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Pokémon: Indigo League

Poster for Pokémon Season 1

82 episodes · first aired Apr 1, 1997

It’s Ash Ketchum’s tenth birthday, and he’s ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do—become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don’t go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily he’s got former Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.

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  1. 1 Pokémon - I Choose You! Apr 1, 1997 · 23m · TMDB 8.1 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 Professor Oak's lab is a…
  2. 2 Pokémon Emergency! Apr 8, 1997 · 23m · TMDB 7.7 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…
  3. 3 Ash Catches a Pokémon Apr 15, 1997 · 23m 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…
  4. 4 Challenge of the Samurai Apr 22, 1997 · 23m 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…
  5. 5 Showdown in Pewter City Apr 29, 1997 · 23m 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…
  6. 6 Clefairy and the Moon Stone May 6, 1997 · 23m 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?
  7. 7 The Water Flowers of Cerulean City May 13, 1997 · 23m 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…
  8. 8 The Path to the Pokémon League May 20, 1997 · 23m 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…
  9. 9 The School of Hard Knocks May 27, 1997 · 23m While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe.
  10. 10 Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village Jun 3, 1997 · 23m 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.
  11. 11 Charmander - The Stray Pokémon Jun 10, 1997 · 23m 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.
  12. 12 Here Comes the Squirtle Squad Jun 17, 1997 · 23m 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.
  13. 13 Mystery at the Lighthouse Jun 24, 1997 · 23m 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…
  14. 14 Electric Shock Showdown Jul 1, 1997 · 23m 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.
  15. 15 Battle Aboard the St. Anne Jul 8, 1997 · 23m 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…
  16. 16 Pokémon Shipwreck Jul 15, 1997 · 23m 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.
  17. 17 Island of the Giant Pokémon Jul 22, 1997 · 23m 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…
  18. 18 Beauty and the Beach Jul 29, 1997 · 23m 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…
  19. 19 Tentacool & Tentacruel Aug 5, 1997 · 23m Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland.
  20. 20 The Ghost of Maiden's Peak Aug 12, 1997 · 23m 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.
  21. 21 Bye Bye Butterfree Aug 19, 1997 · 23m 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.
  22. 22 Abra and the Psychic Showdown Aug 26, 1997 · 23m 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. 23 The Tower of Terror Sep 2, 1997 · 23m In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.
  24. 24 Haunter Versus Kadabra Sep 9, 1997 · 23m 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 Gym Leader.
  25. 25 Primeape Goes Bananas Sep 16, 1997 · 23m 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…
  26. 26 Pokémon Scent-sation! Sep 23, 1997 · 23m The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy arcades.
  27. 27 Hypno's Naptime Sep 30, 1997 · 23m Our heroes come to a town in which a great deal of children have recently turned up missing.
  28. 28 Pokémon Fashion Flash Oct 7, 1997 · 23m At Brock's persistent request, our heroes stop by Caesar Street, a town of breeders famous for its Pokémon beauty salons.
  29. 29 The Punchy Pokémon Oct 14, 1997 · 23m 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.
  30. 30 Sparks Fly for Magnemite Oct 21, 1997 · 23m 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…
  31. 31 Dig Those Diglett! Oct 28, 1997 · 23m 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.
  32. 32 The Ninja-Poké Showdown Nov 4, 1997 · 23m 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…
  33. 33 The Flame Pokémon-athon! Nov 11, 1997 · 23m 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…
  34. 34 The Kangaskhan Kid Nov 18, 1997 · 23m Our heroes accompany Officer Jenny into the forest, intent on pursuing the Pokémon poachers in the area.
  35. 35 The Legend of Miniryu Nov 25, 1997 · 23m 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…
  36. 36 The Bridge Bike Gang Dec 2, 1997 · 23m 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.
  37. 37 Ditto's Mysterious Mansion Dec 9, 1997 · 23m 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.
  38. 38 Cyber Soldier Porygon Dec 16, 1997 · 23m 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…
  39. 39 Pikachu's Goodbye Apr 16, 1998 · 23m 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?
  40. 40 The Battling Eevee Brothers Apr 16, 1998 · 23m 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.
