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The Best Episodes of Raw Season 20

Every episode of Raw Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raw Season 20!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Raw Season 20 Episode 1 - Raw - Jan. 02, 2012
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #1 - Raw - Jan. 02, 2012

    S20:E1

    RAW kicks off 2012 with a bang from Memphis, TN! John Cena delivers a special message to Kane. Cody Rhodes clashes with Daniel Bryan. CM Punk defends the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler. The Bella Twins are in action against Kelly Kelly and Eve. John Cena, Big Show, and Zack Ryder face Mark Henry and Jack Swagger in a Handicap Match.

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  2. Raw Season 20 Episode 2 - Raw - Jan. 09, 2012
    6.9/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Raw - Jan. 09, 2012

    S20:E2

    Kane looks to spread the hate, Chris Jericho makes his second return appearance on Raw, Brodus Clay finally debuts, and the first two members of the 2012 class of the WWE Hall of Fame are revealed.

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  3. Raw Season 20 Episode 3 - Raw - Jan. 16, 2012
    7.6/10(33 votes)

    #3 - Raw - Jan. 16, 2012

    S20:E3

    WWE Champion CM Punk rails against Interim GM John Laurinaitis stacking the deck for Punk's WWE Championship defense against Dolph Ziggler at the Royal Rumble in two weeks, while a former WWE Champion attempts to become one of the 30 competitors in the Royal Rumble Match.

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  4. Raw Season 20 Episode 4 - Raw - Jan. 23, 2012
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #4 - Raw - Jan. 23, 2012

    S20:E4

    With less than a week until the Royal Rumble, CM Punk must deal with Interim GM John Laurinaitis's pledge to screw Punk during his WWE Championship Match with Dolph Ziggler at the Rumble, John Cena and Kane continue to clash, and Chris Jericho finally speaks.

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  5. Raw Season 20 Episode 5 - Raw - Jan. 30, 2012
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #5 - Raw - Jan. 30, 2012

    S20:E5

    General Manager John Laurinaitis kicks off the show by announcing the participants in this year's Elimination Chamber match. Randy Orton collides with Dolph Ziggler. CM Punk battles Daniel Bryan to determine who really is the best in the world. The return of the Undertaker and much more!

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  6. Raw Season 20 Episode 6 - Raw - Feb. 06, 2012
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #6 - Raw - Feb. 06, 2012

    S20:E6

    Triple H addresses the WWE Universe about his confrontation with the Undertaker last week. Big Show goes one on one with World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan. CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, The Miz, and Chris Jericho face off in a Six-Pack Challenge with the winner advancing into the last spot in the Elimination Chamber.

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  7. Raw Season 20 Episode 7 - Raw - Feb. 13, 2012
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    #7 - Raw - Feb. 13, 2012

    S20:E7

    Six days before they must enter the sadistic Elimination Chamber, WWE Champion CM Punk and the five challengers to his title each make their case as to who will emerge from the dreaded structure as the victor. Kane continues to play mind games with John Cena, and Shawn Michaels makes a rare appearance to deliver a message to Triple H.

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  8. Raw Season 20 Episode 8 - Raw - Feb. 20, 2012
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #8 - Raw - Feb. 20, 2012

    S20:E8

    WWE Champion CM Punk looks on from ringside as ten Superstars from Raw and SmackDown compete in a Battle Royal to determine his challenger for the ultimate prize at WrestleMania XXVIII. Undertaker emerges to entice The Game, Triple H, into a rematch on the world's grandest stage. John Cena has some harsh words for The Rock.

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  9. Raw Season 20 Episode 9 - Raw - Feb. 27, 2012
    7.1/10(34 votes)

    #9 - Raw - Feb. 27, 2012

    S20:E9

    The Rock and John Cena exchange heated words as their 'Once in a Lifetime' match at WrestleMania draws closer. Cena and The Miz reprise their encounter from last year's big event. WWE Champion CM Punk faces World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Kane returns to spread his message of hate.

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  10. Raw Season 20 Episode 10 - Raw - Mar. 05, 2012
    7.1/10(28 votes)

    #10 - Raw - Mar. 05, 2012

    S20:E10

    Just 27 days away from WrestleMania, Raw kicks off with a bang as Shawn Michaels delivers a message to the Boston crowd and entire WWE Universe. John Cena and The Rock exchange a war of words leading up to the big event. Sheamus joins forces with CM Punk to take on Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho. Big Show and much more.

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  11. Raw Season 20 Episode 11 - Raw - Mar. 12, 2012
    7.1/10(37 votes)

    #11 - Raw - Mar. 12, 2012

    S20:E11

    Before they meet in one-on-one action at WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena come face-to-face in a different competition. The Undertaker lets the world know exactly how he feels about Shawn Michaels getting involved in his upcoming battle with Triple H. WWE Champion CM Punk battles The Miz. All this and much more.

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  12. Raw Season 20 Episode 12 - Raw - Mar. 19, 2012
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Raw - Mar. 19, 2012

    S20:E12

    Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels meet in a heated confrontation and offer their predictions for the End of an Era Hell in a Cell Match. Chris Jericho continues to cross personal lines with CM Punk. The Rock delivers a rousing speech proclaiming that he will conquer John Cena at WrestleMania.

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  13. Raw Season 20 Episode 13 - Raw - Mar. 26, 2012
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Raw - Mar. 26, 2012

    S20:E13

    In the final Raw Supershow before WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena have one more face-to-face encounter before their Once in a Lifetime Match. CM Punk becomes unhinged by the biting words of Chris Jericho. Team Johnny and Team Teddy make some high profile, last-minute additions. Plus, many more top Superstars are in action.

