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The Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 9

Every episode of WWE SmackDown Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of WWE SmackDown Season 9!

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "WWE SmackDown" season 9 is "January 5, 2007", rated 7.6/10 from 13 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "January 5, 2007" aired on 1/5/2007 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "January 12, 2007".

  • January 5, 2007
    7.6/10 13 votes

    #1 - January 5, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2007

    The Superstars of SmackDown compete in a series of Beat the Clock Sprint Matches to earn an opportunity at challenging Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble. Montel Vontavious Porter speaks out about his recent defeat at the hands of Kane in an interview with John "Bradshaw" Layfield. All this and more.

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  • January 12, 2007
    7.8/10 16 votes

    #2 - January 12, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2007

    Several Superstars compete in the Beat the Clock Sprint Matches for an opportunity at challenging Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble. Paul London & Brian Kendrick put the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line against William Regal & Dave Taylor. Plus, Mr. Kennedy in action, Jimmy Wang Yang takes on Tatanka, and more.

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  • January 19, 2007
    7.4/10 16 votes

    #3 - January 19, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2007

    Mr. Kennedy is forced to go one-on-one with The Undertaker in the main event. In a Six-Man Tag Team Match, MVP partners with William Regal & Dave Taylor to take on Vito and WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London & Brian Kendrick. Plus, Deuce 'n' Domino debut, Kane faces The Miz, and much more.

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  • January 26, 2007
    7.7/10 15 votes

    #4 - January 26, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2007

    The Undertaker makes an emphatic statement to all the participants in the 2007 Royal Rumble Match. After trying to avoid in-ring competition with Kane, MVP is informed that his future on The Grandest Stage of Them All rests on going one-on-one with The Big Red Machine. All this and much more action.

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  • February 2, 2007
    8.4/10 21 votes

    #5 - February 2, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2007

    Following The Undertaker's victory in the 2007 Royal Rumble Match, World Heavyweight Champion Batista and WWE Champion John Cena take to the ring to find out who The Deadman will challenge at WrestleMania 23. King Booker is presented with a special gift. Plus, Matt Hardy goes one-on-one with The Miz in the main event and much more.

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  • February 9, 2007
    6.6/10 14 votes

    #6 - February 9, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2007

    With the WWE Universe buzzing in anticipation to see The Undertaker challenge Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 23, Mr. Kennedy reminds everyone that his golden opportunity comes first. King Booker demands that Kane be suspended for his recent actions. Plus, The Miz in action, The Boogeyman faces Finlay, and much more.

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  • February 16, 2007
    7.6/10 17 votes

    #7 - February 16, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2007

    Raw's Rated-RKO takes on The Undertaker & World Heavyweight Champion Batista. MVP & Mr. Kennedy look to bring the World Tag Team Championships to SmackDown by challenging Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion John Cena for the gold. Plus, Ashley reveals her new endeavor, Deuce goes one-on-one with Brian Kendrick, and much more.

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  • February 23, 2007
    6.3/10 16 votes

    #8 - February 23, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/2007

    Batista sends a message to The Undertaker. When an injured Rey Mysterio addresses the WWE Universe, Mr. McMahon shows the world the destructive power of his representative in the upcoming Battle of the Billionaires, Umaga. King Booker faces Kane in a Falls Count Anywhere Match for a chance to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and more.

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  • March 2, 2007
    6.9/10 18 votes

    #9 - March 2, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2007

    Mr. Kennedy asks Mr. McMahon for an opportunity to challenge Bobby Lashley for the ECW Championship in the main event. The Undertaker returns to the graveyard to send a message to World Heavyweight Champion Batista. Plus, Matt Hardy takes on Joey Mercury for a chance to qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match and much more.

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  • March 9, 2007
    7.5/10 14 votes

    #10 - March 9, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2007

    The Undertaker battles Finlay. World Heavyweight Champion Batista faces Kane. In the debut edition of MizTV, The Miz welcomes Ashley to reveal her new business venture to the entire WWE Universe. Plus, CM Punk clashes with Mr. Kennedy in singles competition, King Booker takes on Matt Hardy, and much more action.

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  • March 16, 2007
    7.4/10 14 votes

    #11 - March 16, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2007

    King Booker goes one-on-one The Undertaker. The Miz pays the price for provoking an animal after World Heavyweight Champion Batista joins him on an all new edition of MizTV. Ashley partners with Paul London & Brian Kendrick to take on Melina and her WWE Tag Team Champions Joey Mercury & Johnny Nitro. Plus, MVP in action and much more.

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  • March 23, 2007
    7.3/10 16 votes

    #12 - March 23, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2007

    The Undertaker & World Heavyweight Champion Batista face King Booker & Finlay in the main event. In an effort to help his chances in the upcoming Battle of the Billionaires, Mr. McMahon orders Mr. Kennedy and Randy Orton to team up for a Handicap Match against Donald Trump's representative, Bobby Lashley.

