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The Worst Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown

Every episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of WWE Friday Night SmackDown!

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 41 - October 9, 2026
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - October 9, 2026

    S28:E41

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 14 - April 3, 2026
    3.8/10(128 votes)

    #2 - April 3, 2026

    S28:E14

    Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis

    Director:Unknown
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  3. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 15 - April 10, 2026
    4.3/10(88 votes)

    #3 - April 10, 2026

    S28:E15

    Pat McAfee continues to shake up the Undisputed WWE Title picture as he reappears on The Road to Wrestlemania 42 in San Jose, Calif.

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  4. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 6 Episode 52 - SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2004
    4.4/10(21 votes)

    #4 - SmackDown - Dec. 23, 2004

    S6:E52

    The Superstars of SmackDown journey overseas to pay tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by celebrating Christmas in Baghdad. From Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns taking on Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero to The Undertaker going one-on-one with Heidenreich, WWE salutes the troops by bringing them a little taste of home.

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  5. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 2 Episode 40 - SmackDown - Oct. 05, 2000
    4.6/10(42 votes)

    #5 - SmackDown - Oct. 05, 2000

    S2:E40

    In retribution for striking him on Raw, Commissioner Mick Foley has "Stone Cold" Steve Austin suspended from WWE until he can discover the identity of the person who put him out of action for nearly a year. Kane challenges The Rock for his WWE Championship in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to battle Too Cool & Rikishi.

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  6. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 22 Episode 28 - July 10, 2020
    4.9/10(36 votes)

    #6 - July 10, 2020

    S22:E28

    The New Day vs. Nakamura & Cesaro; plus, WWE women's stars sing in the Smackdown Karaoke ShowDown.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 19 - May 8, 2026
    5.0/10(66 votes)

    #7 - May 8, 2026

    S28:E19

    Rhea Ripley joins a wary Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss to battle Fatal Influence. Tiffany Stratton defends the Women's U.S. Title against Kiana James.

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  9. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 6 Episode 18 - SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2004
    5.1/10(19 votes)

    #8 - SmackDown - Apr. 29, 2004

    S6:E18

    Despite his in-ring career being threatened by injury, SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle returns to chastise those he blames for his recent sufferings. After coming to Rob Van Dam's aid during an attack by Paul Heyman's agents of extreme, WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero finds himself facing Bubba Ray Dudley in the main event. All this and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 9 Episode 30 - SmackDown - Jul. 27, 2007
    5.1/10(15 votes)

    #9 - SmackDown - Jul. 27, 2007

    S9:E30

    To commemorate the first ever Indian-born World Heavyweight Champion, a celebration is held for The Great Khali. However, the festivities are cut short when Batista issues a challenge for the gold. Hornswoggle puts the Cruiserweight Championship on the line against Jamie Noble. Kane goes one-on-one with Dave Taylor. All this and much more.

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  11. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 10 Episode 12 - SmackDown - Mar. 21, 2008
    5.1/10(19 votes)

    #10 - SmackDown - Mar. 21, 2008

    S10:E12

    As The Undertaker faces ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero in the main event, World Heavyweight Champion Edge prepares for his upcoming battle with The Deadman by taking on a less than formidable opponent. The Miz and John Morrison put the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line against Jesse & Festus. Plus, Chris Jericho joins The VIP Lounge and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 21 Episode 24 - June 11, 2019 (Sacramento, CA)
    5.1/10(31 votes)

    #11 - June 11, 2019 (Sacramento, CA)

    S21:E24

    With Big E finally being cleared for in-ring competition, The New Day brought their best to the trio of Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in the SmackDown LIVE main event. Elsewhere, Shane McMahon attempted to make an example out of The Miz as his Super ShowDown victory tour continued.

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  13. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 6 Episode 39 - SmackDown - Sep. 23, 2004
    5.2/10(21 votes)

    #12 - SmackDown - Sep. 23, 2004

    S6:E39

    Big Show & Eddie Guerrero face Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns. The Undertaker faces some demons from his past in a Handicap Match against former Ministry of Darkness members Gangrel & Viscera. Plus, United States Champion Booker T goes one-on-one with Paul London, Spike Dudley defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio, and much more.

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  14. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 9 Episode 26 - SmackDown - Jun. 29, 2007
    5.2/10(20 votes)

    #13 - SmackDown - Jun. 29, 2007

    S9:E26

    World Heavyweight Champion Edge faces Batista in the main event. Eugene receives an unceremonious welcome to SmackDown in a match against The Great Khali. United States Champion MVP takes to the ring to face Kane. Plus, Jamie Noble challenges Chavo Guerrero for the Cruiserweight Championship, Ric Flair battles Carlito, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 9 Episode 29 - SmackDown - Jul. 20, 2007
    5.2/10(15 votes)

    #14 - SmackDown - Jul. 20, 2007

    S9:E29

    After Edge is forced to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship due to injury, a 20-Man Battle Royal is held to determine the new champion. The No. 1 Contender is also decided when Kane goes one-on-one with Batista. Matt Hardy takes to the ring to face off against Kenny Dykstra. All this and much more.

