The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 18
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 18!
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 Live 903
Season 18 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/6/2016
After James Ellsworth cost him his chance to recapture the WWE World Championship at WWE: TLC, Dean Ambrose receives another golden opportunity on an all new edition of MizTV. Randy Orton & Bray Wyatt challenge Heath Slater & Rhyno for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship. Alexa Bliss celebrates becoming the new SmackDown Women's Champion.
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#2 - SmackDown 874
Season 18 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/2016
Before defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against AJ Styles at Extreme Rules, Roman Reigns steps into the ring for main event action against The Club's Luke Gallows. In a message to Dean Ambrose, Chris Jericho learns the hard way that it is the lunatics who truly run the asylum. Plus, Kevin Owens goes one-on-one with Cesaro and more.
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#3 - SmackDown 859
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/2016
Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose face Alberto Del Rio & Rusev in the main event. Kevin Owens goes one-on-one with United States Champion Kalisto. Chris Jericho takes a front row seat to witness AJ Styles facing The Miz in singles action. Plus, The New Day battles The Social Outcasts, Divas Champion Charlotte squares off with Alicia Fox, and more.
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#4 - SmackDown Live 885
Season 18 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/2/2016
As the road to SummerSlam continues, Dolph Ziggler puts his status as No. 1 Contender for the WWE World Championship on the line in the main event against Bray Wyatt. Despite striking first against Brock Lesnar on Raw, Randy Orton learns the penalty of provoking The Beast. Plus, AJ Styles issues a challenge to John Cena and much more.
#5 - SmackDown 876
Season 18 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/2/2016
Kofi Kingston goes one-on-one with AJ Styles in the main event. Dean Ambrose & Sami Zayn take on Kevin Owens & Alberto Del Rio. After battling Jack Swagger, Rusev receives a message from Titus O'Neil. Plus, The Dudley Boyz in action, Becky Lynch takes on Women's Champion Charlotte, and much more.
#6 - SmackDown Live 886
Season 18 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/9/2016
Dolph Ziggler & WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose take on The Wyatt Family. Randy Orton faces Alberto Del Rio. Heath Slater battles Rhyno for a spot on the SmackDown LIVE roster. Plus, Eva Marie suffers another unfortunate incident before facing Becky Lynch, American Alpha in action, and much more.
#7 - SmackDown Live 887
Season 18 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/16/2016
John Cena prepares faces Alberto Del Rio. After getting a real kick out of a face-to-face confrontation with Dolph Ziggler on Miz TV, WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose battles Erick Rowan. Heath Slater's quest for a SmackDown LIVE contract leads him to a match with Randy Orton. Plus, Becky Lynch & Carmella battle Natalya & Alexa Bliss and more.
#8 - SmackDown Live 888
Season 18 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/23/2016
Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan introduce two new championships exclusive to the brand. While AJ Styles looks to use his victory over John Cena at SummerSlam to gain an opportunity at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, Dolph Ziggler's own championship aspirations lead him to action against The Phenomenal One.
#9 - SmackDown Live 889
Season 18 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/30/2016
WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose clashes with Baron Corbin. The Headbangers return to battle Heath Slater & Rhyno in the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament. AJ Styles goes one-on-one with Apollo Crews. Plus, the rivalry between Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt continues, Dolph Ziggler confronts The Miz, and much more.
#10 - SmackDown Live 890
Season 18 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/6/2016
WWE World Champion Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles meet for a face-to-face confrontation. Before taking to the ring with Rhyno in the semifinals of the SmackDown Tag Team Championship Tournament, Heath Slater introduces his family to the WWE Universe. Plus, Apollo Crews and Intercontinental Champion The Miz clash in singles action and much more.
#11 - SmackDown Live 891
Season 18 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/13/2016
Dirty deeds await John Cena when he partners with Dean Ambrose to take on WWE World Champion AJ Styles and a partner of his choosing. Randy Orton issues a challenge to Bray Wyatt. Alexa Bliss, Nikki Bella, Naomi, Natalya, and Carmella compete for a chance at the SmackDown Women's Championship.
#12 - SmackDown Live 892
Season 18 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/20/2016
With both men set to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE World Championship at No Mercy, John Cena and Dean Ambrose clash one-on-one in the main event. Randy Orton's problems with The Wyatt Family continue as he takes on Erick Rowan. General Manager Daniel Bryan mediates the contract signing for the upcoming confrontation between Alexa Bliss and SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch. The Usos faces American Alpha for a shot at the SmackDown Tag Team Titles. All this and much more!
