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The Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24

Every episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 40 - October 7, 2022
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    S24:E40

    Logan Paul comes face-to-face with Roman Reigns. Gunther and Sheamus collide once again in a hard-hitting Intercontinental Championship Match. A new faction makes their presence known. Superstars set the stage for the upcoming WWE Extreme Rules.

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  2. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 52 - December 30, 2022
    7.9/10(59 votes)

    S24:E52

    John Cena teams with Kevin Owens to battle Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn. A shocking return puts Ronda Rousey’s championship reign in jeopardy. Uncle Howdy makes his presence felt.

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  3. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 50 - December 16, 2022
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    S24:E50

    Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown to issue a challenge to Kevin Owens and a partner of his choosing. SmackDown World Cup winner Ricochet challenges Intercontinental Champion Gunther. Damage CTRL defend the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Liv Morgan & Tegan Nox.

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  4. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 41 - October 14, 2022
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    S24:E41

    Bray Wyatt makes an emotional SmackDown return. Superstars battle in a Fatal 4-Way Match to earn an opportunity for the Intercontinental Championship. LA Knight looks to put his past behind him as he faces månsôör. Hit Row take on Legado del Fantasma.

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  5. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 32 - August 12, 2022
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    S24:E32

    Gunther and Shinsuke Nakamura collide over the Intercontinental Championship. The hits keep coming with another shocking return. SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan and Shayna Baszler sign the contract for their match at WWE Clash at the Castle.

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  6. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 38 - September 23, 2022
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    S24:E38

    The Usos defend the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against The Brawling Brutes. Roman Reigns addresses Sami Zayn. Scarlett unleashes a fiery attack on Drew McIntyre. Braun Strowman and Otis collide in a massive brawl.

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  7. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 23 - June 10, 2022
    7.3/10(41 votes)

    S24:E23

    Riddle battles Sami Zayn with a WWE Undisputed Universal Championship opportunity on the line. Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches begin. Gunther challenges Ricochet for the Intercontinental Title. SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey faces Shotzi.

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  8. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 43 - October 28, 2022
    7.3/10(40 votes)

    S24:E43

    The mysterious Uncle Howdy interrupts Bray Wyatt. Roman Reigns returns to demand peace within The Bloodline. Ronda Rousey issues an open challenge.

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  9. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 46 - November 18, 2022
    7.2/10(46 votes)

    S24:E46

    Drew McIntyre & The Brawling Brutes reveal their final WarGames Match teammate. LA Knight comes face-to-face with Bray Wyatt. Butch, Sami Zayn, Ricochet and Mustafa Ali compete in SmackDown World Cup First-Round Matches.

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  10. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 48 - December 2, 2022
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    S24:E48

    The SmackDown World Cup concludes as Ricochet battles Santos Escobar. Sami Zayn and Sheamus collide less than a week after competing at Survivor Series WarGames. Kofi Kingston takes on Intercontinental Champion Gunther.

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  11. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 33 - August 19, 2022
    7.1/10(46 votes)

    S24:E33

    Ronda Rousey refuses to leave SmackDown. Roman Reigns and Drew McIntyre come to blows. Toxic Attraction make their SmackDown debut as they take on Sonya Deville & Natalya in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament. The Viking Raiders give The New Day a “Viking Funeral.”

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  12. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 37 - September 16, 2022
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    S24:E37

    Logan Paul announces a Las Vegas press conference and draws the ire of The Bloodline. The New Day, The Brawling Brutes, Hit Row and Imperium collide in a massive Fatal 4-Way Match to determine the top contender to The Usos’ Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles. Liv Morgan crashes Ronda Rousey’s interview.

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  13. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 47 - November 25, 2022
    7.1/10(40 votes)

    S24:E47

    Drew McIntyre & Sheamus collide with The Usos for advantage in their WarGames Match on the night before Survivor Series WarGames. Bianca Belair’s WarGames team gets a surprise addition. Superstars square off in two SmackDown World Cup Semifinal Matches. Bray Wyatt continues to battle his demons.

