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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 12

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 12!

The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 12

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
  1. Background image for January 1, 2010 (East Rutherford, NJ)
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    #1 - January 1, 2010 (East Rutherford, NJ)

    S12:E1

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Beat The Clock Challenge Match - CM Punk (w/Luke Gallows) vs. Matt Hardy Beat The Clock Challenge Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane Singles Match - The Carolina Panther vs. The Great Khali Intercontinental Title Match - Drew McIntyre (c) vs. John Morrison Singles Match - Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James Beat The Clock Challenge Match - Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio Beat The Clock Challenge Match - Batista vs. R-Truth

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  2. Background image for January 8, 2010 (Louisville, KY)
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #2 - January 8, 2010 (Louisville, KY)

    S12:E2

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane Six Man Tag Team Match - Chris Jericho & The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya) vs. Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad) & R-Truth Singles Match - Luke Gallows (w/CM Punk) vs. Matt Hardy Singles Match - Beth Phoenix vs. Layla (w/Michelle McCool) World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Match - Batista vs. Rey Mysterio

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  3. Background image for January 15, 2010 (Green Bay, WI)
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #3 - January 15, 2010 (Green Bay, WI)

    S12:E3

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Chris Jericho vs. John Morrison Unified WWE Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Fatal Four Way Match - CM Punk & Luke Gallows vs. Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad) vs. Matt Hardy & The Great Khali (w/Ranjin Singh) vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya) Singles Match - Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James Singles Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Steel Cage Match - Batista vs. Rey Mysterio

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  4. Background image for January 22, 2010 (Greenville, SC)
    6.2/10(21 votes)

    #4 - January 22, 2010 (Greenville, SC)

    S12:E4

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, SC. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Batista vs. Finlay Tag Team Match - Chris Jericho & Drew McIntyre vs. John Morrison & R-Truth Tag Team Match - Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad) vs. Charlie Haas & Mike Knox Tag Team Match - Matt Hardy & The Great Khali (w/Ranjin Singh) vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya)

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  5. Background image for January 29, 2010 (Cincinnati, OH)
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #5 - January 29, 2010 (Cincinnati, OH)

    S12:E5

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - CM Punk (w/Luke Gallows & Serena) vs. Triple H Singles Match - Chris Jericho vs. R-Truth Intercontinental Title No Disqualification Match - Drew McIntyre (c) vs. John Morrison WWE Women's Title Match - Michelle McCool (c) vs. Piggy James (Layla) Singles Match - Rey Mysterio vs. Shawn Michaels

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  6. Background image for February 5, 2010 (Memphis, TN)
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #6 - February 5, 2010 (Memphis, TN)

    S12:E6

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Elimination Chamber Qualifying Triple Threat Match - Drew McIntyre vs. John Morrison vs. Kane Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match - Mike Knox vs. R-Truth Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match - Batista vs. CM Punk (w/Luke Gallows & Serena) Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match - Chris Jericho vs. Matt Hardy Tag Team Match - Beth Phoenix & Mickie James vs. Layla & Michelle McCool Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Rey Mysterio

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  8. Background image for February 12, 2010 (Baton Rouge, LA)
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #7 - February 12, 2010 (Baton Rouge, LA)

    S12:E7

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Baton Rouge River Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - CM Punk (w/Luke Gallows & Serena) vs. Rey Mysterio Non Title Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Kane Two On One Handicap Match - Layla & Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James Tag Team Match - Matt Hardy & The Great Khali (w/Maria & Ranjin Singh) vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya) Singles Match - John Morrison vs. R-Truth Non Title No Disqualification Match - Chris Jericho vs. The Undertaker

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  9. Background image for February 19, 2010 (Kansas City, MO)
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #8 - February 19, 2010 (Kansas City, MO)

    S12:E8

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Kane Tag Team Match - Caylen Croft & Trent Barreta vs. Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad) Tag Team Match - CM Punk & Luke Gallows (w/Serena) vs. John Morrison & R-Truth Six Man Mixed Tag Team Match - Maria, Matt Hardy & The Great Khali (w/Ranjin Singh) vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith, Natalya & Tyson Kidd) Singles Match - Batista vs. Edge

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  10. Background image for February 26, 2010 (Milwaukee, WI)
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #9 - February 26, 2010 (Milwaukee, WI)

