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Adventures in the Orange Islands – Pokémon the Series

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"Indigo League" is where it all began as the first season of the long-running "Pokémon" animated series. Young Ash Ketchum is just beginning his Pokémon training as he reaches his 10th birthday. Things don't go as expected for the youngster, who gets a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon. Winning gym badges is also tougher than Ash thought it would be. He's not alone in his quest for the badges, though, as former gym leaders Brock and Misty are by his side, along with some new friends.

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Stephen C @bob25009 May 14 The worst 36 episodes in anime history!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Fajer A @RT99369293 May 9 Best show ever must see See more Abdulmohsen A @RT47416480 May 7 Best show ever must see See more Abdulmohsen s @RT33368967 May 5 best show ever must see See more Nick S @NickSpecter 09/11/2023 The last season featuring (mostly) the first generation of pokemon. AAAND Ash actually wins something? What more can we ask for :) Great nostalgia, great fun. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 28, 1999 Pallet Party Panic Ash and friends return to Pallet Town for a hero's welcome, only to be sent on another journey right away; Professor Oak wants to study a mysterious-looking Poké Ball, and he asks Ash, Brock and Misty to find it for him. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 4, 1999 A Scare in the Air Ash, Brock and Misty prepare for their long journey to Valencia Island to retrieve the mysterious Poké Ball; when Ash wins a free blimp ride, the gang decides to ride the rickety airship it to Valencia Island, but Team Rocket has other plans. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 11, 1999 Pokéball Peril After making a crash landing on Valencia Island, Ash, Brock and Misty get directions to Professor Ivy's laboratory, where the mysterious Poké Ball awaits; a delighted Brock discovers that the professor and her colleagues are fellow Pokémon breeders. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 18, 1999 The Lost Lapras Thanks to Jigglypuff's sleep-inducing song, the blimp carrying Ash and Misty back home goes off-course and crashes on an island, where they meet a new friend named Tracey while trying to help a lost Lapras. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 25, 1999 Fit to Be Tide Ash, Misty and Tracey set out to explore the Orange Islands and Ash intends to qualify for the Orange League Tournament; he soon learns that the Orange Crew challenges are a little different from the usual gym battles. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 4, 1999 Pikachu Re-Volts When Ash, Misty and Tracey arrive on Mandarin Island, Pikachu and Togepi turn against them and join a group of other angry Pokémon; when the misbehaving Pokémon disappear, Officer Jenny informs them that dozens of Pokémon have been reported missing. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 11, 1999 The Crystal Onix Ash finds a message in a bottle, which leads the gang to a new adventure on Sunburst Island and a search for a special Onix. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 18, 1999 In the Pink On Pinkan Island, a large number of strange pink-colored Pokémon fascinate Ash and Tracey, along with the Team Rocket trio, who start causing trouble. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 25, 1999 Shell Shock! After joining a scientific expedition to investigate a Kabuto fossil, Ash and friends soon find themselves facing a series of natural disasters. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 1, 1999 Stage Fight Ash, Misty and Tracey learn about a showboat featuring rare talking Pokémon, which Team Rocket attempts to steal. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 8, 1999 Bye Bye Psyduck Misty meets another female trainer who also is an expert on water Pokémon, who notices some signs that Misty's Psyduck may be ready to evolve. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 15, 1999 The Joy of Pokémon Ash and his friends meet a very busy Nurse Joy who has to do some serious island-hopping to take care of all the Pokémon in the area. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 22, 1999 Navel Maneuvers In Ash's second challenge against the Orange Crew, he must climb a mountain, build a bobsled, and win a sled race. