- 6.4/1048 votes
#1 - RAW 192
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/1997
Bret Hart goes one-on-one with the man they call Vader in a huge main event as Shawn Michaels watches from ringside. However, when Sycho Sid targets another member of the Lothario family, The Heartbreak Kid's problems with the "Hit Man" take a backseat to this rivalry with the WWE Champion. Plus, Mankind, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and many more!
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- 6.0/1050 votes
#2 - RAW 193
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/1997
Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion Sycho Sid give their final thoughts on their upcoming match. As The Undertaker takes on Crush in the main event, the Nation of Domination looks to lay the Deadman to rest. The British Bulldog goes one-on-one with Rocky Maivia. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Goldust, and more are in action.
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- 7.0/1043 votes
#3 - RAW 194
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/1997
Following his highly controversial loss in the Royal Rumble match, a frustrated Bret Hart lashes out and bids farewell to WWE. However, President Gorilla Monsoon looks to lure the "Hit Man" back with a chance to become the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin takes on The Undertaker in the main event and more.
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- 6.1/1040 votes
#4 - RAW 195
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/1997
Before Shawn Michaels can celebrate his reign as the new WWE Champion, The Heartbreak Kid is greeted by the four men who are hell-bent on taking the title from him. In the main event, Mankind & Vader team up to take on The Godwinns in tag team action. Plus, the British Bulldog takes on Doug Furnas, Ahmed Johnson battles Crush, and much more.
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- 6.6/1040 votes
#5 - RAW 196
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/1997
Bret Hart's newly adopted attitude continues to put him at odds with his fellow Superstars including WWE Champion Shawn Michaels. With managers barred from ringside, Marc Mero gets one last opportunity at the Intercontinental Championship when he takes on Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Vader and more.
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- 7.0/1050 votes
#6 - Thursday RAW Thursday
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/1997
Bret Hart's new attitude puts him at odds with WWE Champion Shawn Michaels. With managers barred from ringside, "Wildman" Marc Mero takes on Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Vader. The Undertaker & Ahmed Johnson face Faarooq & Mankind in a No Disqualification Tag Team Match.
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- 6.6/1045 votes
#7 - RAW 197
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/1997
Bret Hart defends his newly-won WWE Championship against Sycho Sid. But before the "Hit Man" can face this tall order, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to strike first. Plus, an update on Shawn Michaels' recent injury, Jerry 'The King' Lawler issues a challenge to some extremists, Hunter Hearst Helmsley unveils a secret weapon, and much more.
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- 7.7/1051 votes
#8 - RAW 198 - ECW Invasion
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/1997
Back where it all began in New York City's famed Manhattan Center, Monday Night Raw gets hardcore as ECW invades WWE. In response to Jerry "The King" Lawler's challenge, Paul E. Dangerously and several ECW Superstars including Taz, and Tommy Dreamer compete inside a WWE ring. Plus, The Undertaker battles Faarooq, Ken Shamrock appears, and more.
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- 7.7/1045 votes
#9 - RAW 199
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/1997
The British Bulldog faces his tag team partner Owen Hart in the final round of the tournament to crown the first ever European Champion. Bret Hart takes on Hunter Hearst Helmsley. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shares his thoughts on his "I Quit" match against the "Hit Man" at WrestleMania 13. Sycho Sid defends the WWE Championship against Mankind.
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- 6.7/1040 votes
#10 - RAW is WAR 200
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/1997
WWE Champion Sycho Sid and The Undertaker must put aside their differences as they team up against Vader & Mankind. The rivalry between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Bret Hart escalates when a special guest referee is named for their upcoming "I Quit" Match. Plus, Jerry "The King" Lawler engages Paul E. Dangerously in a WWE vs. ECW debate and more.
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- 7.2/1044 votes
#11 - RAW is WAR 201
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/1997
Bret Hart competes in a steel cage match with Sycho Sid for the WWE Championship. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles Flash Funk, Vader takes on the British Bulldog, and Shawn Michaels returns with his smile. All this and more.
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- 7.0/1043 votes
#12 - RAW is WAR 202
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/1997
Bret Hart discusses his recent change in attitude and sends a message to his fans in the United States. As The Undertaker looks to usher in a new era of darkness after capturing the WWE Championship from Sycho Sid, an old friend returns. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley faces Bart Gunn, the British Bulldog & Owen Hart take on the Headbangers, and more.
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- 7.0/1039 votes
#13 - RAW is WAR 203
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/1997
As Bret Hart faces Rocky Maivia for the Intercontinental Championship in the main event, the rest of the Hart Family joins the foundation of his crusade against the United States. Paul Bearer pleads for forgiveness from The Undertaker. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns to Monday Night Raw with some unfinished business. All this and more action.
