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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 25

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 25 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 25!

The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 25

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
  1. Background image for January 6, 2023
    6.9/10(45 votes)

    #1 - January 6, 2023

    S25:E1

    Jimmy & Jey Uso defended the honor of The Bloodline by successfully defending the Undisputed Tag Team Championship against the hard-hitting duo of Drew McIntyre & Sheamus, Charlotte Flair retained the SmackDown Women’s Championship against Sonya Deville, Ricochet qualified for the Royal Rumble Match, and more!

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for January 13, 2023
    7.2/10(46 votes)

    #2 - January 13, 2023

    S25:E2

    On a shocking edition of SmackDown, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens fought to a no-contest after The Bloodline interfered, perhaps offering insight their relationship with Zayn. Plus, Gunther retained the Intercontinental Title over Braun Strowman, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez battled in a Royal Rumble momentum match, Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville got into a brawl and so much more.

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    7.2/10(46 votes)

    #3 - January 20, 2023

    S25:E3

    Eight days before the Royal Rumble event, Kevin Owens surprised Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and The Bloodline with an all-out onslaught during their Contract Signing. Plus, Legado del Fantasma, Imperium, Hit Row and Drew McIntyre & Sheamus all advanced to the semifinals in the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament and so much more.

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  4. Background image for January 27, 2023
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    #4 - January 27, 2023

    S25:E4

    On a barn burning edition of SmackDown, Kevin Owens had the final say as Sami Zayn saved Solo Sikoa from defeat but failed to take down KO. Plus, Imperium and Braun Strowman & Ricochet booked their ticket into the SmackDown Tag Team Titles Contenders’ Tournament Final, Bray Wyatt and LA Knight traded mind game attempts, Rey Mysterio overcame Karrion Kross and so much more.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for February 3, 2023
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #5 - February 3, 2023

    S25:E5

    After Sami Zayn stormed in on Roman Reigns with a vicious attack during the final moments of SmackDown, The Bloodline responded with a fierce counter-assault and The Head of Table’s promised to finish his adversary at WWE Elimination Chamber in front of everyone he loves. Plus, Charlotte Flair defended the SmackDown Women’s Title against Sonya Deville, Braun Strowman & Ricochet won the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament and the right to challenge The Usos, and Natalya won a Fatal 4-Way Match to earn the right to compete in the Elimination Chamber.

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  6. Background image for February 10, 2023
    6.8/10(44 votes)

    #6 - February 10, 2023

    S25:E6

    On a calamitous edition of SmackDown, Madcap Moss prevailed in a Fatal-Four-Way Match against Rey Mysterio, Karrion Kross and Santos Escobar to earn an Intercontinental Title Match against Gunther. Plus, The Usos retained the SmackDown Tag Team Titles against Braun Strowman and Ricochet, Ronda Rousey made her return and so much more.

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    7.2/10(42 votes)

    #7 - February 17, 2023

    S25:E7

    An impassioned Sami Zayn returned home to Montreal poised to defy the odds at WWE Elimination Chamber against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Plus, Gunther defeated Madcap Moss in a hard-fought Intercontinental Title Match, Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler defeated Natalya & Shotzi, Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy laid waste to Hit Row and delivered a message to the winner of the Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley match at WWE Elimination Chamber, and so much more.

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  9. Background image for February 24, 2023
    7.3/10(45 votes)

    #8 - February 24, 2023

    S25:E8

    Sami Zayn tried to cause further cracks in The Bloodline, Dominik Mysterio pushed his father Rey closer to the edge, Imperium made a massive statement and more.

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  10. Background image for March 3, 2023
    7.7/10(45 votes)

    #9 - March 3, 2023

    S25:E9

    Although he lost a SmackDown main event showdown against Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn survived a post-match onslaught by Jimmy Uso and The Enforcer that brought further turmoil to The Bloodline. Plus, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes made it personal en route the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match at WrestleMania.

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  11. Background image for March 10, 2023
    7.3/10(40 votes)

    #10 - March 10, 2023

    S25:E10

    On an earth-shaking edition of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn combined to stand tall over The Bloodline. Plus, Drew McIntyre and Sheamus prevailed in controversial fashion in their Fatal 5-Way Match, Rey Mysterio was announced as an inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame and so much more.

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  12. Background image for March 17, 2023
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #11 - March 17, 2023

    S25:E11

    After Kevin Owens denied Cody Rhodes’ attempt to patch the divide between himself and Sami Zayn, KO made a surprise reemergence to help his long-time friend during a 2-on-1 attack by Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos. Plus, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair engaged in a chaotic brawl with her WrestleMania challenge Rhea Ripley and so much more.

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  13. Background image for March 24, 2023
    8.0/10(47 votes)

    #12 - March 24, 2023

    S25:E12

    On a must-see SmackDown, The Usos ambushed Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn on “The KO Show,” Rey Mysterio struck his son and agreed to fight him at WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes battled Ludwig Kaiser and so much more!

