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The Best Episodes of Raw Season 4

Every episode of Raw Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raw Season 4!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Raw Season 4 Episode 1 - Raw - Jan. 01, 1996
    5.6/10(45 votes)

    #1 - Raw - Jan. 01, 1996

    S4:E1

    In the first ever Raw Bowl Elimination Match, WWE Tag Team Champions The Smoking Gunns take to the ring to battle four formidable teams. Plus, Diesel goes one-on-one with King Mabel, a look back at the recent Hog Pen Match between Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Henry O. Godwinn, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Raw Season 4 Episode 2 - Raw - Jan. 08, 1996
    5.8/10(52 votes)

    #2 - Raw - Jan. 08, 1996

    S4:E2

    Questions surround the future of Shawn Michaels wrestling career as the Heartbreak Kid makes a shocking announcement. Ted Dibiase introduces a true master of the ring to be his new Million Dollar Champion. Plus, Jeff Jarrett, Hakushi, Goldust, and a special look back at the recent WWE Championship match between Bret Hart and the British Bulldog.

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  3. Raw Season 4 Episode 3 - Raw - Jan. 15, 1996
    6.1/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Raw - Jan. 15, 1996

    S4:E3

    Dr. Isaac Yankem battles The Undertaker. Anticipation builds for Shawn Michaels' return. Razor Ramon's rivalry with Goldust escalates. Plus, The Ringmaster takes on Matt Hardy, The Smoking Gunns in action, and the WWE Universe gets another look inside Billionaire Ted's Wrasslin' War Room. All this and more.

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  4. Raw Season 4 Episode 4 - Raw - Jan 22, 1996
    6.5/10(44 votes)

    #4 - Raw - Jan 22, 1996

    S4:E4

    Jim Cornette's newest client delivers a message to President Gorilla Monsoon. Bret Hart faces Goldust in the main event.

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  5. Raw Season 4 Episode 5 - Raw - Jan. 29, 1996
    6.4/10(41 votes)

    #5 - Raw - Jan. 29, 1996

    S4:E5

    With President Gorilla Monsoon out of commission thanks to a recent attack at the hands of Vader, WWE pays the piper as they enlist a new acting president. Jim Cornette enlists the legal services of Clarence Mason to fight Vader's suspension. Shawn Michaels faces Yokozuna. Plus, Diesel battles the British Bulldog and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Raw Season 4 Episode 6 - Raw - Feb. 05, 1996
    6.5/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Raw - Feb. 05, 1996

    S4:E6

    Shawn Michaels & Diesel take on Yokozuna & British Bulldog. As Bret Hart defends his WWE Championship against the Undertaker in the main event, another giant makes his presence felt. Plus, the 1-2-3 Kid battles Hakushi, Gorilla Monsoon delivers his first public address since being attacked by Vader, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Raw Season 4 Episode 7 - Raw - Feb. 19, 1996
    6.0/10(39 votes)

    #7 - Raw - Feb. 19, 1996

    S4:E7

    As the Undertaker looks to lay Tatanka to rest in the main event, Diesel seals his own fate with the Deadman. Razor Ramon shows that getting his hands on championship gold isn't worth as much as getting his hands on Goldust. Plus, the Ringmaster battles Marty Jannetty, Vader in action, and the WWE Universe gets a look at Mankind. All this and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Raw Season 4 Episode 8 - Raw - Feb. 26, 1996
    5.8/10(40 votes)

    #8 - Raw - Feb. 26, 1996

    S4:E8

    WWE President "Rowdy" Roddy Piper announces the stipulation for the WWE Championship Match at WrestleMania XII. Yokozuna's recent falling out with Jim Cornette earns him a Handicap match against two of the Louisville Lip's finest. Plus, Dr. Isaac Yankem battles Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Diesel takes on Bob Holly, and many more in action.

