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Pokémon: Indigo League

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82 episodes · premiered 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 19: Tentacool & Tentacruel Aug 5, 1997 · 23m Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland.
  20. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 55: Pokémon Paparazzi Jul 23, 1998 · 23m Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.
  56. Episode 56: The Ultimate Test Jul 30, 1998 · 23m Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League.
  57. Episode 57: The Breeding Center Secret Aug 6, 1998 · 23m Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town.
  58. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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. Episode 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…