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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!

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 13 is "January 7, 2011 (Tucson, AZ)", rated 8.2/10 from 22 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "January 7, 2011 (Tucson, AZ)" aired on 1/7/2011 and is rated 0.7 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "January 14, 2011 (Birmingham, AL)".

  • January 7, 2011 (Tucson, AZ)
    8.2/10 22 votes

    #1 - January 7, 2011 (Tucson, AZ)

    Season 13 Episode 1 - Aired 1/7/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Tucson Convention Center in Tucson, AZ. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: World Heavyweight Title Last Man Standing Match - Edge (c) vs. Kane Intercontinental Title Match - Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) (c) vs. Kofi Kingston Intercontinental Title Match - Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Fatal Four Way Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) vs. Drew McIntyre vs. The Big Show Singles Match - Kelly Kelly vs. Michelle McCool (w/Layla) Best Two Out Of Three Falls Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Rey Mysterio

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • January 14, 2011 (Birmingham, AL)
    7.5/10 20 votes

    #2 - January 14, 2011 (Birmingham, AL)

    Season 13 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the BJCC Arena in Birmingham, AL. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Tag Team Match - Alberto Del Rio & Cody Rhodes vs. R-Truth & Rey Mysterio Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Trent Barreta Singles Match - The Big Show vs. Wade Barrett Singles Match - Beth Phoenix vs. Michelle McCool (w/Layla) Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • January 21, 2011 (Tulsa, OK)
    7.3/10 20 votes

    #3 - January 21, 2011 (Tulsa, OK)

    Season 13 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. R-Truth Singles Match - Beth Phoenix vs. Layla Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio Non Title Amateur Wrestling Match - Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Trent Barreta Non Title Match - Edge vs. Justin Gabriel

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • January 28, 2011 (Cincinnati, OH)
    7.2/10 20 votes

    #4 - January 28, 2011 (Cincinnati, OH)

    Season 13 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Tag Team Match - Kaitlyn & Kelly Kelly vs. LayCool (Layla & Michelle McCool) Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. JTG Royal Rumble Exhibition Battle Royal - Alberto Del Rio vs. Kane vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Mike Stevens vs. Seth Allen Tag Team Match - Alberto Del Rio & Kane vs. Kofi Kingston & Rey Mysterio Singles Match - Heath Slater (w/Ezekiel Jackson, Justin Gabriel & Wade Barrett) vs. The Big Show Tag Team Match - Dolph Ziggler & The Miz (w/Alex Riley) vs. Rated-RKO (Edge & Randy Orton)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 4, 2011 (Long Island, NY)
    7.1/10 21 votes

    #5 - February 4, 2011 (Long Island, NY)

    Season 13 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, NY. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Tag Team Match - Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov vs. The Corre (Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel) Non Title Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match - Jack Swagger vs. Rey Mysterio Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match - Chavo Guerrero vs. Kane Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match - The Big Show vs. Wade Barrett World Heavyweight Title Three On Two Mixed Handicap Match - Edge (c) & Kelly Kelly vs. Dolph Ziggler & LayCool (Layla & Michelle McCool)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 11, 2011 (Green Bay, WI)
    6.3/10 22 votes

    #6 - February 11, 2011 (Green Bay, WI)

    Season 13 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Kofi Kingston Singles Match - Justin Gabriel (w/Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater & Wade Barrett) vs. Vladimir Kozlov (w/Santino Marella) Singles Match - Chris Masters vs. Drew McIntyre Singles Match - Rey Mysterio vs. Wade Barrett Singles Match - JTG vs. Kane Non Title Match - Eve Torres vs. Layla (w/Michelle McCool) World Heavyweight Title Match (Special Referee: Vickie Guerrero) - Edge (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 18, 2011 (San Diego, CA)
    8.1/10 20 votes

    #7 - February 18, 2011 (San Diego, CA)

    Season 13 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, CA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Twelve Man Tag Team Match - Edge, John Cena, John Morrison, R-Truth, Randy Orton & Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Kane, King Sheamus & Wade Barrett Tag Team Match - Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres vs. Layla & Maryse (w/Michelle McCool) Non Title Match - Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz WWE Tag Team Title Match - Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov (w/Tamina) (c) vs. The Corre (Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel) World Heavyweight Title Match - Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Edge

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • February 25, 2011 (Sacramento, CA)
    7.1/10 21 votes

    #8 - February 25, 2011 (Sacramento, CA)

