The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown
Every episode of WWE SmackDown ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown!
For more than 20 years and with more than 1,000 episodes, SmackDown has showcased WWE's top Superstars and created countless memorable moments.
#1 - SmackDown 643
Season 13 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/16/2011
Big Show takes on Jack Swagger in singles competition. Randy Orton partners with Zack Ryder to face Wade Barrett & United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. Amidst his ongoing rivalry with Booker T, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Daniel Bryan. Plus, Sheamus, Natalya, and many more in action.
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#2 - SmackDown 632
Season 13 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/30/2011
Randy Orton faces Christian in the main event. Sheamus looks to add another accolade to his list of accomplishments when The Celtic Warrior challenges Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, Sin Cara's identity is threatened by another masked Superstar, Natalya takes on Divas Champion Kelly Kelly, and much more.
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#3 - SmackDown 633
Season 13 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/7/2011
In the main event, Sheamus & Randy Orton team up to take on Christian & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Tensions between two of WWE's biggest Superstars explode when Big Show vows revenge on World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry. All this and much more.
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#4 - SmackDown 634
Season 13 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/14/2011
For an opportunity to challenge any champion of their own choosing in the main event, several Superstars compete in the largest Battle Royal in WWE history. Divas Champion Beth Phoenix faces Kelly Kelly. Plus, WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio in action, the battle of the Sin Caras continues, and much more.
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#5 - SmackDown 635
Season 13 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/21/2011
WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio reluctantly competes in the main event against Big Show. The battle of the Sin Caras is set to come to an end when they meet in a Mask vs. Mask Match. Randy Orton's problems with Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes escalate. World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry battles John Morrison. Plus, Daniel Bryan and more.
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#6 - SmackDown 636
Season 13 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/28/2011
CM Punk challenges Christian to a match. Following his loss to World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry, Big Show addresses his rivalry with The World's Strongest Man. Awesome Truth battles WWE Tag Team Champions Air Boom. Plus, Wade Barrett in action, United States Champion Dolph Ziggler faces Randy Orton, and much more.
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#7 - SmackDown 639
Season 13 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/18/2011
World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry makes an example out of Daniel Bryan to send a message to Big Show. Randy Orton & Sheamus battle Wade Barrett & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Plus, Christian, Sin Cara, Kofi Kingston, and many more in action.
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#8 - SmackDown 640
Season 13 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/25/2011
After his attempt to take advantage of an injured Mark Henry backfires, Daniel Bryan finds himself competing against Wade Barrett, Randy Orton, and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes in a Fatal 4-Way Match main event to determine who will receive an opportunity for the World Heavyweight Championship. All this and much more.
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#9 - SmackDown 642
Season 13 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/9/2011
Wade Barrett and Randy Orton compete in a pair of Beat the Clock Challenges for the opportunity to choose the stipulation for their upcoming match. A cheap shot from World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry sends Big Show into a rampage. Plus, Daniel Bryan in action, Sheamus goes one-on-one with David Otunga, Cody Rhodes joins commentary, and more.
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#10 - SmackDown 599
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/2011
With Vickie Guerrero serving as Special Guest Referee, Dolph Ziggler challenges Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship. Alberto Del Rio and Kofi Kingston clash in singles competition. The Corre's Wade Barrett takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. Plus, Drew McIntyre in action, Layla takes on Divas Champion Eve, and much more.
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#11 - SmackDown 644
Season 13 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/23/2011
When things break down in a main event confrontation between Dolph Ziggler and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long takes matters into his own hands. Randy Orton targets Wade Barrett. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes and United States Champion Zack Ryder meet in singles action and more.
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#12 - SmackDown 645
Season 13 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/30/2011
Randy Orton and Wade Barrett meet in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Despite being scheduled to partner with World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan against Mark Henry & David Otunga, Big Show finds himself competing in singles action. Plus, Booker T's problems with Cody Rhodes continue, Sheamus goes one-on-one with Heath Slater, and much more.
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#13 - SmackDown Live 996
Season 20 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/18/2018
Becky Lynch celebrates her coronation as new SmackDown Women's Champion and mocks her ex-best friend and former champion Charlotte Flair. Rusev Day implodes during Rusev's United States Championship Match against Shinsuke Nakamura. WWE Champion AJ Styles faces Andrade "Cien" Almas in a Non-Title Match. Asuka battles Billie Kay of the IIconics.
