The Best Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 3

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8.6/10(35 votes)
#1 - SmackDown - Dec. 13, 2001
S3:E5012/13/2001
The Rock joins forces with Rob Van Dam to take on The Undertaker & Chris Jericho. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on the hunt for Booker T. Tajiri defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Crash Holly. Plus, Test faces Jeff Hardy, The Dudley Boyz & Christian battle Albert, Scotty 2 Hotty & Tazz in six-man action, and much more.
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8.4/10(26 votes)
#2 - SmackDown - Sep 04, 2001
S3:E369/4/2001
After being humiliated by Kurt Angle on Raw, WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin looks to take out his frustrations on Alliance member and Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam. Christian explains why he attacked Edge. Plus, The Hardy Boyz take on Raven & Justin Credible. Plus, The Rock in action and more.
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8.3/10(33 votes)
#3 - SmackDown - May. 24, 2001
S3:E215/24/2001
With Triple H suffering a career-threatening injury on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blames The Game for The Two-Man Power Trip losing the Tag Team Championship while three teams prepare to compete for the gold in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match in the main event. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with X-Pac and much more action.
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8.3/10(28 votes)
#4 - SmackDown - May. 31, 2001
S3:E225/31/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship in the main event. Edge challenges Kane for his Intercontinental Championship. More personal footage of The Undertaker and his wife is revealed to the WWE Universe with a disturbing message. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley gives an update on Triple H's recovery. Chris Jericho takes on Kurt Angle.
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8.1/10(24 votes)
#5 - SmackDown - Oct. 25, 2001
S3:E4310/25/2001
While The Alliance continues to grow weaker after losing several titles, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin orders his troops to compete in a Battle Royal for a chance a at Chris Jericho's WCW Championship. The Rock challenges Rob Van Dam for his Hardcore Championship. Kurt Angle defends his WCW United States Championship against Christian.
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8.0/10(26 votes)
#6 - SmackDown - Nov. 01, 2001
S3:E4411/1/2001
With Kurt Angle defecting to The Alliance, WWE tries to regroup by having Kane go after Angle's WCW United States Championship while The Undertaker challenges "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the WWE Championship in the main event. The Rock & WCW Champion Chris Jericho defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Test & Booker T.
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7.9/10(25 votes)
#7 - SmackDown - Jul. 12, 2001
S3:E287/12/2001
With ECW and WCW working together as The Alliance, Mr. McMahon asks "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to change his strategy going into Invasion. Chris Jericho battles Lance Storm, Kane faces Rhyno, and The Undertaker teams with Kurt Angle to take on Shane McMahon & Diamond Dallas Page in the main event. All this and more in this edition of SmackDown.
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7.8/10(28 votes)
#8 - SmackDown - Apr 12, 2001
S3:E154/12/2001
Triple H and Stone Cold Steve Austin look to run roughshod over the WWE. Jeff Hardy battles Triple H. Kane, Undertaker, and more in action.
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7.8/10(25 votes)
#9 - SmackDown - Oct. 04, 2001
S3:E4010/4/2001
As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's association with The Alliance makes him ineligible for a rematch against Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship, Shane McMahon orchestrates a plan to get The Rattlesnake another chance. Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock team up with WWE Referee Mike Chioda to take on The Dudley Boyz & Alliance Referee Nick Patrick.
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7.7/10(23 votes)
#10 - SmackDown - Jun 14, 2001
S3:E246/14/2001
Spike Dudley ends up fighting for the WWE Championship when he crosses a rattlesnake. Kurt Angle issues a challenge to Shane McMahon.
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7.7/10(24 votes)
#11 - SmackDown - Jul. 26, 2001
S3:E307/26/2001
While rumors circulate over Mr. McMahon bringing back The Rock to help WWE in their fight against The Alliance, Shane McMahon sends The Great One a special message reminding him of his tumultuous relationship with The Chairman. Kurt Angle is forced to go one-on-one with Booker T for the WCW Championship in the main event.
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7.7/10(31 votes)
#12 - SmackDown - Aug. 02, 2001
S3:E318/2/2001
As Kurt Angle rallies some patriotic support for his challenge to WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at SummerSlam, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a challenge of his own from Intercontinental Champion Lance Storm. The Undertaker goes one-on-one with WCW Champion Booker T in the main event. Plus, The Rock returns to SmackDown.
