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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 13

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 13!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 1 - SmackDown - Jan. 07, 2011
    8.3/10(26 votes)

    #1 - SmackDown - Jan. 07, 2011

    S13:E1

    Edge defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Kane in a Last Man Standing Match. Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio battle in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. Dolph Ziggler defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston. Plus, a Triple Threat Match to determine the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.

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  2. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 2 - SmackDown - Jan. 14, 2011
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #2 - SmackDown - Jan. 14, 2011

    S13:E2

    Edge welcomes Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero to The Cutting Edge. Kofi Kingston faces Jack Swagger. A verbal confrontation leads to Rey Mysterio and R-Truth battling Alberto Del Rio & Cody Rhodes. With his Nexus being taken over by CM Punk, Wade Barrett forms a new group with some familiar faces. All this and more.

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  3. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 3 - SmackDown - Jan. 21, 2011
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #3 - SmackDown - Jan. 21, 2011

    S13:E3

    The Corre officially introduces themselves to the WWE Universe. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long suffers a mysterious injury. With Long out of commission, Vickie Guerrero takes control and orders one member of Wade Barrett's new army to take on World Heavyweight Champion Edge in the main event. Plus, Kofi Kingston and more in action.

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  4. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 4 - SmackDown - Jan. 28, 2011
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #4 - SmackDown - Jan. 28, 2011

    S13:E4

    Randy Orton & World Heavyweight Champion Edge face Dolph Ziggler & WWE Champion The Miz. Big Show's issues with The Corre escalate when The World's Largest Athlete goes one-on-one with Heath Slater. After a Royal Rumble Exhibition Match goes awry, Rey Mysterio partners with Kofi Kingston to take on Alberto Del Rio & Kane.

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  5. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 5 - SmackDown - Feb. 04, 2011
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #5 - SmackDown - Feb. 04, 2011

    S13:E5

    Acting SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero forces Edge to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Dolph Ziggler. Rey Mysterio, Wade Barrett, Kane, and many more SmackDown Superstars compete in a series of matches to qualify for a spot in the Elimination Chamber. Alberto Del Rio celebrates his victory in the 2011 Royal Rumble Match.

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  6. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 6 - SmackDown - Feb. 11, 2011
    6.0/10(23 votes)

    #6 - SmackDown - Feb. 11, 2011

    S13:E6

    With Vickie Guerrero serving as Special Guest Referee, Dolph Ziggler challenges Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship. Alberto Del Rio and Kofi Kingston clash in singles competition. The Corre's Wade Barrett takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. Plus, Drew McIntyre in action, Layla takes on Divas Champion Eve, and much more.

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  7. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 7 - SmackDown - Feb. 18, 2011
    8.1/10(24 votes)

    #7 - SmackDown - Feb. 18, 2011

    S13:E7

    As SmackDown reaches a record-breaking milestone with 600 episodes, Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete in a 12-Man Tag Team Match. When Vickie Guerrero strips Edge of the World Heavyweight Championship to award the title to Dolph Ziggler, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long returns to put a wrench in her plans. All this and more.

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  8. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 8 - SmackDown - Feb. 25, 2011
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #8 - SmackDown - Feb. 25, 2011

    S13:E8

    On the orders of SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long, Vickie Guerrero's career on SmackDown is on the line in the main event when Vickie partners with Drew McIntyre for a Mixed Tag Team Match against Kelly Kelly & World Heavyweight Champion Edge. Big Show faces The Corre's Wade Barrett. Plus, Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger, and more in action.

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  9. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 9 - SmackDown - Mar. 04, 2011
    6.7/10(26 votes)

    #9 - SmackDown - Mar. 04, 2011

    S13:E9

    Alberto Del Rio and World Heavyweight Champion Edge sign the contract for their upcoming battle at WrestleMania XXVII. The Undertaker addresses the recent comments made by Triple H. Two giants collide when Kane goes one-on-one with Big Show. Plus, the rivalry between Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes continues, Jack Swagger faces JTG, and much more.

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  10. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 10 - SmackDown - Mar. 11, 2011
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #10 - SmackDown - Mar. 11, 2011

    S13:E10

    Christian teams with World Heavyweight Champion Edge to take on Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay. For the first time in over a year, Triple H returns to SmackDown to send a message to his WrestleMania opponent The Undertaker. After addressing his issues with WWE Champion The Miz, John Cena finds himself at odds with Jack Swagger. All this and more.

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  11. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 11 - SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2011
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #11 - SmackDown - Mar. 18, 2011

    S13:E11

    An altercation between Christian and Alberto Del Rio leads SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long to order both men to compete in a Steel Cage Match. Big Show and Kane put aside their differences in an effort to bring down The Corre when they challenge Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel for the WWE Tag Team Championships. Plus, Rey Mysterio and more.

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  12. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 12 - SmackDown - Mar. 25, 2011
    6.8/10(25 votes)

    #12 - SmackDown - Mar. 25, 2011

    S13:E12

    As the Road to WrestleMania XXVII continues, The Undertaker delivers a final word of warning to his upcoming opponent, Triple H. After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long forbids any contact between Alberto Del Rio and World Heavyweight Champion Edge, The Mexican Aristocrat battles Christian. Plus, Wade Barrett, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, and more.

