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The Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown

Every episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 1 Episode 16 - SmackDown - Dec. 02, 1999
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - SmackDown - Dec. 02, 1999

    S1:E16

    The Hardy Boyz team with Big Show to take on D-Generation X. Stephanie McMahon delivers a message to the WWE Universe regarding her marriage. Two monsters go at it when Kane battles Viscera. Edge and Christian take on The Dudley Boyz in tag team action. British Bulldog vs. D'Lo Brown. D-Generation X has a message for the McMahon family.

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  2. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 3 Episode 21 - SmackDown - May. 24, 2001
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - SmackDown - May. 24, 2001

    S3:E21

    With Triple H suffering a career-threatening injury on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blames The Game for The Two-Man Power Trip losing the Tag Team Championship while three teams prepare to compete for the gold in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match in the main event. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with X-Pac and much more action.

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  3. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 3 Episode 40 - SmackDown - Oct. 04, 2001
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - SmackDown - Oct. 04, 2001

    S3:E40

    As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's association with The Alliance makes him ineligible for a rematch against Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship, Shane McMahon orchestrates a plan to get The Rattlesnake another chance. Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock team up with WWE Referee Mike Chioda to take on The Dudley Boyz & Alliance Referee Nick Patrick.

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  4. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 3 Episode 50 - SmackDown - Dec. 13, 2001
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - SmackDown - Dec. 13, 2001

    S3:E50

    The Rock joins forces with Rob Van Dam to take on The Undertaker & Chris Jericho. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on the hunt for Booker T. Tajiri defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Crash Holly. Plus, Test faces Jeff Hardy, The Dudley Boyz & Christian battle Albert, Scotty 2 Hotty & Tazz in six-man action, and much more.

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  5. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 4 Episode 30 - SmackDown - Jul. 25, 2002
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - SmackDown - Jul. 25, 2002

    S4:E30

    While SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon tries to prevent her superstars from defecting to Raw, the rivalry between Edge and Chris Jericho leads to a Steel Cage Match main event. After sending a message to the SmackDown locker room by attacking Mark Henry, Brock Lesnar sends a message to WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock.

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  6. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 4 Episode 39 - SmackDown - Sep. 26, 2002
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - SmackDown - Sep. 26, 2002

    S4:E39

    The rivalry between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar is far from over as the Next Big Thing proves that actions speak louder than words. When Billy and Chuck find themselves in a tag team match against Tajiri and Cruiserweight Champion Jaime Noble. Plus, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and more in action.

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  7. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 5 Episode 38 - SmackDown - Sep 18, 2003
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - SmackDown - Sep 18, 2003

    S5:E38

    Two amateur wrestling greats face off in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match when Kurt Angle takes on Brock Lesnar! The Undertaker has a special message for Vince McMahon. Tajiri and Rhyno compete in tag team action. Los Guerreros challenge Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

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  8. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 6 Episode 26 - SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2004
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2004

    S6:E26

    United States Champion John Cena calls out The Undertaker. John "Bradshaw" Layfield tries to get a piece of WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero a little early when Latino Heat takes on Luther Reigns. Plus, Superstars compete in a Battle Royal to name a new No. 1 Contender for the Cruiserweight Championship, Rob Van Dam faces Rene Dupree, and much more.

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  9. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 7 Episode 1 - SmackDown - Jan. 06, 2005
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - SmackDown - Jan. 06, 2005

    S7:E1

    Heidenreich receives a chance to change the stipulation for his upcoming battle with The Undertaker at the Royal Rumble by teaming with Paul Heyman against The Deadman. Kenzo Suzuki looks to show a different set of skills by facing United States Champion John Cena in a Rap Battle. Plus, Kurt Angle finds himself in some hot water and much more.

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  10. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 8 Episode 2 - SmackDown - Jan. 13, 2006
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - SmackDown - Jan. 13, 2006

    S8:E2

    After Batista is forced to relinquish his World Heavyweight Championship due to injury, a main event Battle Royal to determine a new champion is announced. Rowdy Roddy Piper returns to WWE for the 22nd Anniversary of Piper's Pit with some unique guests. Plus, the final match in the Best of Seven Series for the United States Championship.

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  11. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 15 Episode 24 - SmackDown - Jun. 14, 2013
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - SmackDown - Jun. 14, 2013

    S15:E24

    Recently returned World Champion Dolph Ziggler and cohort Big E Langston face Alberto Del Rio and Chris Jericho with Ziggler and Del Rio's title match just two days away at Payback. And with their status as a team in a flux, can Team Hell No and Randy Orton work together to finally hand The Shield their first loss?

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  12. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 20 Episode 46 - November 13, 2018 (St. Louis, MO)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - November 13, 2018 (St. Louis, MO)

    S20:E46

    In one of the most shocking SmackDown LIVE episodes of all time, Daniel Bryan stunned the WWE Universe in his WWE Championship Match against AJ Styles, and Becky Lynch made a very surprising decision regarding her replacement to face Ronda Rousey this Sunday at Survivor Series.

