Pokémon — Season 1, Episode 80: A Friend in Deed

Episode synopsis

Ash meets a new trainer named Richie, who is eerily similar to Ash, including owning a Pikachu. However, Team Rocket makes another attempt to steal Ash's and Richie's Pokémon. Ash and Richie prevent Team Rocket from stealing their Pokémon. Ash discovers his next battle is against Richie. Will Ash manage to reach the quarterfinals?

About Pokémon

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 a Pokémon Master.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Pokémon - I Choose You!
• E2Pokémon Emergency!
• E3Ash Catches a Pokémon
• E4Challenge of the Samurai
• E5Showdown in Pewter City
• E6Clefairy and the Moon Stone
• E7The Water Flowers of Cerulean City
• E8The Path to the Pokémon League
• E9The School of Hard Knocks
• E10Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village
• E11Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
• E12Here Comes the Squirtle Squad