1997

S01 Episode 7

The Water Flowers of Cerulean City

Ash seeks the Cascade badge in Cerulean City—but for some reason, Misty doesn't want to join them. When Ash and Brock show up, the city is buzzing about a break-in that just took place—and are initially accused of the crime!

23 mins  ·  Tue, 13 May 1997

S01 Episode 8

The Path to the Pokémon League

On the way to Vermillion City, Ash meets AJ, a Gym Leader at an unsanctioned Gym who has 98 wins and zero losses. They battle, and Ash is surprised that AJ's Ground-type Sandshrew can easily beat his Flying-type Pokémon.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 20 May 1997

S01 Episode 9

The School of Hard Knocks

While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 27 May 1997

S01 Episode 10

Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village

Ash and Misty, while arguing, discover an Oddish. As Misty's Starmie weakens the Oddish, a Bulbasaur appears and fights Starmie while the Oddish runs off into the woods.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 3 Jun 1997

S01 Episode 11

Charmander - The Stray Pokémon

Our friends, lost, discover an injured Charmander. Pikachu talks to it and learns that it's been waiting a long time for its trainer to return.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 10 Jun 1997

S01 Episode 12

Here Comes the Squirtle Squad

Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tries to battle them, but they scatter when Officer Jenny arrives.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 17 Jun 1997

S01 Episode 13

Mystery at the Lighthouse

A tremendously large shadow begins to take form in the sea mists, but this possible discovery could be hindered due to the infamous Team Rocket lurking in the background cooking up another one of their schemes.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 24 Jun 1997

S01 Episode 14

Electric Shock Showdown

Our heroes finally reach Vermillion City, and they discover that the Pokémon Center is filled with Pokémon hurt during battles with Lt. Surge, the Vermillion City Gym Leader.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 1 Jul 1997

S01 Episode 15

Battle Aboard the St. Anne

Ash and his friends board a fancy cruise ship called the St. Anne, thanks to tickets provided by two friendly but familiar-looking people. We soon learn that they're actually Jessie and James in disguise!

23 mins  ·  Tue, 8 Jul 1997

S01 Episode 16

Pokémon Shipwreck

The St. Anne has capsized and sunk with Ash, the gang, and Team Rocket trapped inside. Now, both sides must put aside their differences in order to escape.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 15 Jul 1997

S01 Episode 17

Island of the Giant Pokémon

As our heroes and Team Rocket beat the odds by surviving the sinking ship, they are dragged into another potentially deadly situation when they are attacked by the ferocious Pokémon, Gyarados.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 22 Jul 1997

S01 Episode 18

Beauty and the Beach

Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Porta Vista, a beach-side tourist town. After destroying an old man's ship, they must help in the old man's business. To attempt to pay the man back faster, Misty enters a beauty contest, only to discover she is competing against Jessie and James.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 29 Jul 1997

S01 Episode 19

Tentacool & Tentacruel

Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 5 Aug 1997

S01 Episode 20

The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

After leaving Acapulco in search of Saffron City, our heroes finally arrive at a small port town in the middle of celebrating a summer festival.

23 mins  ·  Sun, 12 Oct 1997

S01 Episode 21

Bye, Bye Butterfree

When the party sees a flock of Butterfree flying above the ocean, Brock, as a Pokémon breeder, explains that it is the Butterfree's egg-laying season.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 19 Aug 1997

S01 Episode 22

Abra and the Psychic Showdown

The party finally arrives in Saffron City where a young girl manages a gym of Pokémon using her psychic powers. If Ash defeats this particular Gym Leader, Ash can earn a gold badge.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 26 Aug 1997

S01 Episode 23

The Tower of Terror

In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 2 Sep 1997

S01 Episode 24

Haunter vs. Kadabra

Unbenownst to Ash, one of the ghost Pokémon decides to join Ash and friends on their journey and more importantly help Ash battle the powerful Saffron City Gym Leader.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 9 Sep 1997

S01 Episode 25

Primeape Goes Bananas

On their way to Celadon City, our heroes encounter Mankey, a wild Pokémon that if rubbed the wrong way can go into uncontrollable fits. Not realizing its unpredictability, the party accidentally upsets Mankey.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Sep 1997

S01 Episode 26

Pokémon Scent-sation!

The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy arcades.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 23 Sep 1997

S01 Episode 27

Hypno's Naptime

Our heroes come to a town in which a great deal of children have recently turned up missing.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 30 Sep 1997

S01 Episode 28

Pokémon Fashion Flash

At Brock's persistent request, our heroes stop by Caesar Street, a town of breeders famous for its Pokémon beauty salons.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 7 Oct 1997

S01 Episode 29

The Punchy Pokémon

In the outskirts of Fuchsia City, our heroes come across Hitmonchan, a fighter-Pokémon. With little thought, Ash attempts to capture it, but he and Pikachu are badly defeated.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 14 Oct 1997

S01 Episode 30

Sparks Fly for Magnemite

As our heroes make their way through the industrial town of Gringy City, Pikachu, perhaps weary from travel, is in a strange state; the electric sacks on his cheeks are continually twitching as though overcharged.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 21 Oct 1997

S01 Episode 31

Dig Those Diglett!