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  16. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 9 Episode 40 - SmackDown - Oct. 05, 2007
    5.2/10(14 votes)

    #15 - SmackDown - Oct. 05, 2007

    S9:E40

    Rey Mysterio battles The Great Khali in a true-to-life "David and Goliath" confrontation. MVP & Matt Hardy put the WWE Tag Team Championship on the line when they take on Deuce 'n Domino. Plus, the team of Jesse and Festus make their long-awaited debut, Kane goes one-on-one with Kenny Dykstra, and much more.

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  17. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 10 Episode 6 - SmackDown - Feb. 08, 2008
    5.2/10(15 votes)

    #16 - SmackDown - Feb. 08, 2008

    S10:E6

    A confrontation over the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match at No Way Out leads to The Undertaker partnering with Batista & Finlay to take on The Great Khali, Big Daddy V & United States Champion MVP in a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event. Tensions explode when World Heavyweight Champion Edge tries to make Rey Mysterio apologize to Vickie Guerrero.

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  18. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 10 Episode 16 - SmackDown - Apr. 18, 2008
    5.2/10(17 votes)

    #17 - SmackDown - Apr. 18, 2008

    S10:E16

    After getting into a physical altercation with Chris Jericho on The Highlight Reel, Batista takes to the ring for main event action against World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker. The Great Khali makes an emphatic statement when Big Show goes one-on-one with Mark Henry. With Natalya Neidhart in her corner, Victoria faces off against Cherry.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 14 Episode 23 - SmackDown - Jun. 08, 2012
    5.2/10(22 votes)

    #18 - SmackDown - Jun. 08, 2012

    S14:E23

    Nine days before their World Heavyweight Championship Match at No Way Out, Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio each must contend with some colassal competition in Kane and The Great Khali. And Friday nights are about to get funky as SmackDown snares its very own living, breathing Funkasaurus - Brodus Clay.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 23 Episode 53 - December 31, 2021
    5.2/10(33 votes)

    #19 - December 31, 2021

    S23:E53

    SmackDown #1167 Michael Cole, Pat McAfee and Becky Lynch count down WWE's top 10 greatest matches and moments from 2021.

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  21. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 6 Episode 49 - SmackDown - Dec. 02, 2004
    5.3/10(17 votes)

    #20 - SmackDown - Dec. 02, 2004

    S6:E49

    The Undertaker takes on WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield & Orlando Jordan in a Handicap Match. The remaining contestants of Tough Enough are left shell shocked by an unexpected elimination. Plus, Kurt Angle finds no joy when his affections are rebuffed, Eddie Guerrero & Booker T team up to face off against The Basham Brothers, and much more.

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  22. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 9 Episode 33 - SmackDown - Aug. 17, 2007
    5.3/10(14 votes)

    #21 - SmackDown - Aug. 17, 2007

    S9:E33

    The Great Khali faces Kane in a rematch from their battle at WrestleMania 23, Matt Hardy finds himself facing an unexpected challenge on an all new edition of MVP's VIP Lounge. The sum of Mark Henry's days may be numbered after The World's Strongest Man is once again stalked by one of The Undertaker's druids. All this and more.

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  23. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 9 Episode 42 - SmackDown - Oct. 19, 2007
    5.3/10(17 votes)

    #22 - SmackDown - Oct. 19, 2007

    S9:E42

    Rey Mysterio faces United States Champion MVP. John "Bradshaw" Layfield conducts a special interview with Batista. Two giants clash as Kane goes one-on-one with The Great Khali. Plus, Matt Hardy, Drew McIntyre, and many more in action.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 10 Episode 7 - SmackDown - Feb. 15, 2008
    5.3/10(17 votes)

    #23 - SmackDown - Feb. 15, 2008

    S10:E7

    On a special Valentine's Day edition of SmackDown, World Heavyweight Champion Edge takes advantage of the romantic atmosphere to ask SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero an important question. The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Big Daddy V. Batista battles United States Champion MVP. CM Punk & Kane take on Shelton Benjamin & Chavo Guerrero.

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  25. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 28 Episode 10 - March 6, 2026
    5.3/10(84 votes)

    #24 - March 6, 2026

    S28:E10

    A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.

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  26. WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 5 Episode 41 - SmackDown - Oct. 09, 2003
    5.4/10(17 votes)

    #25 - SmackDown - Oct. 09, 2003

    S5:E41

    The rivalry between United States Champion Eddie Guerrero and Big Show gets messy when Latino Heat takes up a new job. Kurt Angle challenges John Cena to a unique form of competition. As Stephanie and Mr. McMahon prepare for their "I Quit" match, another member of the McMahon family raises the stakes. Plus, The Undertaker in action and more.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"October 9, 2026" is the worst rated episode of "WWE Friday Night SmackDown". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/9/2026. This episode scored 3.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "April 3, 2026".