Pokémon Season 1 Episode 3 — “Ash Catches a Pokémon!” takes a lighter, more comedic turn as Ash continues his early journey through Kanto. In this review, we break down how this episode balances humor, growth, and classic Pokémon charm while giving Ash his very first catches.br br We discuss:br br Ash catching Caterpie — and Misty’s terrified reactionbr br The wholesome bond between Ash and Caterpiebr br The debut of Pidgeotto and how Ash earns its trustbr br Team Rocket causing chaos (again!)br br Early hints of Ash’s growth as a trainerbr br Why this episode is a simple but important moment in Ash’s journeybr br Whether you're reliving your childhood or following along episode-by-episode, this review dives into the nostalgia, fun, and heartwarming scenes that make Episode 3 a Kanto classic.