
Pokémon the Series: The Beginning
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Creature battles and family charm hook viewers
12 episodes
1. Charizard Chills

1. Charizard Chills
After hearing about Ash from the Trovita Island Gym Leader, another Trainer seeks him out for a battle...and after Pikachu is knocked out, Ash turns to his Charizard. But can he get the unruly Pokémon to listen to him?
23min
Sep 13, 2002
2. The Pokémon Water War

2. The Pokémon Water War
Our heroes' plans are interrupted by a raging fire in a nearby warehouse. When they try to fight the flames, they quickly find themselves in need of the local fire department: Team Wartortle!
22min
Aug 25, 2000
3. Pokémon Food Fight

3. Pokémon Food Fight
When Snorlax's Poké Ball breaks, Ash has a huge problem on his hands: How can our heroes get the slumbering Snorlax over a mountain pass to the nearest Pokémon Center?
22min
Sep 27, 2002
4. Pokémon Double Trouble

4. Pokémon Double Trouble
Ash is anxious to win the final badge of the Orange League, and soon gets a taste of this Gym Leader's strength as she helps him fend off another Team Rocket sneak attack!
22min
Oct 4, 2002
5. The Wacky Watcher

5. The Wacky Watcher
Discovering a scientist's submarine at sea, our heroes are soon surrounded by his life's research: a school of splashing Magikarp! They want to help him study Magikarp Evolution, but Team Rocket has other ideas…
22min
Oct 11, 2002
6. The Stun Spore Detour

6. The Stun Spore Detour
With Ash and Tracey paralyzed by a wild Vileplume's Stun Spore, it's up to Misty to find a local plant and save the day!
22min
Oct 18, 2002
7. Hello Pummelo

7. Hello Pummelo
With his four Orange League badges in hand, Ash has one last challenge to face before he can be crowned Champion of the Orange League. Does he have what it takes?
22min
Oct 25, 2002
8. Enter The Dragonite

8. Enter The Dragonite
Ash's battle for the Orange League Winner's Trophy rages on, and it soon becomes apparent that he will have to take on a powerful Dragonite to become the Orange League Champion!
22min
Nov 1, 2002
9. Viva Las Lapras

9. Viva Las Lapras
Trying to rescue a local school of Lapras from would-be poachers, our heroes must find a way to convince these distrustful Pokémon they are friends...before it's too late!
22min
Nov 8, 2002
10. The Underground Round Up

10. The Underground Round Up
With Pallet Town on their minds, our heroes are searching for a ferry, but soon discover the port is abandoned...except for some explosive Electrode! Can Ash stop Team Rocket before the ferry goes up in smoke?
22min
Nov 15, 2002
11. The Tent Situation

11. The Tent Situation
Ash has an eventful homecoming with a surprise visit from an old friend, a visit to see Professor Oak, and a Team Rocket raid. There's no place like home!
22min
Nov 22, 2002
12. A Rivalry Rivival

12. A Rivalry Rivival
After Gary comes to the rescue against Team Rocket, Ash seizes an opportunity…at long last, our hero gets to challenge his rival to their very first Pokémon battle!
22min
Nov 29, 2002













