Pokémon

▶ E1 Pokémon - I Choose You! Apr 1, 1997 · 23 min Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old from Pallet Town, is finally old enough to receive his first Pokémon! However, he oversleeps, and the only remaining Pokémon at Prof… ▶ ▶ E2 Pokémon Emergency! Apr 8, 1997 · 23 min 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 Roc… ▶ ▶ E3 Ash Catches a Pokémon Apr 15, 1997 · 23 min 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 atte… ▶ ▶ E4 Challenge of the Samurai Apr 22, 1997 · 23 min 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 hims… ▶ ▶ E5 Showdown in Pewter City Apr 29, 1997 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E6 Clefairy and the Moon Stone May 6, 1997 · 23 min 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? ▶ ▶ E7 The Water Flowers of Cerulean City May 13, 1997 · 23 min 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 brea… ▶ ▶ E8 The Path to the Pokémon League May 20, 1997 · 23 min 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 G… ▶ ▶ E9 The School of Hard Knocks May 27, 1997 · 23 min While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe. ▶ ▶ E10 Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village Jun 3, 1997 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E11 Charmander - The Stray Pokémon Jun 10, 1997 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E12 Here Comes the Squirtle Squad Jun 17, 1997 · 23 min 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 wh… ▶ ▶ E13 Mystery at the Lighthouse Jun 24, 1997 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E14 Electric Shock Showdown Jul 1, 1997 · 23 min 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 C… ▶ ▶ E15 Battle Aboard the St. Anne Jul 8, 1997 · 23 min 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 t… ▶ ▶ E16 Pokémon Shipwreck Jul 15, 1997 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E17 Island of the Giant Pokémon Jul 22, 1997 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E18 Beauty and the Beach Jul 29, 1997 · 23 min 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 busines… ▶ ▶ E19 Tentacool & Tentacruel Aug 5, 1997 · 23 min Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland. ▶ ▶ E20 The Ghost of Maiden's Peak Aug 12, 1997 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E21 Bye Bye Butterfree Aug 19, 1997 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E22 Abra and the Psychic Showdown Aug 26, 1997 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E23 The Tower of Terror Sep 2, 1997 · 23 min In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell. ▶ ▶ E24 Haunter Versus Kadabra Sep 9, 1997 · 23 min Unbeknownst 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 Gy… ▶ ▶ E25 Primeape Goes Bananas Sep 16, 1997 · 23 min 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 unpre… ▶ ▶ E26 Pokémon Scent-sation! Sep 23, 1997 · 23 min The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy arcades. ▶ ▶ E27 Hypno's Naptime Sep 30, 1997 · 23 min Our heroes come to a town in which a great deal of children have recently turned up missing. ▶ ▶ E28 Pokémon Fashion Flash Oct 7, 1997 · 23 min At Brock's persistent request, our heroes stop by Caesar Street, a town of breeders famous for its Pokémon beauty salons. ▶ ▶ E29 The Punchy Pokémon Oct 14, 1997 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E30 Sparks Fly for Magnemite Oct 21, 1997 · 23 min 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 c… ▶ ▶ E31 Dig Those Diglett! Oct 28, 1997 · 23 min 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 exp… ▶ ▶ E32 The Ninja-Poké Showdown Nov 4, 1997 · 23 min 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 he… ▶ ▶ E33 The Flame Pokémon-athon! Nov 11, 1997 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E34 The Kangaskhan Kid Nov 18, 1997 · 23 min Our heroes accompany Officer Jenny into the forest, intent on pursuing the Pokémon poachers in the area. ▶ ▶ E35 The Legend of Miniryu Nov 25, 1997 · 23 min 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.… ▶ ▶ E36 The Bridge Bike Gang Dec 2, 1997 · 23 min Ash and the others happen upon a town that can only be reached by a long bike bridge, but they don't have enough money to rent bikes for the crossing. ▶ ▶ E37 Ditto's Mysterious Mansion Dec 9, 1997 · 23 min Our heroes take shelter in a cabin that turns out to be the Copycat House of a trainer who has a Pikachu that is a Ditto, the Transform Pokémon. ▶ ▶ E38 Cyber Soldier Porygon Dec 16, 1997 · 23 min 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 othe… ▶ ▶ E39 Pikachu's Goodbye Apr 16, 1998 · 23 min Ash and the others discover a group of wild Pikachu in a secluded area of the woods. How will Pikachu feel seeing others of its kind in the wild? ▶ ▶ E40 The Battling Eevee Brothers Apr 16, 1998 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E41 Wake Up, Snorlax! Apr 23, 1998 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E42 Showdown at Dark City Apr 30, 1998 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E43 The March of the Exeggutor Squad May 7, 1998 · 23 min After discovering there's a traveling carnival nearby, Ash, Misty and Brock join in on the fun of the fair