The next episode finds the gang stumbling upon a tied-up Eevee, which they attempt to return to its rightful owner. However, their efforts are thwarted when they discover that the owner's older brothers are secretly trying to force the Eevee to evolve.
Aired: Apr 1, 1997Ash begins his Pokémon adventure with a rocky beginning, as he receives his f...
Aired: Apr 8, 1997Ash and Pikachu arrive in Viridian City, with Pikachu recovering from its enc...
Aired: Apr 15, 1997Ash's journey begins with the capture of his very first Pokémon, a Caterpie, ...
4. Samurai shonen no chouse nichi!
Aired: Apr 22, 1997Ash and Misty encounter a Pokémon trainer named Samurai, who has been testing...
Aired: Apr 29, 1997Ash faces off against Brock, the renowned Gym Leader of Pewter City, in a hig...
Aired: May 6, 1997Ash, Misty, and Pikachu, accompanied by Brock, journey to Mount Moon, where t...
Aired: May 13, 1997The Pokémon gang travels to Cerulean City, but Misty's demeanor takes an unex...
Aired: May 20, 1997Ash gains confidence with two badges and takes on a formidable trainer, A.J.,...
Aired: May 27, 1997In the next episode, the group stumbles upon a unique Pokémon academy where y...
10. Kakure zato no Fushigidane
Aired: Jun 3, 1997A group of weary travelers, including Ash and his friends, stumble upon a sec...
Aired: Jun 10, 1997A Charmander, once a loyal companion, is left behind by its trainer, waiting ...
12. Zenigane Group's Appearance
Aired: Jun 17, 1997A troubled town is plagued by a mischievous group of Squirtles, left behind b...
Aired: Jun 24, 1997The Pokémon researcher, Bill, has been tracking a mysterious Dragonite, and t...
14. Electric Showdown! Kuchiba Gym
Aired: Jul 1, 1997The team arrives in Vermillion City, only to face a formidable challenge from...
Aired: Jul 8, 1997The next adventure for Ash and his friends takes them to the Saffron City Gym...
Aired: Jul 15, 1997As the Saint Anne succumbs to the waves, Ash and his friends, along with Team...
Aired: Jul 22, 1997Trainers, Pokémon, and Team Rocket are marooned on a bizarre island teeming w...
Aired: Jul 29, 1997The next episode finds Ash and his friends in a precarious situation after da...
Aired: Aug 5, 1997A massive school of Tentacool and a gargantuan Tentacruel wreak havoc on a to...
20. Ghostly Pokémon and the Summer Festival
Aired: Aug 12, 1997In the next episode, a captivating spirit enchants Brock and James, putting t...
Aired: Aug 19, 1997The Butterfree Mating Season arrives, and Ash considers giving his Butterfree...
22. Casey! Psychic Confrontation!
Aired: Aug 26, 1997In the next episode, the group arrives in Saffron City, where they face off a...
23. Capture at the Pokémon Tower!
Aired: Sep 2, 1997In the next episode, the group discovers that the only way to overcome Sabrin...
Aired: Sep 9, 1997Ash and his friends receive assistance from Haunter as they journey back to S...
25. Don't Get Angry, Okorizaru!
Aired: Sep 16, 1997Ash struggles to keep pace with his rival Gary, only to be further hindered b...
26. Erika and Kusaihana (Pokémon Scent-sation!)
Aired: Sep 23, 1997Ash faces off against Erika, the formidable Gym Leader of Celadon City, in an...
27. Sleeper and Pokémon Hypnotism!?
Aired: Sep 30, 1997The Pokémon are struggling with unusual weakness, and the children have vanis...
28. Rokon! Breeder Confrontation!
Aired: Oct 7, 1997The next episode sees the Rocket-Dan concocting a plan to pilfer numerous Pok...
29. Hand-to-Hand Fighting Pokémon! Big Battle!
Aired: Oct 14, 1997Ash's quest for a new Pokémon leads him to encounter Hitmonchan, but his jour...
30. Do Coil See Dreams of Electric Mice!?
Aired: Oct 21, 1997In the next episode, the group finds themselves in Gunjo City, shrouded in da...
Aired: Oct 28, 1997Satoshi joins a team of trainers tasked with safeguarding a construction site...
32. Sekichiku Ninja Confrontation!
Aired: Nov 4, 1997Ash faces off against Koga, the formidable Fuchsia City Gym Leader, in an int...
Aired: Nov 11, 1997The next episode takes place in the Safari Zone, where the group stumbles upo...
Aired: Nov 18, 1997The next episode follows the adventures of the gang as they navigate the Safa...
Aired: Nov 25, 1997In the next episode, Satoshi's quest to capture the elusive Miniryu Pocket Mo...
Aired: Dec 2, 1997The next episode takes the gang on a mission to deliver vital medicine to a s...
37. Metamon and the Mimicry Girl
Aired: Dec 9, 1997Satoshi and his friends take shelter in a mysterious mansion during a storm, ...
Aired: Dec 16, 1997Ash and his friends accidentally stumble upon a new Human Transport System wh...
Aired: Apr 16, 1998The group ventures into a serene forest, where they're surrounded by a large ...
Aired: Apr 16, 1998The next episode finds the gang stumbling upon a tied-up Eevee, which they at...
Aired: Apr 23, 1998The next episode follows Ash and his friends as they arrive in a village plag...
