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The Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11

Every episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 12 - March 20, 2009
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    S11:E12

    The love triangle between Big Show, Vickie Guerrero, and World Heavyweight Champion Edge continues. MVP challenges Shelton Benjamin for the United States Championship. Plus, The Undertaker faces John "Bradshaw" Layfield in the main event, WWE Champion Triple H takes on Vladimir Kozlov, and much more on this special 500th episode of SmackDown.

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  2. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 3 - January 16, 2009
    7.6/10(20 votes)

    S11:E3

    Triple H's hopes of competing in the 2009 Royal Rumble Match are dependent on a less than fortunate Superstar, as SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero tasks MVP with representing The Game against Big Show in a Last Man Standing Match. WWE Champion Jeff Hardy feels the heat when Edge invites to him to be his guest on The Cutting Edge.

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  3. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 9 - February 27, 2009
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    S11:E9

    Much to the dismay of SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero, John Cena returns to the brand in pursuit of an opportunity to challenge Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship. Vladimir Kozlov looks to continue his undefeated streak in a one-on-one confrontation with The Undertaker. Jeff and Matt Hardy battle each other in the main event.

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  4. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 35 - SmackDown - Aug. 28, 2009
    7.6/10(24 votes)

    S11:E35

    The heated rivalry between Jeff Hardy and CM Punk comes to an end when The Straight Edge Superstar defends the World Heavyweight Championship against The Charismatic Enigma in a Loser Leaves WWE Steel Cage Match main event. Plus, John Morrison partners with Matt Hardy to take on The Hart Dynasty, Drew McIntyre makes his in-ring debut, and more.

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  5. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 17 - SmackDown - Apr. 24, 2009
    7.5/10(119 votes)

    S11:E17

    Edge addresses his final opportunity at championship glory. Batista partners with Shane McMahon to take on Legacy's Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. Plus, The Undertaker meets Big Show in singles action, Jeff Hardy unites with CM Punk to battle Kane & Matt Hardy, and much more.

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  6. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 36 - SmackDown - Sep. 04, 2009
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    S11:E36

    World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk finds his high moral ground eclipsed by the darkness of The Undertaker's return. Rey Mysterio puts the Intercontinental Championship on the line against John Morrison. Finlay partners with The Great Khali to take on Mike Knox & Kane. Drew McIntyre makes a statement at R-Truth's expense. All this and more.

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  7. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 40 - SmackDown - Oct. 02, 2009
    7.4/10(45 votes)

    S11:E40

    Superstars from both ECW and Raw come to SmackDown for the brand's 10th anniversary. D-Generation X partners with The Undertaker & WWE Champion John Cena to take on World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk and all three members of Legacy. Plus, Batista and Kane meet, Michelle McCool defends the Women's Championship against Melina, and more.

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  8. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 6 - February 6, 2009
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    S11:E6

    Before all four Superstars compete against each other in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match at No Way Out, Triple H partners with The Undertaker to take on Big Show and WWE Champion Edge. SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero raises the stakes for a 16-Man Battle Royal. Matt Hardy calls out Hurricane Helms. Plus, Umaga in action and more.

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  9. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 11 - March 13, 2009
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S11:E11

    The Undertaker battles Vladimir Kozlov. World Heavyweight Champion Edge goes one-on-one with Kofi Kingston. The Miz & John Morrison defend the World Tag Team Championship against WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico. Plus, R-Truth, Finlay, Women's Champion Melina, and many more in action.

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  10. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 26 - SmackDown - Jun. 26, 2009
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    S11:E26

    Fresh off buying Raw back from Donald Trump, Mr. McMahon returns to SmackDown to put Theodore Long in his place. However, the SmackDown General Manager looks to impress The Chairman by having Jeff Hardy & Rey Mysterio face Edge & Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho inside a steel cage. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk battles John Morrison.

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  11. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 32 - SmackDown - Aug. 07, 2009
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    S11:E32

    CM Punk challenges Jeff Hardy for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Finlay, Mike Knox, R-Truth, and Dolph Ziggler compete against each other in a Fatal 4-Way Match for an opportunity to challenge Rey Mysterio for the Intercontinental Championship. With Big Show in his corner, Chris Jericho faces off against JTG.

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  12. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 4 - January 23, 2009
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    S11:E4

    Despite vehemently denying any involvement with the recent accident befalling WWE Champion Jeff Hardy, Edge finds himself competing in a No Disqualification Match against Matt Hardy. Triple H takes on Vladimir Kozlov. World Tag Team Champions The Miz and John Morrison face WWE Tag Team Champions Primo and Epico. All this and much more.

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  13. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 7 - February 13, 2009
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    S11:E7

    While Edge looks to avoid injury before defending the WWE Championship inside the Elimination Chamber, four of the five challengers for his title meet in a Fatal 4-Way Match. Jeff Hardy returns to SmackDown to address his sibling rivalry with Matt Hardy. World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison face WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico.

