Does Ash ever actually win a Gym badge, or does he just wait for them to be handed out like participation trophies? In Episode 7, "The Water Flowers of Cerulean City," Ash discovers a gym that's more aquarium than arena, and Team Rocket brings an industrial-sized vacuum to a Pokémon fight. Read our hilarious recap and review now!

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