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The Best Episodes of Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5

Every episode of Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 1 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 07, 1989
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    #1 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 07, 1989

    S5:E1

    Hulk Hogan collides with Akeem. The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Title against The Honky Tonk Man. Mr. Perfect and more.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 2 - Saturday Night's Main Event - The Main Event #2
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #2 - Saturday Night's Main Event - The Main Event #2

    S5:E2

    The tension between the Mega Powers reaches a fever pitch as Hulk Hogan and "Macho Man" Randy Savage battle The Twin Towers, Big Boss Man and Akeem! Hercules faces 'Million Dollar Man' Ted Dibiase and more.

    Director:Matthew McCarthy
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 3 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Mar 11, 1989
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #3 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Mar 11, 1989

    S5:E3

    Hulk Hogan takes on Bad News Brown. Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake battles 'Ravishing' Rick Rude. The Brain Busters face The Rockers.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  4. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 4 - Saturday Night's Main Event - May 27, 1989
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #4 - Saturday Night's Main Event - May 27, 1989

    S5:E4

    Hulk Hogan battles The Big Boss Man in a Steel Cage Match for the WWE Title. Demolition defend the Tag Titles against The Brain Busters.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  5. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 5 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jul 29, 1989
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    #5 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Jul 29, 1989

    S5:E5

    Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against The Honky Tonk Man. The Brain Busters clash with Demolition for the WWE Tag Team Titles.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  6. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 6 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 14, 1989
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Oct 14, 1989

    S5:E6

    Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Title against the 'Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase. 'Macho Man' Randy Savage battles Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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  7. Saturday Night's Main Event Season 5 Episode 7 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Nov 25, 1989
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Saturday Night's Main Event - Nov 25, 1989

    S5:E7

    The Ultimate Warrior defends the Intercontinental Title against Andre the Giant. Dusty Rhodes faces The Big Boss Man. Hulk Hogan and more.

    Director:Kerwin Silfies
    Writer:Vince McMahon

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Saturday Night's Main Event - Jan 07, 1989" is the best rated episode of "Saturday Night's Main Event" season 5. It scored 7.4/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/1989. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Saturday Night's Main Event - The Main Event #2".