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The Best Episodes of Raw

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Raw Season 2 Episode 7 - Raw - Feb. 21, 1994
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Raw - Feb. 21, 1994

    S2:E7

    The Road to WrestleMania X continues on this episode of Monday Night Raw. Tension builds between WWE Champion Yokozuna and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. Razor Ramon and 1-2-3 Kid take on the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Quebecers. Plus, Bret 'Hitman' Hart takes on Dr. Tom Prichard and much more.

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  2. Raw Season 4 Episode 29 - July 22, 1996
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - July 22, 1996

    S4:E29

    Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson take on The Smoking Gunns for the WWE Tag Team Championship. With Vader now scheduled to meet Michaels for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam, Jim Cornette delivers a message to the Heartbreak Kid. Plus, Mankind, Goldust, and many more in action.

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  3. Raw Season 4 Episode 47 - December 2, 1996
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - December 2, 1996

    S4:E47

    Billy Gunn and Intercontinental Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley take on Marc Mero & Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Shawn Michaels joins the show via satellite for a special interview. Plus, Sycho Sid's WWE Championship defense against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in London, England is revisited, Flash Funk battles The Goon, and more.

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  4. Raw Season 5 Episode 37 - September 15, 1997
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - September 15, 1997

    S5:E37

    WWE Champion Bret Hart and European Champion the British Bulldog challenge The Headbangers for the Tag Team Championship. Jerry Lawler receives some stunning news when he conducts a special in-ring interview with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Plus, the Intercontinental Championship Tournament continues, Dude Love faces Brian Pillman, and more.

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  5. Raw Season 6 Episode 1 - Raw - Jan. 05, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Raw - Jan. 05, 1998

    S6:E1

    When WWE Champion Shawn Michaels calls out The Undertaker before their upcoming Casket Match, the Heartbreak Kid may have to pay for his sins a little early. Fed up with the recent events in WWE, Jim Cornette goes on a crusade to reintroduce a more traditional style of wrestling. Plus, Ken Shamrock, Flash Funk, and many more.

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  6. Raw Season 6 Episode 12 - Raw - Mar. 23, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Raw - Mar. 23, 1998

    S6:E12

    WWE Champion Shawn Michaels delivers a final message to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin before they meet at WrestleMania. Kane turns up the heat in his rivalry with The Undertaker. As Sable is honored with a special award, Luna looks to crash the party. Plus, the New Age Outlaws turn the tables on Cactus Jack and Chainsaw Charlie and more.

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  7. Raw Season 6 Episode 19 - Raw - May. 11, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Raw - May. 11, 1998

    S6:E19

    Mr. McMahon stuns the WWE Universe by making "Stone Cold" Steve Austin team with an unlikely partner. As DX continues their crusade against WCW, WWE cameras take a special look at the group's trip down south. The Undertaker looks to punish Jerry "The King" Lawler for his indiscretions about the Phenom's family. Plus, The Nation, Sable, and more.

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  8. Raw Season 6 Episode 27 - Raw - Jul. 06, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Raw - Jul. 06, 1998

    S6:E27

    The Undertaker, Kane, and Mankind compete in a No. 1 Contender's Match for the WWE Championship. DX takes their problems with The Nation to another level when they impersonate their rivals. The 1998 King of the Ring winner Ken Shamrock receives a royal welcome. Plus, Sable issues a challenge to Jacqueline, the Brawl for All continues, and more.

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  9. Raw Season 6 Episode 30 - Raw - Jul. 27, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Raw - Jul. 27, 1998

    S6:E30

    The Undertaker & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defend the Tag Team Championship against the New Age Outlaws. The Rock defends the Intercontinental Champion against Triple H and X-Pac. As punishment for his transgressions, Mr. Yamaguchi-San vows revenge on Val Venis. Plus, exclusive "Extra Attitude" footage after Raw went off the air!

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  10. Raw Season 6 Episode 33 - Raw - Aug. 17, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Raw - Aug. 17, 1998

    S6:E33

    WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vows to get his hands on The Undertaker. The rivalry between DX and The Nation takes a violent turn as both groups face off in a Street Fight. Mrs. Yamaguchi-San looks to get even with Val Venis. Plus, Gangrel makes his Raw debut, Sable takes on Jacqueline in an Arm Wrestling Match, and more.

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  11. Raw Season 6 Episode 35 - Raw - Sep. 05, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Raw - Sep. 05, 1998

    S6:E35

    On a special Raw Saturday Night, Mr. McMahon vows to end "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's reign as WWE Champion by announcing a master plan. The Rock tries to salvage the remains of his Nation by teaming with Mark Henry to take on the New Age Outlaws, X-Pac challenges D-Lo Brown for his European Championship. Plus, Ken Shamrock, Val Venis, and more.

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  12. Raw Season 6 Episode 36 - Raw - Sep. 12, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Raw - Sep. 12, 1998

    S6:E36

    On a special Raw Saturday Night, DX takes on Kaentai in an Eight Man Tag Team Match. The Rock promises he will always be the People's Champion and vows to get some payback on Kane. The Insane Clown Posse may get more than they bargained for when The Oddities take on the Disciples of Apocalypse. Plus, Al Snow confronts WWE Officials and more.

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  13. Raw Season 6 Episode 38 - Raw - Sep. 21, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Raw - Sep. 21, 1998

    S6:E38

    To ensure that Ken Shamrock, Mankind, and The Rock don't team up with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin against The Undertaker and Kane, Mr. McMahon places all three men in a Triple Threat Match to determine the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. The Women's Championship is reintroduced as Sable and Jacqueline face off to bring home the gold.