Aired: Apr 30, 1998In the next episode, the group finds themselves in Dark City, where a bitter ...
Aired: May 7, 1998Satoshi and his friends encounter a struggling magician at a carnival who is ...
Aired: May 14, 1998Satoshi and his friends venture to a local shop to replenish their medicine s...
Aired: May 21, 1998Satoshi and his friends stumble upon a timid Purin in Neon Town, a metropolis...
46. Resurrection!? Fossil Pokémon!
Aired: May 28, 1998The next episode of the series takes a thrilling turn as Ash and his friends ...
Aired: Jun 4, 1998Pikachu gets an apple stuck in its throat, prompting Satoshi and his friends ...
Aired: Jun 11, 1998Satoshi and his friends embark on a mission to locate Kojiro, only to discove...
Aired: Jun 18, 1998Satoshi and his friends embark on a mission to recover stolen Monster Balls, ...
Aired: Jun 25, 1998The gang's excitement reaches new heights as the mysterious egg hatches, intr...
51. Fushigidane's Mysterious Flower Garden
Aired: Jul 2, 1998As Bulbasaur teeters on the brink of evolution, Ash's enthusiasm reaches a fe...
52. Fierce Fighting! Pokémon Girls' Festival!
Aired: Jul 9, 1998Misty faces off against Jessie in the Queen of the Princess Festival, and her...
53. It's Children's Day! All Members Gather!
Aired: Jul 9, 1998The group arrives at a small school on Kids Day, where they're met with excit...
Aired: Jul 16, 1998Satoshi and his friends witness a group of Gardie training against a Policema...
Aired: Jul 23, 1998The Pokémon gang encounters a renowned Pokémon photographer named Todd, who i...
56. Pokémon Certification Test!?
Aired: Jul 30, 1998Ash's Pokémon skills are put to the test as he sits for the Pokémon League Ad...
57. The Secret of the Breeding Center!
Aired: Aug 6, 1998A sinister breeding center is revealed to be a front for a nefarious plan by ...
Aired: Aug 13, 1998Ash, Misty, and Brock encounter Gary en route to Cinnabar Island.
59. Decisive Battle! Guren Gym!
Aired: Aug 20, 1998Ash faces off against Blaine's Magmar once again, this time with his powerful...
Aired: Aug 27, 1998The next episode will feature Ash, Misty, and Brock embarking on an exciting ...
61. Hanada Gym! Underwater Battle!
Aired: Sep 3, 1998Misty's sisters struggle to captivate their usual audience, so they opt to de...
Aired: Sep 10, 1998A strange spacecraft, inhabited by a swarm of Clefairy, suddenly appears near...
63. Tokiwa Gym! The Last Badge!
Aired: Sep 17, 1998The highly anticipated eighth badge is finally within Ash's grasp, but little...
64. Barrierd of the Pokémon Circus
Aired: Sep 24, 1998The group's journey back to Pallet Town takes an unexpected turn when they st...
Aired: Oct 5, 1998As Christmas approaches, Ash, Brock, and Misty embark on a mission to reunite...
Aired: Oct 5, 1998Satoshi's friends are caught in a blizzard, and they must find shelter.
67. Rival Confrontation! Okido Laboratory
Aired: Oct 8, 1998Satoshi and Shigeru reunite in Masara Town, both eager to participate in the ...
68. When Yadon Becomes Yadoran
Aired: Oct 15, 1998The next episode of the adventure series will follow Ash, his mom, and friend...
Aired: Oct 22, 1998A surfer's intuition guides Ash's day, as he trades training for a thrilling ...
70. Kusaihana of the Botanical Garden
Aired: Oct 29, 1998Ash and his friends venture to a nearby greenhouse in search of fresh flowers...
71. Lights, Camera, Quack-tion
Aired: Nov 5, 1998A renowned film director sets his sights on creating a cinematic masterpiece ...
Aired: Nov 12, 1998Ash and his friends travel to Hollywood to attend the premiere of the movie "...
73. Siba of the Shitenno Enters!
Aired: Nov 19, 1998Ash and his friends turn to Bruno, a renowned Elite Four member, for guidance...
74. Fierce Battle! Ancient Pokémon
Aired: Nov 26, 1998Ancient ruins hold secrets that stir up powerful Pokémon, said to bring about...
Aired: Dec 3, 1998Ash and his friends team up to help a Pokémon League competitor recover his s...
Aired: Dec 10, 1998As they journey to the Pokémon League, the group takes on a noble task, agree...
77. Pokémon League Opens! Water Battlefield!
Aired: Dec 17, 1998Ash embarks on his first Pokémon League battle, taking to the Water Field wit...
78. Ice Field! Blazing Battle!
Aired: Dec 24, 1998Satoshi advances to the next round after his Zenigame defeats Nidorino in the...
79. Grass Battlefield! Unexpected Rival!
Aired: Jan 1, 1999Ash faces off against a formidable opponent on the Grass Field, with a Bellsp...
Aired: Jan 7, 1999Ash befriends a new trainer named Richie, and together they join forces to re...
81. Sekiei Stadium! Vs Hiroshi!
Aired: Jan 14, 1999Ash faces off against his new friend Richie in a battle that will determine h...
82. Pokemon League! The Final Battle!
Aired: Jan 21, 1999Ash's recent defeat is weighing heavily on his mind, but a subsequent loss by...
