The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 25
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 25, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 25!
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 - Friday Night SmackDown 1253
Season 25 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/25/2023
WWE pays tribute to Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk; Iyo Sky defends against Zelina Vega.
#2 - Friday Night SmackDown 1230
Season 25 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/2023
Cody Rhodes attempts to patch things up between Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Drew McIntyre and Sheamus battle for an Intercontinental Title opportunity at WrestleMania. Tag teams compete for a spot in the WrestleMania Showcase Match. Charlotte Flair confronts Rhea Ripley.
#3 - Friday Night SmackDown 1256
Season 25 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/15/2023
An electrifying Superstar returns to WWE; John Cena joins "The Grayson Waller Effect."
#4 - Friday Night SmackDown 1226
Season 25 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2023
Sami Zayn returns home to Montreal before challenging Roman Reigns at Elimination Chamber. Gunther defends the Intercontinental Championship against Madcap Moss. Bray Wyatt and Uncle Howdy deliver a message to the winner of the match between Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley.
#5 - Friday Night SmackDown 1243
Season 25 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/16/2023
Roman Reigns demands Jey Uso fall in line. Five tag teams compete in an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title No. 1 Contenders’ Gauntlet Match. Charlotte Flair joins “The Grayson Waller Effect.” AJ Styles & Michin battle Karrion Kross & Scarlett in a Mixed Tag Team Match. LA Knight faces off against Santos Escobar.
#6 - Friday Night SmackDown 1224
Season 25 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2023
Roman Reigns addresses the state of The Bloodline. The unlikely duo of Ricochet & Braun Strowman battles Imperium in the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament Final. Sonya Deville challenges Charlotte Flair for the SmackDown Women’s Title. Superstars battle for the right to compete in an Elimination Chamber Match.
#7 - Friday Night SmackDown 1248
Season 25 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/21/2023
WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Jey Uso discuss the rules of engagement.
#8 - Friday Night SmackDown 1222
Season 25 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2023
Roman Reigns and Kevin Owens sign the contract for their Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match at the Royal Rumble Event. The SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament kicks off with four huge bouts. LA Knight gives Bray Wyatt a preview of their upcoming Mountain Dew Pitch Black Match.
#9 - Friday Night SmackDown 1252
Season 25 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/18/2023
Edge celebrates his 25-year anniversary in his hometown of Toronto by squaring off against Sheamus.
#10 - Friday Night SmackDown 1232
Season 25 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/2023
Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes come face-to-face one final time before their highly-anticipated Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Match at WrestleMania. Superstars vie for supremacy in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Rey Mysterio forms a new faction.
#11 - Friday Night SmackDown 1260
Season 25 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/13/2023
WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns returns on the season premiere of "SmackDown."
#12 - Friday Night SmackDown 1266
Season 25 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/24/2023
The Street Profits challenge The Judgment Day for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.
#13 - Friday Night SmackDown 1257
Season 25 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/22/2023
John Cena and AJ Styles planned to face The Bloodline at WWE Fastlane, but Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa ruthlessly ambushed Styles backstage before dismantling Cena in the ring. Plus, IYO SKY retained her WWE Women’s Title against Asuka, Bobby Lashley is seemingly at odds with The Street Profits and so much more!
#14 - Friday Night SmackDown 1263
Season 25 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/3/2023
Roman Reigns comes face-to-face with LA Knight; John Cena verbally assaults Solo Sikoa.
#15 - Friday Night SmackDown 1264
Season 25 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/10/2023
LA Knight is not done with Roman Reigns; tempers flare between members of The LWO.
#16 - Friday Night SmackDown 1227
Season 25 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2023
Sami Zayn confronts Jimmy Uso. Charlotte Flair came face-to-face with Rhea Ripley. Karrion Kross once again collides with Rey Mysterio. LA Knight wants his WrestleMania moment.
#17 - Friday Night SmackDown 1258
Season 25 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/29/2023
In an explosive SmackDown, the electric LA Knight emerged to help John Cena repel Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa's chaotic assault before deciding to join forces with “The Greatest of All Time” against The Bloodline at WWE Fastlane.
#18 - Friday Night SmackDown 1246
Season 25 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/7/2023
"SmackDown" returns to Madison Square Garden; Roman Reigns is on trial in Tribal Court.
#19 - Friday Night SmackDown 1241
Season 25 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/2/2023
Roman Reigns celebrates eclipsing 1,000 days as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Superstars compete to qualify for Money in the Bank Ladder Matches. The Brawling Brutes look to silence Austin Theory & Pretty Deadly. Asuka guests on “The Grayson Waller Effect.”
#20 - Friday Night SmackDown 1261
Season 25 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/20/2023
Charlotte Flair challenges Iyo Sky for the WWE Women's Title; Logan Paul calls out Rey Mysterio.
#21 - Friday Night SmackDown 1225
Season 25 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2023
Sami Zayn has a spoiler for Paul Heyman. Jey Uso’s allegiance is uncertain ahead of the Usos’ SmackDown Tag Team Title defense against Ricochet & Braun Strowman. Rey Mysterio, Madcap Moss, Karrion Kross and Santos Escobar compete in a Fatal Four-Way Match for a chance at Gunther’s Intercontinental Championship.
#22 - Friday Night SmackDown 1221
Season 25 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2023
Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens reignite their rivalry. Braun Strowman challenges Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship. Bray Wyatt will stop at nothing to drag LA Knight into the darkness.
#23 - Friday Night SmackDown 1240
Season 25 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/26/2023
Kevin Owens hosts “The KO Show” with guests The Bloodline one day before Night of Champions. Asuka and Bianca Belair come face-to-face before their Raw Women’s Title Match. Sheamus challenges United States Champion Austin Theory.
#24 - Friday Night SmackDown 1231
Season 25 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/2023
Sami Zayn guests on “The KO Show.” Cody Rhodes takes on Ludwig Kaiser. More Superstars are added to the WrestleMania Showcase Match. Rey Mysterio battles LA Knight.
#25 - Friday Night SmackDown 1251
Season 25 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/11/2023
Jimmy Uso explains his betrayal; Austin Theory puts the United States Title on the line.