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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 5

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 5!

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  • SmackDown 214
    8.7/10(34)
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    #1 - SmackDown 214

    Season 5 Episode 38

    Aired 9/18/2003

    Two amateur wrestling greats face off in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match when Kurt Angle takes on Brock Lesnar! The Undertaker has a special message for Vince McMahon. Tajiri and Rhyno compete in tag team action. Los Guerreros challenge Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin for the WWE Tag Team Championship.

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  • SmackDown 213
    8.4/10(18)
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    Season 5 Episode 37

    Aired 9/11/2003

    Mr. McMahon puts SmackDown GM Stephanie McMahon between a Brock and a hard place. John Cena and Eddie Guerrero take their rivalry to the street in a Latino Heat Parking Lot Brawl. Plus, several of SmackDown's top Superstars are in action including the APA, Matt Hardy, Rey Mysterio, and many more.

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  • SmackDown 225
    7.9/10(15)
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    #3 - SmackDown 225

    Season 5 Episode 49

    Aired 12/4/2003

    The two winners of last week's Battle Royal face off in a No. 1 Contender's Match for a chance to challenge Brock Lesnar for his WWE Championship. Problems within the Guerrero family continue to escalate when Chavo goes one-on-one with Shelton Benjamin. Plus, Paul Heyman gives Shannon Moore a big opportunity to prove himself and much more.

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  • SmackDown 211
    7.8/10(15)
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    Season 5 Episode 35

    Aired 8/28/2003

    Brock Lesnar demands a rematch against WWE Champion Kurt Angle. However, SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon has other plans that sees the Beast battle The Undertaker and Big Show in a Triple Threat main event to determine a new No. 1 Contender. Plus, Rey Mysterio defends his Cruiserweight Championship and much more.

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  • SmackDown 212
    7.8/10(14)
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    #5 - SmackDown 212

    Season 5 Episode 36

    Aired 9/4/2003

    When The Undertaker challenges Kurt Angle for his WWE Championship, Brock Lesnar decides make his presence felt by taking a ringside seat for the match. United States Champion Eddie Guerrero demands to take his rivalry with John Cena to the streets after Cena decides to go for a little ride. Plus, The World's Greatest Tag Team, Tajiri, and more.

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  • SmackDown 216
    7.7/10(15)
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    #6 - SmackDown 216

    Season 5 Episode 40

    Aired 10/2/2003

    Kurt Angle & The Undertaker take on John Cena & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. When Big Show shows United States Champion Eddie Guerrero disrespect, Latino Heat decides to teach him a lesson. With their "I Quit" match at No Mercy coming up, Mr. McMahon makes a special stipulation for Stephanie. Plus, the Basham Brothers, Matt Hardy, and more in action.

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  • SmackDown 223
    7.6/10(18)
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    #7 - SmackDown 223

    Season 5 Episode 47

    Aired 11/20/2003

    Following their loss at Survivor Series, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar gives each of his teammates a chance to redeem themselves by having them compete in singles action against members of Team Angle. After helping Mr. McMahon lay The Undertaker to rest, Kane gives a special eulogy for his brother. Plus, John Cena, Los Guerreros, and many more.

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  • SmackDown 224
    7.6/10(17)
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    #8 - SmackDown 224

    Season 5 Episode 48

    Aired 11/27/2003

    As the WWE Universe celebrates Thanksgiving, SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman gives his locker room something to be thankful for by announcing a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 Contender for Brock Lesnar's WWE Championship. Plus, Eddie Guerrero takes on Charlie Haas, Hardcore Holly breaks his silence on his suspension, and more.

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  • SmackDown 186
    7.5/10(19)
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    #9 - SmackDown 186

    Season 5 Episode 10

    Aired 3/6/2003

    Brock Lesnar gets his hands on Paul Heyman in a Steel Cage Match. Mr. McMahon vows to put an end to Hulkamania when he challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan to a match at WrestleMania. Rey Mysterio faces Tajiri and Jamie Noble in a Triple Threat match. Plus, Matt Hardy defends his Cruiserweight Championship, The Undertaker battles A-Train, and more.

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  • SmackDown 191
    7.5/10(21)
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    #10 - SmackDown 191

    Season 5 Episode 15

    Aired 4/10/2003

    WWE Champion Brock Lesnar returns faces Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts a new edition of Piper's Pit with Mr. McMahon as his guest. Plus, the tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship at Backlash reaches the semi-finals. All this and more.

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  • SmackDown 200
    7.5/10(19)
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    Season 5 Episode 24

    Aired 6/12/2003

    This episode of SmackDown features an arm-wrestling contest between Mr. America and Mr. McMahon. Brock Lesnar defends the WWE Championship against The Big Show. Matt Hardy battles Rey Mysterio. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts Piper's Pit with special guests Eddie Guerrero and Tajiri. Billy Gunn faces A-Train. The Undertaker, John Cena, and much more.

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  • SmackDown 208
    7.5/10(15)
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    #12 - SmackDown 208

    Season 5 Episode 32

    Aired 8/7/2003

    As Brock Lesnar faces Mr. McMahon inside a steel cage with WWE Champion Kurt Angle serving as the special guest referee, a plan unfolds to ensure that the Beast doesn't get his hands on the Chairman of WWE. The Undertaker goes one-on-one with John Cena. Plus, Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio takes on WWE Tag Team Champion Charlie Haas and more.

