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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!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pokémon Season 5 Episode 61 - Can't Beat the Heat!
    8.6/10(312 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 64 - Gotta Catch Ya Later!
    8.6/10(351 votes)

    S5:E64

    With his Johto League adventure behind him, Ash has decided to head back to Pallet Town. But it's all too soon before he has to say goodbye to Brock and Misty, and head out alone for a new adventure!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 45 - Better Eight Than Never
    8.1/10(264 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 60 - The Ties That Bind
    8.1/10(277 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 62 - Playing with Fire!
    8.0/10(275 votes)

    S5:E62

    After defeating Gary in the last round, Ash has to take on his new friend Harrison in the Johto League Silver Conference. Will our hero be able to stop the challenger from the Hoenn region?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 44 - Great Bowls of Fire!
    7.9/10(228 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 59 - Tie One On!
    7.8/10(232 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 63 - Johto Photo Finish
    7.7/10(245 votes)

    S5:E63

    The scorching battle between Ash and Harrison rages on, with Charizard taking on Blaziken, a Pokémon from the Hoenn region!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 15 - Nerves of Steelix!
    7.6/10(245 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 16 - Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!
    7.6/10(236 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 18 - For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!
    7.6/10(224 votes)

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 11 - The Mystery Is History
    7.5/10(256 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 27 - Rage of Innocence (2)
    7.5/10(221 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 58 - Love, Pokémon Style
    7.5/10(230 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 8 - The Perfect Match!
    7.4/10(229 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 12 - A Parent Trapped!
    7.4/10(251 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 13 - A Promise Is a Promise
    7.4/10(248 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 29 - Nice Pryce, Baby!
    7.4/10(222 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 7 - Dueling Heroes
    7.3/10(230 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 23 - Just Waiting On a Friend
    7.3/10(231 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 43 - Fangs for Nothin'
    7.3/10(210 votes)

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 57 - A Claim to Flame!
    7.3/10(214 votes)

    S5:E57

    The Johto League Silver Conference has begun, and Ash and his rivals are getting serious about what the future has in store!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 65 - Hoenn Alone!
    7.3/10(231 votes)

    S5:E65

    The Hoenn region is on Ash's mind, and he's preparing to board a ship bound there when Team Rocket strikes! With Pikachu missing and time running out before the boat leaves, can Ash get his adventure back on track?

    Director:Shigeru Omachi
    Writer:Shinzo Fujita

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  24. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 28 - As Cold as Pryce
    7.2/10(218 votes)

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pokémon Season 5 Episode 19 - Extreme Pokémon!
    7.1/10(220 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Can't Beat the Heat!" is the best rated episode of Pokémon season 5. It scored 8.6/10 from 312 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on October 17, 2002.