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  • March 30, 2007
    7.4/10 18 votes

    #13 - March 30, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/2007

    Tensions between The Undertaker and World Heavyweight Champion Batista explode. John "Bradshaw" Layfield is left stunned by the return of another fellow Texan. After being named Edge's replacement in a match against Matt Hardy, The Great Khali receives a message from Kane. Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Jeff Hardy. All this and much more.

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  • April 6, 2007
    7.7/10 14 votes

    #14 - April 6, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 4/6/2007

    The Undertaker begins his reign as the new World Heavyweight Champion, however, The Deadman receives little time to celebrate as Batista demands a rematch. Mr. Kennedy goes one-on-one with Jeff Hardy. Plus, WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London & Brian Kendrick in action, King Booker faces Matt Hardy, and much more.

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  • April 13, 2007
    7.4/10 16 votes

    #15 - April 13, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 4/13/2007

    Batista & The Undertaker find themselves teaming up against the reconciled duo of Mr. Kennedy & Finlay in the main event. Dave Taylor & William Regal seize an opportunity to make an example out of Kane. WWE Tag Team Champions Brian Kendrick & Paul London in action. All this and much more.

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  • April 20, 2007
    8.1/10 15 votes

    #16 - April 20, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/2007

    Mr. Kennedy takes on with The Undertaker. Kane finds himself pulling double duty, as he takes on William Regal and Dave Taylor in a Handicap Match. Deuce 'n' Domino put the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line in a match against Paul London & Brian Kendrick. World Heavyweight Champion Batista faces off against Finlay. All this and much more.

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  • April 27, 2007
    6.9/10 19 votes

    #17 - April 27, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/2007

    Batista and The Unddertaker find themselves uneasy allies in a tag team match against Finlay & Mr. Kennedy. In a partnership made in hell, Kane teams with The Boogeyman to take on William Regal & Dave Taylor. Plus, MVP in action, Brian Kendrick goes one-on-one with Deuce, and much more.

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  • May 4, 2007
    6.3/10 19 votes

    #18 - May 4, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/2007

    Batista shows the measure of his resolve by vowing to continue his pursuit of the World Heavyweight Championship. MVP goes one-on-one with Kane to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship. Plus, The Miz and Finlay face off in singles action, Mr. Kennedy takes on Matt Hardy, and much more.

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  • May 11, 2007
    8.4/10 16 votes

    #19 - May 11, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2007

    The Undertaker puts his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Batista in a Steel Cage Match. Money in the Bank Winner Edge has his eyes on the prize. Will he cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase for a chance at the title? MVP & Finlay compete in tag team action. Domino faces Paul London. Plus, Kane, The Boogeyman and much more.

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  • May 18, 2007
    7.1/10 16 votes

    #20 - May 18, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/2007

    Edge gives an inaugural address as the new World Heavyweight Champion. However, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long reminds The Rated-R Superstar that his reign may be short-lived come Judgment Day. Plus, Matt Hardy and MVP meet in singles action, William Regal takes on Kane in the main event, and much more.

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  • May 25, 2007
    6.9/10 14 votes

    #21 - May 25, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/2007

    Edge eagerly waits to see who will challenge him for the World Heavyweight Championship when Batista, Finlay, Kane, and Mark Henry compete in a Fatal 4-Way Match. Plus, Paul London & Brian Kendrick take on William Regal & Dave Taylor, MVP holds a celebration for winning the United States Championship, Matt Hardy battles The Miz, and much more.

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  • June 1, 2007
    7.6/10 12 votes

    #22 - June 1, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 6/1/2007

    Edge invites Batista to meet him face-to-face on all new edition of The Cutting Edge. Deuce 'n' Domino put the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line against Brian Kendrick & Paul London and William Regal & Dave Taylor. Plus, United States Champion MVP in action, Mark Henry goes one-on-one with Kane, and much more.

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  • June 8, 2007
    7.8/10 14 votes

    #23 - June 8, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 6/8/2007

    Mr. McMahon's behavior becomes increasingly more erratic when The Chairman joins World Heavyweight Champion Edge on an all new edition of The Cutting Edge. In the main event, Batista goes one-on-one with United States Champion MVP. Matt Hardy competes in a Handicap Match against WWE Tag Team Champions Deuce 'n Domino. Plus, Mark Henry and more.

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  • June 15, 2007
    7.0/10 15 votes

    #24 - June 15, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 6/15/2007

    While the WWE Universe buzzes over the apparent "death" of Mr. McMahon, the Superstars of SmackDown take to the ring to continue on in spite of the mysterious circumstances surrounding The Chairman's departure. Current World Heavyweight Champion Edge goes one-on-one with one of the greatest World Heavyweight Champions of all time, Ric Flair.

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  • June 22, 2007
    7.1/10 12 votes

    #25 - June 22, 2007

    Season 9 Episode 25 - Aired 6/22/2007

    When violence breaks out on The Cutting Edge after Torrie Wilson is accused of being responsible for the recent demise of Mr. McMahon, World Heavyweight Champion Edge & United States Champion MVP find themselves united for a Tag Team Match main event against Ric Flair & Batista. Plus, Mark Henry in action, Matt Hardy takes on Finlay, and much more.

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