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The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring

Every episode of Dark Side of the Ring ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring!

The Best Episodes of Dark Side of the Ring

Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.

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  1. 9.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Blood, Fire and the Original Sheik

    S6:E8

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  2. 8.9/10(685 votes)

    #2 - Benoit Part One

    S2:E1

    In 2007, wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murders his wife and 7-year-old son, then ends his own life; those closest to the tragedy never speak openly until now.

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  3. 8.9/10(667 votes)

    #3 - Benoit Part Two

    S2:E2

    The conclusion to wrestling's darkest hour, including startling revelations about the troubled mind of Chris Benoit before he killed his wife and son, and then took his own life.

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  4. 8.9/10(556 votes)

    #4 - The Final Days of Owen Hart

    S2:E10

    In 1999, Owen Hart fell 80 feet to his death in a stunt that went tragically wrong. Bravely reliving his final day, his widow Martha reveals the mistakes that took his life.

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  5. 8.7/10(628 votes)

    #5 - The Killing of Bruiser Brody

    S1:E3

    Wrestlers discuss the tragic evening in 1988 when they witnessed a locker room confrontation that resulted in the death of legendary wrestler Bruiser Brody.

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  6. 8.5/10(685 votes)

    #6 - The Montreal Screwjob

    S1:E2

    In one of wrestling's most infamous off-script moments, wrestler Bret Hart is stripped of his championship title through a backstage plot of betrayal that forever changes the sport.

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  8. 8.5/10(365 votes)

    #7 - In The Shadow of Grizzly Smith

    S3:E6

    Having survived familial abuse at the hands of their father and the mysterious abduction of their sister, Jake "The Snake" and his siblings struggle to reconcile with their past.

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  9. 8.4/10(641 votes)

    #8 - The Last of the Von Erichs

    S1:E4

    The last surviving brother of the legendary Von Erich wrestling dynasty revisits the tragedy that plagued his once iconic family

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  10. 8.2/10(692 votes)

    #9 - The Match Made in Heaven

    S1:E1

    Art collides with real life when the mythical love story between wrestling icons Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth explodes beyond the ring with tragic consequences.

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  11. 8.2/10(401 votes)

    #10 - Brian Pillman Part One

    S3:E1

    Brian Pillman clawed his way to infamy with a groundbreaking performance that blurred the lines between fact and fiction until it led to his ultimate destruction.

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  12. 8.2/10(384 votes)

    #11 - Brian Pillman Part Two

    S3:E2

    After enduring a horrific car wreck, Brian Pillman masks his injuries while pushing his body to the brink. His untimely death leaves his young family struggling to cope.

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  13. 8.2/10(127 votes)

    #12 - Mick Foley: Hell in a Cell

    S6:E1

    From the first terrifying fall off the cage to the impact he still feels today, Mick Foley relives one of wrestling’s most iconic matches, Hell in a Cell ‘98 moment by moment.

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  14. 8.1/10(156 votes)

    #13 - Sensational Sherri

    S5:E8

    An icon of the 80s and 90s as the 'Sensational' manager of top wrestling stars, Sherri Martel left her family behind to pursue her dreams in the ring.

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  15. 8.0/10(544 votes)

    #14 - The Life and Crimes of New Jack

    S2:E3

    One of the most feared and controversial wrestlers of all time, New Jack's career reads like a criminal rap sheet; revealing the man behind the monster and his hardcore legacy

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  16. 8.0/10(531 votes)

    #15 - The Brawl For All

    S2:E4

    Known as the worst idea in the history of professional wrestling, a legitimate boxing tournament leads to career-ending injuries and has audiences begging for the final bell.

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  17. 8.0/10(401 votes)

    #16 - The Plane Ride From Hell

    S3:E8

    A private 757 flight descended into a nightmare as intoxicated wrestlers clashed with their flight crew, erupting into one of wrestling’s most infamous scandals.

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  18. 7.9/10(302 votes)

    #17 - The Double Life of Chris Kanyon

    S3:E9

    In a culture that celebrates machismo and negative gay stereotypes, wrestling innovator Chris Kanyon kept his own sexuality a closely guarded secret for decades.

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  19. 7.8/10(437 votes)

    #18 - David Schultz & the Slap Heard Round the World

    S2:E7

    The cautionary tale of David Schultz, set to become a superstar until his violent run-in with "20/20" reporter John Stossel saw him exiled from the business he'd sworn to protect.

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  20. 7.8/10(319 votes)

    #19 - The Dynamite Kid

    S3:E7

    The Dynamite Kid earned worldwide fame with a riveting, self-sacrificing style, but violent confrontations outside the ring would destroy his family, his body and his legacy.

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  21. 7.8/10(86 votes)

    #20 - Big Van Vader

    S6:E3

    With an iconic look and skills few of his size could match, Big Van Vader stood out as a wrestling monster but controlling his anger became a bigger battle in and out of the ring.

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  22. 7.7/10(370 votes)

    #21 - Collision in Korea

    S3:E4

    In one of the most bizarre acts of political theatre ever conceived, professional wrestlers deployed to North Korea faced a terrifying ordeal that had them fighting for their lives.

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  23. 7.7/10(394 votes)

    #22 - Becoming Warrior

    S3:E5

    The Ultimate Warrior was a divisive force in and outside of the ring. His first wife reveals how an aspiring chiropractor morphed himself into wrestling's most polarizing figure.

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  24. 7.7/10(258 votes)

    #23 - Chris and Tammy

    S4:E1

    Chris Candido and Tammy Sytch were high school sweethearts whose talent and ambition had them on a path to wrestling stardom. Along the way, drugs, injuries, and ill-fated choices sent them down another road altogether.

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  25. 7.7/10(190 votes)

    #24 - The Ballad of 'Earthquake' John Tenta

    S5:E1

    John Tenta couldn't be further from the monstrous Earthquake character WWF fans loved to hate; as his career faded, a health battle threatened to take him from the family he loved.

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  26. 7.7/10(162 votes)

    #25 - Terry Gordy: Final Flight of the Freebird

    S5:E3

    Already a wrestling star as a teenager, Terry Gordy's time with the renowned Fabulous Freebirds made him a living legend until an accidental overdose robbed him of everything.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Blood, Fire and the Original Sheik" is the best rated episode of "Dark Side of the Ring". It scored 9.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/13/2025. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Benoit Part One".