6.0/1017 votes#1 - SmackDown 177
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/2/2003
As SmackDown kicks off the new year with the wedding ceremony of Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson, Brock Lesnar returns to action as he faces Matt Hardy in the main event. However, with the Royal Rumble approaching, Paul Heyman and Big Show have a special challenge for the Beast. John Cena makes a bold statement at the expense of Eddie Guerrero.
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6.6/1017 votes#2 - SmackDown 178
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 1/9/2003
Team Angle compete in singles action against two formidable opponents. Paul Heyman promises to teach Brock Lesnar a lesson as the Beast goes one-on-one with A-Train in the main event. Plus, Big Show takes on Rikishi, John Cena battles Chavo Guerrero, and more.
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5.9/1025 votes#3 - SmackDown 179
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 1/16/2003
WWE Champion Kurt Angle and his team of Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas compete in a Handicap Match. Brock Lesnar & Rey Mysterio face A-Train & Big Show. Dawn Marie holds a funeral service to honor the memory of Al Wilson, but when Torrie Wilson mourns her father, her new stepmother sheds some light her loss. Plus, John Cena and more in action.
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7.3/1017 votes#4 - SmackDown 180
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2003
With Brock Lesnar's victory in the Royal Rumble securing his spot in the main event at WrestleMania, WWE Champion Kurt Angle readies for a main event of his own as he goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. While Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff looks to sign a former adversary to his brand, Stephanie McMahon brings a legend to SmackDown.
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6.8/1016 votes#5 - SmackDown 181
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2003
Following Hollywood Hulk Hogan's return to SmackDown, Mr. McMahon resolves to put an end to Hulkamania by enlisting The Rock to face him at No Way Out. As Undertaker continues to call out Big Show, Paul Heyman offers an unusual apology to the Deadman. Team Angle sets their sights on becoming the No. 1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
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7.3/1018 votes#6 - SmackDown 182
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2003
Hollywood Hulk Hogan addresses his upcoming match against The Rock, however, The Great One has some words of his own for the Hulkster. While Team Angle looks to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship from Los Guerreros, their leader and WWE Champion is faced with a challenge of his own in the main event. Plus, John Cena calls out Brock Lesnar.
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6.6/1022 votes#7 - SmackDown 183
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2003
Brock Lesnar goes one-on-one with John Cena in the main event. After weeks of asking forgiveness from The Undertaker in the most unorthodox ways, Big Show delivers another unusual peace offering to the Deadman. Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson compete in a Bra and Panties Match. Plus, Eddie Guerrero battles Shelton Benjamin, Edge in action, and more.
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7.3/1018 votes#8 - SmackDown 184
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2003
Brock Lesnar battles each member of Team Angle in a Gauntlet Match. The Rock finally comes back to SmackDown for a confrontation with Hollywood Hulk Hogan. The Undertaker gets more than little choked up when Big Show offers him another present. Plus, Torrie Wilson looks to give Nidia some corporal punishment and more.
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6.8/1018 votes#9 - SmackDown 185
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2003
Brock Lesnar takes on Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Hass in a Handicap Match main event. With his team in action, Kurt Angle gives Brian Kendrick the opportunity of a lifetime. Plus, Mr. McMahon addresses his involvement in Hollywood Hulk Hogan's loss at No Way Out, The Undertaker receives help from a newcomer, and more.
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7.4/1018 votes#10 - SmackDown 186
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2003
Brock Lesnar gets his hands on Paul Heyman in a Steel Cage Match. Mr. McMahon vows to put an end to Hulkamania when he challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan to a match at WrestleMania. Rey Mysterio faces Tajiri and Jamie Noble in a Triple Threat match. Plus, Matt Hardy defends his Cruiserweight Championship, The Undertaker battles A-Train, and more.
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6.0/1026 votes#11 - SmackDown 187
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2003
Brock Lesnar's chance for a WrestleMania moment comes early as he challenges Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship. Upset over Torrie Wilson's recent accomplishment, Dawn Marie decides to get something off her chest. Plus, Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman take on WWE Tag Team Champions Team Angle, Los Guerreros in action, and much more.
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6.5/1022 votes#12 - SmackDown 188
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2003
The road to WrestleMania XIX is pathed with ill intentions as Mr. McMahon takes his rivalry with Hollywood Hulk Hogan to another level when they sign the contract for their match. After relying on brotherly love to help him retain his WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar last week, Kurt Angle receives some disheartening news.
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6.3/1021 votes#13 - SmackDown 189
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2003
As their match for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XIX approaches, Kurt Angle gives Brock Lesnar something to reflect upon. But while Lesnar readies for the challenge of a lifetime, John Cena calls out the Beast. With his career on the line at WrestleMania, Hollywood Hulk Hogan addresses his Hulkamaniacs for what could be the last time.