  41. 41 Wake Up, Snorlax! Apr 23, 1998 · 23m 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.
  42. 42 Showdown at Dark City Apr 30, 1998 · 23m 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.
  43. 43 The March of the Exeggutor Squad May 7, 1998 · 23m 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.
  44. 44 The Problem with Paras May 14, 1998 · 23m 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.
  45. 45 The Song of Jigglypuff May 21, 1998 · 23m 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…
  46. 46 Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon May 28, 1998 · 23m 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.
  47. 47 A Chansey Operation Jun 4, 1998 · 23m 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.
  48. 48 Holy Matrimony! Jun 11, 1998 · 23m As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign.
  49. 49 So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd Jun 18, 1998 · 23m As Ash sits on a rock, staring at his Pokédex, it displays Farfetch'd, an odd-looking Pokémon holding a leek.
  50. 50 Who Gets to Keep Togepi? Jun 25, 1998 · 23m When Ash and friends reach a certain Pokémon E. R., Joy informs Ash that a message has arrived for him, from Professor Oak.
  51. 51 Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden Jul 2, 1998 · 23m 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!
  52. 52 Princess vs. Princess Jul 9, 1998 · 23m 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.
  53. 53 The Purr-fect Hero Jul 9, 1998 · 23m It's Kids Day, and Ash and friends help the children at a nearby school celebrate the holiday.
  54. 54 The Case of the K-9 Caper! Jul 16, 1998 · 23m Ash enrolls Pikachu in a training school for police Growlithe, but the course is tougher than he imagined, for himself and for Pikachu!
  55. 55 Pokémon Paparazzi Jul 23, 1998 · 23m Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.
  56. 56 The Ultimate Test Jul 30, 1998 · 23m Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League.
  57. 57 The Breeding Center Secret Aug 6, 1998 · 23m Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town.
  58. 58 Riddle Me This (1) Aug 13, 1998 · 23m Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge.
  59. 59 Volcanic Panic (2) Aug 20, 1998 · 23m Ash continues his quest to attain his Volcano Badge once he finally locates the gym that is suspended above a pool of molten lava!
  60. 60 Beach Blank-Out Blastoise Aug 27, 1998 · 23m As Ash and the gang are rushing to catch the last ferry off of Cinnabar Island, they stumble over a rare Pokémon in trouble.
  61. 61 The Misty Mermaid Sep 3, 1998 · 23m 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.
  62. 62 Clefairy Tales Sep 10, 1998 · 23m Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear.
  63. 63 The Battle of the Badge Sep 17, 1998 · 23m Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge.
  64. 64 It's Mr. Mime Time! Sep 24, 1998 · 23m On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime.
  65. 65 Holiday Hi-Jynx Oct 5, 1998 · 23m 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…
  66. 66 Snow Way Out! Oct 5, 1998 · 23m Pikachu is lost in a snowy mountain forest! Can Ash and the gang stay warm while tracking down their missing pal?
  67. 67 Showdown at the Po-ké Corral Oct 8, 1998 · 23m 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…
  68. 68 The Evolution Solution Oct 15, 1998 · 23m 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…
  69. 69 The Pi-Kahuna Oct 22, 1998 · 23m 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…
  70. 70 Make Room for Gloom Oct 29, 1998 · 23m Ash goes to a flower garden to get some fertilizer for his mother, but Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers and becomes paralyzed.
  71. 71 Lights, Camera, Quack-tion Nov 5, 1998 · 23m 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 gets the main role while the…
  72. 72 Go West Young Meowth Nov 12, 1998 · 23m 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…
  73. 73 To Master the Onixpected! Nov 19, 1998 · 23m 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…
  74. 74 The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis Nov 26, 1998 · 23m 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…
  75. 75 Bad to the Bone Dec 3, 1998 · 23m 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.
  76. 76 All Fired Up! Dec 10, 1998 · 23m 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…
  77. 77 Round One - Begin! Dec 17, 1998 · 23m 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…
  78. 78 Fire and Ice Dec 24, 1998 · 23m 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…
  79. 79 The Fourth Round Rumble Jan 1, 1999 · 23m 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…
  80. 80 A Friend in Deed Jan 7, 1999 · 23m 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…
  81. 81 Friend and Foe Alike Jan 14, 1999 · 23m 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, but who will emerge…
  82. 82 Friends to the End Jan 21, 1999 · 23m 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…