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The Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28

Every episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 1 - January 2, 2026
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    #1 - January 2, 2026

    S28:E1

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  2. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 2 - January 9, 2026
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - January 9, 2026

    S28:E2

    Drew McIntyre became the new Undisputed WWE Champion by outlasting Cody Rhodes in an epic Three Stages of Hell Match after Jacob Fatu returned and attacked each Superstar

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  3. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 3 - January 16, 2026
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - January 16, 2026

    S28:E3

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  4. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 4 - January 23, 2026
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    #4 - January 23, 2026

    S28:E4

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  5. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 5 - January 30, 2026
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    #5 - January 30, 2026

    S28:E5

    After Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre interfered to end the match between Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn and World Tag Team Champion Jey Uso against The Vision, chaos erupted as Jacob Fatu emerged to attack McIntyre while the rest of the Superstars brawled in a preview of the Royal Rumble Plus, Gunther confronted AJ Styles, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss took down Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez and much more

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  6. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 6 - February 6, 2026
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    #6 - February 6, 2026

    S28:E6

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  7. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 7 - February 13, 2026
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    #7 - February 13, 2026

    S28:E7

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  8. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 8 - February 20, 2026
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    #8 - February 20, 2026

    S28:E8

    Qualifying Matches resume with Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vying for a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.

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  9. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 9 - February 27, 2026
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    #9 - February 27, 2026

    S28:E9

    The Irresistible Forces set their sights on RHIYO and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Uncle Howdy tangles in the ring with Solo Sikoa.

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  10. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 10 - March 6, 2026
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - March 6, 2026

    S28:E10

    A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.

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  11. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 11 - March 13, 2026
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - March 13, 2026

    S28:E11

    Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton sign the contract for their title fight at WrestleMania 42. Michin seeks payback on Jade Cargill.

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  12. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 12 - March 20, 2026
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    #12 - March 20, 2026

    S28:E12

    Drew McIntyre's recent ambush lands him in a showdown with Jacob Fatu. The Bella Twins aim for championship gold against The Irresistible Forces.

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  13. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 13 - March 27, 2026
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - March 27, 2026

    S28:E13

    Giulia defends the Women's U.S. Championship against Tiffany Stratton. Jelly Roll and Kit Wilson escalate their war of words into a one-on-one match.

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  14. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 14 - April 3, 2026
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    #14 - April 3, 2026

    S28:E14

    Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis

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  15. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 15 - April 10, 2026
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - April 10, 2026

    S28:E15

    Pat McAfee continues to shake up the Undisputed WWE Title picture as he reappears on The Road to Wrestlemania 42 in San Jose, Calif.

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  16. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 16 - April 17, 2026
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    #16 - April 17, 2026

    S28:E16

    The annual Andre the Giant Battle Royal ensues on the eve of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The Wyatt Sicks battle the MFTs in an Eight-Man Street Fight.

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  17. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 17 - April 24, 2026
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - April 24, 2026

    S28:E17

    The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.

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  18. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 18 - May 1, 2026
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - May 1, 2026

    S28:E18

    Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.

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  19. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 19 - May 8, 2026
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    #19 - May 8, 2026

    S28:E19

    Rhea Ripley joins a wary Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss to battle Fatal Influence. Tiffany Stratton defends the Women's U.S. Title against Kiana James.

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  20. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 20 - May 15, 2026
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - May 15, 2026

    S28:E20

    Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.

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  21. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 21 - May 22, 2026
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - May 22, 2026

    S28:E21

    After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.

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  22. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 22 - May 29, 2026
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - May 29, 2026

    S28:E22

    Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.

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  23. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 23 - June 5, 2026
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    #23 - June 5, 2026

    S28:E23

    King and Queen of the Ring Qualifiers resume in Bologna, Italy. The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues to ripple through SmackDown.

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  24. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 24 - June 12, 2026
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    #24 - June 12, 2026

    S28:E24

    The first round of the King and Queen of the ring Tournament concludes. Gunther lays out the terms for his rematch against Cody Rhodes.

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Season 28 Ratings Summary

"January 2, 2026" is the best rated episode of "WWE Friday Night SmackDown" season 28. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2026. This episode is rated 8.0 points higher than the second-best, "January 9, 2026".