7.2/1019 votes#1 - January 6, 2006
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2006
The WWE Tag Team Championship is on the line in a Steel Cage Match as MNM defend against Rey Mysterio & World Heavyweight Champion Batista. After Mark Henry dismantles three opponents, Melina explains her new relationship with The World's Strongest Man. John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Matt Hardy battle in a Falls Count Anywhere Match and much more.
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8.3/1017 votes#2 - January 13, 2006
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2006
After Batista is forced to relinquish his World Heavyweight Championship due to injury, a main event Battle Royal to determine a new champion is announced. Rowdy Roddy Piper returns to WWE for the 22nd Anniversary of Piper's Pit with some unique guests. Plus, the final match in the Best of Seven Series for the United States Championship.
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7.4/1014 votes#3 - January 20, 2006
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2006
Daivari faces World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle. While Angle readies for action, Rey Mysterio and Mark Henry face off in a match to determine a new No. 1 Contender for his title. Despite being challenged by Orlando Jordan, United States Champion Booker T once again uses his "injury" to avoid in-ring competition. Plus Matt Hardy and more.
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7.3/1016 votes#4 - January 27, 2006
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2006
Kurt Angle battles WWE Tag Team Champions MNM in a Handicap Match. Finlay looks to give the WWE Universe a preview of things to come in a match against Funaki. The Mexicools take on The Dicks for a chance to qualify for the 2006 Royal Rumble Match. Plus, Randy Orton competes in a No Holds Barred Match, Rey Mysterio in action, and much more.
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7.6/1014 votes#5 - February 3, 2006
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2006
Randy Orton & Mark Henry face Rey Mysterio & World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle. While still suffering the effects of his nagging "injury", Booker T enlists Finlay to defend his United States Championship for him. SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long gives The Undertaker a golden opportunity. All this and more.
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7.5/1017 votes#6 - February 10, 2006
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2006
With Randy Orton's despicable comments towards the memory of Eddie Guerrero weighing on his mind, Rey Mysterio sets his sights on getting even with The Legend Killer. The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Mark Henry. The No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship is decided in a Fatal 4-Way Match.
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7.8/1016 votes#7 - February 17, 2006
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2006
The Undertaker & Kurt Angle take on Mark Henry & WWE Tag Team Champions MNM. With Randy Orton's taunts continuing to get under his skin, Rey Mysterio takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Sylvan. After defending the Cruiserweight Championship against Scotty 2 Hotty, Gregory Helms realizes that there is a target on his back. All this and more.
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7.3/1016 votes#8 - February 24, 2006
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2006
While Randy Orton celebrates taking Rey Mysterio's place at WrestleMania 22, the festivities are short-lived. Eddie Guerrero is announced as being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Gregory Helms puts the Cruiserweight Championship on the line against Psicosis. Plus, a Six-Man Tag Team Match, MNM defend the WWE Tag Team Championship, and more.
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7.7/1017 votes#9 - March 3, 2006
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/2006
Kurt Angle and The Undertaker battle for the World Heavyweight Championship. Matt Hardy enlists the help of a mystery partner to face WWE Tag Team Champions MNM. Fear of The Boogeyman becomes a reality for Booker T when he goes one-on-one with Tatanka. Plus, Bobby Lashley and Finlay clash in singles action, Randy Orton faces Super Crazy, and more.
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7.4/1017 votes#10 - March 10, 2006
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/2006
After demanding a chance to challenge Kurt Angle for the World Heavyweight Championship, Mark Henry finds himself partnering with Randy Orton to face Rey Mysterio & The Olympic Gold Medalist. John "Bradshaw" Layfield issues a challenge to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Bobby Lashley and Finlay compete for a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
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7.0/1016 votes#11 - March 17, 2006
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/2006
Mark Henry & WWE Tag Team Champions MNM face World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle, Randy Orton & Rey Mysterio. Bobby Lashley, Matt Hardy, and more look to qualify for the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus, Booker T and Sharmell are tormented by The Boogeyman, Orlando Jordan in action, and much more.
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7.7/1017 votes#12 - March 24, 2006
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2006
World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle battles Mark Henry. Randy Orton looks to strike at Rey Mysterio. Despite being wary about facing The Boogeyman on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Booker T is forced to make a decision. In a final attempt to qualify for the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Superstars compete in a Battle Royal.
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6.9/1018 votes#13 - March 31, 2006
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2006
Rey Mysterio faces World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle. With his bout against The Undertaker at WrestleMania approaching, Mark Henry vows to lay The Deadman's undefeated streak to rest. The horrors continue for Booker T after The Boogeyman kidnaps Sharmell. Matt Hardy, Bobby Lashley & Tatanka take on Finlay & WWE Tag Team Champions MNM.
