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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 8

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 8!

The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 8

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  1. 8.4/10(20 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 8.1/10(16 votes)

    #2 - January 13, 2006

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    S8:E2

    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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  3. 8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - December 22, 2006

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    S8:E51

    The Brothers of Destruction take on Finlay & King Booker. With Christmas just days away, World Heavyweight Champion Batista takes on a true holiday icon. Following Joey Mercury's injury at Armageddon, Matt Hardy finds himself going one-on-one with the other half of MNM in Johnny Nitro. Plus, Ashley & Layla team up for action and much more.

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  4. 7.9/10(18 votes)

    #4 - August 4, 2006

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    S8:E31

    Chavo Guerrero explains why he turned on Rey Mysterio. A giant problem awaits The Undertaker when he goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion King Booker in the main event. In a rematch from their previously-interrupted encounter, Batista and Mr. Kennedy face off in singles competition. Plus, Tatanka, Elijah Burke, and many more in action.

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  5. 7.8/10(17 votes)

    #5 - July 21, 2006

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    S8:E29

    King Booker faces Rey Mysterio. With Mark Henry being unable to face Batista at The Great American Bash due to injury, Mr. Kennedy steps up to offer The Animal a new challenge. Bobby Lashley looks to reclaim the United States Championship from Finlay. Plus, Brian Kendrick in action, Super Crazy faces Psicosis, and much more.

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  6. 7.8/10(27 votes)

    #6 - September 22, 2006

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    S8:E38

    King Booker defends the World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker. While their king prepares for battle, Finlay & Sir William Regal take to the ring to meet Batista & Bobby Lashley in a tag team match. Rey Mysterio is given a chance at retribution by going one-on-one with his former friend, Chavo Guerrero. All this and much more action.

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  8. 7.8/10(16 votes)

    #7 - November 24, 2006

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    S8:E47

    King Booker and Batista and sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Championship Match at Survivor Series. Mr. Kennedy gives a Thanksgiving address to The Undertaker. Kane and MVP's rivalry leads them to face each other in a Steel Cage Match. Plus, The Boogeyman in action, Brian Kendrick takes on William Regal, and much more.

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  9. 7.6/10(16 votes)

    #8 - February 17, 2006

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    The Undertaker & Kurt Angle take on Mark Henry & WWE Tag Team Champions MNM. With Randy Orton's taunts continuing to get under his skin, Rey Mysterio takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Sylvan. After defending the Cruiserweight Championship against Scotty 2 Hotty, Gregory Helms realizes that there is a target on his back. All this and more.

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  10. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #9 - March 3, 2006

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    S8:E9

    Kurt Angle and The Undertaker battle for the World Heavyweight Championship. Matt Hardy enlists the help of a mystery partner to face WWE Tag Team Champions MNM. Fear of The Boogeyman becomes a reality for Booker T when he goes one-on-one with Tatanka. Plus, Bobby Lashley and Finlay clash in singles action, Randy Orton faces Super Crazy, and more.

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  11. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #10 - April 14, 2006

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    S8:E15

    Kurt Angle battles Randy Orton in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament. The man who laid waste to The Undertaker is revealed to the WWE Universe. John "Bradshaw" Layfield defends the United States Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Plus, The Mexicools in action, Matt Hardy goes one-on-one with Road Warrior Animal, and much more.

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  12. 7.6/10(18 votes)

    #11 - October 20, 2006

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    S8:E42

    Despite successfully defending the World Heavyweight Title at No Mercy, King Booker's reign as champion may be nearing the end, as Bobby Lashley, Finlay, and Batista clash in a Triple Threat Match main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender. MVP goes one-on-one with Kane. Plus, Rey Mysterio in action and much more.

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  13. 7.5/10(17 votes)

    #12 - March 24, 2006

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    World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle battles Mark Henry. Randy Orton looks to strike at Rey Mysterio. Despite being wary about facing The Boogeyman on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Booker T is forced to make a decision. In a final attempt to qualify for the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Superstars compete in a Battle Royal.

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  14. 7.5/10(16 votes)

    #13 - July 28, 2006

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    S8:E30

    King Booker defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Rey Mysterio. Just hours after facing each other in a memorable bout, Batista and Mr. Kennedy take to the ring do battle once more. Plus, William Regal challenges Finlay for the United States Championship, Tatanka goes one-on-one with Sylvan, and much more.