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  14. Background image for March 31, 2023
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    #13 - March 31, 2023

    S25:E13

    On an incredible SmackDown the night before WrestleMania, The Head of the Table and The American Nightmare came face-to-face one final time before their highly-anticipated Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus, Bobby Lashley won the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, Rey Mysterio created a new LWO faction and so much more.

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  15. Background image for April 7, 2023
    7.5/10(45 votes)

    #14 - April 7, 2023

    S25:E14

    Matt Riddle looked to even the score as he saved Sami Zayn from a would-be brutal Bloodline beatdown. Plus, Triple H announced the return of the WWE Draft, The Brawling Brutes captured a victory over Imperium, The Judgment Day defeated The LWO, Solo Sikoa took out Kevin Owens, and so much more!

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  16. Background image for April 14, 2023
    7.6/10(46 votes)

    #15 - April 14, 2023

    S25:E15

    Moments after using the chaos outside the ring to defeat Matt Riddle in SmackDown’s highly-personal main event, The Enforcer of The Bloodline delivered a brutal post-match attack to The Original Bro that ended with Riddle under the announce desk.

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  17. Background image for April 21, 2023
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #16 - April 21, 2023

    S25:E16

    In a vicious No Disqualification showdown, Jimmy & Jey Uso helped The Enforcer of The Bloodline triumph over The Original Bro. Plus, Raquel Rodriguez & Liv Morgan defeated Sonya Deville & Chelsea Green in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title Match, and Gunther defended his Intercontinental Title against Xavier Woods.

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  18. Background image for April 28, 2023
    7.1/10(49 votes)

    #17 - April 28, 2023

    S25:E17

    The WWE Draft kicked off on SmackDown in explosive order with Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch and so many others selected by the Raw and SmackDown brand. Plus, Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens successful defended their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles against The Usos and a hard-fought WrestleMania Rematch.

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  19. Background image for May 5, 2023
    7.0/10(48 votes)

    #18 - May 5, 2023

    S25:E18

    On an exhilarating Friday Night SmackDown, Bad Bunny and the LWO stood in solidarity after dispatching The Judgment Day! Plus, Shinsuke Nakamura gained a victory over Karrion Kross, Cody Rhodes vowed to win against Brock Lesnar and so much more!

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  20. Background image for May 12, 2023
    7.9/10(51 votes)

    #19 - May 12, 2023

    S25:E19

    After battling through a Triple Threat Match against Edge and Rey Mysterio and an explosive semifinal showdown against Bobby Lashley, The Phenomenal One secured a World Heavyweight Title Match against The Visionary at WWE Night of Champions. Plus, Asuka launched a mist sneak attack on Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair, and Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title against Damage CTRL.

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  21. Background image for May 19, 2023
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #20 - May 19, 2023

    S25:E20

    On an incredible Friday Night SmackDown, The Usos’ downward spiral continued as Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn helped The LWO defeat Jimmy and Jey! Plus, Bianca Belair avoided most of Asuka’s mist, “The Grayson Waller Effect” debuted, Sheamus wrecked Austin Theory with a Brogue Kick and so much more!

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    6.9/10(46 votes)

    #21 - May 26, 2023

    S25:E21

    One day before the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match at WWE Night of Champions, issues within The Bloodline lit the fuse on a brawl pitting Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn against Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, The Usos and Solo Sikoa. Plus, Asuka ambushed Bianca Belair and locked her in the armbar en route to their Raw Women’s Title Match.

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  23. Background image for June 2, 2023
    8.0/10(51 votes)

    #22 - June 2, 2023

    S25:E22

    Roman Reigns celebrates 1,000 days as Champion with new Undisputed Title and forces Solo Sikoa to attack Jimmy Uso.

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    7.3/10(44 votes)

    #23 - June 9, 2023

    S25:E23

    On a chaotic Friday Night SmackDown, the breakdown within The Bloodline caused Jey Uso to lose his United States Title Match against Austin Theory as Jimmy Uso accidentally superkicked him! Plus, Charlotte Flair interrupted Asuka’s WWE Women’s Championship Presentation, Santos Escobar, Bayley, Butch and IYO SKY all earned their way into the Money in the Bank Ladder Matches and so much more!

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  25. Background image for June 16, 2023
    7.8/10(54 votes)

    #24 - June 16, 2023

    S25:E24

    Jey Uso made his shocking decision that shook the future of The Bloodline, Pretty Deadly earned an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title opportunity, Bianca Belair confronted Charlotte Flair, and more from the June 16, 2023 edition of SmackDown.

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    6.6/10(45 votes)

    #25 - June 23, 2023

    S25:E25

    The Usos spoke about leaving The Bloodline, LA Knight defeated Rey Mysterio, Charlotte Flair submitted Lacey Evans, Solo Sikoa and Sheamus beat each other down, and more!

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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"January 6, 2023" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 25. It scored 6.9/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2023. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "January 13, 2023".