    S12:E9

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Money In The Bank Qualifying Triple Threat Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison vs. R-Truth WWE Women's Title Match (Special Referee: Vickie Guerrero) - Mickie James (c) vs. Michelle McCool (w/Layla) Non Title Money In The Bank Qualifying Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Kane Money In The Bank Qualifying Match - CM Punk (w/Luke Gallows & Serena) vs. Shelton Benjamin Non Title Match - Edge vs. The Miz

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  11. Background image for March 5, 2010 (Wichita, KS)
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #10 - March 5, 2010 (Wichita, KS)

    S12:E10

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, KS. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Money In The Bank Qualifying Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Matt Hardy Singles Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Shelton Benjamin Singles Match - Ezekiel Jackson vs. Jimmy Wang Yang Singles Match - Luke Gallows (w/CM Punk & Serena) vs. Rey Mysterio Unified WWE Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Triple Threat Match - Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad) vs. John Morrison & R-Truth vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya) Singles Match - Edge vs. The Big Show

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  12. Background image for March 12, 2010 (Seattle, WA)
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #11 - March 12, 2010 (Seattle, WA)

    S12:E11

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Key Arena in Seattle, WA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - R-Truth (w/David Otunga) vs. The Miz (w/Daniel Bryan) Intercontinental Title Money In The Bank Qualifying Match - Aaron Bolo vs. Drew McIntyre (c) Singles Match - John Morrison vs. The Big Show Tag Team Match - Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad) vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya) Singles Match - Michelle McCool (w/Layla & Vickie Guerrero) vs. Tiffany Singles Match - Kane vs. Luke Gallows (w/CM Punk & Serena)

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  13. Background image for March 19, 2010 (Los Angeles, CA)
    6.7/10(20 votes)

    #12 - March 19, 2010 (Los Angeles, CA)

    S12:E12

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Tag Team Match - Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger vs. Matt Hardy & Montel Vontavious Porter Tag Team Match - Beth Phoenix & Tiffany vs. Layla & Michelle McCool Tag Team Match - John Morrison & R-Truth vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya) Singles Match - Luke Gallows (w/CM Punk & Serena) vs. Rey Mysterio Non Title Match - Drew McIntyre vs. The Undertaker

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  14. Background image for March 26, 2010 (San Jose, CA)
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #13 - March 26, 2010 (San Jose, CA)

    S12:E13

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the HP Pavillion in San Jose, CA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Ten Man Tag Team Match - Christian, Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston & Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Kane, Matt Hardy & Shelton Benjamin Five On One Handicap Match - Beth Phoenix vs. Alicia Fox, Layla, Maryse, Michelle McCool & Vickie Guerrero Singles Match - R-Truth (w/John Morrison) vs. The Big Show (w/The Miz)

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  15. Background image for April 2, 2010 (Las Vegas, NV)
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #14 - April 2, 2010 (Las Vegas, NV)

    S12:E14

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: World Heavyweight Title Match - Chris Jericho (c) vs. Jack Swagger Tag Team Match - Cryme Tyme (JTG & Shad) vs. John Morrison & R-Truth Singles Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. The Great Khali (w/Ranjin Singh) Tag Team Match - Beth Phoenix & Tiffany vs. Layla & Michelle McCool Eight On One Handicap Match - Daniel Bryan, Darren Young, David Otunga, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Michael Tarver, Skip Sheffield & Wade Barrett vs. Kane

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  16. Background image for April 9, 2010 (Chicago, IL)
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #15 - April 9, 2010 (Chicago, IL)

    S12:E15

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. John Morrison Non Title Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Matt Hardy Tag Team Match - Caylen Croft & Trent Barreta vs. The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya) World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Match - Chris Jericho vs. Edge

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  17. Background image for April 16, 2010 (London, England, UK)
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    #16 - April 16, 2010 (London, England, UK)

    S12:E16

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the O2 Arena in London, England, UK. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Kane Singles Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. R-Truth Non Title Match - Michelle McCool (w/Layla & Vickie Guerrero) vs. Mickie James Six Man Tag Team Match - CM Punk, Darren Young & Luke Gallows (w/Serena) vs. Rey Mysterio & The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd) (w/Natalya) Singles Match - Caylen Croft (w/Trent Barreta) vs. JTG World Heavyweight Title Triple Threat Match - Jack Swagger (c) vs. Chris Jericho vs. Edge

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  18. Background image for April 23, 2010 (Uncasville, CT)
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #17 - April 23, 2010 (Uncasville, CT)

    S12:E17

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. John Morrison Tag Team Match - Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre vs. Matt Hardy & R-Truth Singles Match - JTG vs. Mike Knox Tag Team Match - Layla & Michelle McCool vs. Beth Phoenix & Mickie James Tag Team Match - CM Punk & Luke Gallows (w/Serena) vs. Kane & Rey Mysterio

