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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown

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

The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

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  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

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

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    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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  2. 9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - February 13, 2018 (Bakersfield, CA)

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    S20:E7

    Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn tried to take control of their own destiny by ambushing Dolph Ziggler and Baron Corbin before their match to see who would advance to the WWE Title Match alongside them and WWE Champion AJ Styles at WWE Fastlane. However, their plan would ultimately backfire when SmackDown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon flipped the script and gave both Ziggler and Corbin a chance to advance, potentially making it a Fatal-5 Way Match for the title at WWE Fastlane.

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  3. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - December 25, 2018 (Fresno, CA)

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    S20:E52

    What was a festive Christmas night edition of SmackDown LIVE took a shocking turn when AJ Styles met with WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, who said he wanted to see the “animal” inside The Phenomenal One. A slap from The Chairman to Styles’ face did the trick, as the former WWE Champion struck Mr. McMahon with a thunderous right hand. Also, a new United States Champion was crowned and “The New” Daniel Bryan continued to run roughshod over anyone in his path.

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  4. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - December 25, 2020

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    S22:E52

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  5. 9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - SmackDown #1143

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    S23:E29

    The WWE Universe returns to witness all the action as The Bloodline face Edge & The Mysterios. Bianca Belair defends the SmackDown Women's Title against Carmella. The SmackDown Superstars competing in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match battle in a Fatal 4-Way.

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  6. 8.7/10(25 votes)

    #6 - SmackDown 93

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    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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  8. 8.6/10(40 votes)

    #7 - SmackDown 37

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    S2:E17

    The Rock recruits 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin to play mind games with the McMahon-Helmsley Regime before challenging Triple H for the WWE Championship at Backlash. What surprises does the 'Texas Rattlesnake' have in store for DX? The Hardy Boyz compete against each other for the Hardcore Championship and much more.

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  9. 8.6/10(25 votes)

    #8 - SmackDown 122

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    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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  10. 8.6/10(34 votes)

    #9 - SmackDown 154

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    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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  11. 8.6/10(34 votes)

    #10 - SmackDown 214

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    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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  12. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - SmackDown #01 - Pilot

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    S1:E1

    WWE breaks new ground with the pilot episode of SmackDown! Shane McMahon plots a sinister merger to form The Corporate Ministry. WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock are forced to team up against Triple H & Undertaker. Dissension brews in the remnants of DX as the New Age Outlaws challenge X-Pac & Kane for the Tag Team Championship.

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  13. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - December 22, 2023

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    S25:E51

    With Randy Orton, LA Knight and AJ Styles set to battle in a Triple Threat Match to determine who will challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble, a brawl with The Bloodline ended with them attacking each other.

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  14. 8.4/10(34 votes)

    #13 - SmackDown 163

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    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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  15. 8.4/10(20 votes)

    #14 - August 18, 2006

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    S8:E33

    After taking to the ring to battle Sylvan in singles action, Batista is called out by World Heavyweight Champion King Booker. The Great Khali and The Undertaker meet in a Last Man Standing Match. Bobby Lashley challenges Finlay for the United States Championship. Plus, Mr. Kennedy and Tatanka go head-to-head and much more!

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  16. 8.4/10(21 votes)

    #15 - February 2, 2007

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    S9:E5

    Following The Undertaker's victory in the 2007 Royal Rumble Match, World Heavyweight Champion Batista and WWE Champion John Cena take to the ring to find out who The Deadman will challenge at WrestleMania 23. King Booker is presented with a special gift. Plus, Matt Hardy goes one-on-one with The Miz in the main event and much more.

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  17. 8.4/10(16 votes)

    #16 - May 11, 2007

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    S9:E19

    The Undertaker puts his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Batista in a Steel Cage Match. Money in the Bank Winner Edge has his eyes on the prize. Will he cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase for a chance at the title? MVP & Finlay compete in tag team action. Domino faces Paul London. Plus, Kane, The Boogeyman and much more.

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  18. 8.3/10(22 votes)

    #17 - SmackDown 94

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    S3:E22

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship in the main event. Edge challenges Kane for his Intercontinental Championship. More personal footage of The Undertaker and his wife is revealed to the WWE Universe with a disturbing message. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley gives an update on Triple H's recovery. Chris Jericho takes on Kurt Angle.

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  19. 8.3/10(24 votes)

    #18 - January 7, 2011 (Tucson, AZ)

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    S13:E1

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, AZ. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: World Heavyweight Title Last Man Standing Match - Edge (c) vs. Kane Intercontinental Title Match - Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) (c) vs. Kofi Kingston Intercontinental Title Match - Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Fatal Four Way Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Drew McIntyre vs. The Big Show Singles Match - Kelly Kelly vs. Michelle McCool (w/Layla) Best Two Out Of Three Falls Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Rey Mysterio

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  20. 8.3/10(72 votes)

    #19 - August 25, 2023

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    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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  21. 8.3/10(71 votes)

    #20 - June 21, 2024

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    S26:E25

    Jacob Fatu emerges to brutalize Cody Rhodes.

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  22. 8.2/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Tuesday SmackDown 108

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    S3:E36

    After being humiliated by Kurt Angle on Raw, WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin looks to take out his frustrations on Alliance member and Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam. Christian explains why he attacked Edge. Plus, The Hardy Boyz take on Raven & Justin Credible. Plus, The Rock in action and more.

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  23. 8.2/10(30 votes)

    #22 - SmackDown 150

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    S4:E26

    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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  24. 8.2/10(23 votes)

    #23 - SmackDown 156

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    S4:E32

    It's a match of epic proportions as 'The Next Big Thing' Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with The Immortal Hulk Hogan! Kurt Angle battles John Cena. Mark Henry faces Reverend D-Von. Batista collides with Rikishi. A big Six-Man Tag Team Match featuring Edge, Rey Mysterio, and Eddie Guerrero. Plus, Stephanie McMahon, Paul Heyman and much more!

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  25. 8.2/10(18 votes)

    #24 - SmackDown 213

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    S5:E37

    Mr. McMahon puts SmackDown GM Stephanie McMahon between a Brock and a hard place. John Cena and Eddie Guerrero take their rivalry to the street in a Latino Heat Parking Lot Brawl. Plus, several of SmackDown's top Superstars are in action including the APA, Matt Hardy, Rey Mysterio, and many more.

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  26. 8.2/10(34 votes)

    #25 - SmackDown 325

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    S7:E46

    In the wake of the sudden and tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero, Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown come together to mourn the loss of Latino Heat and pay tribute to his legacy. Featuring Chavo Guerrero, Triple H, The Mexicools, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, and many more on this emotional edition of SmackDown.

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Best Episodes Summary

"November 13, 2018 (St. Louis, MO)" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/13/2018. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "February 13, 2018 (Bakersfield, CA)".