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The Best Episodes of Raw Season 12

Every episode of Raw Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raw Season 12!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Raw Season 12 Episode 42 - Raw - Oct. 18, 2004
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    S12:E42

    While awaiting the WWE Universe's decision on who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at Taboo Tuesday, the three potential challengers meet in a Triple Threat Match. Eric Bischoff orders Eugene to face Gene Snitsky. Plus, Randy Orton & Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho take on Evolution's Batista & Ric Flair, and more.

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  2. Raw Season 12 Episode 33 - Raw - Aug. 16, 2004
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    S12:E33

    On a night where Randy Orton defends his newly won World Heavyweight Championship in a main event rematch from SummerSlam, Evolution plans an unforgettable celebration to commemorate his history-making reign. Less than a week before her wedding to Kane, Lita lets the WWE Universe know where she stands. All this and more.

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  3. Raw Season 12 Episode 35 - Raw - Aug 30, 2004
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    S12:E35

    Triple H faces Eugene in a No DQ Match main event. Plus, Randy Orton sends a message to Evolution, Kane gives Lita a wedding gift, and more!

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  4. Raw Season 12 Episode 26 - Raw - Jun. 28, 2004
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    S12:E26

    After taking exception to Triple H dubiously making Eugene an honorary member of Evolution, William Regal finds himself taking on The Game in singles action with a very special guest referee. Before Kane goes after the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event, Jim Ross conducts a one-on-one interview with the Big Red Monster.

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  5. Raw Season 12 Episode 45 - Raw - Nov. 08, 2004
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    S12:E45

    With control of RAW to be decided between Team Orton and Team Triple H at Survivor Series, Batista looks to make a statement on behalf of The Game when he goes one-on-one with Randy Orton. Chris Jericho invites Lita and Women's Champion Trish Stratus to the Highlight Reel. Plus, Edge in action, Shelton Benjamin takes on Tyson Tomko, and more.

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  6. Raw Season 12 Episode 50 - Raw - Dec. 13, 2004
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    S12:E50

    With the fate of the vacant World Heavyweight Championship in his hands, Eric Bischoff announces that a new champion will be crowned at New Year's Revolution when a sinister structure returns to WWE. While continuing to torment the women of WWE, Snitsky receives some hellish news from Women's Champion Lita. Plus, Randy Orton faces Edge and more.

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  7. Raw Season 12 Episode 41 - Raw - Oct. 11, 2004
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    S12:E41

    With the WWE Universe being given the opportunity to decide who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at Taboo Tuesday, The Game's three potential opponents team up for main event action when they take on Evolution in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Kane goes on a rampage after hearing some disparaging comments from Gene Snitsky.

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  8. Raw Season 12 Episode 6 - Raw - Feb. 09, 2004
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    S12:E6

    As World Heavyweight Champion Triple H prepares to sign the contract for his title defense at WrestleMania XX, an old friend shows up to break some hearts. With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin offering Goldberg a chance to get even with Brock Lesnar at No Way Out, SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman comes to Monday Night Raw with a word of warning.

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  9. Raw Season 12 Episode 7 - Raw - Feb. 16, 2004
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    S12:E7

    While Shawn Michaels looks to settle some unfinished business in the main event, Sheriff Stone Cold Steve Austin and General Manager Eric Bischoff try to decide who will challenge Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XX. Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton looks end his rivalry with Mick Foley and more.

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  10. Raw Season 12 Episode 28 - Raw - Jul. 12, 2004
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    S12:E28

    Eugene is given a chance to ascend to the top of WWE when Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff unexpectedly grants him an opportunity at the World Heavyweight Championship. After the sordid affair between Kane and Lita explodes on The Highlight Reel, Chris Jericho finds himself going one-on-one with the Big Red Monster. All this and more.

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  11. Raw Season 12 Episode 36 - Raw - Sep. 06, 2004
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    S12:E36

    Things take an unexpected turn when Kane battles World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton in the main event. After Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff strips the recently-injured Edge of the Intercontinental Championship, Christian and Chris Jericho get an opportunity to climb for the gold at Unforgiven. Plus, Triple H faces Eugene inside a steel cage.

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  12. Raw Season 12 Episode 43 - Raw - Oct. 25, 2004
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    S12:E43

    When Eric Bischoff takes the night off, Evolution tries to seize control of Raw, but face defiance from Raw's Superstars. Randy Orton receives an offer he can’t refuse to go one-on-one with Ric Flair in the main event for a shot the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series. Plus, Edge explains his actions from Taboo Tuesday and more.

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  13. Raw Season 12 Episode 1 - Raw - Jan. 05, 2004
    7.4/10(31 votes)

    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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  14. Raw Season 12 Episode 4 - Raw - Jan. 26, 2004
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    S12:E4

    Shawn Michaels and World Heavyweight Champion Triple H are left stunned when Sheriff "Stone Cold" Steve Austin introduces a new player to their rivalry. Mick Foley confronts Randy Orton. Plus, Chris Jericho's overplays his position, Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff punishes Jonathan Coachman, and much more action.