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  9. Raw Season 4 Episode 9 - Raw - Mar. 04, 1996
    6.2/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Raw - Mar. 04, 1996

    S4:E9

    Shawn Michaels takes on the 1-2-3 Kid. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper welcomes Goldust to be his guest on a new edition of Piper's Pit. Plus, Justin Hawk Bradshaw in action. The WWE Universe continues to await the return of the Ultimate Warrior, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles WWE Champion Bret Hart in the main event.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Raw Season 4 Episode 10 - Raw - Mar. 11, 1996
    6.3/10(40 votes)

    #10 - Raw - Mar. 11, 1996

    S4:E10

    The WWE Universe gets a special look at the training of both Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion Bret Hart as they prepare for their Iron Man Match at WrestleMania. Plus, the Ultimate Warrior's WrestleMania opponent is announced, the Ringmaster reinvents himself, and Goldust's mind games with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper go too far. All this and much more.

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  11. Raw Season 4 Episode 11 - Raw - Mar. 18, 1996
    5.8/10(39 votes)

    #11 - Raw - Mar. 18, 1996

    S4:E11

    WWE Champion Bret Hart meets Tatanka in the main event. As the road to WrestleMania XII continues, Diesel begins to realize the gravity of his impending match with The Undertaker. Camp Cornette accepts the challenge laid out by Yokozuna and his allies. Plus, Goldust faces Fatu, the British Bulldog battles Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and more.

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  12. Raw Season 4 Episode 12 - Raw - Mar. 25, 1996
    5.9/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Raw - Mar. 25, 1996

    S4:E12

    Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart find themselves at odds when Hart tries to lend a hand in The Heartbreak Kid's match against Leif Cassidy. Undertaker and Paul Bearer deliver their final message to Diesel. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles Aldo Montoya, Ahmed Johnson in action, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Raw Season 4 Episode 13 - Raw - Apr. 01, 1996
    6.7/10(48 votes)

    #13 - Raw - Apr. 01, 1996

    S4:E13

    New WWE Champion Shawn Michaels kicks off his inaugural title reign and acknowledges his next challengers. After weeks of cryptic messages, Mankind makes his debut. As The Undertaker faces off with Justin Hawk Bradshaw, the Deadman's newest enemy makes his presence felt. Plus, Marc Mero, The Body Donnas, and many more in action.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Raw Season 4 Episode 14 - Raw - Apr. 08, 1996
    6.3/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Raw - Apr. 08, 1996

    S4:E14

    The Ultimate Warrior makes his triumphant return to WWE. WWE Champion Shawn Michaels takes on Jerry "The King" Lawler with Diesel looming ringside. Giants collide when Yokozuna goes one-on-one with Vader. Ahmed Johnson challenges British Bulldog in an Arm Wrestling Contest. Hunter Hearst Helmsley faces Duke "The Dumpster" Droese and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Raw Season 4 Episode 15 - Raw - Apr. 15, 1996
    6.1/10(40 votes)

    #15 - Raw - Apr. 15, 1996

    S4:E15

    Bret Hart reflects on his controversial defeat at WrestleMania. Now that Vader's path of destruction has claimed Yokozuna, Jim Cornette's most devastating client sets his sights on a real bad guy. Plus, Goldust defends the Intercontinental Championship against Savio Vega, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Bart Gunn, and much more.

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  16. Raw Season 4 Episode 16 - Raw - Apr. 22, 1996
    5.6/10(38 votes)

    #16 - Raw - Apr. 22, 1996

    S4:E16

    Diesel delivers a message to his old friend Shawn Michaels. As Savio Vega challenges Goldust for the Intercontinental Championship, he may find out that vengeance is best served "Stone Cold." Plus, Mankind battles Aldo Montoya in the main event, Vader takes on Fatu, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Raw Season 4 Episode 17 - Raw - Apr. 29, 1996
    5.9/10(40 votes)

