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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 5

Every episode of Pokémon Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 5!

The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 5

Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become...

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  1. 8.0/10(190 votes)

    #1 - Better Eight Than Never

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    S5:E45

    Ash and Clair finally face off in a Gym battle that will push Ash's skills as a Trainer to the limit! Can he win his final Johto Gym badge?

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  2. 7.8/10(181 votes)

    #2 - Great Bowls of Fire!

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    S5:E44

    Team Rocket has taken the Blackthorn City Dragon Fang and holed up deep within the Dragon's Den. Things look bad for the ancient relic, but help comes in the form of an old friend!

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  3. 7.5/10(175 votes)

    #3 - Nerves of Steelix!

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    S5:E15

    After several interruptions, including yet another Team Rocket scheme, Ash's battle against Jasmine at the Olivine Gym is finally getting under way!

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  4. 7.5/10(189 votes)

    #4 - Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!

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    S5:E16

    When the Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab in Kanto have a hard time getting along, the professor asks Ash to send his Bulbasaur to the lab so it can help keep the peace.

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  5. 7.5/10(177 votes)

    #5 - For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!

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    S5:E18

    When our heroes investigate a sudden pealing of bells, they discover that the Crystal Bells, which are said to ring only when the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh returns, are missing! The researcher Eusine seems to know something...

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  6. 7.4/10(184 votes)

    #6 - The Mystery Is History

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    S5:E11

    While two sets of Team Rocket villains set out to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, Ash runs into his old friend Richie and his partner, a Pikachu named Sparky!

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  8. 7.4/10(171 votes)

    #7 - Rage of Innocence (2)

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    S5:E27

    Things look bad for our heroes, who have been captured by Team Rocket at the Lake of Rage. With the fate of the world's Pokémon at stake, can Ash rise to the occasion and save the day?

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  9. 7.4/10(174 votes)

    #8 - Nice Pryce, Baby!

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    S5:E29

    Pryce and Ash are about to clash in a cold contest in the Mahogany Town Gym. Will Ash be able to show what he and his Pokémon are made of and earn his seventh Johto region Gym badge?

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  10. 7.3/10(179 votes)

    #9 - The Perfect Match!

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    S5:E8

    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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  11. 7.3/10(180 votes)

    #10 - A Parent Trapped!

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    S5:E12

    The little Lugia named Silver has fallen into the hands of Butch and Cassidy of Team Rocket, and with Richie's help, Ash must win the adult Lugia's trust before it gets caught in the same trap!

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  12. 7.3/10(176 votes)

    #11 - A Promise Is a Promise

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    S5:E13

    While trying to rescue the two Lugia from Team Rocket, Ash and friends have been taken prisoner! Now, they must figure out a way to escape...and to free the captured Pokémon as well!

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  13. 7.3/10(169 votes)

    #12 - Fangs for Nothin'

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    S5:E43

    Facing off against Blackthorn Gym Leader Clair, Ash is finding it difficult to overcome the power of her Dragon-type Pokémon. Things are harder still when Team Rocket shows up to steal Blackthorn City's prized Dragon Fang relic!

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  14. 7.2/10(183 votes)

    #13 - Dueling Heroes

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    S5:E7

    After winning their preliminary rounds, Ash and Misty face formidable opponents in the Whirl Cup. Meanwhile, the Team Rocket trio have their eyes on stealing the tournament's prize!

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  15. 7.2/10(181 votes)

    #14 - Just Waiting On a Friend

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    S5:E23

    When thick fog interrupts our heroes' journey, a girl and her Ninetales invite them to rest at a nearby mansion...where Brock and their host fall into a romance that could turn out to be ghostly!

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  16. 7.1/10(171 votes)

    #15 - Extreme Pokémon!

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    S5:E19

    When Ash runs into his old rival Gary preparing to enter his Arcanine in a race, he decides to compete as well! But first, he'll have to chase Team Rocket away from the Pokémon Day Care.

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  17. 7.1/10(173 votes)

    #16 - Hatching a Plan

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    S5:E21

    The moment has finally come: a Phanpy has hatched from Ash's Pokémon Egg! The little Pokémon is full of energy and soon charging off...with our heroes and Team Rocket in tow!

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  18. 7.1/10(178 votes)

    #17 - Dues and Don'ts

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    S5:E22

    Jessie, James, and Meowth take time to lick their wounds and dream of stealing Pikachu for the glory of Team Rocket. After a chance meeting with a Team Rocket scout, it seems these dreams are blasting off before their eyes!

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  19. 7.1/10(169 votes)

    #18 - Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution (1)

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    S5:E26

    Reaching the Lake of Rage, Pikachu and Togepi begin to feel sick, and our heroes are attacked by an enraged red Gyarados. When Team Rocket appears on the scene, things look a lot more dangerous for Ash and friends...

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  20. 7.1/10(172 votes)

    #19 - As Cold as Pryce

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    S5:E28

    Finally reaching Mahogany Town, Ash is warming up for his next Gym battle. But after getting the cold shoulder from Gym Leader Pryce, can our hero convince his frosty opponent to give him a chance?

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  21. 7.0/10(160 votes)

    #20 - Hatch Me If You Can

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    S5:E49

    Professor Elm's Pokémon Egg hatches into a Larvitar! The Pokémon is unresponsive even after being checked over at the Pokémon Center, and Ash tries to cheer it up, but soon Team Rocket arrives to ruin all his hard work.

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  22. 7.0/10(166 votes)

    #21 - Entei at Your Own Risk

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    S5:E50

    On their way to Mt. Silver, our heroes relax at a hot spring and meet a young Trainer who's tracking the Legendary Pokémon Entei. Trouble arises when Team Rocket follows them with a plan to steal Pikachu and Larvitar!

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  23. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Love, Pokémon Style

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    S5:E58

    As the Johto League Silver Conference heats up, Ash will have to rely on some old friends to fight off the affections of his next opponent!

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  24. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Tie One On!

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    S5:E59

    The battle between Ash and Macy is over and Ash wins, but the next battle will determine if he will or will not go to the victory tournament. He faces off against Jackson, a trainer from Twinleaf Town who has a Meganium like Casey. Will Ash be able to win this final battle of the elimination block?

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  25. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Ties That Bind

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    S5:E60

    It's Ash versus his oldest rival, Gary, in the Johto League Silver Conference, and both Trainers are ready to give it all they've got. But who will come out on top?

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  26. 7.0/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Can't Beat the Heat!

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    S5:E61

    The ultimate battle continues as Ash and Gary face off. Ash will have to come up with a new plan to beat Gary's Blastoise. Can he do it with the Pokémon he's got, and if Ash beats Gary, who will be his next opponent?

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Better Eight Than Never" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 190 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/27/2002. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Great Bowls of Fire!".