The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 4
Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 4!
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
Season 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 4 is "SmackDown 125", rated 7.8/10 from 20 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "SmackDown 125" aired on 1/3/2002 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "SmackDown 126".
7.8/10 20 votes#1 - SmackDown 125
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2002
WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle face Rob Van Dam and Intercontinental Champion Edge. The Rock goes one-on-one with Booker T in the main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender for Y2J's title. In the midst of Mr. McMahon's rivalry with WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin remains a thorn in The Chairman's side.
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7.7/10 20 votes#2 - SmackDown 126
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2002
Kurt Angle's frustrations with the WWE Universe lead him to challenge "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a match. The Rock teams with Rob Van Dam to take on Chris Jericho & Test. Plus, Jim Ross interviews Mr. McMahon about his upcoming match with WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley looks to capitalize on her husband's impending return.
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6.9/10 19 votes#3 - SmackDown 127
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2002
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & Booker T. Before they meet one-on-one at the Royal Rumble for the WWE Undisputed Championship, The Rock and Chris Jericho exchange final words with each other. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page battles the Big Boss Man for a chance to be reinstated in WWE, Rob Van Dam in action, and much more.
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7.3/10 21 votes#4 - SmackDown 128
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2002
Mr. McMahon's frustration over sharing ownership of WWE with Ric Flair leads him to take drastic measures. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Booker T, Kurt Angle, and The Rock compete for an opportunity at the WWE Undisputed Championship. Plus, Rob Van Dam faces William Regal, The Dudley Boyz take on Kane & Big Show in a Tag Team Tables Matches, and more.
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6.3/10 30 votes#5 - SmackDown 129
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2002
In an effort to stop Mr. McMahon from bringing the New World Order to WWE, Co-Owner Ric Flair is faced with the difficult decision of selling his stock back to The Chairman. The Rock & Triple H take on Kurt Angle & The Undertaker. Plus, Tazz battles WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho, Rob Van Dam & Edge face The Dudley Boyz, and much more.
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7.3/10 19 votes#6 - SmackDown 130
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2002
Chris Jericho add fuel to his rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by bringing Will Sasso to SmackDown for an unflattering impersonation of his opponent. While his problems with The Texas Rattlesnake escalate, Y2J must turn his attention to main event action when he teams with Kurt Angle to take on Triple H in a Handicap Match.
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6.4/10 19 votes#7 - SmackDown 131
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2002
The recent issues between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley lead Mr. McMahon to make The Game & Maven team up to take on Kurt Angle & The Undertaker. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin admits to a very powerful addiction. Plus, Booker T battles Spike Dudley, Cruiserweight Champion Tajiri faces Goldust, and much more.
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7.2/10 18 votes#8 - SmackDown 132
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2002
After taking out The Rock in a vehicular assault on Raw, the New World Order is forced to apologize for their actions. However, the boys in black soon discover that Hell hath no fury like a Rattlesnake scorned when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin goes on a hunt for payback. Plus, Triple H, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, and many more.
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6.7/10 18 votes#9 - SmackDown 133
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2002
Triple H & Kane take on Kurt Angle & WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho. The Undertaker's brutal assault of Arn Anderson on Raw pushes WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair over the edge. After suffering a crushing assault at the hands of the New World Order on Raw, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin continues his pursuit for revenge. Plus, Booker T in action and more.
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6.7/10 26 votes#10 - SmackDown 134
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2002
The Rock returns to action to go one-on-one with the NWO's Scott Hall in the main event. When WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair finally accepts his challenge to a match at WrestleMania, The Undertaker rethinks his position. WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho continues to take advantage of Triple H's marital issues. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and more.
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6.7/10 26 votes#11 - SmackDown 135
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2002
Triple H looks to get some payback on WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho for trying to injure him before their match at WrestleMania. The Rock and Hollywood Hogan come face-to-face one final time. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin strikes back at Scott Hall, The Undertaker battles David Flair, and much more action.
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7.1/10 21 votes#12 - SmackDown 136
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/2002
Booker T goes one-on-one with Edge. The Rock battles Kevin Nash in a chaotic main event involving the nWo and Hulk Hogan. Trish Stratus teams with Lita to face Ivory & Jazz. European Champion Diamond Dallas Page faces William Regal. Chris Jericho has choice words for Stephanie McMahon and Triple H. The Hardy Boyz battle Billy and Chuck.
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6.8/10 26 votes#13 - SmackDown 137
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2002
The WWE Superstars prepare for the brand extension. Mr. McMahon teams with Kurt Angle to take on Ric Flair and WWE Undisputed Champion Triple H in a Tag Team main event. The APA has a farewell party as they split up to go to different brands. Hollywood Hulk Hogan teams with The Rock & Kane to take on the nWo. Brock Lesnar makes a statement.