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  • SmackDown 210
    7.5/10(14)
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    #13 - SmackDown 210

    Season 5 Episode 34

    Aired 8/21/2003

    WWE Champion Kurt Angle calls out Mr. McMahon and Brock Lesnar. However, the Chairman of WWE counters the Olympic Gold Medalist's challenge by having him compete in a Falls Count Anywhere Street Fight against Big Show. Plus, John Cena & A-Train battle The Undertaker & Orlando Jordan, Zach Gowen is put in a dangerous situation, and more.

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  • SmackDown 182
    7.4/10(19)
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    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 2/6/2003

    Hollywood Hulk Hogan addresses his upcoming match against The Rock, however, The Great One has some words of his own for the Hulkster. While Team Angle looks to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship from Los Guerreros, their leader and WWE Champion is faced with a challenge of his own in the main event. Plus, John Cena calls out Brock Lesnar.

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  • SmackDown 184
    7.4/10(19)
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    Season 5 Episode 8

    Aired 2/20/2003

    Brock Lesnar battles each member of Team Angle in a Gauntlet Match. The Rock finally comes back to SmackDown for a confrontation with Hollywood Hulk Hogan. The Undertaker gets more than little choked up when Big Show offers him another present. Plus, Torrie Wilson looks to give Nidia some corporal punishment and more.

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  • SmackDown 197
    7.4/10(17)
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    #16 - SmackDown 197

    Season 5 Episode 21

    Aired 5/22/2003

    WWE Champion Brock Lesnar faces with Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. With Mr. America defeating "Rowdy" Roddy Piper to keep his identity from being revealed, Mr. McMahon is out for vengeance as he reconsiders Zach Gowen's position in the WWE Universe. Plus, Rey Mysterio battles Crash and Shannon Moore in a Handicap match and more.

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  • SmackDown 199
    7.4/10(18)
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    Season 5 Episode 23

    Aired 6/5/2003

    Kurt Angle makes his return to SmackDown. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a cold welcome from a former ally. On an all new edition of Piper's Pit, Mr. McMahon challenges Zach Gowen to prove he is worthy of a WWE contract. Plus, Matt Hardy defends his Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio in the main event and more.

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  • SmackDown 205
    7.4/10(16)
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    Season 5 Episode 29

    Aired 7/17/2003

    Kurt Angle is forced to take on Big Show and The World's Greatest Tag Team in a 3-on-1 Falls Count Anywhere Match. But while Mr. McMahon readies for his upcoming confrontation with Zach Gowen, the Chairman receives a beastly challenge. Plus, Stephanie McMahon finally gets her hands on Sable, John Cena makes a grave mistake, and much more.

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  • SmackDown 220
    7.4/10(20)
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    Season 5 Episode 44

    Aired 10/30/2003

    While SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman introduces some powerful additions to WWE Champion Brock Lesnar's Survivor Series team, the Beast partners with United States Champion Big Show to take on the APA. Mr. McMahon, worried over his upcoming Buried Alive Match against The Undertaker, receives some words of inspiration from an unlikely source.

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  • SmackDown 180
    7.3/10(18)
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    #20 - SmackDown 180

    Season 5 Episode 4

    Aired 1/23/2003

    With Brock Lesnar's victory in the Royal Rumble securing his spot in the main event at WrestleMania, WWE Champion Kurt Angle readies for a main event of his own as he goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. While Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff looks to sign a former adversary to his brand, Stephanie McMahon brings a legend to SmackDown.

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  • SmackDown 195
    7.3/10(17)
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    Season 5 Episode 19

    Aired 5/8/2003

    Despite the indefinite suspension of Hollywood Hulk Hogan from WWE, the hiring of the conspicuous Mr. America and his new lucrative contract has Mr. McMahon demanding answers. Plus, John Cena goes one-on-one with Rhyno, Sable issues a sultry challenge to Torrie Wilson, and much more.

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  • SmackDown 190
    7.2/10(22)
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    #22 - SmackDown 190

    Season 5 Episode 14

    Aired 4/3/2003

    Stephanie McMahon initiates a tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Brock Lesnar's newly-won WWE Championship. Despite losing to Hollywood Hulk Hogan in their Street Fight, Mr. McMahon reveals his measure as a man. Plus, a legendary diva congratulates Torrie Wilson on recent accomplishment, The Undertaker in action, and more.

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  • SmackDown 194
    7.2/10(17)
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    Season 5 Episode 18

    Aired 5/1/2003

    Brock Lesnar calls out Big Show. Following weeks of anticipation, Mr. America makes his debut on a brand new Piper's Pit, however many questions arise over the identity of this patriotic superstar. Plus, John Cena receives a freestyle challenge, WWE Tag Team Champions Los Guerreros face against Shannon Moore & Matt Hardy, and much more.

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  • SmackDown 198
    7.2/10(17)
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    Season 5 Episode 22

    Aired 5/29/2003

    The Undertaker & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle against Chuck Palumbo & Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. After having Zach Gowen arrested to strike at the heart of Mr. America, Mr. McMahon looks to discover the truth about his patriotic nemesis by putting to the ultimate test. However, it is The Chairman of WWE who ends up having his leg pulled.

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  • SmackDown 206
    7.2/10(15)
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    Season 5 Episode 30

    Aired 7/24/2003

    Kurt Angle, Zach Gowen & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle Big Show & the World's Greatest Tag Team. With CEO Linda McMahon recuperating from her injuries sustained during her recent Raw experience, Sable crosses the line with Stephanie McMahon. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with Rhyno and much more.

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"SmackDown 214" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/18/2003. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "SmackDown 213".