and stumble across a rather dull magic show. ▶ ▶ E44 The Problem with Paras May 14, 1998 · 23 min Team Rocket never let up with their constant interception, but today something seems strange. The coin on Meowth's forehead is blinking red, indicating overhea… ▶ ▶ E45 The Song of Jigglypuff May 21, 1998 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E46 Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon May 28, 1998 · 23 min 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 f… ▶ ▶ E47 A Chansey Operation Jun 4, 1998 · 23 min As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's expression grows steadily m… ▶ ▶ E48 Holy Matrimony! Jun 11, 1998 · 23 min As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign. ▶ ▶ E49 So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd Jun 18, 1998 · 23 min As Ash sits on a rock, staring at his Pokédex, it displays Farfetch'd, an odd-looking Pokémon holding a leek. ▶ ▶ E50 Who Gets to Keep Togepi? Jun 25, 1998 · 23 min When Ash and friends reach a certain Pokémon E. R., Joy informs Ash that a message has arrived for him, from Professor Oak. ▶ ▶ E51 Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden Jul 2, 1998 · 23 min After Bulbasaur's bulb begins to emit an odd glow, a nurse runs some tests and discovers that Bulbasaur isn't sick: It's getting ready to evolve! ▶ ▶ E52 Princess vs. Princess Jul 9, 1998 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E53 The Purr-fect Hero Jul 9, 1998 · 23 min It's Kids Day, and Ash and friends help the children at a nearby school celebrate the holiday. ▶ ▶ E54 The Case of the K-9 Caper! Jul 16, 1998 · 23 min Ash enrolls Pikachu in a training school for police Growlithe, but the course is tougher than he imagined, for himself and for Pikachu! ▶ ▶ E55 Pokémon Paparazzi Jul 23, 1998 · 23 min Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer. ▶ ▶ E56 The Ultimate Test Jul 30, 1998 · 23 min Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League. ▶ ▶ E57 The Breeding Center Secret Aug 6, 1998 · 23 min Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town. ▶ ▶ E58 Riddle Me This (1) Aug 13, 1998 · 23 min Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge. ▶ ▶ E59 Volcanic Panic (2) Aug 20, 1998 · 23 min Ash continues his quest to attain his Volcano Badge once he finally locates the gym that is suspended above a pool of molten lava! ▶ ▶ E60 Beach Blank-Out Blastoise Aug 27, 1998 · 23 min As Ash and the gang are rushing to catch the last ferry off of Cinnabar Island, they stumble over a rare Pokémon in trouble. ▶ ▶ E61 The Misty Mermaid Sep 3, 1998 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E62 Clefairy Tales Sep 10, 1998 · 23 min Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear. ▶ ▶ E63 The Battle of the Badge Sep 17, 1998 · 23 min Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge. ▶ ▶ E64 It's Mr. Mime Time! Sep 24, 1998 · 23 min On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime. ▶ ▶ E65 Holiday Hi-Jynx Oct 5, 1998 · 23 min 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 o… ▶ ▶ E66 Snow Way Out! Oct 5, 1998 · 23 min Pikachu is lost in a snowy mountain forest! Can Ash and the gang stay warm while tracking down their missing pal? ▶ ▶ E67 Showdown at the Po-ké Corral Oct 8, 1998 · 23 min 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 the… ▶ ▶ E68 The Evolution Solution Oct 15, 1998 · 23 min 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 so… ▶ ▶ E69 The Pi-Kahuna Oct 22, 1998 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E70 Make Room for Gloom Oct 29, 1998 · 23 min Ash goes to a flower garden to get some fertilizer for his mother, but Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers and becomes paralyzed. ▶ ▶ E71 Lights, Camera, Quack-tion Nov 5, 1998 · 23 min When the gang discovers there is a movie with an all-Pokémon cast being made nearby, Ash and his friends put their Pokémon in for an audition. Misty's Psyduck… ▶ ▶ E72 Go West Young Meowth Nov 12, 1998 · 23 min 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 t… ▶ ▶ E73 To Master the Onixpected! Nov 19, 1998 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E74 The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis Nov 26, 1998 · 23 min 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 gia… ▶ ▶ E75 Bad to the Bone Dec 3, 1998 · 23 min 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. ▶ ▶ E76 All Fired Up! Dec 10, 1998 · 23 min Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan on lighting a ceremonial cauldron with t… ▶ ▶ E77 Round One - Begin! Dec 17, 1998 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E78 Fire and Ice Dec 24, 1998 · 23 min 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 Rou… ▶ ▶ E79 The Fourth Round Rumble Jan 1, 1999 · 23 min 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… ▶ ▶ E80 A Friend in Deed Jan 7, 1999 · 23 min 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 R… ▶ ▶ E81 Friend and Foe Alike Jan 14, 1999 · 23 min A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competition. Both are determined to triumph, b… ▶ ▶ E82 Friends to the End Jan 21, 1999 · 23 min 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… ▶