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The Best Episodes of Raw Season 1

Every episode of Raw Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raw Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Raw Season 1 Episode 17 - 1-2-3!
    7.6/10(88 votes)

    S1:E17

    Some "Kid" has a surprise for Razor Ramon. Marty Janetty returns to face Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

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  2. Raw Season 1 Episode 3 - Loser Leaves Town
    7.3/10(141 votes)

    S1:E3

    Mr. Perfect battles Ric Flair in a Loser Leaves WWE Match. ""Macho Man"" Randy Savage seeks revenge when he battles The Repo Man. Kamala, with his new manager Reverend Slick, has become a fan favorite and issues a warning to Harvey Wippleman. ""Mean"" Gene recaps the 1993 Royal Rumble event.

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  3. Raw Season 1 Episode 18 - Only The Strong Survive
    6.8/10(69 votes)

    S1:E18

    Doink the Clown faces off against Mr. Perfect in singles action. Razor Ramon discusses a rematch with The Kid and even offers him money to compete again. Crush and Adam Bomb are in singles action. WWE Tag Team Champions Money Inc. compete.

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  4. Raw Season 1 Episode 2 - Leave It To Flair
    6.7/10(141 votes)

    S1:E2

    After his match with El Matador, Ric Flair issues a career changing challenge to Mr. Perfect for Raw next week. WWE Champion Bret Hitman Hart discusses his big match against Razor Ramon at the upcoming Royal Rumble Pay Per View. Mr. Perfect is in action against Terrific Terry Taylor.

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  5. Raw Season 1 Episode 5 - The Barber Returns
    6.7/10(100 votes)

    S1:E5

    After being out for months following a devastating boating accident, Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake returns to face 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase. Shawn Michaels, Bob Backlund, Razor Ramon, Giant Gonzalez and 12 other Superstars compete in a 16-Man Battle Royal. Also in action, Yokozuna and The Steiner Brothers.

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  6. Raw Season 1 Episode 7 - Elvis Lives!
    6.7/10(86 votes)

    S1:E7

    With Wrestlemania IX just a few weeks away, Bret "The Hitman" Hart competes against Fatu. Doink The Clown battles "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware. Money Inc. responds to the challenge laid down by The Mega Maniacs. Mean Gene Okerlund has a Wrestlemania report. Lex Luger and the Steiners are in action.

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  7. Raw Season 1 Episode 26 - The Lex Express Rolls On
    6.7/10(59 votes)

    S1:E26

    Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels defends against Marty Jannety. Lex Luger sits down to discuss the Lex Express. Men on a Mission is in tag team action. Tiny Tim performs on the King's Court with Jerry "The King" Lawler. Money Inc. offers Razor Ramon a job. Bastion Booger and The 1-2-3 Kid are in action.

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  8. Raw Season 1 Episode 16 - He's A Lumberjack And He's Okay
    6.6/10(69 votes)

    S1:E16

    A Lumberjack Match for the Intercontinental Championship. Bam Bam Bigelow and Typhoon battle for a spot in the King of the Ring Tournament.

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  9. Raw Season 1 Episode 22 - The $10,000 Challenge
    6.6/10(68 votes)

    S1:E22

    Razor Ramon has put up $10,000 just to get another chance at defeating the 1-2-3 Kid. Newly-crowned WWE Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers are in action. Marty Jannetty battles Doink the Clown in a 2-out-of-3 Falls contest. Mr. Hughes is in singles competition, and much more.

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  10. Raw Season 1 Episode 1 - Uncut, Uncooked, Uncensored
    6.5/10(221 votes)

    S1:E1

    The Premiere episode of Monday Night Raw. The Undertaker battles Damien Demento in Raw's first-ever main event. Shawn Michaels competes.

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  11. Raw Season 1 Episode 6 - The Greatest Tag Team Of All Time?
    6.5/10(88 votes)

    S1:E6

    Shawn Michaels and Beverly Brothers face Tatanka and The Nasty Boys in a 6-Man Tag Team Match. Also in action, Undertaker, Crush and more.

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  12. Raw Season 1 Episode 9 - The Big Freeze Of '93
    6.5/10(81 votes)

    S1:E9

    As the road to WrestleMania IX continues, Papa Shango competes against the former WWE Champion, Bob Backlund. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan conducts an in-ring interview with Harvey Wippleman and The Giant Gonzales saying they have a "giant" surprise against The Undertaker.

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  13. Raw Season 1 Episode 42 - Goodbye To The Brain
    6.5/10(50 votes)

    S1:E42

    Gorilla Monsoon confronts Bobby Heenan. Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with the 1-2-3 Kid. Owen Hart issues a challenge to the WWE Superstar of the Year. Doink, The Quebecers and Crush all see competition.

