Fair rating?Ash Catches a Pokémon
Pokemon: Ash, Pikachu and Misty have entered the Viridian Forest. Ash has spotted a Caterpie and thrown a Pokéball at it. Capturing it, Ash is overjoyed at his first catch. Misty, however, hates bugs and screams every time it comes near her. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is following them, ready for a fresh attempt at capturing Pikachu. Ash decides to capture another Pokémon, and manages to get a Pidgeotto. Can he, Misty, and his Pokémon, fend off Team Rocket again?
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#23In Season 1of 82 rated episodes
#99All-timeof 344 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
1997First airedApril 15, 1997
Guest stars
Matthew Sussmanas Meowth (voice)
Rachael Lillisas Jessie (voice)
Ted Lewisas James (voice)
Nick Stellateas Pokédex (voice)
Eric Stuartas Ekans (voice)
Rikako Aikawaas Caterpie (voice)
Megumi Hayashibaraas Pidgeotto (voice)
Michael Haigneyas Koffing (voice)