Ash, Brock, Misty and Pikachu are lost deep in the mountains. As they press forward on a rough road not even shown on their map, they suddenly hear a large explosion.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 28 Oct 1997

S01 Episode 32

The Ninja-Poké Showdown

Fuchsia Gym, the authorized gym where Ash seeks his next badge, turns out to be a hidden ninja's lair. After finally discovering and entering the gym, he is held up by a complex system of traps.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 4 Nov 1997

S01 Episode 33

The Flame Pokémon-athon!

Our heroes come to a prairie where the Laramies, a family of Pokémon Ranchers live. They learn from a daughter of the Laramie family that a race is held at the ranch once a year to measure the growth of everyone's Pokémon.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 11 Nov 1997

S01 Episode 34

The Kangaskhan Kid

Ash and his friends arrive at the Safari Zone, unaware that the part they have entered is a protected preserve when an Officer Jenny disguised as Chansey nearly arrests them for poaching. They come across a wild boy named Tommy that leads a herd of Kangaskhan and eventually find Tommy's parents, who were searching for him since he was only three. Unfortunately, Tommy thinks that the Kangaskhan are his family. After battling Team Rocket, Tommy's parents also become part of the Kangaskhan family.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 18 Nov 1997

S01 Episode 35

The Legend of Dratini

Ash and his friends get challenged by Team Rocket in seeing who can capture the most Pokémon within the Safari Zone, with Ash catching a whole herd of Tauros. As soon as Ash and his friends head out Pokémon hunting, Team Rocket manages to get the drop on the game warden (Mr. Kaiza) and forces him into giving up the location on where Dratini is (the Dragon Valley). In the end, Ash, his friends, Team Rocket, and Kaiza end up seeing the legendary Dratini and Dragonair, with the heroes saving the day.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 25 Nov 1997

S01 Episode 36

The Bridge Bike Gang

Continuing their journey, the group came across a bridge which could be used as a shortcut to the next town. They soon discover that the bridge is too long to walk and they would need bicycles to cross. They go to the Pokémon Center where Nurse Joy asks them to take some medicine to a sick Pokémon across the bridge. On their way, a bicycle gang appears to cause trouble and Team Rocket is helping them. When Ash and his friends decide to cross the bridge during a storm, the bicyclists realize that they are acting selflessly, and help them.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 2 Dec 1997

S01 Episode 37

Ditto's Mysterious Mansion

During a storm, Ash and his friends arrive at a mysterious Mansion. While there, Ash meets Duplica, a girl who is an expert at impersonation, and she happens to own Ditto, a Pokémon that can transform into any Pokémon. However, Ditto cannot seem to figure out how to change its face, a fact that stopped Duplica's variety show. As they all try to help Ditto perfect its transformation, Team Rocket tries to steal the Ditto so it can transform into a Dratini which they can give to the boss.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 9 Dec 1997

S01 Episode 38

Cyber Soldier Porygon

Ash and his friends arrive at Pokémon Center where the PokéBall transfer machine has been causing problems, as the transferred Pokémon never end up at the other side. Ash and his friends decide to accompany Porygon, a computerized Pokémon, used by Professor Akihabara to investigate the problem, only to discover Team Rocket and another Porygon are to blame.

23 mins  ·  Tue, 16 Dec 1997

S01 Episode 39

Pikachu's Goodbye

The group come into a forest where it is quiet and peaceful. They notice a large group of Pikachu that Ash's Pikachu tries to make friends with. After saving a young Pikachu from drowning and rescuing the herd from Team Rocket, Ash's Pikachu is welcomed among the other Pikachu as one of their own. Saddened by this sudden distance, Ash tries to leave Pikachu behind (to Misty and Brock's shock and dismay), thinking that in the long run, it is going to be better off with its own kind. As they attempt to leave the forest with Ash still standing his ground on leaving Pikachu, the three friends are surprised when Pikachu returns to them, flanked by the other wild Pikachu including the younger Pikachu it risked its life to save earlier. The episode ends with Ash and Pikachu having an emotional reunion and hugging one another while the rest of the wild Pikachu cheer for the two of them as Brock and Misty look on.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 16 Apr 1998

S01 Episode 40

The Battling Eevee Brothers

Tracing a path through the woods, the party comes across a tree baited with a plate of food and water. An Eevee is bound to the trunk with string.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 16 Apr 1998

S01 Episode 41

Wake Up, Snorlax!