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7.7/10(28 votes)
#13 - SmackDown - Nov 15, 2001
S3:E4611/15/2001
Before WWE and The Alliance clash for the final time at Survivor Series, ECW's Paul Heyman calls out Mr. McMahon for a face-to-face confrontation that has been brewing for years. With their Winner Take All Match approaching, Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock unite to take Kurt Angle and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
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7.6/10(27 votes)
#14 - SmackDown - Jan. 18, 2001
S3:E31/18/2001
With his spot in the 2001 Royal Rumble at stake, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin must resist the impulse to attack Triple H unless physically provoked as The Game serves as the special referee when The Rattlesnake teams with The Undertaker and The Rock to take on Rikishi, Kane & WWE Champion Kurt Angle. Plus, Bubba Ray Dudley faces Edge and more.
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7.5/10(25 votes)
#15 - SmackDown - Mar. 22, 2001
S3:E123/22/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and WWE Champion The Rock sit down with Jim Ross for a highly volatile face-to-face interview. With The Great One scheduled for action against two WWE Superstars, the WWE Universe looks on to see what The Rattlesnake will do. Plus, Triple H lures The Undertaker into a vicious attack, Chris Jericho in action, and much more.
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7.5/10(25 votes)
#16 - SmackDown - Apr. 19, 2001
S3:E164/19/2001
With WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H running rampant throughout the ranks of WWE, The Brothers of Destruction are given an opportunity to get even with The Two-Man Power Trip if they can first defeat Edge & Christian for the Tag Team Championship in a No Disqualification main event.
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7.5/10(25 votes)
#17 - SmackDown - Jun 07, 2001
S3:E236/7/2001
Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin go after the Tag Team Titles. Superstars compete in Qualifying Matches for the King of the Ring.
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7.5/10(30 votes)
#18 - SmackDown - Jul. 05, 2001
S3:E277/5/2001
Booker T puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Diamond Dallas Page. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin displays a little southern hospitality when he graciously offers surprise gifts to Mr. McMahon and Kurt Angle. Spike Dudley teams with Chris Jericho to take on The Dudley Boyz. Billy Gunn & Big Show battle The Hardy Boyz.
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7.5/10(23 votes)
#19 - SmackDown - Jul. 19, 2001
S3:E297/19/2001
With "The Old Stone Cold" Steve Austin back with the WWE just days before Invasion, Mr. McMahon learns the hard way to be careful what you wish for. While "Stone Cold" prepares to team with Kurt Angle for a tag team main event against Rhyno & WCW Champion Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page orchestrates a plot to lure The Rattlesnake away.
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7.5/10(22 votes)
#20 - SmackDown - Aug. 23, 2001
S3:E348/23/2001
When dissention brews among the ranks of The Alliance, Chris Jericho takes advantage of their weakened state by challenging WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to go one-on-one in the main event. WCW Champion The Rock partners with The A.P.A. to take on Booker T, Test & Rhyno. Plus, Kurt Angle battles WCW United States Champion Kanyon and more.
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7.5/10(24 votes)
#21 - SmackDown - Dec 06, 2001
S3:E4912/6/2001
Days before they all battle to make history and crown an Undisputed WWE Champion, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock team up to take on Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho. After forcing people to join his Kiss My Ass Club, Mr. McMahon is given a taste of his own medicine. Undertaker's new attitude earns him a match with Bradshaw. All this and more.
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7.4/10(23 votes)
#22 - SmackDown - Oct. 18, 2001
S3:E4210/18/2001
Rob Van Dam's loyalties are called into question after he is seen having a private conversation with Mr. McMahon. However, problems within the ranks of WWE come to light as well when The Rock teams with the challenger for his WCW Championship Chris Jericho. Plus, Test & Booker T take on The Brothers of Destruction and much more action.
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7.3/10(28 votes)
#23 - SmackDown - Jan. 11, 2001
S3:E21/11/2001
With Triple H costing Stone Cold Steve Austin his chance at the WWE Championship on Raw, Mr. McMahon orders hostilities between both men cease for 24 hours before giving The Game a WWE Championship opportunity of his own against Kurt Angle. The Rattlesnake and The Rock compete in a Fatal 4-Way Match for the coveted Number 30 spot in the main event.
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7.3/10(24 votes)
#24 - SmackDown - Feb. 08, 2001
S3:E62/8/2001
The Rock battles Big Show in the main event. Mr. McMahon selects two WWE Superstars via lottery to represent "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H in one-on-one action where the winner will decide the stipulation for their upcoming match at No Way Out. Plus, The Dudley Boyz defend their Tag Team Championship against Edge and Christian and more.
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7.3/10(25 votes)
#25 - SmackDown - Mar. 08, 2001
S3:E103/8/2001
With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin watching intently, Debra leads WWE Champion The Rock into main event action as The Great One takes on Rikishi & Haku in a Handicap Match. Triple H receives a challenge from The Undertaker. Plus, The Hardy Boyz defend their Tag Team Championship against The Dudley Boyz and much more.
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