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The Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17

Every episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 1 - January 2, 2015 (Norfolk, VA)
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #1 - January 2, 2015 (Norfolk, VA)

    S17:E1

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Bray Wyatt vs. Erick Rowan Six Man Tag Team Match - Adam Rose, Goldust & Stardust vs. R-Truth & The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) Singles Match - Ryback vs. The Big Show Tag Team Match - Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) vs. Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) (w/El Torito) Tag Team Match - Lance Anoai & Rhett Titus vs. The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) Non Title Match - Roman Reigns vs. Rusev (w/Lana)

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  2. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 2 - January 9, 2015 (Laredo, TX)
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #2 - January 9, 2015 (Laredo, TX)

    S17:E2

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, TX. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Adam Rose (Cesaro & Tyson Kidd) vs. Big E (w/Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) Tag Team Match - ??? & ??? vs. The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) Singles Match - Alicia Fox vs. Naomi WWE Tag Team Title Triple Threat Match - The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) (c) vs. Goldust & Stardust vs. Damien Mizdow & The Miz Non Title Match - Bad News Barrett vs. Sin Cara Tag Team Match - Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins & The Big Show (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)

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  3. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 3 - January 15, 2015 (Baton Rouge, LA)
    8.5/10(21 votes)

    #3 - January 15, 2015 (Baton Rouge, LA)

    S17:E3

    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 - Daniel Bryan vs. Kane (w/Jamie Noble, Joey Mercury, Seth Rollins & The Big Show) Mixed Six Man Tag Team Match - Alicia Fox, Damien Mizdow & The Miz vs. The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) & Naomi Non Title Match - Natalya (w/Paige) vs. Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella) Intercontinental Title Match - Bad News Barrett (c) vs. Sin Cara Six Man Tag Team Match - Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. The Authority (Kane, Seth Rollins & The Big Show) (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)

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  4. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 4 - January 22, 2015 (Austin, TX)
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #4 - January 22, 2015 (Austin, TX)

    S17:E4

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Non Title Match - Bad News Barrett vs. Dolph Ziggler Non Title Match - Rusev (w/Lana) vs. Ryback Singles Match - Brie Bella (w/Nikki Bella) vs. Naomi Singles Match - Erick Rowan vs. Luke Harper No Disqualification Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Kane (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)

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  5. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 5 - January 29, 2015 (Hartford, CT)
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #5 - January 29, 2015 (Hartford, CT)

    S17:E5

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast live from the XL Center in Hartford, CT. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Roman Reigns vs. The Big Show Singles Match - Jey Uso (w/Jimmy Uso & Naomi) vs. Tyson Kidd (w/Cesaro & Natalya) Tag Team Match - Goldust & Stardust vs. The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) Casket Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Kane

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  6. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 6 - February 5, 2015 (Colorado Springs, CO)
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #6 - February 5, 2015 (Colorado Springs, CO)

    S17:E6

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the World Arena in Colorado Springs, CO. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Tag Team Match - Dolph Ziggler & Ryback vs. Goldust & Stardust Singles Match - Curtis Axel vs. Dean Ambrose Singles Match - Adam Rose vs. Fandango (w/Rosa Mendes) Singles Match - Roman Reigns vs. The Miz Non Title Match - Erick Rowan vs. Rusev (w/Lana) Singles Match - Alicia Fox vs. Paige Three On One Handicap Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Jamie Noble, Joey Mercury & Seth Rollins

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  7. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 7 - February 12, 2015 (Dayton, OH)
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #7 - February 12, 2015 (Dayton, OH)

    S17:E7

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Nutter Center in Dayton, OH. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Bray Wyatt vs. R-Truth Singles Match - Paige vs. Summer Rae Singles Match - Adam Rose vs. Fandango Non Title Tag Team Turmoil Match - Damien Mizdow & The Miz vs. Daniel Bryan & Roman Reigns vs. Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) vs. Slater Gator (Heath Slater & Titus O'Neil) vs. The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) vs. The Authority (Kane & The Big Show) vs. The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso)

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  8. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 8 - February 19, 2015 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #8 - February 19, 2015 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

    S17:E8

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the BB&T Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz (w/Damien Mizdow) Singles Match - Kane vs. Ryback Non Title Match - Bad News Barrett vs. R-Truth Tag Team Match - The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) vs. The New Day (Big E & Xavier Woods) (w/Kofi Kingston) Singles Match - Luke Harper vs. Roman Reigns Singles Match - Erick Rowan vs. The Big Show Singles Match - Cameron vs. Paige Singles Match - Jimmy Uso (w/Jey Uso & Naomi) vs. Tyson Kidd (w/Cesaro & Natalya) Singles Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins