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- 6.6/1039 votes
#14 - RAW is WAR 204
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/1997
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Mankind battle for a chance at Bret Hart's WWE Championship. The WWE Universe gets a look at how dangerous Ken Shamrock really is when he takes on Vernon White in a No Holds Barred Exhibition Match. Plus, an interview with Shawn Michaels, Billy Gunn receives a musical proposition, and much more.
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- 5.6/1043 votes
#15 - RAW is WAR 205
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 4/14/1997
This edition of Raw features matches from both the United States and South Africa. Ahmed Johnson gets his hands on another member of the Nation of Domination when he takes on Crush. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin delivers a word of warning to WWE Champion Bret Hart. Plus, The Headbangers take on Vader & Mankind, Rocky Maivia faces Savio Vega, and more.
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- 7.4/1038 votes
#16 - RAW is WAR 206
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/21/1997
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Bret Hart in a Street Fight, but The Hart Foundation has a surprise for the Rattlesnake. The Undertaker faces Hunter Hearst Helmsley in the main event. Plus, Ahmed Johnson battles The Sultan, Ken Shamrock makes an unusual challenge, and more.
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- 6.9/1038 votes
#17 - RAW is WAR 207
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 4/28/1997
Brian Pillman reveals a more spiritual side of himself when he sides with The Hart Foundation. The British Bulldog faces WWE Champion The Undertaker. An injured Bret Hart resolves to get even with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Vader goes one-on-one with Jesse James. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Rocky Maivia, and more in action.
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- 6.7/1035 votes
#18 - RAW is WAR 208
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 5/5/1997
The Hart Foundation's anti-American crusade continues as they set their sights on Shawn Michaels. The British Bulldog goes one-on-one with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event. Plus, Vader takes on Goldust, Crush runs the Gauntlet, and much more action.
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- 6.8/1034 votes
#19 - RAW is WAR 209
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/1997
Bret Hart call outs Shawn Michaels. Weeks after being burned by The Undertaker, Paul Bearer returns with Mankind to deliver a grave warning to the Deadman. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin comes to the aid of an unlikely superstar, Rob Van Dam is deemed "Mr. Monday Night", and much more.
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- 7.2/1038 votes
#20 - RAW is WAR 210
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/1997
Hart Foundation members Owen Hart & the British Bulldog offer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Shawn Michaels a chance at the Tag Team Championship next week. WWE Champion The Undertaker warns Paul Bearer that some secrets must stay buried. Plus, Bret Hart makes a shocking announcement, Jim Ross conducts a special interview with Mankind, and much more.
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- 7.3/1042 votes
#21 - RAW is WAR 211
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/26/1997
After weeks of threats, Paul Bearer looks to bring The Undertaker to his knees when he prepares to reveal a secret from the Deadman's past. Despite their recent issues, Shawn Michaels & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin must find a way to coexist as they challenge Owen Hart & the British Bulldog for the Tag Team Championship. All this and more.
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- 6.8/1035 votes
#22 - RAW is WAR 212
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 6/2/1997
With The Undertaker reluctantly aligned with Paul Bearer, Sycho Sid challenges him for his WWE Championship. The rivalry between Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gets interesting after Bret Hart is forced to withdraw from his upcoming match with Michaels. Plus, King of the Ring Tournament matches and Jim Ross' interview with Mankind.
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- 7.2/1035 votes
#23 - RAW is WAR 213
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 6/9/1997
After being crowned the 1997 King of the Ring, Hunter Hearst Helmsley looks to begin his ascension to the top of WWE. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's faces The Hart Foundation's Brian Pillman. Faarooq promises to reform his Nation of Domination. Plus, ECW returns to confront Jerry "The King" Lawler and Rob Van Dam, Goldust in action, and more.
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- 6.8/1033 votes
#24 - RAW is WAR 214
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 6/16/1997
Ahmed Johnson reveals his allegiance when he teams with The Undertaker to face Faarooq & Kama Mustafa. With the members of The Hart Foundation handcuffed at ringside, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin finally gets his hands on Brian Pillman. Plus, a No. 1 Contender's Tournament for the Tag Team Championship kicks off, Mankind seeks a new friend, and more.
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- 7.2/1034 votes
#25 - RAW is WAR 215
Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 6/23/1997
The Undertaker's temper gets the better of him when Paul Bearer forces the Deadman to team with Vader against two members of the Nation of Domination. Mankind dedicates his match against the British Bulldog to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Plus, Owen Hart defends his Intercontinental Championship against Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Goldust and more.
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The Best Episodes of WWE Raw Season 5
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"RAW 192" is the best rated episode of "WWE Raw" season 5. It scored 6.4/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/1997. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "RAW 193".