The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 20
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 20!
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 987
Season 20 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/17/2018
Following his controversial loss of the United States Title at Extreme Rules, Jeff Hardy challenges Shinsuke Nakamura for the gold in the main event. Andrade 'Cien' Almas goes one-on-one with WWE Champion AJ Styles. The Miz holds an irreverent eulogy for Team Hell No. Plus, Becky Lynch begins her quest for the SmackDown Women's Championship.
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#2 - SmackDown Live 1002
Season 20 - Episode 44 - Aired 10/30/2018
AJ Styles and Daniel Bryan have a war of words that leads to a main event match for the WWE Championship. SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch has a warning for Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey. The New Day celebrates Halloween by cosplaying as The Brood. World Cup contenders collide when Jeff Hardy & Rey Mysterio face Randy Orton & The Miz.
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#3 - SmackDown Live 977
Season 20 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/8/2018
In the aftermath of Backlash, SmackDown General Manager Paige decrees that Charlotte Flair, Rusev, Daniel Bryan, and many more SmackDown Superstars take to the ring to compete in a series of Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches. Plus, the rivalry between The New Day and The Bar continues to escalate when Cesaro faces off against Xavier Woods.
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#4 - SmackDown Live 975
Season 20 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/24/2018
WWE Champion AJ Styles reunites with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson to take on Shinsuke Nakamura, Rusev and Aiden English in the main event. Tensions brew when Charlotte Flair and SmackDown Women's Champion Carmella meet to sign the contract for their upcoming match at Backlash. Naomi uses trickery to help Jimmy Uso during a battle with Rowan.
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#5 - SmackDown Live 969
Season 20 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2018
As AJ Styles sets his sights on defending the WWE Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura at WrestleMania, Rusev steps up to battle The Phenomenal One in singles competition. After Fastlane saw Asuka issue a challenge to SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair, The Empress of Tomorrow and The Queen come face-to-face to exchange some words.
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#6 - SmackDown Live 968
Season 20 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2018
When a main event confrontation between Dolph Ziggler and WWE Champion AJ Styles breaks down, SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon decides to give the WWE Universe a preview of what's to come at Fastlane. Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Jinder Mahal. The Riott Squad interrupts an interview with SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair.
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#7 - SmackDown Live 967
Season 20 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2018
With his path to WrestleMania rendered uncertain, John Cena comes to SmackDown to take on AJ Styles in the main event in the hope of earning a spot in the upcoming match for the WWE Championship at Fastlane. Aiden English's mouth earns him a trip to the ring to go one-on-one with Shinsuke Nakamura. All this and much more action.
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#8 - SmackDown Live 963
Season 20 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2018
Following his victory at the Royal Rumble, Shinsuke Nakamura partners with WWE Champion AJ Styles to face Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn. The Riott Squad looks to make an example out of SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair. The Bludgeon Brothers show their dominance. Plus, a No. 1 Contender's Fatal 4-Way Match for the United States Championship.
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#9 - SmackDown Live 1003
Season 20 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/6/2018
The road to Survivor Series begins as Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Paige begin assembling their Survivor Series teams. NXT Superstar and member of SAnitY Nikki Cross arrives in WWE to answer SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch's impromptu open challenge. Jeff Hardy faces Samoa Joe for a spot on the men's Survivor Series team.
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#10 - SmackDown Live 1004
Season 20 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/13/2018
Daniel Bryan battles AJ Styles for the WWE Championship. After having her face broken during the SmackDown Women's Division's invasion of Raw, Becky Lynch handpicks her replacement for her match against Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series. Rey Mysterio faces The Miz to remain on the SmackDown Survivor Series team.
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#11 - SmackDown Live 1005
Season 20 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/20/2018
New WWE Champion Daniel Bryan claims he is a changed man and declares the "Yes!" Movement dead. Randy Orton viciously attacks and unmasks Rey Mysterio. Charlotte Flair explains her shocking attack on Raw's Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series. The New Day takes on The Bar and Big Show in a Thanksgiving Feast Fight. Shane McMahon and The Miz team up.
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#12 - SmackDown Live 1006
Season 20 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/27/2018
SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch learns who her challengers will be at WWE TLC. Jeff Hardy celebrates his 20th anniversary as a WWE Superstar. Rusev faces United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in a Non-Title Match. Randy Orton renews his physical assaults on Rey Mysterio. Kofi Kingston, with The New Day in his corner, takes on The Miz.