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  13. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 21 Episode 13 - March 26, 2019 (Uncasville, CT)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - March 26, 2019 (Uncasville, CT)

    S21:E13

    After New Day threatened to quit WWE, Mr. McMahon gave Kofi Kingston one last chance to challenge for the WWE Title at WrestleMania … except his fate wouldn’t be in his hands. The Chairman decreed that if Kofi’s New Day brethren could prevail in a Tag Team Gauntlet Match, then The Dreadlocked Dynamo would get his WWE Championship Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

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  14. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 21 Episode 44 - November 1, 2019 (Buffalo, NY)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - November 1, 2019 (Buffalo, NY)

    S21:E44

    Adam Cole defended the NXT Championship against Daniel Bryan in an instant classic to conclude a night of surprises as the black-and-gold brand claimed a resounding victory over SmackDown in the first battle on the march toward Survivor Series.

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  15. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 50 - December 16, 2022
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - December 16, 2022

    S24:E50

    Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown to issue a challenge to Kevin Owens and a partner of his choosing. SmackDown World Cup winner Ricochet challenges Intercontinental Champion Gunther. Damage CTRL defend the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Liv Morgan & Tegan Nox.

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  16. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 25 Episode 33 - August 18, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - August 18, 2023

    S25:E33

    Edge celebrates his 25th anniversary in WWE in his hometown with a match against Sheamus.

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  17. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 25 Episode 34 - August 25, 2023
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - August 25, 2023

    S25:E34

    WWE honored both Bray Wyatt and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk on an extremely emotional SmackDown. Plus, LA Knight overcame Finn Bálor, IYO SKY successfully defended her WWE Women’s Title against The LWO’s Zelina Vega, Bobby Lashley helped The Street Profits steal a win from The Brawling Brutes in a Terry Funk Hardcore Tag Team Match, Rey Mysterio defeated Grayson Waller and more.

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  18. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 26 Episode 25 - June 21, 2024
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - June 21, 2024

    S26:E25

    Jacob Fatu emerges to brutalize Cody Rhodes.

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  19. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 9 Episode 10 - SmackDown - Mar. 09, 2007
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - SmackDown - Mar. 09, 2007

    S9:E10

    The Undertaker battles Finlay. World Heavyweight Champion Batista faces Kane. In the debut edition of MizTV, The Miz welcomes Ashley to reveal her new business venture to the entire WWE Universe. Plus, CM Punk clashes with Mr. Kennedy in singles competition, King Booker takes on Matt Hardy, and much more action.

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  20. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 19 Episode 1 - January 3, 2017 (Jacksonville, FL)
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - January 3, 2017 (Jacksonville, FL)

    S19:E1

    On the first SmackDown LIVE of 2017, WWE Champion AJ Styles and John Cena will make their Royal Rumble showdown official. Plus The Miz puts his Intercontinental Title on the line against Dean Ambrose.

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  21. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 3 Episode 39 - SmackDown - Sep. 27, 2001
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - SmackDown - Sep. 27, 2001

    S3:E39

    The Brothers of Destruction defend the WCW Tag Team Championship against Test & Booker T. WWE Champion Kurt Angle and WCW Champion The Rock look to bring the WWE Tag Team Championship back home by challenging The Dudley Boyz. Christian defends his Intercontinental Championship against Bradshaw. Plus, Rob Van Dam, The Hardy Boyz, and many more.

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  22. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 3 Episode 41 - SmackDown - Oct. 11, 2001
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - SmackDown - Oct. 11, 2001

    S3:E41

    With Commissioner William Regal now aligned with The Alliance and the WWE Championship back in the hands of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, CEO Linda McMahon returns to deal a devastating blow to the WCW and ECW coalition by naming a new WWE Commissioner. Rob Van Dam faces Chris Jericho for a chance The Rock's WCW Championship.

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  23. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 3 Episode 44 - SmackDown - Nov. 01, 2001
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - SmackDown - Nov. 01, 2001

    S3:E44

    With Kurt Angle defecting to The Alliance, WWE tries to regroup by having Kane go after Angle's WCW United States Championship while The Undertaker challenges "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the WWE Championship in the main event. The Rock & WCW Champion Chris Jericho defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Test & Booker T.

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  24. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 4 Episode 1 - SmackDown - Jan 03, 2002
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - SmackDown - Jan 03, 2002

    S4:E1

    WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle face Rob Van Dam and Intercontinental Champion Edge. The Rock goes one-on-one with Booker T in the main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender for Y2J's title. In the midst of Mr. McMahon's rivalry with WWF Co-Owner Ric Flair, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin remains a thorn in The Chairman's side.

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  25. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 4 Episode 26 - SmackDown - Jun. 27, 2002
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - SmackDown - Jun. 27, 2002

    S4:E26

    Witness the debut of two Superstars that would change the face of Sports Entertainment forever; John Cena and Batista! Hollywood Hulk Hogan battles Chris Jericho in the main event. John Cena takes on Kurt Angle. Batista teams with Reverend D-Von to take on Faarooq and Randy Orton. Plus, The Undertaker, Mark Henry and much more.

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Best Episodes Summary

"SmackDown - Dec. 02, 1999" is the best rated episode of "WWE Friday Night SmackDown". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/2/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "SmackDown - May. 24, 2001".