The Pokémon Season 1 episode referenced in your search for "Pokemon S01E44" is titled It is a notable episode in the original series because it marks the definitive beginning of Ash's long-running struggle with his Charmeleon’s disobedience. Episode Overview: " The Problem with Paras "
Many viewers consider Ash’s request for Charmeleon to "throw the fight" as the moment the Pokémon lost all respect for him, leading to the famous disobedience that lasted through its evolution into Charizard. Watch Pokemon S01E44 DVDrip XviD-tsilas1
In a misguided attempt to help, Ash sends out his newly evolved Charmeleon. Disgusted by the idea of losing on purpose to such a weak opponent, Charmeleon refuses to listen and brutally attacks Paras, eventually turning its flamethrower on Ash himself. The Pokémon Season 1 episode referenced in your
The story follows Ash and his friends as they arrive in Moss Green Village and meet a young herbalist named . She is trying to evolve her timid Paras into a Parasect so she can use its mushroom to create a "miracle potion". Disgusted by the idea of losing on purpose
Meowth falls for Cassandra and convinces Jessie and James to help Paras evolve. They staged "victories" for Paras by having their own Pokémon (Arbok and Weezing) fake losses, which successfully boosts Paras's confidence.