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  14. Raw Season 1 Episode 24 - The Slam Heard Around The World
    6.3/10(62 votes)

    S1:E24

    Raw revisits Yokozuna's July 4th bodyslam challenge aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid.

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  15. Raw Season 1 Episode 27 - The Stu and Helen Hart Roast
    6.3/10(56 votes)

    S1:E27

    Bret Hart battles Bam Bam Bigelow while Jerry "The King" Lawler interviews and insults Hart's parents. The Undertaker sends a message to Mr. Hughes after his urn is stolen. Doink the Clown taunts "Macho Man" Randy Savage, but will Savage hang up the announcer headsets and do battle? Lex Luger discusses his upcoming match against Yokozuna.

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  16. Raw Season 1 Episode 12 - Friar Ferguson Debuts
    6.2/10(72 votes)

    S1:E12

    On this episode of Monday Night Raw the tag team titles are up for grabs when Money Inc. square off against the Steiner Brothers. This episode features action for the Mysterious Papa Shango, Friar Ferguson, Tatanka and more.

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  17. Raw Season 1 Episode 14 - An Indecent Proposal
    6.2/10(70 votes)

    S1:E14

    Love is in the air as two members of the WWE Universe get engaged. Lex Luger and Crush battle it out, but what happens when several Doink the Clowns show up? Vince McMahon holds an in-ring interview with Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels to discuss his issues with Mr. Perfect. Typhoon and Mr. Hughes are also in action.

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  18. Raw Season 1 Episode 4 - It's Cold Outside
    6.1/10(108 votes)

    S1:E4

    Brutus Beefcake discusses his return from a boating accident. WWE pays tribute to the late great Andre The Giant. Mr. Perfect executes a perfect football play. Doink the Clown takes on Typhoon. Tatanka, Yokozuna and Lex Luger are in action.

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  19. Raw Season 1 Episode 8 - Whatcha Gonna Do?
    6.1/10(83 votes)

    S1:E8

    Money Inc., Tatanka, Bob Backlund, Mr. Perfect, and more see action as the road to WrestleMania IX continues.

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  20. Raw Season 1 Episode 20 - Mixed Up Tag Teams
    6.1/10(69 votes)

    S1:E20

    Yokozuna is Jerry Lawler's guest in the King's Court. What does the future hold for Yokozuna as he prepares to battle Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship at King of the Ring? Razor Ramon offers 1-2-3 Kid $10,000 for a rematch and discusses his first round match at the King of the Ring Tournament against Bret Hart. Shawn Michaels and more in action.

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  21. Raw Season 1 Episode 28 - Who is Lex Luger? Part One
    6.1/10(56 votes)

    S1:E28

    Macho Man Randy Savage takes on the mischievous Doink the Clown. Lex Luger delivers a special message. The Steiner Brothers are in tag team action, and Mr. Perfect faces Barry Hardy.

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  22. Raw Season 1 Episode 31 - Quebec Province Rules
    6.1/10(63 votes)

    S1:E31

    The World Tag Team Championship is on the line as The Quebecers meet The Steiner Brothers in a Quebec Province Rules Match. Doink The Clown has a change of heart, resulting in Bobby "The Brain" Heenan needing a change of clothes.

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  23. Raw Season 1 Episode 41 - The 1993 WWE Superstar Of The Year
    6.1/10(48 votes)

    S1:E41

    The 1993 WWE Superstar of the Year is revealed on this action-packed episode of Monday Night RAW. Razor Ramon faces Diesel in a non-title match. Bam Bam Bigelow, Ludvig Borga, Owen Hart and the Steiner Brothers are all in action.

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  24. Raw Season 1 Episode 11 - WWE WrestleMania IX Fallout
    6.0/10(75 votes)

    S1:E11

    Jerry "The King" Lawler squares off against Jim Powers. The Beverly Brothers battle The Steiner Brothers in tag team action. Virgil faces Bam Bam Bigelow in singles competition. Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna give a backstage interview. Bob Backlund takes on Kimchee.

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  25. Raw Season 1 Episode 13 - Bret Hart's Hit List
    6.0/10(71 votes)

    S1:E13

    Money Inc. defends the WWE Tag Team Championship against the Beverly Brothers. Razor Ramon takes on Virgil. Bret Hart discusses losing his WWE Championship at Wrestlemania. Bam Bam Bigelow, Tatanka, and Giant Gonzales all see action. Luna Vachon continues her rivalry with Sensational Sherri over who is the true goddess of the squared circle.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"1-2-3!" is the best rated episode of "Raw" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 88 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/17/1993. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Loser Leaves Town".