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  9. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 9 - February 26, 2015 (Atlanta, GA)
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #9 - February 26, 2015 (Atlanta, GA)

    S17:E9

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Dean Ambrose vs. The Miz Singles Match - Naomi (w/Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) vs. Natalya (w/Cesaro & Tyson Kidd) Non Title Match - Bad News Barrett vs. Daniel Bryan Singles Match - Curtis Axel vs. Fandango (w/Rosa Mendes) Singles Match - Adam Rose vs. Goldust Six Man Tag Team Match - Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan & Ryback vs. The Authority (Kane, Seth Rollins & The Big Show) (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)

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  10. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 10 - March 5, 2015 (Washington, DC)
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #10 - March 5, 2015 (Washington, DC)

    S17:E10

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Non Title Tag Team Match - Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) (w/El Torito) vs. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) Singles Match - Kane (w/The Big Show) vs. Ryback Singles Match - Ryback vs. The Big Show (w/Kane) Singles Match - AJ Lee (w/Paige) vs. Brie Bella (w/Nikki Bella) Tag Team Match - Damien Mizdow & The Miz vs. The New Day (Big E & Kofi Kingston) (w/Xavier Woods) Non Title Match - Jack Swagger vs. Rusev (w/Lana) Tag Team Match - Dean Ambrose & Dolph Ziggler vs. Bad News Barrett & Luke Harper

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  11. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 11 - March 12, 2015 (Detroit, MI)
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #11 - March 12, 2015 (Detroit, MI)

    S17:E11

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Eight Man Tag Team Match - Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando), Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/El Torito & Natalya) vs. The New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) & The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) (w/Big E & Naomi) Singles Match - Ryback vs. The Miz Tag Team Match - AJ Lee & Paige vs. Cameron & Summer Rae Six Man Tag Team Match - Bad News Barrett, Luke Harper & Stardust vs. Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose & Dolph Ziggler

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  12. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 12 - March 19, 2015 (Kansas City, MO)
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #12 - March 19, 2015 (Kansas City, MO)

    S17:E12

    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 - Brie Bella vs. Paige Gauntlet Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Dean Ambrose vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Luke Harper vs. R-Truth vs. Stardust Six Man Mixed Tag Team Match - El Torito & Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) vs. Cesaro, Natalya & Tyson Kidd Two On One Handicap Match - Roman Reigns vs. The Authority (Kane & Seth Rollins) (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)

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  13. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 13 - March 26, 2015 (Los Angeles, CA)
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #13 - March 26, 2015 (Los Angeles, CA)

    S17:E13

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Fatal Four Way Match - Big E (w/Xavier Woods) vs. Cesaro (w/Natalya & Tyson Kidd) vs. Fernando (w/Diego & El Torito) vs. Jimmy Uso (w/Jey Uso & Naomi) Eight Man Tag Team Match - Bray Wyatt & The Authority (Kane, Seth Rollins & The Big Show) (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury) vs. Daniel Bryan, John Cena, Mark Henry & Roman Reigns

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  14. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 14 - April 2, 2015 (Fresno, CA)
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #14 - April 2, 2015 (Fresno, CA)

    S17:E14

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Randy Orton vs. The Big Show (w/Jamie Noble, Joey Mercury, Kane & Seth Rollins) Singles Match - Naomi vs. Natalya Singles Match - R-Truth vs. The Miz Singles Match - Dean Ambrose vs. Luke Harper Non Title Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus

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  15. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 15 - April 9, 2015 (Dallas, TX)
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #15 - April 9, 2015 (Dallas, TX)

    S17:E15

    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 Tag Team Match - Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) vs. The New Day (Big E & Kofi Kingston) (w/Xavier Woods) Singles Match - Curtis Axel vs. Neville Singles Match (Special Referee: Cameron) - Alicia Fox vs. Natalya Singles Match - Bray Wyatt vs. Erick Rowan Six Man Tag Team Match - Bad News Barrett, Sheamus & The Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler & Roman Reigns

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  16. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 16 - April 16, 2015 (London, England, UK)
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #16 - April 16, 2015 (London, England, UK)

    S17: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: Singles Match - Bray Wyatt vs. R-Truth Singles Match - Bad News Barrett vs. The Miz Singles Match - Neville vs. Sheamus Tag Team Match - Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) (w/El Torito) vs. The New Day (Big E & Kofi Kingston) (w/Xavier Woods) Triple Threat Match - Alicia Fox vs. Cameron vs. Natalya Singles Match - Adam Rose vs. Fandango Non Title Tag Team Match - Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) vs. Daniel Bryan & John Cena

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  17. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 17 - April 23, 2015 (Providence, RI)
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #17 - April 23, 2015 (Providence, RI)