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5.8/10 35 votes#14 - SmackDown 138
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 4/4/2002
In response to the overwhelming show of support from the WWE Universe, Mr. McMahon grants a true icon a chance at Triple H's WWE Undisputed Championship at Backlash. Chris Jericho's harsh words towards The Rock results in a one-on-one encounter with The Great One. Plus, Kurt Angle takes on Edge and much more.
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6.3/10 31 votes#15 - SmackDown 139
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 4/11/2002
Edge takes his rivalry with Kurt Angle to another level by adding a new verse to his entrance music. While the Olympic Gold Medalist looks to take his frustrations out on Triple H in the main event, Hulk Hogan prepares for his upcoming match for The Game's WWE Undisputed Championship. Plus, Edge goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho and more.
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6.8/10 25 votes#16 - SmackDown 140
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 4/18/2002
Triple H and Hollywood Hulk Hogan take on Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle in a tag team main event. Edge gets on the wrong side of Mr. McMahon when he comes to the aid of a legend. Plus, Diamond Dallas Page battles Hardcore Holly, Billy Kidman and The Hurricane team up to face Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Tajiri, and much more action.
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7.2/10 26 votes#17 - SmackDown 141
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 4/25/2002
Chris Jericho and Triple H battle for a chance at Hulk Hogan's WWE Undisputed Heavyweight Championship. Randy Orton makes his WWE debut against Hardcore Holly. Edge helps Kurt Angles reveal his new t-shirt before Angle teams with Albert to take on Edge & Rikishi. Mr. McMahon's spiritual advisor, Reverend D-Von, passes the collection plate and more.
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7.0/10 22 votes#18 - SmackDown 142
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 5/2/2002
Chris Jericho challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WWE Undisputed Championship in a No Disqualification main event. Edge teams with The Big Valbowski to take on Kurt Angle & Lance Storm. Plus, Tajiri defends his Cruiserweight Championship against Billy Kidman, Hardcore Holly looks for some retribution against Randy Orton, and more.
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7.3/10 19 votes#19 - SmackDown 143
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 5/9/2002
Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle take on Edge & WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan. After his mouth gets him in hot water with Mr. McMahon, Triple H finds himself going one-on-one with Reverend D-Von. Plus, Lance Storm faces Randy Orton, Tajiri defends his Cruiserweight Championship against The Hurricane, and more.
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6.6/10 18 votes#20 - SmackDown 144
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 5/16/2002
Triple H & Edge take on Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle. When WWE Undisputed Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan sends a message The Undertaker, Mr. McMahon has a message of his own for the Immortal One. Plus, Hardcore Holly & Lance Storm battle The Big Valbowski & Randy Orton, Maven goes one-on-one with Reverend D-Von, and much more.
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7.2/10 19 votes#21 - SmackDown 145
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/23/2002
Hollywood Hulk Hogan looks to bid farewell to the WWE Universe in a emotional retirement speech. Edge & Maven unite to take on Kurt Angle & Christian in a Tag Team Match. Plus, Triple H goes one-on-one with Lance Storm, Mark Henry battles Chris Jericho in the main event, and much more on this edition of SmackDown.
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7.6/10 18 votes#22 - SmackDown 146
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/30/2002
Kurt Angle and Edge take their rivalry into the confines of a Steel Cage in an incredible main event. Randy Orton gets a chance to solidify his young career when he challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Plus, Mr. McMahon continues to cause suffering for Hollywood Hulk Hogan, Triple H goes one-on-one with Test, and more.
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7.2/10 20 votes#23 - SmackDown 147
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 6/6/2002
Qualifying Matches for the 2002 King of the Ring begin. Mr. McMahon orders a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Despite Edge's recent injury, Chris Jericho takes their heated rivalry to the breaking point. While recuperating in the hospital, Maven receives a visit from Torrie Wilson.
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6.7/10 18 votes#24 - SmackDown 148
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 6/13/2002
Mr. McMahon hosts a contract signing for the upcoming battle between The Undertaker and Triple H for the WWE Undisputed Championship. But when things take an unexpected turn, The Game and Hollywood Hulk Hogan find themselves teaming against Big Evil and Kurt Angle. Plus, Cruiserweight Champion The Hurricane battles Test and more.
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6.5/10 18 votes#25 - SmackDown 149
Season 4 Episode 25 - Aired 6/20/2002
Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with WWE Undisputed Champion The Undertaker in a Non-Title Match. Triple H faces Billy. Lance Storm and Christian band together under their shared heritage and anti-American sentiment. Plus, Billy Kidman and Jamie Noble battle for an opportunity at the Cruiserweight Championship, Rikishi in action, and much more.
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