Episode 1: Gen 5 - Controversial reboot with some questionable design choices, but became more loved over time.

Episode 2: Gen 6 - A lot of pandering, and it didn't hit the mark for a lot of fans. Very Shiny.

Episode 3: Gen 7 - Polishes the franchise and redeems it for a lot of people.

Episode 4: Gen 1 - The original, dated but lovable in more ways than just nostalgia.

Episode 5: Gen 2 - The sequel that expanded and perfected what the original had constructed.

Episode 6: Gen 4 - Comfy and underrated, added a lot to the franchise that people overlook.

Episode 7: Gen 3 - The mistake.