The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 26
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 26, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 26!
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 1296
Season 26 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/21/2024
CM Punk returns home; a new member of The Bloodline emerges as Cody Rhodes collides with Solo Sikoa.
#2 - SmackDown 1276
Season 26 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2024
Cody Rhodes makes a shocking decision; Bayley chooses her WrestleMania XL opponent.
#3 - SmackDown 1297
Season 26 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/28/2024
The Bloodline's Acknowledgment Ceremony turns ugly; Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches continues.
#4 - SmackDown 1318
Season 26 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/22/2024
Michin must prove her champion qualities; Carmelo Hayes is ready to address Cody Rhodes' concerns.
#5 - SmackDown 1274
Season 26 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2024
Logan Paul guests on "The Kevin Owens Show"; Randy Orton battles Solo Sikoa.
#6 - SmackDown 1281
Season 26 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2024
Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins answer The Bloodline's WrestleMania challenge.
#7 - SmackDown 1308 - SmackDown 25th Anniversary
Season 26 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/13/2024
The blue brand premieres on USA; Cody Rhodes faces Solo Sikoa in a Steel Cage Match.
#8 - SmackDown 1316
Season 26 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/8/2024
Roman Reigns wants answers; Bayley vs. Candice LeRae; #DIY faces Pretty Deadly.
#9 - SmackDown 1272 - New Year's Revolution 2024
Season 26 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2024
Randy Orton, AJ Styles and LA Knight battle for an opportunity to challenge Roman Reigns.
#10 - SmackDown 1273
Season 26 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2024
The Bloodline's protest against Nick Aldis creates a massive main event; Bianca Belair faces Bayley.
#11 - SmackDown 1317
Season 26 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/15/2024
The New Bloodline receives some "big" help in their war against The OG Bloodline.
#12 - SmackDown 1280
Season 26 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/2024
The Rock and Roman Reigns respond to Cody Rhodes' WrestleMania challenge with a counteroffer.
#13 - SmackDown 1277
Season 26 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2024
Triple H addresses the fallout from the WrestleMania XL Kickoff Press Conference.
#14 - SmackDown 1286
Season 26 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/12/2024
New Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes kicks off a new era; The Bloodline add a new member.
#15 - SmackDown 1303
Season 26 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/9/2024
DIY vs Pretty Deadly. A-Town Down vs Street Profits. Andrade vs Santos Escobar. Jade Cargill vs Alba Fyre.
#16 - SmackDown 1275
Season 26 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2024
Randy Orton, AJ Styles and LA Knight each claim that they're the Superstar to defeat Roman Reigns.
#17 - SmackDown 1304
Season 26 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/16/2024
#DIY and The Street Profits compete in a WWE Tag Team Title No. 1 Contenders Match.
#18 - SmackDown 1299
Season 26 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/12/2024
The Bloodline make a massive statement; LA Knight issues a challenge to Logan Paul at SummerSlam.
#19 - SmackDown 1320
Season 26 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/6/2024
A Superstar from "Raw" confronts Cody Rhodes; The Women's United States Title Tournament rolls on.
#20 - SmackDown 1291
Season 26 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/2024
The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments; Champions Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul sign the contract.
#21 - SmackDown 1287
Season 26 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/19/2024
Naomi challenges Bayley for the WWE Women's Title; LA Knight battles AJ Styles.
#22 - SmackDown 1278
Season 26 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/2024
The Rock and WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns address the WWE Universe.
#23 - SmackDown 1312
Season 26 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/11/2024
Kevin Owens will not let his suspension stop him from explaining his attack on Cody Rhodes.
#24 - SmackDown 1323
Season 26 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/27/2024
Cody Rhodes confronts Kevin Owens; Chelsea Green celebrates her monumental victory.
#25 - SmackDown 1283
Season 26 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2024
Roman Reigns & The Bloodline aim to intimidate Cody Rhodes, but "The American Nightmare" has backup.