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 29, 1999 Snack Attack Ash, Misty and Tracey's explorations take them to the seven Grapefruit Islands, where they must stop a Snorlax from devouring the islands' famous fruit. Details Episode 15 Aired May 6, 1999 A Shipful of Shivers When divers recover an ancient Orange League Championship trophy, the gang heads straight for the art museum where it's on display, but Team Rocket beats them to the punch. Details Episode 16 Aired May 13, 1999 Meowth Rules! Meowth is the center of attention when the locals mistake him for the Great Meowth of Bounty, a powerful creature spoken of in prophecy. Details Episode 17 Aired May 20, 1999 Tracey Gets Bugged Misty is not pleased when the gang lands on an island swarming with bug-type Pokémon, though Ash and Tracey have a blast until they find an injured Scyther, forcing Misty to overcome her disgust to help. Details Episode 18 Aired May 27, 1999 A Way Off Day Off When Ash and friends find a wonderful island brimming with many kinds of fruit trees, they decide to take a break and enjoy the bounty, but Team Rocket has other ideas. Details Episode 19 Aired Jun 3, 1999 The Mandarin Island Miss Match Ash and his friends arrive on Mandarin Island; Ash believes he is a superior Pokémon trainer because he has won all of his recent battles, but when he competes against Prima, a member of the Elite Four, he realizes his mistake. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 10, 1999 Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon? Ash, Misty and Tracey meet a couple of trainers who can't get along, even though their Nidoran are obviously smitten with each other; Misty becomes determined to solve the romantic challenge. Details Episode 21 Aired Jun 17, 1999 Get Along, Little Pokémon Slogging through a thunderstorm, Ash, Misty and Tracey notice a group of Magnemite soaking up electricity from the lightning bolts, then discover a nearby town in the middle of a blackout that could use the Magnemite's help. Details Episode 22 Aired Jun 24, 1999 The Mystery Menace In Trovitopolis City, Ash and friends hear stories about some kind of monster that's been scaring everyone, and when the ground cracks open and dumps them in the sewer, it seems they might meet the monster face to face. Details Episode 23 Aired Jul 1, 1999 Misty Meets Her Match After Misty dives into a whirlpool to rescue a girl, she learns that the girl's brother, Rudy, has a giant crush on her; things get more complicated when it turns out he's also the gym leader Ash must challenge next. Details Episode 24 Aired Jul 15, 1999 Bound for Trouble Ash and friends go in search of super-sized Pokémon, but when they fall for a Team Rocket trick, Pikachu and Meowth get snatched up by a giant Pidgeot, everyone must work together to get them back. Details Episode 25 Aired Jul 22, 1999 Charizard Chills After hearing about Ash from the Trovita Island gym leader, another trainer seeks him out for a battle; after Pikachu is knocked out, Ash turns to his Charizard, but he struggles to make the unruly Pokémon listen to him. Details Episode 26 Aired Jul 29, 1999 The Pokémon Water War The gang races to fight a raging fire in a warehouse, but quickly find themselves in need of the local fire department, Team Wartortle; Ash's Squirtle trains with the firefighting Pokémon. Details Episode 27 Aired Aug 5, 1999 Pokémon Food Fight Ash must move an inert Snorlax's half-ton weight to the nearest Pokémon Center; Team Rocket plots to intercept an emergency supply shipment. Details Episode 28 Aired Aug 12, 1999 Pokémon Double Trouble On arrival in the town where Ash hopes to earn his entry into the Winner's Cup, he meets the gym leader, who mistakes him for her own son; Ash gets a taste of her strength as she helps him fend off another Team Rocket sneak attack. Details Episode 29 Aired Aug 19, 1999 The Wacky Watcher The pilot of a strange research submarine recruits the team as assistants in an elaborate project researching Magikarp evolution. Details Episode 30 Aired Aug 26, 1999 The Stun Spore Detour When a wild Vileplume's Stun Spore paralyzes Ash and Tracey, Misty must find a local plant to create an antidote; she gets help from a Poliwag as James and Meowth attempt to get their hands on the plant to cure a stunned Jessie. Details Episode 31 Aired Sep 2, 1999 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. Details Episode 32 Aired Sep 9, 1999 Enter the Dragonite Ash's Pokémon battle valiantly, but when faced with Drake's legendary Dragonite, the battle-weakened team face their toughest test yet. Details Episode 33 Aired Sep 16, 1999 Viva Las Lapras Trying to rescue a local school of Lapras from would-be poachers, Ash, Misty and Tracey must find a way to convince the distrustful Pokémon they only want to help. Details Episode 34 Aired Sep 23, 1999 The Underground Round Up Ash and his friends discover an abandoned seaport overrun with Electrode; they lend a hand to rid the town of the explosive pests, until Team Rocket arrives with plans to detonate all the Pokémon. Details Episode 35 Aired Sep 30, 1999 A Tent Situation Ash has an eventful homecoming in Pallet Town with a surprise reunion with an old friend, a visit to see Professor Oak, and a Team Rocket raid on Oak's laboratory. Details Episode 36 Aired Oct 7, 1999 A Rivalry Revival After Gary comes to the rescue against Team Rocket, Ash seizes the opportunity to challenge his rival to their first Pokémon battle. Details
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Season Info

Director
Masamitsu Hidaka
Creator
Satoshi Tajiri
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-Y7
Genre
Kids & Family, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Jan 28, 1999