    Season 13 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Kane vs. Rey Mysterio Singles Match - Layla (w/Michelle McCool) vs. Rosa Mendes Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston Singles Match - The Big Show vs. Wade Barrett Tag Team Match - Drew McIntyre & Vickie Guerrero vs. Edge & Kelly Kelly

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 4, 2011 (Cleveland, OH)
    7.4/10 22 votes

    #9 - March 4, 2011 (Cleveland, OH)

    Season 13 Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Edge WWE Tag Team Title Match - Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel (c) vs. Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov Tag Team Match - LayCool (Layla & Michelle McCool) vs. Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes Singles Match - Kane vs. The Big Show Singles Match - Jack Swagger vs. JTG

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 11, 2011 (Houston, TX)
    6.9/10 20 votes

    #10 - March 11, 2011 (Houston, TX)

    Season 13 Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Kane vs. Wade Barrett Tag Team Match - Kane & The Big Show vs. Heath Slater & Wade Barrett Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs. JTG Singles Match - Kaitlyn vs. Layla (w/Michelle McCool) Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Rey Mysterio Tag Team Match - Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay vs. Christian & Edge

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 18, 2011 (Kansas City, MO)
    7.6/10 21 votes

    #11 - March 18, 2011 (Kansas City, MO)

    Season 13 Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Brodus Clay vs. Edge Non Title Match - Kofi Kingston vs. Sheamus Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Trent Barreta Singles Match - Kelly Kelly vs. Layla WWE Tag Team Title Match - Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel (c) vs. Kane & The Big Show Singles Match - Chris Masters vs. Jack Swagger Singles Match - Rey Mysterio vs. Ted DiBiase (w/Maryse) Steel Cage Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • March 25, 2011 (Columbus, OH)
    7.0/10 22 votes

    #12 - March 25, 2011 (Columbus, OH)

    Season 13 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio Non Title Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Edge Tag Team Match - Kelly Kelly & Rosa Mendes vs. LayCool (Layla & Michelle McCool) Intercontinental Title Match - Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Wade Barrett Singles Match - Jack Swagger vs. R-Truth Singles Match - Alberto Del Rio (w/Brodus Clay) vs. Christian (w/Edge)

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • April 1, 2011 (Chicago, IL)
    6.4/10 21 votes

    #13 - April 1, 2011 (Chicago, IL)

    Season 13 Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Intercontinental Title Match - Wade Barrett (c) vs. Kofi Kingston Singles Match - Chris Masters vs. Cody Rhodes

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • April 8, 2011 (Charlotte, NC)
    7.5/10 21 votes

    #14 - April 8, 2011 (Charlotte, NC)

    Season 13 Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Best Two Out Of Three Falls Eight Man Tag Team Match - Kane, Kofi Kingston, Santino Marella & The Big Show vs. The Corre (Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel & Wade Barrett) Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Trent Barreta Tag Team Match - Beth Phoenix & Kelly Kelly vs. LayCool (Layla & Michelle McCool) World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • April 15, 2011 (Albany, NY)
    7.4/10 20 votes

    #15 - April 15, 2011 (Albany, NY)

    Season 13 Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Times Union Center in Albany, NY. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Ezekiel Jackson vs. Kofi Kingston Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Rey Mysterio Singles Match - Kelly Kelly vs. Layla (w/Michelle McCool) World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership 20 Man Battle Royal - Brodus Clay vs. Chavo Guerrero vs. Chris Masters vs. Christian vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Curt Hawkins vs. Drew McIntyre vs. Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater vs. Jack Swagger vs. JTG vs. Justin Gabriel vs. Kane vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Rey Mysterio vs. The Big Show vs. Trent Barreta vs. Tyler Reks vs. Wade Barrett vs. Yoshi Tatsu

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • April 22, 2011 (London, England, UK)
    7.1/10 24 votes

    #16 - April 22, 2011 (London, England, UK)

    Season 13 Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the O2 Arena in London, England, UK. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio Singles Match - Jack Swagger vs. Trent Barreta WWE Tag Team Title Match - Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel (w/Ezekiel Jackson) (c) vs. Kane & The Big Show Singles Match - Chris Masters vs. Drew McIntyre Intercontinental Title Match - Wade Barrett (w/Ezekiel Jackson) (c) vs. Kofi Kingston

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • April 29, 2011 (Greensboro, NC)
    6.6/10 21 votes

    #17 - April 29, 2011 (Greensboro, NC)

    Season 13 Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Jack Swagger (w/Michael Cole) vs. Sin Cara WWE Tag Team Title Match - Kane & The Big Show (c) vs. Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel Singles Match - Mark Henry vs. Rey Mysterio Singles Match - Layla vs. Michelle McCool Tag Team Match - Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay vs. Christian & Randy Orton

