The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 12
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 12!
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 548
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/19/2010
Edge tries to avoid the Undertaker's wrath during a main event match against Batista. CM Punk makes in intentions for Elimination Chamber known and joins with his Straight Edge Society disciple Luke Gallows to take on John Morrison & R-Truth. Matt Hardy & The Great Khali team with Maria Kanellis in a Mixed Tag Team Match against The Hart Dynasty.
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#2 - SmackDown 546
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2010
Edge addresses his opportunity at WrestleMania XXVI on The Cutting Edge. Rey Mysterio, John Morrison, Chris Jericho and many more Superstars compete in a series of matches in the hopes of qualifying for the Elimination Chamber. Just days after capturing the Women's Championship, Mickie James teams with Beth Phoenix to take on LayCool.
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#3 - SmackDown 558
Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/30/2010
Edge delivesr a farewell address to SmackDown before heading to Raw. After treating the WWE Universe to a rendition of his life story, World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger finds himself standing face-to-face with a giant. The Straight Edge Society's CM Punk & Luke Gallows take on MVP & Rey Mysterio. All this and much more.
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#4 - SmackDown 547
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/12/2010
Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker in a No Disqualification Match. With his Straight Edge Society in his corner, CM Punk takes to the ring to face off against Rey Mysterio. Plus, Women's Champion Mickie James meets both members of LayCool in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match and John Morrison takes on R-Truth.
#5 - SmackDown 550
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/5/2010
World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho invites Edge to The Highlight Reel. When Rey Mysterio looks to celebrate his daughter's birthday with the WWE Universe, CM Punk and his Straight Edge Society crash the festivities. John Morrison battles Big Show. Plus, Drew McIntyre proves he is a fighting champion, Undertaker makes a statement, and more.
#6 - SmackDown 551
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/12/2010
World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho invites Edge to The Highlight Reel. When Rey Mysterio looks to celebrate his daughter's birthday with the WWE Universe, CM Punk and his Straight Edge Society crash the festivities. John Morrison battles Big Show. Plus, Drew McIntyre proves he is a fighting champion, Undertaker makes a statement, and more.
#7 - SmackDown 590
Season 12 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/10/2010
As his attempts to rescue Paul Bearer from the clutches of Edge become even more desperate, World Heavyweight Champion Kane & Alberto Del Rio take on The Rated-R Superstar & Rey Mysterio. Dolph Ziggler defends the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston. Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov defend the WWE Tag Team Championship.
#8 - SmackDown 593
Season 12 - Episode 53 - Aired 12/31/2010
Dolph Ziggler defends the Intercontinental Championship in a Triple Threat Match against Kofi Kingston and Jack Swagger. World Heavyweight Champion Edge & Rey Mysterio face Kane & Alberto Del Rio. Plus, Big Show clashes with Cody Rhodes in singles action, Beth Phoenix and Women's Champion Natalya face LayCool, and much more.
#9 - SmackDown 591
Season 12 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/17/2010
A Tag Team Match main event is created after things break down in a battle between Rey Mysterio and WWE Champion The Miz. LayCool takes to the ring to protest their Tables Match against Natalya & Beth Phoenix. Plus, Cody Rhodes, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler, and many more in action.
#10 - SmackDown 592
Season 12 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/21/2010
On a special Christmas Eve edition of SmackDown, John Cena battles Vickie Guerrero and Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in a Handicap Match. WWE Champion The Miz faces Randy Orton in a Non-Title Match. Plus, Alberto Del Rio & Jack Swagger take on Rey Mysterio & Kofi Kingston, Big Show impersonates a holiday icon, and much more.
#11 - SmackDown 557
Season 12 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/23/2010
Rey Mysterio & Kane take on The Straight Edge Society's CM Punk & Luke Gallows. World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger takes to the ring for a Non-Title Match against John Morrison. Chris Jericho vows to end Edge's career. Plus, JTG in action, LayCool faces the duo of Beth Phoenix & Mickie James, and much more.
#12 - SmackDown 578
Season 12 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/17/2010
The Undertaker and World Heavyweight Champion Kane meet face-to-face one last time. After trying to incite an altercation with Alberto Del Rio on The Peep Show, Christian goes one-on-one with CM Punk in the main event. Plus, Hornswoggle receives a lesson in verbal communication, Kofi Kingston takes on Jack Swagger, and much more.