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  15. 7.4/10(15 votes)

    #14 - November 17, 2006

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    S8:E46

    World Heavyweight Champion King Booker & Finlay take on Batista & Bobby Lashley. MVP takes to the ring for a Street Fight against Kane. The Boogeyman finds himself pulling double duty when he battles The Miz & Kristal in a Handicap Match. Plus, Matt Hardy, Paul London, and many more in action.

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  16. 7.4/10(15 votes)

    #15 - December 1, 2006

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    S8:E48

    MVP goes one-on-one with The Undertaker. The World Heavyweight Championship is on the line in a Triple Threat Match when Batista defends the title against King Booker and Finlay. Plus, Chavo Guerrero takes to the ring to compete for the United States Championship, MNM battle WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London & Brian Kendrick, and much more.

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  17. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #16 - February 3, 2006

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    S8:E5

    Randy Orton & Mark Henry face Rey Mysterio & World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle. While still suffering the effects of his nagging "injury", Booker T enlists Finlay to defend his United States Championship for him. SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long gives The Undertaker a golden opportunity. All this and more.

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  18. 7.2/10(18 votes)

    #17 - August 11, 2006

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    S8:E32

    William Regal & United States Champion Finlay face Batista and Bobby Lashley. Tensions between The Undertaker and The Great Khali explode after Khali refuses to accept The Deadman's challenge to face him in a Last Man Standing Match at SummerSlam. The problems between Rey Mysterio and Chavo Guerrero continue. All this and much more action.

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  19. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #18 - October 27, 2006

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    S8:E43

    After Batista suffers an attack for refusing to join Paul Heyman's ECW brand, The Animal partners with WWE Champion John Cena to take on World Heavyweight Champion King Booker and ECW Champion Big Show. Chavo Guerrero gloats about his recent victory over Rey Mysterio. Mr. Kennedy goes one-on-one with Kane in a No Disqualification Match and more.

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  20. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #19 - November 10, 2006

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    King Booker finds himself defending the World Heavyweight Championship under SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long's orders. In the main event, Batista goes one-on-one with Finlay. As The Undertaker's 16th anniversary with WWE approaches at Survivor Series, Mr. Kennedy looks to make a special challenge to The Deadman. All this and much more.

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  21. 7.1/10(17 votes)

    #20 - February 10, 2006

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    With Randy Orton's despicable comments towards the memory of Eddie Guerrero weighing on his mind, Rey Mysterio sets his sights on getting even with The Legend Killer. The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Mark Henry. The No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship is decided in a Fatal 4-Way Match.

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  22. 7.1/10(16 votes)

    #21 - February 24, 2006

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    While Randy Orton celebrates taking Rey Mysterio's place at WrestleMania 22, the festivities are short-lived. Eddie Guerrero is announced as being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Gregory Helms puts the Cruiserweight Championship on the line against Psicosis. Plus, a Six-Man Tag Team Match, MNM defend the WWE Tag Team Championship, and more.

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  23. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #22 - September 29, 2006

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    S8:E39

    WWE Champion John Cena comes to SmackDown to partner with Bobby Lashley & Batista against King Booker, Sir William Regal & Finlay. United States Champion Mr. Kennedy finds himself with one foot in the grave when he pays a special tribute to The Undertaker. Plus, Jimmy Wang Yang makes his debut, Rey Mysterio battles Elijah Burke, and much more.

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  24. 7.1/10(15 votes)

    #23 - October 13, 2006

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    Despite successfully defending the World Heavyweight Title at No Mercy, King Booker's reign as champion may be nearing the end, as Bobby Lashley, Finlay, and Batista clash in a Triple Threat Match main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender. MVP goes one-on-one with Kane. Plus, Rey Mysterio in action and much more.

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  25. 7.1/10(15 votes)

    #24 - December 15, 2006

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    Raw's WWE Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Finlay. MVP & Mr. Kennedy unite to face The Brothers of Destruction. WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick partner with Jimmy Wang Yang to take on Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms and the duo of William Regal and Dave Taylor. All this and much more.

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  26. 7.0/10(16 votes)

    #25 - January 27, 2006

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    Kurt Angle battles WWE Tag Team Champions MNM in a Handicap Match. Finlay looks to give the WWE Universe a preview of things to come in a match against Funaki. The Mexicools take on The Dicks for a chance to qualify for the 2006 Royal Rumble Match. Plus, Randy Orton competes in a No Holds Barred Match, Rey Mysterio in action, and much more.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"August 18, 2006" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 8. It scored 8.4/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/18/2006. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "January 13, 2006".