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  13. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 13 - SmackDown - Apr. 01, 2011
    6.4/10(23 votes)

    #13 - SmackDown - Apr. 01, 2011

    S13:E13

    With WrestleMania XXVII just a few days away, this edition of SmackDown features a look at all the action and excitement heading into the upcoming battles on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus, a look at all the happenings at Axxess, interviews with various Superstars, and much more, including a match for the Intercontinental Championship.

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  14. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 14 - SmackDown - Apr. 08, 2011
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    #14 - SmackDown - Apr. 08, 2011

    S13:E14

    Alberto Del Rio faces Christian for a World Heavyweight Championship Match at Extreme Rules. Big Show partners with Kane, Santino Marella, and Kof Kingston to take on The Corre in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Eight-Man Tag Team Match. Plus, Kelly and Beth Phoenix team up, Sin Cara makes his arrival on SmackDown to confront Jack Swagger, and much more.

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  15. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 15 - SmackDown - Apr. 15, 2011
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #15 - SmackDown - Apr. 15, 2011

    S13:E15

    Edge's untimely retirement forces him to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship. A 20-Man Battle Royal is held to determine who will face Alberto Del Rio for the vacated title in a Ladder Match at Extreme Rules. Rey Mysterio battles Drew McIntyre. Plus, The Corre's Ezekiel Jackson takes on Kofi Kingston, Layla battles Kelly Kelly, and more.

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  16. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 16 - SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2011
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #16 - SmackDown - Apr. 22, 2011

    S13:E16

    While the WWE Universe mourns the end of Edge's in-ring career, Alberto Del Rio preys on their emotions by throwing an unceremonious Retirement Party for The Rated-R Superstar. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Kane & Big Show. Wade Barrett defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston.

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  17. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 17 - SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2011
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #17 - SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2011

    S13:E17

    Randy Orton & Christian take on Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay. Before heading to Raw, Rey Mysterio competes against Mark Henry in his final match with the brand. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel look to bring the WWE Tag Team Championship back to The Corre when they challenge Big Show & Kane for the gold. All this and much more.

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  18. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 18 - SmackDown - May. 06, 2011
    7.3/10(24 votes)

    #18 - SmackDown - May. 06, 2011

    S13:E18

    The WWE Universe decides whether Mark Henry, The Great Khali, or Randy Orton will challenge Christian for the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Daniel Bryan battles Sheamus. Kharma makes her presence felt when Layla takes on Alicia Fox. Plus, Ezekiel Jackson makes a business decision, Sin Cara battles Tyson Kidd, and much more.

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  19. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 19 - SmackDown - May. 13, 2011
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #19 - SmackDown - May. 13, 2011

    S13:E19

    Christian & World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton take on Sheamus & Mark Henry. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett battles Kane. Two former members of Legacy clash when Ted DiBiase faces Cody Rhodes. Plus, Kharma targets Layla once again, Sin Cara goes one-on-one with Daniel Bryan, and much more action.

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  20. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 20 - SmackDown - May. 20, 2011
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    #20 - SmackDown - May. 20, 2011

    S13:E20

    World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton faces Mark Henry. After sending his former allies in The Corre a message, Ezekiel Jackson finds himself aligning with WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Big Show for a Six-Man Tag Team Match against Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, and Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett. Plus, Daniel Bryan and more.

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  21. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 21 - SmackDown - May. 27, 2011
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #21 - SmackDown - May. 27, 2011

    S13:E21

    Christian, Mark Henry, and Sheamus meet in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ezekiel Jackson continues his crusade against The Corre by taking on Heath Slater. Plus, Kane battles The Great Khali in a Monster Brawl, Daniel Bryan goes one-on-one with Cody Rhodes, and much more action.

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  22. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 22 - SmackDown - Jun. 03, 2011
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #22 - SmackDown - Jun. 03, 2011

    S13:E22

    Sheamus challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Wade Barrett defends the Intercontinental Championship against his former ally Ezekiel Jackson. Jinder Mahal makes his in-ring debut by going one-on-one with Yoshi Tatsu. Plus, Daniel Bryan in action, Christian takes on Mark Henry, and much more.

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  23. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 23 - SmackDown - Jun. 10, 2011
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    #23 - SmackDown - Jun. 10, 2011

    S13:E23

    Christian turns his back on the WWE Universe and asks World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton for one more golden opportunity. After responding to this request, The Viper takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Sheamus in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, The Corre in a Six-Man Tag Team Match and much more.

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  24. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 24 - SmackDown - Jun. 17, 2011
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #24 - SmackDown - Jun. 17, 2011

    S13:E24

    In the hopes of being added to the upcoming battle for the World Heavyweight Championship at Capitol Punishment, Sheamus goes one-on-one with Christian in the main event. Alberto Del Rio vows to get even with Big Show. Following the dissolution of The Corre, Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel take on The Usos.

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  25. WWE SmackDown Season 13 Episode 25 - SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2011
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #25 - SmackDown - Jun. 24, 2011

    S13:E25

    After SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long refuses to change the outcome of Capitol Punishment, Christian finds himself going one-on-one with Kane in the main event. Wade Barrett looks to recapture the Intercontinental Championship when he challenges Ezekiel Jackson for the gold. Daniel Bryan takes to the ring to battle Cody Rhodes.

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"SmackDown - Jan. 07, 2011" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 13. It scored 8.3/10 based on 26 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/7/2011. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "SmackDown - Jan. 14, 2011".