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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 2

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 2!

The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 2

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  1. 8.6/10(40 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 8.1/10(50 votes)

    #2 - SmackDown 52

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    S2:E32

    After giving both Kurt Angle and Triple H a chance at The Rock's WWE Championship at SummerSlam, Commissioner Foley orders both men to team up against The Undertaker and The Great One in the main event. The rivalry between Jerry Lawler and Tazz reaches its breaking point in a face-to-face confrontation. Plus, Steve Blackman and more.

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  3. 7.6/10(18 votes)

    #3 - SmackDown 48

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    S2:E28

    Triple H competes in a main event No Disqualification Match against The Undertaker. Before Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Kane, the Olympic Gold Medalist makes a mistake that costs him dearly. Plus, X-Pac & Road Dogg take on The Hardy Boyz, Intercontinental Champion Val Venis teams with Test & Albert to battle Too Cool & Rikishi, and much more!

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  4. 7.6/10(18 votes)

    #4 - SmackDown 54

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    S2:E34

    Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's sordid love triangle involving Triple H and Kurt Angle becomes even more complicated after she is forced to choose which man will be her partner against Lita & WWE Champion The Rock in the main event. Road Dogg & X-Pac battle The Undertaker in a Handicap Match. Plus, Edge & Christian, The Hardy Boyz, and many more.

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  5. 7.5/10(24 votes)

    #5 - SmackDown 42

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    S2:E22

    The Undertaker and The Rock compete in a pair of Handicap Matches for an opportunity at Triple H's WWE Championship. Kane seizes a golden opportunity of his own at The Game's expense. WWE Superstars including Kurt Angle, Crash Holly, and others compete in Qualifying Matches for the upcoming King of the Ring tournament. Plus, Chris Jericho and more.

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  6. 7.5/10(26 votes)

    #6 - SmackDown 69

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    S2:E49

    While preparing to defend his WWE Championship against five other Superstars inside Hell in a Cell at Armageddon, Kurt Angle takes on The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and The Undertaker in a Fatal 4-Way Match main event. Mr. McMahon forces Commissioner Foley to come to an important decision. Plus, Chris Jericho, Trish Stratus, and more.

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  8. 7.5/10(21 votes)

    #7 - SmackDown 70

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    S2:E50

    Mr. McMahon learns that divorce can affect every member of the family when Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley confronts her father. After banning together in rebellion of Commissioner Foley's policies, European Champion William Regal and WWE Champion Kurt Angle find themselves teaming up against The Rock & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event.

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  9. 7.4/10(26 votes)

    #8 - SmackDown 59

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    S2:E39

    Despite his best efforts to curb "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's rage during his investigation into who ran him down, Commissioner Foley learns that he can't prevent The Rattlesnake from striking. Plus, Triple H & WWE Champion The Rock team up for main event action, Lita defends the Women's Championship against Jacqueline, and more.

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  10. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #9 - SmackDown 51

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    S2:E31

    The marital issues between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley continue to escalate when Commissioner Foley orders them to team up with Kurt Angle to take on Lita & The Dudley Boyz in the main event. Kane & WWE Champion The Rock unite for a Tag Team Match against Shane McMahon's new allies. Plus, Tazz, Eddie Guerrero, and much more.

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  11. 7.3/10(18 votes)

    #10 - SmackDown 53

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    S2:E33

    Commissioner Foley stirs the pot amongst Shane McMahon and his allies by allowing them to choose which one of them will face WWE Champion The Rock in the main event. Plus, Edge & Christian defend the Tag Team Championship against The Dudley Boyz, Eddie Guerrero challenges Val Venis for the Intercontinental Championship, and much more.

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  12. 7.3/10(26 votes)

    #11 - SmackDown 67

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    S2:E47

    WWE Champion Kurt Angle realizes that his rivalry with the Undertaker is far from over. When European Champion William Regal berates the American fans for celebrating Thanksgiving, The Rock gives him something to be grateful for. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin partners with Chris Jericho for a Tag Team main event, Tazz takes on Raven, and more.

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  13. 7.2/10(22 votes)

    #12 - SmackDown 43

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    S2:E23

    After eliminating each of the Number One Contenders for Triple H's WWE Championship on Raw, the McMahon-Helmsley Faction throws a special celebration. But when The Rock interrupts the evening's festivities, The Game and his degenerates find themselves competing in a Six-Man Tag Team main event against The Undertaker, Kane & The Great One.

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  14. 7.2/10(20 votes)

    #13 - SmackDown 45

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    S2:E25

    Just a few days away from the 2000 King of the Ring, Mr. McMahon causes more tension within the McMahon-Helmsley Faction by making Six-Man Tag Team Match for himself, Shane McMahon, and WWE Champion Triple H against The Rock, Kane, and The Undertaker in the main event. Plus, Trish Stratus teams with Test & Albert to take on The Hardy Boyz & Lita.