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  14. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 15 - April 10, 2009
    7.0/10(20 votes)

    S11:E15

    Jeff and Matt Hardy meet in a Stretcher Match. After losing the World Heavyweight Championship to John Cena, Edge comes face-to-face with the new champion on The Cutting Edge. Randy Orton and his Legacy take to the ring to address the golden stakes in their upcoming Six-Man Tag Team Match at Backlash. All this and much more.

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  15. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 23 - SmackDown - Jun. 05, 2009
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    S11:E23

    World Heavyweight Champion Edge welcomes Jeff Hardy to The Cutting Edge to discuss their upcoming Ladder Match at Extreme Rules. The Rated-R Superstar also faces Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio in a Champion vs. Champion Match. Just days before they meet in a Samoan Strap Match, CM Punk and Umaga collide in singles competition.

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  16. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 1 - January 2, 2009
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    S11:E1

    WWE Champion Jeff Hardy reunites with ECW Champion Matt Hardy for a Tag Team Match main event as The Hardy Boyz take on Edge and Big Show. Shelton Benjamin looks to stake his claim in the upcoming Royal Rumble Match. Triple H sends a message to SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero. Plus, Michelle McCool demands an apology and much more action.

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  17. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 2 - January 9, 2009
    6.9/10(21 votes)

    S11:E2

    SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero stacks the deck against Triple H by forcing The Game to earn his spot in the Royal Rumble by competing in a series of matches dubbed Triple Jeopardy. The Undertaker faces United States Champion Shelton Benjamin. Plus, The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

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  18. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 20 - SmackDown - May. 15, 2009
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    S11:E20

    Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion Edge. CM Punk partners with John Morrison to take on The World's Greatest Tag Team of Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin. Plus, Jeff Hardy prepares for his golden opportunity by competing in singles action, R-Truth faces off against Mike Knox, and much more.

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  19. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 28 - SmackDown - Jul. 10, 2009
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    S11:E28

    Chris Jericho challenges Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio for the gold. After World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk makes his presence felt during a bout between Kane and Jeff Hardy, The Big Red Machine returns the favor when The Straight Edge Superstar goes one-on-one with The Great Khali. Plus, Cryme Tyme battles The Hart Dynasty and more.

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  20. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 16 - SmackDown - Apr. 17, 2009
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S11:E16

    WWE Champion Triple H has a face-to-face confrontation with Randy Orton. The ongoing problems between Matt and Jeff Hardy lead SmackDown General Manger Theodore Long to schedule them in an "I Quit" Match at Backlash. Dolph Ziggler goes one-on-one with United States Champion MVP. Plus, Batista takes on Ted DiBiase and more.

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  21. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 21 - SmackDown - May. 22, 2009
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    S11:E21

    Jeff Hardy and World Heavyweight Champion Edge battle each other for the right to choose the stipulation for their upcoming match at Extreme Rules. CM Punk goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho. Plus, Michelle McCool faces Gail Kim for an opportunity at the Women's Championship, R-Truth takes on Dolph Ziggler, and more.

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  22. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 25 - SmackDown - Jun. 19, 2009
    6.8/10(19 votes)

    S11:E25

    Jeff Hardy faces Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho. World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk battles Rey Mysterio. Edge faces off against John Morrison. R-Truth partners with Cryme Tyme to battle Ricky Ortiz & The World's Greatest Tag Team of Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. All this and much more.

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  23. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 27 - SmackDown - Jul. 03, 2009
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S11:E27

    World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk & Jeff Hardy face Unified WWE Tag Team Champions Edge & Chris Jericho in a tag team match main event. Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Kane. Plus, SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long remains on probation, Dolph Ziggler in action, and much more.

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  24. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 38 - SmackDown - Sep. 18, 2009
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S11:E38

    The sins of SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long earn him a chauffeured journey on the Highway to Hell courtesy of The Undertaker. Batista goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho in the main event. Plus, Dolph Ziggler gets a front row seat when Intercontinental Champion John Morrison battles Mike Knox, Kane looks to dismantle The Great Khali, and more.

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  25. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 11 Episode 19 - SmackDown - May. 08, 2009
    6.7/10(16 votes)

    S11:E19

    In an attempt to silence Chris Jericho's constant complaining, Jeff Hardy makes Y2J an offer he can't refuse. Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio addresses the WWE Universe. World Heavyweight Champion Edge and CM Punk clash in singles action. Plus, Layla meets Eve Torres in an Arm Wrestling Match, Dolph Ziggler faces The Great Khali, and more.

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"March 20, 2009" is the best rated episode of "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" season 11. It scored 7.7/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2009. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "January 16, 2009".