The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 2
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 2!
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 53
Season 2 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/24/2000
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's sordid love triangle involving Triple H and Kurt Angle becomes even more complicated after she is forced to choose which man will be her partner against Lita & WWE Champion The Rock in the main event. Road Dogg & X-Pac battle The Undertaker in a Handicap Match. Plus, Edge & Christian, The Hardy Boyz, and many more.
#2 - SmackDown 40
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/2000
Shane McMahon goes one-on-one with the Undertaker. When WWE Champion Triple H and his degenerates look to get even, The Rock makes his presence felt in a big way. Plus, Matt Hardy takes on Essa Rios, Chris Jericho battles Val Venis and Hardcore Holly in a Triple Threat Match for a chance at the Intercontinental Championship, and much more.
#3 - SmackDown 41
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/1/2000
The Undertaker and The Rock compete in a pair of Handicap Matches for an opportunity at Triple H's WWE Championship. Kane seizes a golden opportunity of his own at The Game's expense. WWE Superstars including Kurt Angle, Crash Holly, and others compete in Qualifying Matches for the upcoming King of the Ring tournament. Plus, Chris Jericho and more.
#4 - SmackDown 45
Season 2 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/29/2000
WWE Commissioner Mick Foley forces Triple H to team with X-Pac and Road Dogg in a Six-Man Tag Team main event against Chris Jericho and The Dudley Boyz. When Al Snow is given a shot at the Hardcore Championship, Steve Blackman proves that he truly is the Lethal Weapon. Plus, Kurt Angle takes on Hardcore Holly, and more.
#5 - SmackDown 46
Season 2 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/6/2000
As the rivalry between Chris Jericho and Triple H continues to escalate, Commissioner Mick Foley gives The Game an opportunity to earn a match with Y2J if he can survive a Handicap Elimination Match. Plus, WWE Champion The Rock teams with Chyna & European Champion Eddie Guerrero for a Six-Man Tag Team main event and much more.
#6 - SmackDown 49
Season 2 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/27/2000
Just 24 hours after a controversial Fully Loaded, Commissioner Mick Foley looks to make things right as he gives WWE Champion The Rock a chance at payback on Kurt Angle. With the help of Shane McMahon, Big Show unveils a new attitude. Plus, X-Pac and Steve Blackman get hardcore, the Right to Censor introduces their newest member, and more.
#7 - SmackDown 55
Season 2 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/7/2000
When The Rock challenges Edge & Christian to a Handicap Match in the main event, the duo goads The Great One into putting his WWE Championship on the line. After being absent for the better part of a year, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin sends a message to the unknown assailant who put him out-of-action. Plus, The Undertaker faces Kurt Angle and more.
#8 - SmackDown 65
Season 2 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/16/2000
As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Intercontinental Champion Eddie Guerrero, Triple H joins the broadcast via satellite to give some insight to his intense rivalry with The Rattlesnake. After Commissioner Foley has Rikishi escorted away by police, The Rock finds himself looking over his shoulder when he competes in the main event.
#9 - SmackDown 67
Season 2 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/30/2000
Commissioner Foley announces one of hell of match for Armageddon. While celebrating their wedding anniversary, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley await the arrival of special guest "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Plus, WWE Champion Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian take on The Undertaker & The Rock in the main event, Raven in action, and more.
#10 - SmackDown 68
Season 2 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/7/2000
While preparing to defend his WWE Championship against five other Superstars inside Hell in a Cell at Armageddon, Kurt Angle takes on The Rock, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and The Undertaker in a Fatal 4-Way Match main event. Mr. McMahon forces Commissioner Foley to come to an important decision. Plus, Chris Jericho, Trish Stratus, and more.
#11 - SmackDown 70
Season 2 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/21/2000
Mr. McMahon gets into the Christmas spirit by shaking things up. The Chairman orders "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to referee William Regal's European Championship defense against Hardcore Holly. The Undertaker & The Rock defend their newly won Tag Team Championship against Edge & Christian. Plus, Right to Censor, The Dudley Boyz, and many more.
#12 - SmackDown 42
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/8/2000
After eliminating each of the Number One Contenders for Triple H's WWE Championship on Raw, the McMahon-Helmsley Faction throws a special celebration. But when The Rock interrupts the evening's festivities, The Game and his degenerates find themselves competing in a Six-Man Tag Team main event against The Undertaker, Kane & The Great One.