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  15. 7.2/10(23 votes)

    #14 - SmackDown 65

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    S2:E45

    After revealing himself to be the mastermind behind the hit-and-run assault on "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Triple H explains his motives before teaming with Rikishi to take on The Rock and The Texas Rattlesnake in the main event. Plus, "The One" Billy Gunn challenges Eddie Guerrero for the Intercontinental Championship and more.

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  16. 7.2/10(23 votes)

    #15 - SmackDown 66

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    S2:E46

    As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero, Triple H joins the broadcast via satellite to give some insight to his intense rivalry with The Rattlesnake. After Commissioner Foley has Rikishi escorted away by police, The Rock finds himself looking over his shoulder when he competes in the main event.

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  17. 7.1/10(25 votes)

    #16 - SmackDown 36

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    S2:E16

    With the added threat of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin in The Rock's corner at Backlash, WWE Champion Triple H and his faction resolve to assert and abuse their power. However, Triple H receives a new challenge from an extreme superstar. Plus, The Dudley Boyz, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, and many more on this action-packed edition of SmackDown.

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  18. 7.1/10(23 votes)

    #17 - SmackDown 38

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    S2:E18

    Mr. McMahon forces Referee Earl Hebner to team up with The Rock as The Great One defends the WWE Championship in a main event Handicap Tag Team Match against Triple H, X-Pac & Road Dogg. Plus, Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly, Rikishi battles World Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian, and much more action.

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  19. 7.1/10(18 votes)

    #18 - SmackDown 47

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    S2:E27

    As the rivalry between Chris Jericho and Triple H continues to escalate, Commissioner Mick Foley gives The Game an opportunity to earn a match with Y2J if he can survive a Handicap Elimination Match. Plus, WWE Champion The Rock teams with Chyna & European Champion Eddie Guerrero for a Six-Man Tag Team main event and much more.

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  20. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #19 - SmackDown 50

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    S2:E30

    Just 24 hours after a controversial Fully Loaded, Commissioner Mick Foley looks to make things right as he gives WWE Champion The Rock a chance at payback on Kurt Angle. With the help of Shane McMahon, Big Show unveils a new attitude. Plus, X-Pac and Steve Blackman get hardcore, the Right to Censor introduces their newest member, and more.

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  21. 7.1/10(20 votes)

    #20 - SmackDown 56

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    S2:E36

    When The Rock challenges Edge & Christian to a Handicap Match in the main event, the duo goads The Great One into putting his WWE Championship on the line. After being absent for the better part of a year, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin sends a message to the unknown assailant who put him out-of-action. Plus, The Undertaker faces Kurt Angle and more.

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  22. 7.1/10(18 votes)

    #21 - SmackDown 61

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    S2:E41

    With the world still buzzing over Rikishi admitting to running over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the name of The Rock, Commissioner Foley gives The Rattlesnake his opportunity at revenge. Before he defends the WWE Championship against Val Venis in the main event, The Great One clears the air about his involvement in Rikishi's crime.

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  23. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #22 - SmackDown 62

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    S2:E42

    WWE Champion The Rock competes against Triple H and others in a Four Corners Match. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin goes on a rampage after Rikishi provokes The Rattlesnake once again. Commissioner Foley initiates a Tag Team Battle Royal to determine who will challenge The Hardy Boyz for the Tag Team Championship at No Mercy and much more.

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  24. 7.0/10(20 votes)

    #23 - SmackDown 58

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    S2:E38

    Commissioner Foley conducts an own investigation into who ran over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at Survivor Series. However, things take an unexpected turn when Shane McMahon promises to make a stunning revelation. Plus, WWE Champion The Rock teams with The Undertaker & Triple H, Tazz & X-Pac battle Chris Jericho & Jerry Lawler, and more.

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  25. 6.9/10(31 votes)

    #24 - SmackDown 26

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    S2:E6

    With The Radicalz aligning themselves with D-Generation X, they go on a mission to eliminate every obstacle in the way of the McMahon-Helmsley Regime. Instability continues to brew within the tag team division as The Dudley Boyz turn the tables. Plus, Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian, and many more are in action.

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  26. 6.9/10(21 votes)

    #25 - SmackDown 41

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    S2:E21

    Shane McMahon goes one-on-one with the Undertaker. When WWE Champion Triple H and his degenerates look to get even, The Rock makes his presence felt in a big way. Plus, Matt Hardy takes on Essa Rios, Chris Jericho battles Val Venis and Hardcore Holly in a Triple Threat Match for a chance at the Intercontinental Championship, and much more.

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"SmackDown 37" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 2. It scored 8.6/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/27/2000. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "SmackDown 52".