    #17 - Raw - Apr. 29, 1996

    S4:E17

    WWE Champion Shawn Michaels finds himself on the receiving end of the British Bulldog's bite after Jim Cornette makes some shocking allegations against The Heartbreak Kid. Mankind faces off against Bart Gunn. Plus, The Ultimate Warrior takes on Dr. Isaac Yankem, Savio Vega makes a special challenge to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Raw Season 4 Episode 18 - Raw - May. 06, 1996
    6.2/10(39 votes)

    #18 - Raw - May. 06, 1996

    S4:E18

    After scandalous allegations were made against WWE Champion Shawn Michaels, another woman comes forward to further discredit the integrity of The Heartbreak Kid. Goldust learns the stipulation for his match against the Undertaker. Plus, the 1-2-3 Kid battles "Wildman" Marc Mero, the British Bulldog takes on Fatu, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Raw Season 4 Episode 19 - Raw - May. 13, 1996
    6.5/10(41 votes)

    #19 - Raw - May. 13, 1996

    S4:E19

    Goldust looks to shine his spotlight on the Undertaker with help from Mankind. WWE Champion Shawn Michaels looks to take out his recent frustrations in a match against Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Plus, the British Bulldog offers a stern warning towards The Heartbreak Kid, Vader takes out the trash when he battles Duke "The Dumpster" Drose, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Raw Season 4 Episode 20 - Raw - May. 20, 1996
    6.2/10(38 votes)

    #20 - Raw - May. 20, 1996

    S4:E20

    WWE Champion Shawn Michaels ignores the bark of the British Bulldog and welcomes his bite as he provides color commentary for the Bulldog's match against Jake "The Snake" Roberts. As The Undertaker delivers a message to Goldust before their upcoming Casket Match, Mankind takes it upon himself to seal the Deadman's fate. All that and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Raw Season 4 Episode 21 - Raw - May. 27, 1996
    5.9/10(36 votes)

    #21 - Raw - May. 27, 1996

    S4:E21

    King of the Ring qualifying matches kick off as several WWE Superstars including the Ultimate Warrior, Vader, and more begin a quest for the crown. Ahmed Johnson receives a taste of gold. Ted Dibiase puts full faith in "Stone Cold" Steve Austin when he announces a business decision that will change both their careers.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Raw Season 4 Episode 22 - Raw - Jun. 03, 1996
    5.6/10(38 votes)

    #22 - Raw - Jun. 03, 1996

    S4:E22

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to advance in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament. As Austin continues his quest for the crown, Jake "The Snake" Roberts begins his own when he takes on Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Plus, Mankind takes on Barry Horowitz, Goldust offers explanations for his actions towards Ahmed Johnson, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Raw Season 4 Episode 23 - Raw - Jun. 10, 1996
    5.9/10(35 votes)

    #23 - Raw - Jun. 10, 1996

    S4:E23

    The Undertaker goes one-on-one with the British Bulldog. As Jerry "The King" Lawler looks for a creative way out of his upcoming match with the Ultimate Warrior, he finds his integrity questioned. Plus, the first round matches of the King of the Ring Tournament continue, Mankind makes his presence felt, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Raw Season 4 Episode 24 - Raw - Jun. 17, 1996
    5.7/10(34 votes)

    #24 - Raw - Jun. 17, 1996

    S4:E24

    The quarter-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament kick off, including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and more. Jim Cornette announces the perfect referee for the upcoming match between Shawn Michaels and the British Bulldog. Plus, a special look at Brian Pillman's contract signing with WWE and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Raw Season 4 Episode 25 - Raw - Jun. 24, 1996
    6.0/10(46 votes)

    #25 - Raw - Jun. 24, 1996

    S4:E25

    Newly-crowned King of the Ring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces The Undertaker. Savio Vega teams up with Aldo Montoya & the Brooklyn Brawler to take on three of Jim Cornette's finest. Plus, Ahmed Johnson battles Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Brian Pillman continues to cause controversy, and much more.

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Raw - Jan. 01, 1996" is the best rated episode of "Raw" season 4. It scored 5.6/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/1/1996. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Raw - Jan. 08, 1996".