Episode 1: Pokémon, I Choose You!
Ash begins his Pokémon journey and is attacked by Spearows.
Intros: Ash, Pikachu, Misty, Prof. Oak, Gary Oak, Ash's Mom.
Pokémon:
Note: Ash recives a Pokémon - Pikachu
Episode 2: Pokémon Emergency!
As Pikachu heals, The Viridian City Pokécenter is attacked by Team Rocket.
Intros: Jessie, James, Meowth, Officer Jenny, Nurse Joy.
Pokémon:
Note: Misty joins Ash until he "repays her for her damaged bike," Ash's first Pokémon fight.
Episode 3: Ash Catches A Pokémon.
Ash catches Caterpie and Pidgeotto which win a fight against Team Rocket, and Caterpie evolves.
Intros: Caterpie, Metapod, Pidgeotto
Pokémon:
Note: Ash catches two Pokémon and one evolves; Ash wins his first battle using his own Pokémon.
Episode 4: Challenge of the Samurai
Ash fights Samurai, Metapod is taken by Beedrills and than evolves.
Intros: Butterfree
Pokémon:
Note: Metapod evolves - Ash wins another fight.
Episode 5: Showdown at Pewter City
Ash fights Brock, the Pewter City Gym Leader, and wins in the end with a super-charged Pikachu and some sprinklers. Brock
joins Ash and Misty.
Intros: Brock, Geodude, Onix
Pokémon:
Note: Brock joins Ash. Ash recives the Boulder Badge
Episode 6: Clefairy and the Moon Stone
Ash and friends, along with Seymore the scientist, help the Clefairy save the Moon Stone from Team Rocket.
Intros: Staryu, Zubat
Pokémon:
Note: Misty's first fight; Brock catches his first Pokémon on the quest.
Episode 7: The Water Flowers of Cerulean City
Ash fights Misty for the Cascade Badge, until Team Rocket interrupts (again)
Intros: Starmie, Misty's sisters
Pokémon:
Note: Misty is revealed as a gym leader.
Episode 8: The Path to the Pokémon League
Ash fights A.J., a wild trainer who's going for his 100th victory
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Team Rocket messes up again. What else is new?
Episode 9: The School of Hard Knocks
Ash and friends help a failing student at a tough school.
Intos: None, again
Pokémon:
Note: Another Misty fight, another Ash fight.
Episode 10: Bulbasaur and the hidden village
Brock discovers a Pokémon safe house guarded by a Bulbasaur.
Intros: Bulbasaur
Pokémon:
Note: Ash makes another Pokémon catch - Bulbasaur!
Episode 11: Charmander - the stray Pokémon
Ash and friends help save an abonanded Charmander who joins them.
Intros: Charmander
Pokémon:
Note: Ash makes another catch.
Episode 12: Here comes the Squirtle Squad
Ash & friends help a town troubled by a gang of Squirtles called the Squirtle Squad.
Intros: Squirtle
Pokémon:
Note: Ash catches another Pokémon, Gary makes a brief cameo.
Episode 13: Mystery at the Lighthouse
Pokémaniac Bill and our heroes await the arrival of a Dragonite, and learn about other types of Pokémon.
Intros: Bill, Krabby
Pokémon: also, every type appears on the monitor, but I
can't fit all the icons on here.
Note: Ash's first Pokémon catch that is sent to Prof. Oak.
Episode 14: Electric Shock Showdown
Ash challenges Lt. Surge, leader on the Vermillion City Gym, to a Pokémon match that puts Pikachu against his evolved form,
Raichu.
Intros: Lt. Surge
Pokémon:
Note: Ash earns another badge
Episode 15: Battle Aboard the St. Anne
Our heroes try to stop a gang of Team Rocket members from taking over the S.S. Anne, until it sinks, with Ash, Misty, Brock,
Pikachu, Jessie, James, and Meowth inside.
Intros: Magikarp, Giovanni and other members of Team Rocket.
Pokémon:
also, James has a vision with many Pokémon in it, but I can't fit all the icons!
Note: Ash makes his first trade (Butterfree for Raticate) but gets Butterfree back in the end, and this the the first episode that runs
in a more-than-one-part format. And this was the first American-aired episode. James gets another Pokemon
Episode 16: Pokémon Shipwreck
Our heroes call a temperory truce with Team Rocket and try to escape the sunken ship but in the end they get caught up in a
Gyarados's dragon rage attack.
Intros: Gyarados
Pokémon:
Note: James gets rid of his Pokémon, we learn Misty has a Goldeen.
Episode 17: Island of the Giant Pokémon
Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Meowth, Ekans, and Koffing are separated from their trainers and try to survive, but are
being attacked by giant Pokémon.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Our first chance to finally find out what the Pokémon are saying.
Episode 18: Tentacool and Tentacruel
A bunch of Tentacools led by a giant Tentacruel attack Porta Vista, a coastal town.
