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S5·E8 The Perfect Match!

Core Aired September 27, 2001

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

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Synopsis

It's the second round of the Whirl Cup, and Ash and Misty have been paired up against each other! Who will come out on top? And will Team Rocket's plan to distract the police be successful?

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Episode recap

The fifth season of the television series Pokémon features the eighth episode titled The Perfect Match! As Ash travels with his partner Pikachu, the storyline centers around the second round of the Whirl Cup tournament. In this stage of the competition, Ash and Misty are paired up directly against each other to determine who will come out on top. Meanwhile, Team Rocket executes a plan intended to distract the police, creating a separate situation that runs concurrently with the tournament matches. The series itself is classified under animation, action and adventure, and science fiction and fantasy, carrying a television rating of TV-Y7.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 8 of Pokémon air?

Season 5, Episode 8 ('The Perfect Match!') originally aired on September 27, 2001.

How long is Season 5 Episode 8 ('The Perfect Match!')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Pokémon.

What happens in Pokémon Season 5 Episode 8?

It's the second round of the Whirl Cup, and Ash and Misty have been paired up against each other! Who will come out on top? And will Team Rocket's plan to distract the police be successful?...

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