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • May 6, 2011 (Orlando, FL)
    7.5/10 20 votes

    #18 - May 6, 2011 (Orlando, FL)

    Season 13 Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Amway Center in Orlando, FL. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus Singles Match - Ezekiel Jackson (w/Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel & Wade Barrett) vs. The Big Show (w/Kane) Singles Match - Alicia Fox vs. Layla Singles Match - Sin Cara vs. Tyson Kidd World Heavyweight Title Match - Christian (c) vs. Randy Orton

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • May 13, 2011 (Nashville, TN)
    6.8/10 20 votes

    #19 - May 13, 2011 (Nashville, TN)

    Season 13 Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Sin Cara Non Title Match - Kane vs. Wade Barrett (w/Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel) Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Ted DiBiase Tag Team Match - Christian & Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry & Sheamus

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • May 20, 2011 (Corpus Christi, TX)
    6.7/10 18 votes

    #20 - May 20, 2011 (Corpus Christi, TX)

    Season 13 Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Christian vs. Sheamus Non Title Match - Brie Bella vs. Natalya Six Man Tag Team Match - Ezekiel Jackson, Kane & The Big Show vs. The Corre (Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel & Wade Barrett) Singles Match - Chavo Guerrero vs. Daniel Bryan Singles Match - Ted DiBiase vs. Trent Barreta Singles Match - Jimmy Uso vs. The Great Khali Non Title Match - Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • May 27, 2011 (Spokane, WA)
    7.0/10 19 votes

    #21 - May 27, 2011 (Spokane, WA)

    Season 13 Episode 21 - Aired 5/27/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Chavo Guerrero vs. Sin Cara Singles Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Daniel Bryan Singles Match - Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater Singles Match - Kane vs. The Great Khali (w/Ranjin Singh) Tag Team Match - AJ & Kaitlyn (w/Natalya) vs. Alicia Fox & Tamina World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Triple Threat Match - Christian vs. Mark Henry vs. Sheamus

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • June 3, 2011 (Des Moines, IA)
    6.6/10 17 votes

    #22 - June 3, 2011 (Des Moines, IA)

    Season 13 Episode 22 - Aired 6/3/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Christian vs. Mark Henry Tag Team Match - AJ & Kaitlyn vs. Alicia Fox & Tamina Singles Match - Jinder Mahal (w/The Great Khali) vs. Yoshi Tatsu Intercontinental Title Match - Wade Barrett (c) vs. Ezekiel Jackson Singles Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Ted DiBiase World Heavyweight Title Match (Special Referee: Christian) - Randy Orton (c) vs. Sheamus

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • June 10, 2011 (Roanoke, VA)
    7.2/10 16 votes

    #23 - June 10, 2011 (Roanoke, VA)

    Season 13 Episode 23 - Aired 6/10/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Civic Center in Roanoke, VA. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Six Man Tag Team Match - Ezekiel Jackson & The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) vs. The Corre (Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel & Wade Barrett) Singles Match - Jinder Mahal (w/The Great Khali) vs. Trent Barreta Singles Match - AJ vs. Tamina Singles Match - Sin Cara vs. Ted DiBiase Tag Team Match - Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase vs. Daniel Bryan & Sin Cara Non Title No Disqualification Match - Randy Orton vs. Sheamus

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • June 17, 2011 (Providence, RI)
    7.0/10 17 votes

    #24 - June 17, 2011 (Providence, RI)

    Season 13 Episode 24 - Aired 6/17/2011

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Six Man Tag Team Match - Daniel Bryan, Ezekiel Jackson & Sin Cara vs. Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase & Wade Barrett Singles Match - Jinder Mahal (w/The Great Khali) vs. Vladimir Kozlov Six Man Tag Team Match - AJ, Kaitlyn & Natalya vs. Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes & Tamina Tag Team Match - Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel vs. The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) Singles Match - Christian vs. Sheamus

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • June 24, 2011 (Hershey, PA)
    6.9/10 15 votes

    #25 - June 24, 2011 (Hershey, PA)

    Season 13 Episode 25 - Aired 6/24/2011

    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 - Sin Cara vs. Ted DiBiase Singles Match - Cody Rhodes (w/Ted DiBiase) vs. Daniel Bryan Intercontinental Title Match - Ezekiel Jackson (c) vs. Wade Barrett Tag Team Match - Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel vs. The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Match - Christian vs. Kane World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Tag Team Match - Christian & Mark Henry vs. Kane & Randy Orton

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A