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#14 - SmackDown Live 1044
Season 21 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/20/2019
WWE Champion Kofi Kingston seeks a measure of revenge on Randy Orton for his attack on Kingston's New Day brethren. The first round of the King of the Ring Tournament continues. Plus, Buddy Murphy faces "The New" Daniel Bryan, The Revival battle Heavy Machinery, Charlotte Flair joins "A Moment of Bliss" and much more.
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#15 - Friday Night SmackDown 1051 - WWE Draft 2019
Season 21 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/11/2019
The 2019 WWE Draft kicks off. Seth Rollins, representing Raw, faces SmackDown's representative Roman Reigns for the first pick in the draft. Plus, Bayley challenges Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women's Championship and much more action.
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#16 - Friday Night SmackDown 1052
Season 21 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/18/2019
Roman Reigns & Daniel Bryan face Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura & King Corbin. Plus, SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley appears on "Miz TV," Nikki Cross, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Carmella, Dana Brooke and Lacey Evans compete in a Six-Pack Challenge to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Women's Championship and more action.
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#17 - SmackDown 537
Season 11 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/4/2009
Batista makes a statement. Beth Phoenix, Mickie James, and Natalya compete in a Triple Threat Match to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Women's Championship. Plus, Luke Gallows proves to be a dangerous asset in CM Punk's straight edge crusade, Drew McIntyre goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion John Morrison, and much more.
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#18 - Super SmackDown Live 628
Season 13 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/30/2011
Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete on a special Super SmackDown Live. When Christian challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match, Mark Henry shows everyone why he is The World's Strongest Man. CM Punk and Triple H sign the contract for their upcoming battle at Night of Champions.
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#19 - SmackDown 600
Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2011
As SmackDown reaches a record-breaking milestone with 600 episodes, Superstars from both SmackDown and Raw compete in a 12-Man Tag Team Match. When Vickie Guerrero strips Edge of the World Heavyweight Championship to award the title to Dolph Ziggler, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long returns to put a wrench in her plans. All this and more.
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#20 - SmackDown 602
Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2011
Alberto Del Rio and World Heavyweight Champion Edge sign the contract for their upcoming battle at WrestleMania XXVII. The Undertaker addresses the recent comments made by Triple H. Two giants collide when Kane goes one-on-one with Big Show. Plus, the rivalry between Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes continues, Jack Swagger faces JTG, and much more.
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#21 - SmackDown 608
Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2011
Edge's untimely retirement forces him to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship. A 20-Man Battle Royal is held to determine who will face Alberto Del Rio for the vacated title in a Ladder Match at Extreme Rules. Rey Mysterio battles Drew McIntyre. Plus, The Corre's Ezekiel Jackson takes on Kofi Kingston, Layla battles Kelly Kelly, and more.
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#22 - SmackDown 614
Season 13 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/27/2011
Christian, Mark Henry, and Sheamus meet in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship. Ezekiel Jackson continues his crusade against The Corre by taking on Heath Slater. Plus, Kane battles The Great Khali in a Monster Brawl, Daniel Bryan goes one-on-one with Cody Rhodes, and much more action.
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#23 - SmackDown 615
Season 13 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/3/2011
Sheamus challenges Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Wade Barrett defends the Intercontinental Championship against his former ally Ezekiel Jackson. Jinder Mahal makes his in-ring debut by going one-on-one with Yoshi Tatsu. Plus, Daniel Bryan in action, Christian takes on Mark Henry, and much more.
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#24 - SmackDown 616
Season 13 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/10/2011
Christian turns his back on the WWE Universe and asks World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton for one more golden opportunity. After responding to this request, The Viper takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Sheamus in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, The Corre in a Six-Man Tag Team Match and much more.
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#25 - SmackDown 617
Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/17/2011
In the hopes of being added to the upcoming battle for the World Heavyweight Championship at Capitol Punishment, Sheamus goes one-on-one with Christian in the main event. Alberto Del Rio vows to get even with Big Show. Following the dissolution of The Corre, Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel take on The Usos.
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