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: After the events of {{wp|September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001}}, this episode was taken out of rotation. In the months following the attack, {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} refused to air it due to the destruction of several buildings (particularly Tentacruel smashing a skyscraper) and the use of machine guns. When {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} started to air Pokémon, the episode was put back into rotation. It is also available on [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)|home video releases]], and streaming services. | : After the events of {{wp|September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001}}, this episode was taken out of rotation. In the months following the attack, {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} refused to air it due to the destruction of several buildings (particularly Tentacruel smashing a skyscraper) and the use of machine guns. When {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} started to air Pokémon, the episode was put back into rotation. It is also available on [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)|home video releases]], and streaming services. | ||
; ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'' | ; ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'' | ||
:This episode was temporarily banned after {{wp|September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001}}. The official reason has never been confirmed, but many believe that the episode's title may have | :This episode was temporarily banned after {{wp|September 11 attacks|September 11, 2001}}. The official reason has never been confirmed, but many believe that the episode's title may have been the reason. The episode is no longer banned and continues to air. It is also available on [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)|home video releases]], and streaming services. | ||
===Postponed episodes in Japan=== | ===Postponed episodes in Japan=== | ||