    S17:E17

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, RI. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Tag Team Match - Bad News Barrett & Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler & Neville Singles Match - Naomi vs. Natalya Singles Match - Rusev (w/Lana) vs. Ryback Singles Match - Cesaro (w/Tyson Kidd) vs. Kofi Kingston (w/Big E & Xavier Woods) Tag Team Match - Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. Luke Harper & Seth Rollins (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)

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  18. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 18 - April 30, 2015 (Moline, IL)
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    #18 - April 30, 2015 (Moline, IL)

    S17:E18

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the iWireless Center in Moline, IL. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Kane vs. Roman Reigns Singles Match - Curtis Axel vs. Damien Sandow Singles Match - Luke Harper vs. Ryback WWE Tag Team Title Match - The New Day (Big E & Kofi Kingston) (w/Xavier Woods) (c) vs. Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) Non Title Match - Cameron vs. Nikki Bella (w/Brie Bella) Non Title Match - Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)

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  19. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 19 - May 7, 2015 (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #19 - May 7, 2015 (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)

    S17:E19

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Bad News Barrett vs. Dolph Ziggler Tag Team Match - Bad News Barrett & Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler & Neville Singles Match - Fandango vs. Luke Harper Six Man Tag Team Match - The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) vs. Cesaro, Ryback & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) Singles Match - Emma vs. Naomi (w/Tamina Snuka) Tag Team Match - Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) (w/El Torito) vs. The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara)

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  20. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 20 - May 14, 2015 (Evansville, IN)
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    #20 - May 14, 2015 (Evansville, IN)

    S17:E20

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Ford Center in Evansville, IN. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus Non Title Match - Ryback vs. Seth Rollins Singles Match - Kofi Kingston (w/Big E & Xavier Woods) vs. Tyson Kidd (w/Cesaro) Singles Match - Bo Dallas vs. Neville No Disqualification No Count Out Match - Kane vs. Roman Reigns

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  21. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 21 - May 21, 2015 (Norfolk, VA)
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    #21 - May 21, 2015 (Norfolk, VA)

    S17:E21

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, VA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Fatal Four Way Tag Team Match - Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) vs. Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) (w/El Torito) vs. The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) vs. The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara) Singles Match - Bad News Barrett vs. Dolph Ziggler Singles Match - R-Truth vs. Stardust Tag Team Match - Adam Rose & Heath Slater (w/Rosa Mendes) vs. Curtis Axel & Damien Sandow Singles Match - Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose

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  22. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 22 - May 28, 2015 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #22 - May 28, 2015 (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

    S17:E22

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Lumberjack Tag Team Match - Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) vs. The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara) Singles Match - King Barrett. vs. R-Truth Singles Match - Rusev vs. Ryback Singles Match - Naomi (w/Tamina) vs. Paige Tag Team Match - Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. The Authority (Kane & Seth Rollins) (w/Jamie Noble & Joey Mercury)

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  23. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 23 - June 4, 2015 (Houston, TX)
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #23 - June 4, 2015 (Houston, TX)

    S17:E23

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: WWE Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Triple Threat Match - The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor) vs. The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara) vs. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young & Titus O'Neil) Non Title Match - Ryback vs. Stardust WWE NXT Title Match - Kevin Owens (c) vs. Zack Ryder Singles Match - Kofi Kingston (w/Big E & Xavier Woods) vs. Neville Singles Match - Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus

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  24. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 24 - June 11, 2015 (Lafayette, LA)
    5.9/10(19 votes)

    #24 - June 11, 2015 (Lafayette, LA)

    S17:E24

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Non Title Match - Ryback vs. The Miz Singles Match - Jack Swagger vs. King Barrett Non Title Match - Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins Singles Match - Alicia Fox vs. Paige Six Man Tag Team Match - Neville, Randy Orton & Roman Reigns vs. Kane, Kofi Kingston & Sheamus (w/Big E & Xavier Woods)

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  25. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 17 Episode 25 - June 18, 2015 (Buffalo, NY)
    6.7/10(19 votes)

    #25 - June 18, 2015 (Buffalo, NY)

    S17:E25

    Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, NY. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Two On One Handicap Match - Dean Ambrose vs. Kane & Sheamus Singles Match - Brie Bella vs. Paige Singles Match - Bo Dallas vs. Dolph Ziggler Singles Match - Neville vs. Xavier Woods (w/Big E & Kofi Kingston) Non Title Match - Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens Tag Team Match - Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs. Kane & Sheamus

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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"January 2, 2015 (Norfolk, VA)" is the best rated episode of "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" season 17. It scored 7.1/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "January 9, 2015 (Laredo, TX)".