Intros: Horsea
Pokémon:
Note: Misty catches another Pokémon
Episode 19: The Ghost of Maiden's Peak
Ash and friends lean of a ghost that comes once a year to wait for it's lost boyfriend, which Brock and James fall in love with, until
they find out the ghost is a Gastly.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: The first time James falls in love with someone, but it isn't Brock's first time.
Episode 20: Bye Bye Butterfree
Ash's Butterfree is rejected by a pink Butterfree, until it saves the other Butterfrees from Team Rocket, and Ash waves goodbye as
the first Pokémon he ever caught flies over the horizon to mate.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Ash loses a Pokémon
Episode 21: Abra and the Psychic Showdown
Ash challenges the Saffron City Gym Leader, Sabrina, to a Pokémon fight, but Pikachu gets seriously hurt, and Ash and his
friends are turned into dolls. But Ash soon learns that a ghost Pokémon can beat Sabrina's Psychic Pokémon, so it's off to
Lavender Town.
Intros: Sabrina and the little girl
Pokémon:
Note: The first episode that ends with Ash not beating the gym leader.
Episode 22: The Tower of Terror
Ash and friends explore the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town, inhabited by a Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar. But Ash soon learns
that all the ghosts want is someone to play with, so Ash dosen't catch one, but Haunter followes Ash, because Ash played with
him.
Intros: Haunter
Pokémon:
Note: Ash "gains" a new Pokémon. (He didn't actually catch Haunter)
Episode 23: Haunter Versus Kadabra
Ash challenges Sabrina again, but Haunter disappears, so Ash uses Pikachu, until Haunter arrives and makes Sabrina laugh for the
first time.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Ash loses a Pokémon (Haunter stays with Sabrina), and Ash wins another badge
Episode 24: Primeape Goes Bananas
Ash and friends try to escape a mad Mankey, who evolves into Primeape, and Ash makes yet another catch.
Intros: Primeape
Pokémon:
Note: Ash catches another Pokémon.
Episode 25: Pokémon Scent-sation
Team Rocket helps Ash sneak into Erika's gym, which they set on fire, trapping Erika's beloved Gloom inside. Ash rescues it and
is awarded the Rainbow Badge for his bravery
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Ash earns another badge
Episode 26: Hypno's Naptime
Ash and friends investagate a missing child report caused by the psywaves of a Hypno
Intros: Psyduck
Pokémon:
Note: Misty catches another Pokémon, well, by accident
Episode 27: Pokémon Fashion Flash
Misty tries to get a makeover for Psyduck, but is tricked into getting an ugly makeover by Team Rocket, until a Vulpix saves is
day, and is given to Brock
Intros: Vulpix
Pokémon:
Note: Brock is given another Pokémon
Episode 28: The Punchy Pokémon
Ash enters Primeape in the P-1 championship, who must compete against a stolen Hitmonlee and a Hitmonchan owned by a man
who dosen't pay attention to his family.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Ash loses a Pokémon (Primeape is now training to be a true P-1 champ)
Episode 29: Sparks fly for Magnemite
A bunch of Grimers block of the electricty to a city and it's Pokemon Center, until Ash and friends, and a Magnemite, save the
day.
Intros: Muk
Pokémon:
Note: Ash catches another Pokémon
Episode 30: Dig those Diglett!
The construction of a dam is cut off because it's being built in Diglett and Dugtrio territories.
Intros: Arbok and Weezing
Pokémon:
Note: Team Rocket's Pokemon finally evolve, and Gary has another cameo.
Episode 31: The Ninja Poke-Showdown
Ash challenges Koga, the next gym leader, to a Pokemon battle, but they team up to stop Team Rocket (again).
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Ash earns another badge. (He now has six)
Episode 32: The Flame Pokemon-athon!
When Lara's arm is injured, she askes Ash to race her Ponyta in the Pokemon race and beat Dario's Dodrio, which is possible
when Ponyta evolves into Rapidash.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Misty gets to use another Pokémon besides Psyduck.
Episode 33: The Kangaskhan Kid
Ash and friends help reunite parents with their son who lives in the Safari Zone.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: We find out one of the Jennys is a Safari Zone Ranger
Episode 34: The Bridge Bike Gang
In order to save a sick Pokémon, Ash and friends must first cross a bridge through a rainstorm, and battle Team Rocket's old
gang.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: We learn that Jessie and James used to be in a bike gang.
Episode 35: Ditto's Mysterious Mansion
Ash and friends help Duplica save her Ditto from Team Rocket
Intros: Duplica
Pokémon:
Note: Ash and friends dress up like Team Rocket (not pretty)
Episode 36: Pikachu's Goodbye
Ash and friends discover a Pikachu hiding place, where they save the Pikachus from Team Rocket and have Ash's Pikachu
worshipped as a god.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Ash tries to actually lose Pikachu.