#13 - SmackDown 51
Season 2 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/10/2000
After giving both Kurt Angle and Triple H a chance at The Rock's WWE Championship at SummerSlam, Commissioner Foley orders both men to team up against The Undertaker and The Great One in the main event. The rivalry between Jerry Lawler and Tazz reaches its breaking point in a face-to-face confrontation. Plus, Steve Blackman and more.
#14 - SmackDown 54
Season 2 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/31/2000
Kurt Angle tries to put himself between Stephanie McMahon and her husband Triple H. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist's measure of integrity leads him to main event action against Eddie Guerrero. Plus, The Undertaker competes for a chance at The Rock's WWE Championship, Jacqueline teams with Edge & Christian to take on The Hardy Boyz & Lita.
#15 - SmackDown 71
Season 2 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/28/2000
Things get messy for Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley when she makes a series of unexpected matches. Chris Jericho battles both Edge & Christian in a Handicap Match. The Rock & The Undertaker find themselves outnumbered in the main event. Plus, Kurt Angle defends his WWE Championship against Bubba Ray Dudley and much more.
#16 - SmackDown 38
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/2000
Rikishi & Too Cool are forced to compete against all three members of D-Generation X in a Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Match. With The Rock away in Hollywood, Triple H issues a special challenge to The Great One for the WWE Championship. Plus, Big Show battles The Dudley Boyz in a Tables Match and more.
#17 - SmackDown 36
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/2000
The Rock recruits 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin to play mind games with the McMahon-Helmsley Regime before challenging Triple H for the WWE Championship at Backlash. What surprises does the 'Texas Rattlesnake' have in store for DX? The Hardy Boyz compete against each other for the Hardcore Championship and much more.
#18 - SmackDown 47
Season 2 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/13/2000
Triple H competes in a main event No Disqualification Match against The Undertaker. Before Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Kane, the Olympic Gold Medalist makes a mistake that costs him dearly. Plus, X-Pac & Road Dogg take on The Hardy Boyz, Intercontinental Champion Val Venis teams with Test & Albert to battle Too Cool & Rikishi, and much more!
#19 - SmackDown 48
Season 2 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/20/2000
Commissioner Mick Foley orders WWE Champion The Rock, Triple H, and more to compete in a Tag Team main event. The Godfather goes one-on-one with Bull Buchanan. Plus, Steve Blackman defends his Hardcore Championship against Al Snow, The Undertaker takes on the Big Boss Man, and much more.
#20 - SmackDown 57
Season 2 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/21/2000
Commissioner Foley conducts an own investigation into who ran over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at Survivor Series. However, things take an unexpected turn when Shane McMahon promises to make a stunning revelation. Plus, WWE Champion The Rock teams with The Undertaker & Triple H, Tazz & X-Pac battle Chris Jericho & Jerry Lawler, and more.
#21 - SmackDown 58
Season 2 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/28/2000
Despite his best efforts to curb "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's rage during his investigation into who ran him down, Commissioner Foley learns that he can't prevent The Rattlesnake from striking. Plus, Triple H & WWE Champion The Rock team up for main event action, Lita defends the Women's Championship against Jacqueline, and more.
#22 - SmackDown 35
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/2000
With the added threat of 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin in The Rock's corner at Backlash, WWE Champion Triple H and his faction resolve to assert and abuse their power. However, Triple H receives a new challenge from an extreme superstar. Plus, The Dudley Boyz, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, and many more on this action-packed edition of SmackDown.
#23 - SmackDown 37
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/2000
Mr. McMahon forces Referee Earl Hebner to team up with The Rock as The Great One defends the WWE Championship in a main event Handicap Tag Team Match against Triple H, X-Pac & Road Dogg. Plus, Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with Hardcore Holly, Rikishi battles World Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian, and much more action.
#24 - SmackDown 28
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2000
The Rock teams up with Rikishi to take on Shane McMahon & the Big Show. Kurt Angle defends his Intercontinental Championship against an opponent who commands respect. Plus, Too Cool teams with Chris Jericho to take on The Radicalz, DX battles Edge and Christian, and more.
#25 - SmackDown 22
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2000
Emotions reach a fever pitch as Cactus Jack and Triple H engage in a wild brawl. Kane, Big Show, and The Rock go to war in a Triple Threat, Royal Rumble style Elimination match. Edge goes one-on-one with Gangrel. The Hardy Boyz face The Dudley Boyz in tag team action. Rikishi, Too Cool, Chris Jericho, and more.