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  14. Raw Season 20 Episode 14 - Raw - Apr. 02, 2012
    7.8/10(56 votes)

    #14 - Raw - Apr. 02, 2012

    S20:E14

    WWE caps off an earth-shattering week in Miami, Florida with a historic Raw the night after WrestleMania XXVIII. Brock Lesnar makes his shocking return to WWE to bring the pain to John Cena. Fans also witness the reemergence of Alberto Del Rio. Plus, The Rock declares his intention to bring the WWE Championship back to Team Bring It.

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  15. Raw Season 20 Episode 15 - Raw - Apr. 09, 2012
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #15 - Raw - Apr. 09, 2012

    S20:E15

    General Manager John Laurinaitis recaps last week's confrontation between John Cena and Brock Lesnar. Will Brock bring the pain to Cena once again? Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger take on Brodus Clay & Santino Marella. R-Truth faces Cody Rhodes. Chris Jericho looks to degrade CM Punk. A special appearance from The Three Stooges and more.

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  16. Raw Season 20 Episode 16 - Raw - Apr. 16, 2012
    7.3/10(37 votes)

    #16 - Raw - Apr. 16, 2012

    S20:E16

    From London, England, John Cena faces Lord Tensai in an Extreme Rules Match set up by RAW GM John Laurinaitis. WWE Champion CM Punk squares off against Mark Henry and is later confronted by Chris Jericho about their upcoming Chicago Street Fight at Extreme Rules.

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  17. Raw Season 20 Episode 17 - Raw - Apr. 23, 2012
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #17 - Raw - Apr. 23, 2012

    S20:E17

    John Cena demands revenge from Brock Lesnar, but a certain WWE Hall of Famer has something else in store for Cena. Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Kofi Kingston. Tensai takes on R-Truth. CM Punk continues his war of words with Chris Jericho. Mark Henry looks to induct Sheamus into the Hall of Pain and much more.

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  18. Raw Season 20 Episode 18 - Raw - Apr. 30, 2012
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    #18 - Raw - Apr. 30, 2012

    S20:E18

    General Manager John Laurinaitis and COO Triple H confront Brock Lesnar after his loss to John Cena. Chris Jericho, Big Show, Daniel Bryan, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Randy Orton, and Jack Swagger look to set the fastest time as all six Superstars compete in a Beat the Clock Challenge to become the No. 1 Contender for CM Punk's WWE Championship.

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  19. Raw Season 20 Episode 19 - Raw - May. 07, 2012
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    #19 - Raw - May. 07, 2012

    S20:E19

    General Manager John Laurinaitis addresses the WWE Universe, but WWE Champion CM Punk is ready to drop a verbal pipe bomb on the GM. Kofi Kingston takes on Dolph Ziggler. John Cena has a special message. Sheamus & Randy Orton join forces to take on Alberto Del Rio & Chris Jericho. CM Punk faces Daniel Bryan & Tensai in a Handicap Match.

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  20. Raw Season 20 Episode 20 - Raw - May. 14, 2012
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Raw - May. 14, 2012

    S20:E20

    Triple H addresses his altercation with Brock Lesnar. Big Show squares off with Kane, while the purveyor of People Power John Laurinaitis still seeks an apology from Big Show for mocking him. Two No. 1 Contenders for the World Heavyweight Championship go head-to-head with reigning champ Sheamus looking on from ringside.

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  21. Raw Season 20 Episode 21 - Raw - May. 21, 2012
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Raw - May. 21, 2012

    S20:E21

    John Cena addresses the controversy surrounding last night's match against John Laurinaitis at Over the Limit. Alberto Del Rio collides with Randy Orton. Kane goes one on one with Daniel Bryan. Kelly Kelly faces Beth Phoenix. John Cena and Sheamus join forces to take on Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, and Tensai in a Lumberjack Handicap Match.

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  22. Raw Season 20 Episode 22 - Raw - May. 28, 2012
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Raw - May. 28, 2012

    S20:E22

    Big Show talks about his upcoming match with John Cena at No Way Out, then later squares off against Brodus Clay. CM Punk faces Daniel Bryan, and tensions mount between the struggling tag team of Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger.

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  23. Raw Season 20 Episode 23 - Raw - Jun. 04, 2012
    6.8/10(26 votes)

    #23 - Raw - Jun. 04, 2012

    S20:E23

    Sheamus goes one-on-one against Dolph Ziggler. Kane faces CM Punk. Kofi Kingston and R-Truth are in tag team action. John Cena faces Tensai in the main event and more.

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  24. Raw Season 20 Episode 24 - Raw - Jun. 11, 2012
    7.8/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Raw - Jun. 11, 2012

    S20:E24

    Is it the end of People Power? WWE CEO Vince McMahon has GM John Laurinaitis under his radar. Sheamus battles Tensai. Daniel Bryan continues his war of words with CM Punk over AJ Lee. Kofi Kingston battles Big Show in a Steel Cage Match. It's Time for Heath Slater to meet his match when he faces a legendary WWE and WCW Superstar.

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  25. Raw Season 20 Episode 25 - Raw - Jun. 18, 2012
    7.3/10(34 votes)

    #25 - Raw - Jun. 18, 2012

    S20:E25

    Mick Foley serves as guest GM, while Cyndi Lauper and Wendi Richter make a guest appearance. Two World Champions team up as CM Punk and Sheamus take on Daniel Bryan and Kane, while John Cena faces John Laurinaitis and David Otunga in a 2-on-1 Handicap match.

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Raw - Jan. 02, 2012" is the best rated episode of "Raw" season 20. It scored 7.5/10 based on 32 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2012. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Raw - Jan. 09, 2012".