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  19. Background image for April 30, 2010 (Hershey, PA)
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    #18 - April 30, 2010 (Hershey, PA)

    S12:E18

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Giant Center in Hershey, PA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs. John Morrison Tag Team Match - Beth Phoenix & Kelly Kelly vs. Layla & Michelle McCool (w/Vickie Guerrero) Tag Team Match - CM Punk & Luke Gallows (w/Serena) vs. Montel Vontavious Porter & Rey Mysterio

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  20. Background image for May 7, 2010 (North Charleston, SC)
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #19 - May 7, 2010 (North Charleston, SC)

    S12:E19

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the North Charleston Colliseum in North Charleston, SC. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Luke Gallows (w/CM Punk & Serena) vs. Montel Vontavious Porter Tag Team Match - Layla & Michelle McCool (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Kelly Kelly & Tiffany Intercontinental Title Tournament Semi Final Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston Intercontinental Title Tournament Semi Final Match - Christian vs. Cody Rhodes Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. Kane

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  21. Background image for May 14, 2010 (Buffalo, NY)
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #20 - May 14, 2010 (Buffalo, NY)

    S12:E20

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Intercontinental Title Tournament Final Match - Christian vs. Kofi Kingston Singles Match - Jesse Guyver vs. Shad Gaspard Tag Team Match - JTG & Montel Vontavious Porter vs. The Dudebusters (Caylen Croft & Trent Barreta) WWE Women's Title Two On One Handicap Match - Beth Phoenix (c) vs. Layla & Michelle McCool Singles Match - Chavo Guerrero vs. Kane Singles Match - CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for May 21, 2010 (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #21 - May 21, 2010 (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

    S12:E21

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Tag Team Match - Layla & Michelle McCool vs. Kelly Kelly & Tiffany Singles Match - Caylen Croft vs. JTG Tag Team Match - Brent Roberts & Jeremy Barner vs. Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston Tag Team Match - CM Punk & Luke Gallows vs. Montel Vontavious Porter & Rey Mysterio Non Title Match - Drew McIntyre vs. The Big Show

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  23. Background image for May 28, 2010 (Cleveland, OH)
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #22 - May 28, 2010 (Cleveland, OH)

    S12:E22

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Tag Team Match - Drew McIntyre & Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston & The Big Show World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Qualifying Match - CM Punk (w/Luke Gallows & Serena) vs. Kane Tag Team Match - Chavo Guerrero & Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Christian & Hornswoggle Singles Match - Luke Gallows (w/Serena) vs. Montel Vontavious Porter World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Qualifying Match - Rey Mysterio vs. The Undertaker

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  24. Background image for June 4, 2010 (Dallas, TX)
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #23 - June 4, 2010 (Dallas, TX)

    S12:E23

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. Montel Vontavious Porter Intercontinental Title Match - Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Drew McIntyre Singles Match - Kelly Kelly vs. Rosa Mendes World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership 15 Man Battle Royal - Caylen Croft vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Chris Masters vs. Christian vs. Curt Hawkins vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Finlay vs. JTG vs. Kane vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Luke Gallows (w/CM Punk & Serena) vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Trent Barreta vs. Vance Archer

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  25. Background image for June 11, 2010 (Tampa, FL)
    6.6/10(17 votes)

    #24 - June 11, 2010 (Tampa, FL)

    S12:E24

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, FL. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio Singles Match - Layla (w/Kaval & Michelle McCool) vs. Tiffany (w/Kelly Kelly) Singles Match - Christian vs. Dolph Ziggler Singles Match - CM Punk (w/Luke Gallows & Serena) vs. The Big Show

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for June 18, 2010 (Raleigh, NC)
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #25 - June 18, 2010 (Raleigh, NC)

    S12:E25

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Tag Team Match - Christian & Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Curt Hawkins & Vance Archer Singles Match - Chavo Guerrero vs. JTG Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Teddy Long Singles Match - Kelly Kelly (w/Tiffany) vs. Layla (w/Michelle McCool) Singles Match - Chris Masters vs. Dolph Ziggler Tag Team Match - CM Punk & Jack Swagger (w/Luke Gallows & Serena) vs. Rey Mysterio & The Big Show

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"January 1, 2010 (East Rutherford, NJ)" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 12. It scored 6.7/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/1/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "January 8, 2010 (Louisville, KY)".