S1·E3 Ash Catches a Pokémon
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 3
- Air Date
- April 15, 1997
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Yuji Asada
- Writer
- Atsuhiro Tomioka
- Score
- 8/10 (23 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
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. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares with Pikachu its dream of evolving into a Butterfree.
Episode recap
Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie, marking his very first Pokémon capture. While Ash is excited about this milestone, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon and is thoroughly repulsed by Caterpie when it attempts to be friends with her. Later, as night falls and both Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares its dream of eventually evolving into a Butterfree with Pikachu.
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When did Season 1 Episode 3 of Pokémon air?
Season 1, Episode 3 ('Ash Catches a Pokémon') originally aired on April 15, 1997.
How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('Ash Catches a Pokémon')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in Pokémon Season 1 Episode 3?
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. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares with Pikachu its dream of evolving into a Butterfree....
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