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6.7/1016 votes#14 - April 7, 2006
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/2006
After defying the odds to capture the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22, Rey Mysterio defends his newly won title against Randy Orton. When The Undertaker battles Mark Henry, another giant arrives to make a lasting impression on The Deadman. Paul London & Brian Kendrick take on WWE Tag Team Champions MNM and much more action.
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7.9/1017 votes#15 - April 14, 2006
Season 8 Episode 15 - Aired 4/14/2006
Kurt Angle battles Randy Orton in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament. The man who laid waste to The Undertaker is revealed to the WWE Universe. John "Bradshaw" Layfield defends the United States Championship in a Steel Cage Match. Plus, The Mexicools in action, Matt Hardy goes one-on-one with Road Warrior Animal, and much more.
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6.9/1018 votes#16 - April 21, 2006
Season 8 Episode 16 - Aired 4/21/2006
When John "Bradshaw" Layfield hosts a special Great American Celebration, Kurt Angle and World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio take it upon themselves to crash the festivities. Booker T faces Matt Hardy in the King of the Ring Tournament. The Great Khali makes his in-ring debut against Funaki. Plus, Finlay and Orlando Jordan team up for action.
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7.3/1016 votes#17 - April 28, 2006
Season 8 Episode 17 - Aired 4/28/2006
Kurt Angle challenges Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship. The King of the Ring Tournament continues with Bobby Lashley facing off against Mark Henry. John "Bradshaw" Layfield defends the United States Championship against William Regal. Feeling under the weather, Booker T enlists Finlay to take his place in singles action.
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6.8/1018 votes#18 - May 5, 2006
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 5/5/2006
The problems between World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio and United States Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield continue to escalate when JBL announces that Mysterio will go one-on-one with Mark Henry in the main event. Plus, the tournament to crown a new King of the Ring continues, Booker T takes to the ring for singles action, and much more.
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5.8/1020 votes#19 - May 12, 2006
Season 8 Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/2006
World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio takes on The Great Khali in the main event. Mark Henry looks to send a message to Kurt Angle in a match against Paul Burchill. Plus, Booker T attempts to steal another undeserved victory, Bobby Lashley meets Finlay in the semi-finals of the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament, and much more.
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6.9/1018 votes#20 - May 19, 2006
Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/2006
Rey Mysterio takes on a mystery opponent in the main event. Jillian Hall partners with Brian Kendrick & Paul London to take on the trio of MNM in a Six-Person Mixed Tag Team Match. Mark Henry prepares for his upcoming battle with Kurt Angle by going one-on-one with Matt Hardy. Plus, Booker T in action, Bobby Lashley faces Jared Steele, and more.
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7.3/1016 votes#21 - May 26, 2006
Season 8 Episode 21 - Aired 5/26/2006
John "Bradshaw" Layfield challenges Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship, but is forced to defend the United States Championship against a formidable opponent. Following his victory in the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament, Booker T embraces his regal triumph with a special coronation. All this and more.
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6.8/1017 votes#22 - June 2, 2006
Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 6/2/2006
United States Champion Bobby Lashley gets less than the royal treatment in a main event bout against King Booker. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts The Great Khali and Daivari on a brand new edition of Piper's Pit. Paul Heyman takes a front row seat to witness World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio faces ECW's newest acquisition, Kurt Angle.
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6.6/1030 votes#23 - June 9, 2006
Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 6/9/2006
World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio declines Paul Heyman's offer to join him in the reformation of ECW. After suffering an assault at the hands of Bobby Lashley, William Regal goes one-on-one with his attacker. Plus, The Great Khali's path of destruction continues, Mr. Kennedy takes to the ring to battle Scotty 2 Hotty, and much more action.
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7.0/1016 votes#24 - June 16, 2006
Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 6/16/2006
Despite receiving advice from doctors not to compete, Bobby Lashley puts the United States Championship on the line in a main event bout against King Booker. The Mexicools look for some retribution by taking on The Great Khali in a Handicap Match. World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio faces Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms and much more.
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7.1/1015 votes#25 - June 23, 2006
Season 8 Episode 25 - Aired 6/23/2006
Rey Mysterio defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Mark Henry. King Booker and Bobby Lashley compete for the United States Championship. The Great Khali looks to make an example out of Tatanka and Simon Dean. Plus, The Mexicools challenge Paul London and Brian Kendrick for the WWE Tag Team Championship and much more.
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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 8
Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 8!
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Season 8 Ratings Summary
"January 6, 2006" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 8. It scored 7.2/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/6/2006. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "January 13, 2006".