Episode 37: The battling Eevee brothers
At a Pokémon evolution party, a boy named Mikey is pressured on what he will evolve his Eevee into, until Eevee saves his
brothers Pokémon from Team Rocket
Intros: Mikey
Pokémon:
Note: The second episode with Horsea out of his Pokéball
Episode 38: Wake up Snorlax!
A Snorlax blocks the water supply to a town, until Ash and friends help out.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Misty calles Horsea a Royal Pokémon!
Episode 39: Showdown at Dark City
Ash, Misty, Brock, and Team Rocket are involved in a battle between the Yas and Kas gyms of Dark City
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: The first town with two gyms on the show.
Episode 40: The March of the Exeggutor Squad
At a carnival, Ash is put under Hypnosis and forced to help a bad magician
Intros: Charmeleon
Pokémon:
Note: After a long time, Ash's Charmander evolves
Episode 41: The Problem with Paras
Meowth falls in love with Casandra, a trainer who tries to evolve her Paras. Paras does evolve, after it beats Charmeleon, and a little
help from Team Rocket
Intros: Casandra
Pokémon:
Note: Team Rocket actually helps someone, and we learn Charmeleon dosen't obey.
Episode 42: The Song of Jigglypuff
Misty, Ash, and Brock try to help a Jigglypuff sing, but people fall asleep when Jigglypuff sings, even other Pokemon
Intros: Jigglypuff
Pokémon: also, James has a vision about
capturing Pokémon, with several different types in it.
Note: Team Rocket doesn't do their motto, they sing. (groan)
Episode 43: Attack of the Prehistoric Pokemon
Ash and Team Rocket are trapped in a cave filled with Prehistoric Pokémon, including an Aerodactyl which would've had Ash for
a light snack if it weren't for Jigglypuff and Charizard
Intros: Charizard, Togepi (egg)
Pokémon: (egg)
Note: Jigglypuff's second appearance, Gary's third appearance, Charmeleon evolves, Ash finds Togepi's egg
Episode 44: A Chansey Operation
After Team Rocket crashes a truck filled with Pokemon, everyone must heal the Pokémon, with a little help from a Chansey
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Ash and friends save Pokémon lives
Episode 45: Holy Matrimony!
James's parents trick him into coming home so he can be married to a prefect girl, Jessiebell, but she's a little TOO perfect
Intros: James's Growlithe, Growlie
Pokémon: (egg)
Note: We learn James used to have a Growlithe, and we meet his parents
Episode 46: So Near, Yet so Farfetch'd
A young thief steals Misty and Team Rocket's Pokemon, by tricking them into capturing his rare Farfetch'd.
Intros: None
Pokémon: (egg)
Note: Jessie got her Lickitung in a Japanese Episode never shown here.
Episode 47: Who gets to keep Togepi?
The egg that Ash found at Grandpa Canyon hatches, revealing Togepi, and Ash, Misty, Brock, and Meowth fight for the right to
own Togepi
Intros: Togepi
Pokémon:
Note: Yes, Aerodactyl was the 'Who's that Pokemon?' Misty gets a new Pokémon, Ash's Pokédex is upgraded, and we learn
Meowth can be tender. (sometimes)
Episode 48: Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden
Ash and friends find the Mysterious Garden, where Bulbasaurs gather to evolve, except Ash's Bulbasaur chooses not to evolve.
Intros: The powerful Solarbeam Attack.
Pokémon:
Note: Bulbasaur chooses not to evolve.
Episode 49: The Case of the K-9 Capor
Ash tries to train Pikachu at a police dog training school, but the school is attacked by Team Rocket who use voice-changing gas
to confuse the obedient Growlithes
Intros: The voice-changing megaphone
Pokémon:
Note: Jigglypuff makes a third appearence.
Episode 50: Pokémon Paparazzi
A photographer named Todd keeps trying to take a picture of Pikachu, but Pikachu doesn't like getting his picture taken.
Intros: Todd, the Pokémon Photographer
Pokémon:
Note: Well, once again, Team Rocket screws up by not reading the fine print. And, we learn the Pikachu doesn't like cameras.
Episode 51: The Ultimate Test
Ash takes a Pokémon Masters test, along with Nurse Joy, and Team Rocket in disguise. But Team Rocket tries to ruin the test
after Jessie and James fail.
Intros: None
Pokémon:
Note: Todd makes a second appearence, Ash, Jessie, and James get to use other Pokémon besides their own, and this is the first
episode to feature a normal Meowth.
Episode 52: The Breeding Center Secret
A breeding center is really being run by two Team Rocket members, who take Misty's Psyduck and other Pokémon, as well as
getting out heroes arrested.
Intros: Cassidey and Butch, the new Rocket members
Pokémon:
Note: Our first intro to new Rocket members, Todd leaves the group, and Ash & friends out arrested! Also, James got a
Weepinbell in a Japanese episode (Just like Jessie's Lickitung) |