#13 - SmackDown Live 893
Season 18 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/27/2016
AJ Styles defends the WWE World Championship against Dean Ambrose. Bray Wyatt invites Randy Orton to hunt him down for a face-to-face confrontation in his lair. Intercontinental Champion The Miz goads Dolph Ziggler into putting everything on the line. Plus, an Eight-Man Tag Team Match, SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch in action, and more.
#14 - SmackDown Live 894
Season 18 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/4/2016
Tensions between Dean Ambrose, John Cena, and WWE World Champion AJ Styles explode. With Dolph Ziggler's future in WWE reaching uncertainty, Intercontinental Champion The Miz invites his opponent to MizTV. Bray Wyatt goes one-on-one with Kane. Plus, General Manager Daniel Bryan honors some true heroes, Nikki Bella in action, and more.
#15 - SmackDown Live 895
Season 18 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/11/2016
Randy Orton & Kane take on Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper. With Dean Ambrose serving as the special guest referee, newcomer James Ellsworth receives a chance to advance his career by going one-on-one with WWE World Champion AJ Styles. Dolph Ziggler battles The Spirit Squad in a Handicap Match. All this and more.
#16 - SmackDown Live 896
Season 18 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/18/2016
James Ellsworth challenges AJ Styles for the WWE World Championship. Randy Orton takes on Luke Harper. In a Six-Man Tag Team Match, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler partners with SmackDown Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Rhyno to take on The Miz & The Spirit Squad. Baron Corbin goes one-on-one with Jack Swagger. All this and much more.
#17 - SmackDown Live 897
Season 18 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/25/2016
For a future opportunity to challenge for the WWE World Championship, Dean Ambrose faces off against AJ Styles. Bray Wyatt takes on Kane in a No Disqualification Match. Plus, Natalya and Nikki Bella battle for the right to lead the SmackDown LIVE Women's Team at Survivor Series, Alexa Bliss in Action, Heath Slater & Rhyno, and more.
#18 - SmackDown Live 898
Season 18 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/1/2016
After inadvertently causing Dean Ambrose to suffer an attack at the hands of AJ Styles, James Ellsworth looks to make things right by offering his assistance to The Lunatic Fringe in attaining another chance at the WWE World Championship. The Wyatt Family expands when Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Kane in a No Disqualification Match.
#19 - SmackDown Live 899
Season 18 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/8/2016
Randy Orton partners with Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper, as the new Wyatt Family takes on Dean Ambrose, Kane & James Ellsworth. Alexa Bliss seizes an opportunity for gold by challenging Becky Lynch for the SmackDown Women's Championship. With Survivor Series just around the corner, Team SmackDown LIVE receives a rather unusual mascot. All this and more.
#20 - SmackDown Live 900
Season 18 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/15/2016
When Edge returns to welcome all five competitors representing SmackDown LIVE in the upcoming Traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series Elimination Match against Team RAW to an all new edition of The Cutting Edge, The Undertaker delivers a stern warning to those fighting for his brand. Plus, much more action on this historic 900th episode of SmackDown.
#21 - SmackDown Live 901
Season 18 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/22/2016
James Ellsworth is given a chance to climb his way to a SmackDown LIVE contract by going one-on-one with WWE World Champion AJ Styles in a Ladder Match. The Wyatt Family sends a message to the winners of a Tag Team Turmoil Match. SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan looks to punish Baron Corbin by making him face Kane. All this and much more.
#22 - SmackDown Live 902
Season 18 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/29/2016
While Bray Wyatt and Randy Orton look to bring gold to The Wyatt Family by facing American Alpha for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, Luke Harper is tasked with going-on-one with Kane. WWE World Champion AJ Styles makes a devastating statement at the expense of James Ellsworth on a new edition of The Ambrose Asylum. Plus, Becky Lynch and more.
#23 - SmackDown Live 904
Season 18 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/13/2016
When James Ellsworth is physically unable to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE World Championship, a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match between The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Dean Ambrose, and Luke Harper is held to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the title. Several tag teams compete in a Battle Royal for a chance at the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.
#24 - SmackDown Live 905
Season 18 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/20/2016
The championship dreams of James Ellsworth turn into a nightmare after he is severely punished by WWE World Champion AJ Styles. In the main event, Dolph Ziggler battles Baron Corbin for a chance to become the next challenger for Styles' title. SmackDown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss learns that looks can be deceiving. All this and much more.
#25 - SmackDown Live 906
Season 18 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/27/2016
AJ Styles defends the WWE World Championship against Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler in the main event. Randy Orton & Bray Wyatt put the SmackDown Tag Team Championship on the line in 4-Corners Elimination Match against American Alpha, The Usos, and Heath Slater & Rhyno. Becky Lynch challenges Alexa Bliss for the SmackDown Women's Championship.