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 superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "WWE SmackDown" is "December 25, 2018 (Fresno, CA)", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "December 25, 2018 (Fresno, CA)" aired on 12/25/2018 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "December 25, 2020".
9.0/10 1 votes#1 - December 25, 2018 (Fresno, CA)
Season 20 Episode 52 - Aired 12/25/2018
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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9.0/10 1 votes#2 - December 25, 2020
Season 22 Episode 52 - Aired 12/25/2020
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8.7/10 24 votes#3 - SmackDown 93
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 5/24/2001
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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8.7/10 23 votes#4 - SmackDown 122
Season 3 Episode 50 - Aired 12/13/2001
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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8.7/10 33 votes#5 - SmackDown 154
Season 4 Episode 30 - Aired 7/25/2002
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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8.7/10 52 votes#6 - SmackDown #1151
Season 23 Episode 37 - Aired 9/10/2021
WWE returns home to Madison Square Garden, where Brock Lesnar and "The Demon" Finn Bálor confront Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Edge battles Seth Rollins in a SummerSlam rematch. SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair sign their contract for WWE Extreme Rules. Sami Zayn brings a special guest to The Garden.
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8.6/10 32 votes#7 - SmackDown 214
Season 5 Episode 38 - Aired 9/18/2003
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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8.5/10 36 votes#8 - SmackDown 37
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/2000
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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8.5/10 2 votes#9 - December 22, 2023
Season 25 Episode 51 - Aired 12/22/2023
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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8.4/10 33 votes#10 - SmackDown 163
Season 4 Episode 39 - Aired 9/26/2002
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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8.4/10 19 votes#11 - August 18, 2006
Season 8 Episode 33 - Aired 8/18/2006
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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8.4/10 21 votes#12 - February 2, 2007
Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2007
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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8.4/10 16 votes#13 - May 11, 2007
Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2007
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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8.4/10 21 votes#14 - January 15, 2015 (Baton Rouge, LA)
Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2015
Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Kane (w/Jamie Noble, Joey Mercury, Seth Rollins & The Big Show) Mixed Six Man Tag Team Match - Alicia Fox, Damien Mizdow & The Miz vs. The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) & Naomi Non Title Match - Natalya (w/Paige) vs. Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella) Intercontinental Title Match - Bad News Barrett (c) vs. Sin Cara Six Man Tag Team Match - Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. The Authority (Kane, Seth Rollins & The Big Show) (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)
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8.4/10 71 votes#15 - August 25, 2023
Season 25 Episode 34 - Aired 8/25/2023
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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8.3/10 29 votes#16 - SmackDown 150
Season 4 Episode 26 - Aired 6/27/2002
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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8.3/10 22 votes#17 - SmackDown 156
Season 4 Episode 32 - Aired 8/8/2002
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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8.3/10 66 votes#18 - June 21, 2024
Season 26 Episode 25 - Aired 6/21/2024
Jacob Fatu emerges to brutalize Cody Rhodes.
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8.2/10 21 votes#19 - SmackDown 94
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/31/2001
"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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8.2/10 19 votes#20 - Tuesday SmackDown 108
Season 3 Episode 36 - Aired 9/4/2001
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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8.2/10 17 votes#21 - SmackDown 213
Season 5 Episode 37 - Aired 9/11/2003
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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8.2/10 31 votes#22 - SmackDown 325
Season 7 Episode 46 - Aired 11/18/2005
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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8.2/10 14 votes#23 - January 13, 2006
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2006
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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8.2/10 22 votes#24 - January 7, 2011 (Tucson, AZ)
Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2011
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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8.2/10 51 votes#25 - September 15, 2023
Season 25 Episode 37 - Aired 9/15/2023
The Rock and John Cena lead the charge on an explosive SmackDown.
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