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  14. Raw Season 6 Episode 46 - Raw - Nov. 16, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Raw - Nov. 16, 1998

    S6:E46

    Mr. McMahon welcomes The Rock as the new WWE Champion. But before the celebration can get under way, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin reveals a clause in his contract that forces The Corporate Champion to defend his newly won title against the Rattlesnake in the main event. DX takes on The Oddities, Ken Shamrock challenges the Big Boss Man, and much more.

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  15. Raw Season 6 Episode 51 - Raw - Dec. 21, 1998
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Raw - Dec. 21, 1998

    S6:E51

    As Triple H & X-Pac are set to take on Test & The Rock in the main event, the New Age Outlaws are put in singles competition against the Big Boss Man & Ken Shamrock. Plus, Shane McMahon is in a giving mood, but he may go too far when he challenges Mankind to a match. Mark Henry, The Brood, Al Snow, and more are in action.

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  16. Raw Season 7 Episode 1 - Raw - Jan. 04, 1999
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Raw - Jan. 04, 1999

    S7:E1

    Mankind cements his legacy in WWE history as he battles The Rock for the WWE Championship. Commissioner Shawn Michaels turns the tables on Mr. McMahon and The Corporation with the help of some old friends, but soon learns what goes around comes around. Plus, Ken Shamrock faces Steve Blackman and Chyna has a special friend for Mark Henry.

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  17. Raw Season 7 Episode 3 - Raw - Jan. 18, 1999
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Raw - Jan. 18, 1999

    S7:E3

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin delivers a warning to Mr. McMahon. While the Big Boss Man looks to soften up Mankind before his "I Quit" Match with The Rock, The Corporate Champion decides to show Kane his place. Plus, the WWE Universe learns an embarrassing fact about Mark Henry's love life, The Undertaker foresees his next sacrifice, and more!

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  18. Raw Season 7 Episode 13 - Raw - Mar. 29, 1999
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Raw - Mar. 29, 1999

    S7:E13

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to reclaim a piece of his property. The Ministry of Darkness steals something precious to Mr. McMahon. With Triple H costing him the European Championship and joining The Corporation, X-Pac seeks payback on his former friend. Ken Shamrock proves his value, Shane McMahon takes matters into his own hands, and more.

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  19. Raw Season 9 Episode 41 - Raw - Oct. 08, 2001
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Raw - Oct. 08, 2001

    S9:E41

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns to reclaim the WWE Championship from Kurt Angle. Dissension brews within WWE when Chris Jericho teams with WCW Champion The Rock to take on Shane McMahon & Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam. Plus, Rhyno defends his WCW United States Championship against Edge and more.

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  20. Raw Season 9 Episode 47 - Raw - Nov. 19, 2001
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Raw - Nov. 19, 2001

    S9:E47

    Following Team WWE's victory at Survivor Series, The Alliance and their sordid invasion is no more. Mr. McMahon creates a special club for those who are willing to do anything to save their jobs. A legend returns to change the nature of WWE. The Rock defends his World Championship against Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam faces The Dudley Boyz, and more.

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  21. Raw Season 10 Episode 12 - Raw - Mar. 25, 2002
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Raw - Mar. 25, 2002

    S10:E12

    History is made as the first ever WWE Draft pits SmackDown General Manager Mr.McMahon against RAW General Manager Ric Flair in a battle over the superstars that will belong to their brands. From The Rock and Hulk Hogan to the Undertaker and Rob Van Dam, the destination of WWE's top superstars will be decided in the birth of the WWE Brand Extension.

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  22. Raw Season 11 Episode 25 - Raw - Jun. 23, 2003
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Raw - Jun. 23, 2003

    S11:E25

    Kane puts his mask on the line against Triple H for The Game's World Heavyweight Championship. In blast from the past, Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash team up to take on Evolution's Ric Flair & Randy Orton. Plus, Rodney Mack's "White Boy Challenge" is answered by Goldberg, Mick Foley is honored by his peers as a true Hardcore Legend, and much more.

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  23. Raw Season 12 Episode 1 - Raw - Jan. 05, 2004
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Raw - Jan. 05, 2004

    S12:E1

    In his role as the new Sheriff of Raw, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin lays down the law by ordering Triple H to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Shawn Michaels at the Royal Rumble in a unique match. Plus, Ric Flair & Batista defend the World Tag Team Championship against The Dudley Boyz, and Rob Van Dam in action, and more.

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  24. Raw Season 13 Episode 1 - Raw - Jan. 03, 2005
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Raw - Jan. 03, 2005

    S13:E1

    Before they battle for the World Heavyweight Championship inside the Elimination Chamber at New Year's Revolution, the six competitors find themselves in singles action including Triple H taking on Randy Orton in the main event. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin battles Sylvain Grenier, Victoria faces Trish Stratus, and more.

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  25. Raw Season 13 Episode 18 - Raw - May. 02, 2005
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Raw - May. 02, 2005

    S13:E18

    Batista is given the night off from action while eight Superstars including Shelton Benjamin, Edge, Chris Jericho, and more compete in the first Gold Rush Tournament to determine a new No. 1 Contender for The Animal's title. Plus, The Hurricane & Rosey defend the World Tag Team Championships against La Resistance and more.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Raw - Feb. 21, 1994" is the best rated episode of "Raw". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/21/1994. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "July 22, 1996".