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  14. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 30 - July 29, 2022
    7.0/10(52 votes)

    S24:E30

    Drew McIntyre and Sheamus collide in a Good Old Fashioned Donnybrook Match for the right to challenge the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Ronda Rousey & Liv Morgan join forces on the eve of their SmackDown Women’s Championship Match at SummerSlam.

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  15. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 36 - September 9, 2022
    7.0/10(40 votes)

    S24:E36

    Drew McIntyre seeks retribution against the debuting Solo Sikoa. Superstars battle in a Fatal 5-Way Elimination Match to earn an opportunity to challenge SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan. Braun Strowman unleashes on The Alpha Academy.

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  16. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 42 - October 21, 2022
    7.0/10(41 votes)

    S24:E42

    Logan Paul may have “one lucky punch.” Bray Wyatt confesses to the WWE Universe. Chaos ensues between The Bloodline and The Brawling Brutes. A monster and a giant collide as Braun Strowman and Omos come face-to-face.

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  17. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 45 - November 11, 2022
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    S24:E45

    History is on the line as The Usos look to overtake The New Day as the longest-reigning tag team champions in WWE history. The SmackDown World Cup on FOX kicks off. Bray Wyatt comes face-to-face with LA Knight.

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  18. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 44 - November 4, 2022
    6.9/10(40 votes)

    S24:E44

    Rey Mysterio challenges Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. Liv Morgan and Sonya Deville collide in a No Disqualification Match. The New Day have next.

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  19. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 31 - August 5, 2022
    6.8/10(45 votes)

    S24:E31

    A shocking return derails a face-to-face encounter between Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns. Seven women square off in a Gauntlet Match for the opportunity to challenge SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan at WWE Clash at the Castle. Shinsuke Nakamura looks to earn a future Intercontinental Championship Match.

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  20. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 34 - August 26, 2022
    6.8/10(41 votes)

    S24:E34

    Roman Reigns and Karrion Kross both send messages to Drew McIntyre ahead of WWE Clash at the Castle. The Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament continues. The New Day respond to The Viking Raiders. Sheamus and Gunther meet eye-to-eye.

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  21. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 35 - September 2, 2022
    6.8/10(39 votes)

    S24:E35

    The Bloodline celebrate two years of Roman Reigns as champion ahead of WWE Clash at the Castle. Ronda Rousey calls out Adam Pearce. Karrion Kross makes his SmackDown in-ring debut.

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  22. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 49 - December 9, 2022
    6.8/10(43 votes)

    S24:E49

    SmackDown celebrates WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle’s birthday. The Usos defend their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against Sheamus & Butch. Ricochet and Gunther sign the contract for their Intercontinental Championship Match.

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  23. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 14 - April 8, 2022
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    S24:E14

    In the first SmackDown after WrestleMania, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns reveals what's next for him on The Island of Relevancy. Ronda Rousey addresses her loss to Charlotte Flair at The Show of Shows. Happy Corbin hosts "Happy Talk" with his cohort Madcap Moss.

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  24. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 20 - May 20, 2022
    6.7/10(36 votes)

    S24:E20

    Raw Tag Team Champions RK-Bro battle SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos in a Tag Team Title Unification Match. Raquel Rodriguez faces off against Shotzi. Xavier Woods takes on Butch. Shinsuke Nakamura goes one-on-one with Sami Zayn.

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  25. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 24 Episode 39 - September 30, 2022
    6.7/10(34 votes)

    S24:E39

    Ronda Rousey takes on Natalya in a battle of submission specialists. Drew McIntyre faces Austin Theory, but Mr. Money in the Bank has alpha-level backup. “The Honorary Uce” Sami Zayn joins forces with Solo Sikoa.

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Season 24 Ratings Summary

"October 7, 2022" is the best rated episode of "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" season 24. It scored 8/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/7/2022. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "December 30, 2022".