


Ash and his friends arrive in Pallet Town and head straight to Professor Oak's lab to say hello to their old friend. Upon arrival, they find a man who looks exactly like Professor Oak but with a different voice and personality. The imposter even introduces himself as Professor Oak, leaving Ash and his friends completely puzzled.
The real Professor Oak soon arrives and reveals that the imposter is actually his cousin, named Samson Oak. Professor Oak explains that Samson has recently moved to Pallet Town and is in the process of setting up his own research lab on the other side of town. The two cousins haven't seen each other in years, so Samson decided to have a little fun by pretending to be Professor Oak and surprising his cousin.
Ash and his friends are relieved to find out that their old friend is safe and sound. However, the confusion doesn't end there. The group soon learns that both Professor Oak and Samson Oak have entered a regional Pokemon breeding and showing competition, and the winner will be announced at a ceremony later that day. The only problem is, the two cousins can't seem to agree on anything.
As Ash and his friends explore Pallet Town, they notice that everything is divided down the middle. One half of the town is supporting Professor Oak, while the other half supports Samson Oak. They each have their own group of followers who are trying to help them win the competition. It seems that the rivalry between the two cousins runs deep.
During the competition, Ash and his friends watch as Professor Oak and Samson Oak compete in different categories. Professor Oak shows off his usual expertise in research and Pokemon knowledge, while Samson takes a more creative approach with his breeding and showing techniques. Both cousins are determined to show the judges why they deserve to win the competition.
As the ceremony approaches, tensions rise between the two sides. It seems that everyone in Pallet Town is taking sides and the competition has divided the town in a way nobody anticipated. Even Ash and his friends find themselves choosing sides and trying to help their favorite professor win.
In the end, the winner of the competition is revealed, bringing an end to the intense rivalry. Ash and his friends learn a valuable lesson about competition and how it can bring out the best and worst in people. They realize that there can be healthy competition but sometimes, it can get out of hand and divide people.
The competition may be over, but the cousins' playful rivalry remains. Ash and his friends say goodbye to Professor Oak and Samson Oak, knowing that they will always be at odds with each other but still remain family. As they leave Pallet Town, Ash and his friends know that they have made some unforgettable memories in the town where their journey first began.
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First AiredSeptember 27, 2002
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Runtime21 min
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LanguageEnglish

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