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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.
  1. Background image for March 9, 2007
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - March 9, 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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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for March 30, 2007
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - March 30, 2007

    S9:E13

    Tensions between The Undertaker and World Heavyweight Champion Batista explode. John "Bradshaw" Layfield is left stunned by the return of another fellow Texan. After being named Edge's replacement in a match against Matt Hardy, The Great Khali receives a message from Kane. Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Jeff Hardy. All this and much more.

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  3. Background image for January 3, 2017 (Jacksonville, FL)
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for December 25, 2018 (Fresno, CA)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

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

    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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  5. Background image for December 25, 2020
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - December 25, 2020

    S22:E52

    No description available

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  6. Background image for SmackDown #1151
    8.8/10(60 votes)

    #6 - SmackDown #1151

    S23:E37

    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. Background image for SmackDown 93
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #7 - SmackDown 93

    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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  9. Background image for SmackDown 37
    8.6/10(40 votes)

    #8 - SmackDown 37

    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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  10. Background image for SmackDown 122
    8.6/10(25 votes)

    #9 - SmackDown 122

    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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  11. Background image for SmackDown 154
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #10 - SmackDown 154

    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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  12. Background image for SmackDown 214
    8.6/10(35 votes)

    #11 - SmackDown 214

    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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  13. Background image for December 22, 2023
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - December 22, 2023

    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. Background image for SmackDown 163
    8.4/10(34 votes)

    #13 - SmackDown 163

    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. Background image for August 18, 2006
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #14 - August 18, 2006

    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. Background image for January 7, 2011 (Tucson, AZ)
    8.4/10(25 votes)

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

    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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  17. Background image for SmackDown 94
    8.3/10(22 votes)

    #16 - SmackDown 94

    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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  18. Background image for August 25, 2023
    8.3/10(72 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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  19. Background image for June 21, 2024
    8.3/10(71 votes)

    #18 - June 21, 2024

    S26:E25

    Jacob Fatu emerges to brutalize Cody Rhodes.

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  20. Background image for Tuesday SmackDown 108
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #19 - Tuesday SmackDown 108

    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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  21. Background image for SmackDown 150
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    #20 - SmackDown 150

    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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  22. Background image for SmackDown 156
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #21 - SmackDown 156

    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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  23. Background image for SmackDown 213
    8.2/10(19 votes)

    #22 - SmackDown 213

    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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  24. Background image for SmackDown 325
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #23 - SmackDown 325

    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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  25. Background image for September 15, 2023
    8.2/10(51 votes)

    #24 - September 15, 2023

    S25:E37

    The Rock and John Cena lead the charge on an explosive SmackDown.

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  26. Background image for April 25, 2025
    8.2/10(68 votes)

    #25 - April 25, 2025

    S27:E17

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Best Episodes Summary

"March 9, 2007" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/9/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "March 30, 2007".