On empty stomachs, our heroes' search for food brings them to a small village, but find there is no food at the bakery nor at the grocery store; even the town restaurant is out of food.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 23 Apr 1998

S01 Episode 42

Showdown at Dark City

In the middle of a terrible desert, our heroes inadvertently wandered into Dark City. With no name but Dark, the city has fallen into ruin.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 30 Apr 1998

S01 Episode 43

The March of the Exeggutor Squad

Our heroes continue their Pokémon training without a break even over spring vacation, when what should appear before them but a carnival.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 7 May 1998

S01 Episode 44

The Problem with Paras

Team Rocket never let up with their constant interception, but today something seems strange. The coin on Meowth's forehead is blinking red, indicating overheating.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 14 May 1998

S01 Episode 45

The Song of Jigglypuff

Our heroes trudge along, resigning themselves to the idea of camping out in the desert as the sun slowly sets. Suddenly they see bright lights in front of them: a glamorous city appears before them, covered in neon lights.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 21 May 1998

S01 Episode 46

Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon

Our heroes approach Grampa Canyon, famous for the beautiful scenery of its valley. As they approach, however, they find wave upon wave of people also heading for Grampa Canyon.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 28 May 1998

S01 Episode 47

A Chansey Operation

As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's expression grows steadily more and more pained.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 4 Jun 1998

S01 Episode 48

Holy Matrimony!

As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 11 Jun 1998

S01 Episode 49

So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd

As Ash sits on a rock, staring at his Pokédex, it displays Farfetch'd, an odd-looking Pokémon holding a leek.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 18 Jun 1998

S01 Episode 50

Who Gets to Keep Togepi?

When Ash and friends reach a certain Pokémon E. R., Joy informs Ash that a message has arrived for him, from Professor Oak.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 25 Jun 1998

S01 Episode 51

Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden

In the course of his journey, Ash battles a mountaineer Pokémon trainer he encountered in a small wooded area.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 2 Jul 1998

S01 Episode 52

Princess vs. Princess

Misty and Jessie compete against one another for Queen of the Princess Festival, a day where women rule and the guys have to do whatever the girls tell them.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 9 Jul 1998

S01 Episode 53

The Purr-fect Hero

It's Kids Day, and Ash and friends help the children at a nearby school celebrate the holiday.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 9 Jul 1998

S01 Episode 54

The Case of the K-9 Caper!

Ash enrolls Pikachu in a training school for police Growlithe, but the course is tougher than he imagined, for himself and for Pikachu!

23 mins  ·  Thu, 16 Jul 1998

S01 Episode 55

Pokémon Paparazzi

Ash and friends are being shadowed by Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 23 Jul 1998

S01 Episode 56

The Ultimate Test

Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 30 Jul 1998

S01 Episode 57

The Breeding Center Secret

Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 6 Aug 1998

S01 Episode 58

Riddle Me This

Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 13 Aug 1998

S01 Episode 59

Volcanic Panic

Ash continues his quest to attain his Volcano Badge once he finally locates the gym that is suspended above a pool of molten lava!

23 mins  ·  Thu, 20 Aug 1998

S01 Episode 60

Beach Blank-Out Blastoise

As Ash and the gang are rushing to catch the last ferry off of Cinnabar Island, they stumble over a rare Pokémon in trouble.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 27 Aug 1998

S01 Episode 61

The Misty Mermaid

One of Misty's water Pokémon is in desperate need of exercise, so the gang decides to take her Horsea to a gym that's run by her sisters in Cerulean City.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 3 Sep 1998

S01 Episode 62

Clefairy Tales

Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 10 Sep 1998

S01 Episode 63

The Battle of the Badge

Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 17 Sep 1998

S01 Episode 64

It's Mr. Mime Time!

On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 24 Sep 1998

S01 Episode 65

Holiday Hi-Jynx

Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon must return a lost Jynx to Santa before Christmas, with the help of a Lapras. Meanwhile, Jessie attempts to take revenge on Santa for stealing her favorite doll when she was young.

23 mins  ·  Mon, 5 Oct 1998

S01 Episode 66

Snow Way Out

Pikachu is lost in a snowy mountain forest! Can Ash and the gang stay warm while tracking down their missing pal?