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7.2/1021 votes#14 - SmackDown 190
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 4/3/2003
Stephanie McMahon initiates a tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Brock Lesnar's newly-won WWE Championship. Despite losing to Hollywood Hulk Hogan in their Street Fight, Mr. McMahon reveals his measure as a man. Plus, a legendary diva congratulates Torrie Wilson on recent accomplishment, The Undertaker in action, and more.
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7.4/1020 votes#15 - SmackDown 191
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 4/10/2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar returns faces Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts a new edition of Piper's Pit with Mr. McMahon as his guest. Plus, the tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship at Backlash reaches the semi-finals. All this and more.
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6.3/1020 votes#16 - SmackDown 192
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/2003
As the tournament to determine the number one contender for Brock Lesnar's newly won WWE Championship reaches the finals, John Cena confronts the Beast. Following her surprise return, Sable serves as special referee for Torrie Wilson's match with Nidia. Plus, another edition of Piper's Pit, Eddie Guerrero in action, and more.
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6.1/1020 votes#17 - SmackDown 193
Season 5 Episode 17 - Aired 4/24/2003
John Cena sets out to make an impression on WWE Champion Brock Lesnar when the Beast faces off with A-Train in the main event. Sable hosts a Bikini Invitational. With Kurt Angle still out-of-action due to his injuries from WrestleMania, WWE Tag Team Champions Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas make a special dedication in honor of their team captain.
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7.2/1017 votes#18 - SmackDown 194
Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/2003
Brock Lesnar calls out Big Show. Following weeks of anticipation, Mr. America makes his debut on a brand new Piper's Pit, however many questions arise over the identity of this patriotic superstar. Plus, John Cena receives a freestyle challenge, WWE Tag Team Champions Los Guerreros face against Shannon Moore & Matt Hardy, and much more.
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7.3/1017 votes#19 - SmackDown 195
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 5/8/2003
Despite the indefinite suspension of Hollywood Hulk Hogan from WWE, the hiring of the conspicuous Mr. America and his new lucrative contract has Mr. McMahon demanding answers. Plus, John Cena goes one-on-one with Rhyno, Sable issues a sultry challenge to Torrie Wilson, and much more.
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6.7/1021 votes#20 - SmackDown 196
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/15/2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar goes on a rampage. With the identity of Mr. America causing him restlessness, Mr. McMahon looks to some hired muscle to take out this growing nemesis at Judgment Day. Before he faces off with Shelton Benjamin, Eddie Guerrero pays respect to the captain of Team Angle. Plus, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit and more.
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7.4/1017 votes#21 - SmackDown 197
Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/22/2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar faces with Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. With Mr. America defeating "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to keep his identity from being revealed, Mr. McMahon is out for vengeance as he reconsiders Zach Gowen's position in the WWE Universe. Plus, Rey Mysterio battles Crash and Shannon Moore in a Handicap match and more.
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7.2/1017 votes#22 - SmackDown 198
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/29/2003
The Undertaker & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle against Chuck Palumbo & Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. After having Zach Gowen arrested to strike at the heart of Mr. America, Mr. McMahon looks to discover the truth about his patriotic nemesis by putting to the ultimate test. However, it is The Chairman of WWE who ends up having his leg pulled.
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7.4/1018 votes#23 - SmackDown 199
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 6/5/2003
Kurt Angle makes his return to SmackDown. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a cold welcome from a former ally. On an all new edition of Piper's Pit, Mr. McMahon challenges Zach Gowen to prove he is worthy of a WWE contract. Plus, Matt Hardy defends his Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio in the main event and more.
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7.5/1019 votes#24 - SmackDown 200
Season 5 Episode 24 - Aired 6/12/2003
This episode of SmackDown features an arm-wrestling contest between Mr. America and Mr. McMahon. Brock Lesnar defends the WWE Championship against The Big Show. Matt Hardy battles Rey Mysterio. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit with special guests Eddie Guerrero and Tajiri. Billy Gunn faces A-Train. The Undertaker, John Cena, and much more.
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7.0/1015 votes#25 - SmackDown 201
Season 5 Episode 25 - Aired 6/19/2003
Big Show and WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle for the Beast's title. Mr. McMahon's constant humiliation of Zach Gowen finally pushes Stephanie McMahon to the limit. When the Full Blooded Italians play the numbers game on The Undertaker, some friends return to business to assist the Deadman. Plus, Kurt Angle is called out by his former teammates.
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Season 5 Ratings Summary
"SmackDown 177" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 5. It scored 6/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/2/2003. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "SmackDown 178".