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#13 - SmackDown Live 1007
Season 20 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/4/2018
WWE Champion "The New" Daniel Bryan declares his manifesto. AJ Styles faces The Miz in the main event. SmackDown Women's Champion The Man Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Asuka sign their contract for their Tables, Ladders, & Chairs Match at WWE TLC. Jey Uso, Cesaro, and Xavier Woods compete in a Triple Threat. Jeff Hardy takes on Randy Orton.
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#14 - SmackDown Live 965
Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/13/2018
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn's decision to make an example out of Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler backfires after SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon orders both men to face their victims in a pair of singles matches that could have major consequences on Fastlane. Bobby Roode initiates an open challenge for his United States Championship and more.
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#15 - SmackDown Live 981
Season 20 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/5/2018
Respect between two old friends creates a memorable contest when Charlotte Flair meets Becky Lynch. The Miz partners with Rusev & Samoa Joe to take on The New Day. Plus, SmackDown General Manager Paige moderates the contract signing between WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura ahead of their Last Man Standing Match at Money in the Bank.
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#16 - SmackDown Live 995
Season 20 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/11/2018
Brie Bella battles Maryse in the main event. Samoa Joe reads scary bedtime story to AJ Styles. Rusev Day squares off against The Bar in a SamckDown Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contenders' Match. Jeff Hardy faces United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in a Non-Title Match while Hardy's biggest rival The Viper Randy Orton prepares to strike.
#17 - 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.
#18 - SmackDown Live 994
Season 20 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/4/2018
The Miz & Maryse's efforts to escape Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella backfire during a main event match against R-Truth. AJ Styles explodes and defends his family against Samoa Joe's threats. Asuka returns to help Naomi against The IIconics. Rusev Day, The Usos, and SAnitY compete in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match.
#19 - SmackDown Live 966
Season 20 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2018
On a night where SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon orders Kevin Owens to battle Dolph Ziggler in singles action, WWE Champion AJ Styles finds himself going one-on-one with another competitor from Fastlane's Fatal 5-Way Match, Baron Corbin. SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair partners with Becky Lynch & Naomi to take on The Riott Squad.
#20 - SmackDown Live 982
Season 20 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/12/2018
Asuka partners with Charlotte Flair, Naomi, Becky Lynch & Lana to take on The IIconics, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville & SmackDown Women's Champion Carmella. Daniel Bryan goes one-on-one with Shelton Benjamin. The Miz appeals to SmackDown General Manager Paige to let him officiate a bout. Shinsuke Nakamura faces United States Champion Jeff Hardy.
#21 - SmackDown Live 980
Season 20 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/29/2018
Big Cass returns to reshape the outcome of a Money in the Bank Ladder Match qualifier between Daniel Bryan and Samoa Joe. Mandy Rose sets out to prove why she deserves an opportunity to challenge for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Plus, The Miz partners with Sheamus and Cesaro to face The New Day, and Shinsuke Nakamura takes on Tye Dillinger.
#22 - SmackDown Live 978
Season 20 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/15/2018
Shinsuke Nakamura and WWE Champion AJ Styles clash in another memorable main event confrontation for a chance to pick the stipulation for their upcoming bout at Money in the Bank. SmackDown General Manager Paige interrupts Carmella's Royal Mellabration. Plus, Andrade "Cien" Almas finally arrives on blue brand!
#23 - SmackDown Live 979
Season 20 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/22/2018
The ongoing rivalry between Shinsuke Nakamura and WWE Champion AJ Styles reaches another turning point when the stipulation for their upcoming battle at Money in the Bank is revealed. Daniel Bryan receives another chance to compete in a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match. An altercation with The New Day on MizTV leads The Miz to taking on Big E.
#24 - SmackDown Live 964
Season 20 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2018
While tensions between SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan continue escalate, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn meet each other in the main event to see who will challenge AJ Styles for the WWE Championship at Fastlane. SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos take to the ring to address their transformation.
#25 - SmackDown Live 993
Season 20 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/28/2018
King Booker inducts New Day into the 5-Time Champions Club. Carmella gets her rematch for the SmackDown Women's Championship against Charlotte Flair. Daniel Bryan faces Andrade "Cien" Almas. The Bar, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson, and The Colóns compete in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match. Jeff Hardy challenges Randy Orton for Hell in a Cell.