#13 - SmackDown 577
Season 12 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/10/2010
The Undertaker battles CM Punk in the main event. Matt Hardy sets his sights on making a huge statement when he goes one-on-one with Alberto Del Rio. Kofi Kingston partners with The Masterpiece Chris Masters to take on Chavo Guerrero & Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler. Plus, Jack Swagger, Drew McIntyre, and more in action.
#14 - SmackDown 576
Season 12 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/3/2010
The dark and twisted sibling rivalry between The Undertaker and World Heavyweight Champion Kane is on display when The Devil's Favorite Demon sends a grave message to his brother. The Straight Edge Society's CM Punk & Luke Gallows take on Big Show in a Handicap Match. Christian takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Drew McIntyre.
#15 - SmackDown 575
Season 12 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/27/2010
World Heavyweight Champion Kane goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio in a No Disqualification Match. The Undertaker addresses the sins of his brother. Big Show takes to the ring to battle Luke Gallows of The Straight Edge Society in the main event. Plus, CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio, and many more in action.
#16 - SmackDown 574
Season 12 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/20/2010
World Heavyweight Champion Kane reveals his twisted motivations for putting The Undertaker in a vegetative state. Alberto Del Rio makes his debut against Rey Mysterio in the main event. Dolph Ziggler puts the Intercontinental Championship on the line in a match against Kofi Kingston. Plus, The Straight Edge Society, Christian, and more in action.
#17 - SmackDown 573
Season 12 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/13/2010
World Heavyweight Champion Kane takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Kofi Kingston. Rey Mysterio gears up to take on Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in the main event. In the midst of his rivalry with CM Punk's Straight Edge Society, Big Show competes in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match. Plus, Christian, Drew McIntyre, and many more in action.
#18 - SmackDown 572
Season 12 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/6/2010
The person responsible for The Undertaker's demise is revealed when Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with Drew McIntyre in the main event. MVP partners with JTG & Chris Masters to take on The Straight Edge Society's Luke Gallows, Joey Mercury & CM Punk. Dolph Ziggler challenges Kofi Kingston for the Intercontinental Championship. All this and more.
#19 - SmackDown 571
Season 12 - Episode 31 - Aired 7/30/2010
Rey Mysterio battles Jack Swagger in a No Disqualification Match main event. Michelle McCool defends the Women's Championship against Tiffany. In a Non-Title Match, Dolph Ziggler goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston. Big Show's rivalry with CM Punk and The Straight Edge Society continues when he takes on Luke Gallows.
#20 - SmackDown 570
Season 12 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/23/2010
Rey Mysterio battles Jack Swagger in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. Christian partners with Matt Hardy to take on Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes. Plus, Big Show's problems with CM Punk and his Straight Edge Society continue, Dolph Ziggler faces off against Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston, and much more.
#21 - SmackDown 589
Season 12 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/3/2010
After recently giving in to Edge's mind games to grant him a chance at the World Heavyweight Championship, Kane goes one-on-one with The Rated-R Superstar for the right to choose the stipulation for their upcoming battle. Plus, Kofi Kingston and Jack Swagger meet for a chance at the Intercontinental Championship and much more.
#22 - SmackDown 569
Season 12 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/16/2010
Jack Swagger looks to prove his innocence in The Undertaker's demise as he battles Kane in the main event. The Straight Edge Society fails to prevent Big Show from exacting revenge on their leader, CM Punk. Plus, Christian in action, Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston goes one-on-one with Cody Rhodes, and much more.
#23 - SmackDown 579
Season 12 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/24/2010
World Heavyweight Champion Kane learns that his ongoing rivalry with The Undertaker is far from over. Alberto Del Rio looks to give Christian a break. "Dashing" Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Hart Dynasty. The Straight Edge Society continues to fall apart when CM Punk goes one-on-one with Luke Gallows.
#24 - SmackDown 580
Season 12 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/1/2010
Big Show battles The Nexus in a Handicap Match. John Cena faces off against World Heavyweight Champion Kane in a Lumberjack Match. The Undertaker takes to the ring to battle CM Punk. Plus, MVP challenges Dolph Ziggler for the Intercontinental Championship, the rivalry between Alberto Del Rio and Rey Mysterio rages on, and more.
#25 - SmackDown 581
Season 12 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/8/2010
Following Paul Bearer's recent return from the dark side to help World Heavyweight Champion Kane get the better of The Undertaker, The Devil's Favorite Demon addresses his unholy reunion with his father. In the main event, Alberto Del Rio goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. Dolph Ziggler defends the Intercontinental Championship against MVP.