With the Olivine City Gym temporarily out of commission, our heroes are off to the Whirl Cup Competition—and Misty wants in on the action! Resuming their journey, they find that Jessie, James, and Meowth aren’t the only members of Team Rocket they need to worry about, though that dastardly trio still has a few tricks up their collective sleeve. After a heated battle with the final Gym Leader, Ash moves on to the Silver Conference, but does he have the mettle to take on his old rival, Gary?

Season 5 Episode 1 - Around the Whirlpool

In a scuffle with Team Rocket, Ash and friends are thrown from the ship bearing them to the Whirl Islands! Can they escape the powerful whirlpools that threaten to drag them down? Air Date : 9th-Aug-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 2 - Fly Me to the Moon

The Pidgey on a protected island don't have to worry about being attacked, so most have lost interest in flying. But one of them still dreams of soaring beyond the stars! Can Ash and friends help? Air Date : 16th-Aug-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 3 - Takin' It on the Chinchou

Our heroes pass a small mountain village just in time for the annual Chinchou migration. The village always sends Trainers to protect the Chinchou on their journey-but will they be enough to stop Team Rocket? Air Date : 23rd-Aug-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 4 - A Corsola Caper!

When a family's home is threatened by the Corsola who live nearby, it's Ash and friends to the rescue...and maybe Misty can finally catch that Corsola she's been after! Air Date : 30th-Aug-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 5 - Mantine Overboard!

After our heroes miss a ferry, they meet a diver who offers to take them to the next island...but they're soon distracted by tales of treasure aboard a sunken ship! Air Date : 6th-Sep-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 6 - Octillery the Outcast

When they're not competing in the Whirl Cup, Ash and Misty try to help a young Trainer whose Octillery has been rejected by its Remoraid friends after evolving. Air Date : 13th-Sep-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 7 - Dueling Heroes

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! Air Date : 20th-Sep-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 8 - The Perfect Match!

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? Air Date : 27th-Sep-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 9 - Plant It Now... Diglett Later

Our heroes are asked to help protect a village from marauders who threaten to make off with the Diglett who live there-and thanks to a delicious dinner, Team Rocket offers to help, too! Air Date : 4th-Oct-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 10 - Hi Ho Silver... Away!

Our heroes meet a jewelry maker who tells them the legend of the fourth Whirl Island...and who soon finds himself embroiled in a Team Rocket plot! Air Date : 11th-Oct-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 11 - The Mystery Is History

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! Air Date : 18th-Oct-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 12 - A Parent Trapped!

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! Air Date : 25th-Oct-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 13 - A Promise Is a Promise

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! Air Date : 1st-Nov-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 14 - Throwing in the Noctowl

Ash and friends are on a plane back to Olivine City when they get caught in a terrible storm that also sweeps up Team Rocket's balloon! They'll have to work together to land safely...but can they manage it? Air Date : 8th-Nov-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 15 - Nerves of Steelix!

After several interruptions, including yet another Team Rocket scheme, Ash's battle against Jasmine at the Olivine Gym is finally getting under way! Air Date : 15th-Nov-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 16 - Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!

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. Air Date : 22nd-Nov-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 17 - Espeon, Not Included

In Ecruteak City, our heroes meet up with their friend Sakura and her newly evolved Espeon. Sakura and her sisters are preparing for a dance competition, but Team Rocket is lurking in the wings, hoping to steal their Pokémon... Air Date : 29th-Nov-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 18 - For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!

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... Air Date : 6th-Dec-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 19 - Extreme Pokémon!

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. Air Date : 13th-Dec-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 20 - An EGG-sighting Adventure!

When the Pokémon Egg given to Ash goes missing, our heroes call on the help of a hapless Officer Jenny. It isn't long before they realize that if they want the Egg back, they'll have to find it themselves! Air Date : 20th-Dec-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 21 - Hatching a Plan

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! Air Date : 27th-Dec-2001  Read More

Season 5 Episode 22 - Dues and Don'ts

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! Air Date : 10th-Jan-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 23 - Just Waiting On a Friend

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! Air Date : 17th-Jan-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 24 - A Tyrogue Full of Trouble

Near Mt. Mortar, our heroes run into a Trainer who is trying to curb a Tyrogue's wild ways. But when Team Rocket gets involved, will they be able to save the troublesome Tyrogue from the villains' clutches? Air Date : 24th-Jan-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 25 - Xatu the Future

Our heroes meet a young girl watching over a group of Xatu, whose psychic powers let them predict the future of a local village. When the villagers begin doubting their warnings, can the Xatu prove the truth of their visions? Air Date : 31st-Jan-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 26 - Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution (1)

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... Air Date : 7th-Feb-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 27 - Rage of Innocence (2)

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? Air Date : 14th-Feb-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 28 - As Cold as Pryce

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? Air Date : 21st-Feb-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 29 - Nice Pryce, Baby!

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? Air Date : 28th-Feb-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 30 - Whichever Way the Wind Blows

Our heroes encounter battling groups of Bellossom and Vileplume, who have only recently evolved. As each group fights with increasing number and intensity, can our heroes put an end to the quarrelling? Air Date : 7th-Mar-2002  Read More

Season 5 Episode 31 - Some Like It Hot

The heat is rising in our heroes' journey when Misty and her Water-type Pokémon go head to head with a willful Fire-type Trainer! Air Date : 14th-Mar-2002  Read More