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  15. Raw Season 12 Episode 12 - Raw - Mar. 22, 2004
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    S12:E12

    The landscape of WWE is drastically altered when SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman and Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff randomly select Superstar additions to their prospective brands in the first ever WWE Draft Lottery. Mr. McMahon has Eddie Guerrero defend the WWE Championship. Plus, Evolution, Chris Jericho, and many more in action.

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  16. Raw Season 12 Episode 16 - Raw - Apr. 19, 2004
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    S12:E16

    Shawn Michaels seizes an opportunity to put him back in the hunt for the World Heavyweight Championship. Edge picks a fight with Randy Orton that leads him into a Tag Team main event against Evolution's Ric Flair & Batista. Kane makes a statement to Lita. Plus, Victoria defends the Women's Championship against Molly Holly and more.

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  17. Raw Season 12 Episode 29 - Raw - Jul. 19, 2004
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    S12:E29

    Following Evolution's despicable assault on Eugene, William Regal confronts Triple H and Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff. Randy Orton looks to reclaim some gold when he challenges Edge for the Intercontinental Championship. A battle between Kane and Chris Jericho proves too big for a ring to hold. Plus, the Raw Divas Search continues and more.

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  18. Raw Season 12 Episode 44 - Raw - Nov. 01, 2004
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    S12:E44

    Evolution demands that order be restored to Raw. However, resistance from General Manager Eric Bischoff leads World Heavyweight Champion Triple H to abandon his allies before they take to the ring for a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin faces Viscera, Eugene battles Gene Snitsky in a Hardcore Match, and more

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  19. Raw Season 12 Episode 38 - Raw - Sep. 20, 2004
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S12:E38

    Evolution competes in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. After weeks of competition, the 2004 Raw Divas Search comes down to two finalists. Mr. McMahon returns to deliver some taboo news to Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff. Plus, Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against Shawn Michaels, The Hurricane battles Tajiri, and much more.

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  20. Raw Season 12 Episode 8 - Raw - Feb. 23, 2004
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    S12:E8

    Mr. McMahon makes some groundbreaking announcements for WrestleMania XX including naming "Stone Cold" Steve Austin the special referee for the match between Brock Lesnar and Goldberg. But first, the Rattlesnake must prove his officiating capabilities when The Chairman takes on Eric Bischoff in the main event. Plus, Batista and more in action.

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  21. Raw Season 12 Episode 13 - Raw - Mar. 29, 2004
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    S12:E13

    Triple H receives a challenge from one of Raw's newest additions, Shelton Benjamin. In an effort to discover the reasons behind her controversial actions at WrestleMania, Chris Jericho confronts Trish Stratus on an all new edition of The Highlight Reel. Plus, Tajiri battles Kane, Mick Foley issues a special challenge to Randy Orton, and much more.

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  22. Raw Season 12 Episode 17 - Raw - Apr. 26, 2004
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    S12:E17

    Triple H goes one-on-one with Tajiri. Shelton Benjamin takes exception to Randy Orton disrespecting another legend. Before Matt Hardy can battle Kane in retaliation for his recent assault, the Big Red Monster takes matters in his own hands. Plus, Evolution's Ric Flair & Batista go after the World Tag Team Championship and more.

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  23. Raw Season 12 Episode 22 - Raw - May. 31, 2004
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S12:E22

    Triple H sends a message to Shawn Michaels. After The Coach lures Eugene into an attack by Kane, RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff decides to make an example out of his nephew by having him go one-on-one the Big Red Machine. Plus, Shelton Benjamin takes on Randy Orton, Matt Hardy battles Garrison Cade, and much more.

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  24. Raw Season 12 Episode 23 - Raw - Jun. 07, 2004
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    S12:E23

    Triple H orders Evolution to divide and conquer their enemies as Batista faces Shelton Benjamin in singles action before Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton goes one-on-one with The Heartbreak Kid in the main event. Eugene tries to prove himself when he takes on Eric Bischoff's apprentice, Johnny Nitro. Plus, Lita battles Gail Kim, and more.

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  25. Raw Season 12 Episode 24 - Raw - Jun. 14, 2004
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S12:E24

    Shawn Michaels and Triple H come face-to-face once again as Jim Ross tries to get both men to put their rivalry to rest. On a new edition of The Highlight Reel, Eugene is given a chance to meet his hero. Lita's life is forever changed after receiving some troubling news. Plus, Evolution's Ric Flair, Batista, and Randy Orton and more.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Raw - Oct. 18, 2004" is the best rated episode of "Raw" season 12. It scored 8.5/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/18/2004. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Raw - Aug. 16, 2004".