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.
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.