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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!

The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 8

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
  1. Background image for January 6, 2006
    7.0/10(19 votes)

    #1 - January 6, 2006

    S8:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for January 13, 2006
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #2 - January 13, 2006

    S8:E2

    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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  3. Background image for January 20, 2006
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #3 - January 20, 2006

    S8:E3

    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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  4. Background image for January 27, 2006
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #4 - January 27, 2006

    S8:E4

    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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  5. Background image for February 3, 2006
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    #5 - February 3, 2006

    S8:E5

    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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  6. Background image for February 10, 2006
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    #6 - February 10, 2006

    S8:E6

    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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  8. Background image for February 17, 2006
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #7 - February 17, 2006

    S8:E7

    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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  9. Background image for February 24, 2006
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #8 - February 24, 2006

    S8:E8

    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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  10. Background image for March 3, 2006
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #9 - March 3, 2006

    S8:E9

    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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  11. Background image for March 10, 2006
    7.1/10(18 votes)

    #10 - March 10, 2006

    S8:E10

    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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  12. Background image for March 17, 2006
    6.7/10(17 votes)

    #11 - March 17, 2006

    S8:E11

    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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  13. Background image for March 24, 2006
    7.5/10(17 votes)

    #12 - March 24, 2006

    S8:E12

    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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  14. Background image for March 31, 2006
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #13 - March 31, 2006

    S8:E13

    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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  15. Background image for April 7, 2006
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    #14 - April 7, 2006

    S8:E14

    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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  16. Background image for April 14, 2006
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    #15 - April 14, 2006

    S8:E15

    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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  17. Background image for April 21, 2006
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #16 - April 21, 2006

    S8:E16

    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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  18. Background image for April 28, 2006
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #17 - April 28, 2006

    S8:E17

    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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  19. Background image for May 5, 2006
    6.4/10(17 votes)

    #18 - May 5, 2006

    S8:E18

    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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  20. Background image for May 12, 2006
    5.3/10(19 votes)

    #19 - May 12, 2006

    S8:E19

    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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  21. Background image for May 19, 2006
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    #20 - May 19, 2006

    S8:E20

    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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  22. Background image for May 26, 2006
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #21 - May 26, 2006

    S8:E21

    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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  23. Background image for June 2, 2006
    6.5/10(16 votes)

    #22 - June 2, 2006

    S8:E22

    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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  24. Background image for June 9, 2006
    6.4/10(29 votes)

    #23 - June 9, 2006

    S8:E23

    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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  25. Background image for June 16, 2006
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    #24 - June 16, 2006

    S8:E24

    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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  26. Background image for June 23, 2006
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    #25 - June 23, 2006

    S8:E25

    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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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"January 6, 2006" is the best rated episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 8. It scored 7/10 based on 19 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/2006. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "January 13, 2006".