23 mins  ·  Mon, 5 Oct 1998

S01 Episode 67

Showdown at the Po-ké Corral

Back in Pallet Town, Ash finds Gary, already there, waiting to partake in the Pokémon League. Always having a bitter rivalry with Gary, Professor Oak tells them both the meaning of Pokémon. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is trying to get inside the lab to steal the Pokémon.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 8 Oct 1998

S01 Episode 68

The Evolution Solution

Ash goes to Seafoam Island to help Professor Oak to discover the mystery of how Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. There, Professor Westwood V is also trying to solve the mystery. Jessie captures Shellder, and tries to rush a Slowpoke's evolution, forcing Psyduck to stall the evolution.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 15 Oct 1998

S01 Episode 69

The Pi-Kahuna

Ash and the gang take some time off to go surfing. While surfing, however, Ash passes out, but is thankfully rescued by a surfer named Victor and his blue-eyed Pikachu, Puka. Victor then reveals his plans to surf a tsunami called Humungadunga and become a surfing legend.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 22 Oct 1998

S01 Episode 70

Make Room for Gloom

Ash goes to a flower garden to get some fertilizer for his mother, but Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers and becomes paralyzed.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 29 Oct 1998

S01 Episode 71

Lights, Camera, Quack-tion!

When the gang discovers there is a movie with an all Pokemon cast being made nearby, Ash and his friends put their Pokémon in for an audition. Misty's Psyduck gets the main role while the others get minor roles.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 5 Nov 1998

S01 Episode 72

Go West, Young Meowth

Ash and his friends go to Hollywood (although only a small nearby town) to see the premiere of the movie their Pokémon were cast in. Team Rocket follows them to find out that Meowth has history in this town; It is here where he was a member of a gang of street Meowths led by the Persian. He learned to speak and walk upright to win the heart of a female Meowth who was abandoned by her owner. Upon returning, he challenges Persian who was once his mentor for the female Meowth he thought he lost years before.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 12 Nov 1998

S01 Episode 73

To Master the Onixpected!

After watching Elite Four member Bruno on TV, Ash and his friends decide to do training in the mountains to be as strong as Bruno. However, they meet Bruno and he manipulates them to do some menial tasks for him. Meanwhile, a giant Onix is on a rampage.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 19 Nov 1998

S01 Episode 74

The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

While training, Ash and his friends accidentally uncover the ruins of Pokémopolis, an ancient city. After a bit of research, they find a giant Gengar and a giant Alakazam starting to fight. Then, a giant Jigglypuff appears to put them to sleep.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 26 Nov 1998

S01 Episode 75

Bad to the Bone!

Ash and his friends offer to help a trainer that is heading for the Pokémon League to retrieve his stolen gym badges from Team Rocket.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 3 Dec 1998

S01 Episode 76

All Fired Up!

Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan on lighting a ceremonial cauldron with the flame of the legendary Pokémon, Moltres. Ash, as a participant, is free to carry the flame but when Team Rocket steals it, the tournament may be cancelled.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 10 Dec 1998

S01 Episode 77

Round One: Begin!

Ash enters his first match of the tournament on the water field against Mandi the Astounding. During the battle against Mandi's Exeggutor, Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, who he then uses against Mandy's remaining Seadra and Golbat, winning the match and moving onto the next preliminary round.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 17 Dec 1998

S01 Episode 78

Fire and Ice

For the second round Ash battles in the rock arena. Ash's last Pokémon, Squirtle, defeats his foe's last Pokémon, Nidorino, and he, victorious, moves on to Round 3. In the third round Ash faces a trainer named Pete in the ice arena. Both trainers are left with 2 Pokémon each. Pete uses Cloyster and Arcanine. In the end, Ash is victorious and he moves on to Round 4.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 24 Dec 1998

S01 Episode 79

The Fourth Round Rumble

In the 4th round, Ash faces a trainer named Jeanette, who uses a Beedrill, a Scyther, and a Bellsprout. The match ends with Ash victorious, and he moves on to the 5th round, becoming one of the final sixteen members of the tournament.

23 mins  ·  Fri, 1 Jan 1999

S01 Episode 80

A Friend in Deed

Ash meets a new trainer named Richie, who is eerily similar to Ash, including owning a Pikachu. However, Team Rocket makes another attempt to steal Ash's and Richie's Pokémon. Ash and Richie prevent Team Rocket from stealing their Pokémon. Ash discovers his next battle is against Richie. Will Ash manage to reach the quarterfinals?

23 mins  ·  Thu, 7 Jan 1999

S01 Episode 81

Friend and Foe Alike

After making a promise with Richie that he will have the best battle of his life, Ash is kidnapped by Team Rocket, who scheme to prevent him from participating in his fifth round match against Richie, let alone steal Pikachu. Ash is not about to let Team Rocket make him break the promise he made with Richie, so he is able to eventually escape. However, he loses due to his Charizard refusing his orders in the final stretch of his battle against Richie. Richie moves on to the quarterfinals.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 14 Jan 1999

S01 Episode 82

Friends to the End

After losing to Richie in the fifth round, Ash is moping around, annoyed that he lost. He is convinced by Misty that he should support Richie who is now in the quarterfinals. However, when Richie loses, they both have to look inside themselves to see if they are good trainers.

23 mins  ·  Thu, 21 Jan 1999

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