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S1·E5 Showdown in Pewter City

Core Aired April 29, 1997 23 min ★ 7.6/10 · 19 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

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 Pikachu is tired and shows them the way to the Pokémon Center.

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Episode recap

As Ash travels accompanied by his partner Pikachu, Jessie, James, and Meowth dig a trap for our heroes. However, Jessie, James, and Meowth end up falling into the trap themselves. Following this, Ash and Misty arrive at Pewter City. While there, they meet a curious fellow named Flint. Flint notices that Pikachu is tired and shows Ash and Misty the way to the Pokémon Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 5 of Pokémon air?

Season 1, Episode 5 ('Showdown in Pewter City') originally aired on April 29, 1997.

How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('Showdown in Pewter City')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Pokémon Season 1 Episode 5?

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 Pikachu is tired and shows them the way to the Pokémon Center....

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