Content guide
Mild — okay from about 8+
Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E21, “Bye Bye Butterfree”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 8+. As the group continue on their way, they notice a group of Butterfree out over the ocean. Brock informs Ash that it is the mating season for all of the Butterfree. Ash lets his Butterfree out to try and find a mate, but can he actually come to let his Butterfree go? Meanwhile, Team Rocket comes up with a plan to get all the Butterfree.
Across the episode we counted 2 flagged moments in 2 themes: Affairs / cheating (1); Violence & injury (1). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 8+Affairs and cheating, violence, mild violence in kids animation.
Parents need to know that Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E21, "Bye Bye Butterfree", is a kids animation episode. The series is known for season 1 (Kanto) only — not every spin-off. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is affairs / cheating (moderate, implied). Violence is mild but includes Get in a quick punch and surprise them, then while they're still weak take the lead and…. Sexual content is mild but includes Don't butt into Pokémon love affairs. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Affairs / cheating 1 moment
How Affairs / cheating shows up in Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E21:
- Don't butt into Pokémon love affairs.
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E21:
- Get in a quick punch and surprise them, then while they're still weak take the lead and you'll beat them hands down.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.