Brock's absence during the episode is never explained.
The first time Brock is seen to flirt with a pretty girl.
Ash and Misty battle each other for the first time.
Ash and Misty's Gym battle ends in a no-contest, due to the interruption by Team Rocket.
Ash's Pidgeotto and Butterfree are revealed to know Wing Attack and Stun Spore, respectively.