The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 3
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 3!
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 120
Season 3 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/6/2001
Days before they all battle to make history and crown an Undisputed WWE Champion, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & The Rock team up to take on Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho. After forcing people to join his Kiss My Ass Club, Mr. McMahon is given a taste of his own medicine. Undertaker's new attitude earns him a match with Bradshaw. All this and more.
#2 - SmackDown 92
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/24/2001
With Triple H suffering a career-threatening injury on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blames The Game for The Two-Man Power Trip losing the Tag Team Championship while three teams prepare to compete for the gold in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match in the main event. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with X-Pac and much more action.
#3 - SmackDown 84
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin offers The Rock a toast. The rivalry between Triple H and The Undertaker reaches the boiling point after The Game targets his opponent's most prized possession. Plus, Kane teams with Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho to take Big Show & Commissioner William Regal, Chyna exposes Women's Champion Ivory, and much more.
#4 - SmackDown 89
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/2001
Mr. McMahon gives the Undertaker a main event bout against someone who has a score to settle with him. Triple H defends his Intercontinental Championship against Jeff Hardy. Plus, Grandmaster Sexay challenges Jerry Lynn for the Light Heavyweight Championship, X-Pac goes one-on-one with Raven, and much more action.
#5 - SmackDown 114
Season 3 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/25/2001
While The Alliance continues to grow weaker after losing several titles, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin orders his troops to compete in a Battle Royal for a chance a at Chris Jericho's WCW Championship. The Rock challenges Rob Van Dam for his Hardcore Championship. Kurt Angle defends his WCW United States Championship against Christian.
#6 - SmackDown 121
Season 3 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/13/2001
The Rock joins forces with Rob Van Dam to take on The Undertaker & Chris Jericho. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on the hunt for Booker T. Tajiri defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Crash Holly. Plus, Test faces Jeff Hardy, The Dudley Boyz & Christian battle Albert, Scotty 2 Hotty & Tazz in six-man action, and much more.
#7 - SmackDown 122
Season 3 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/20/2001
When Ric Flair gives him an exclusive contract to work for WWE, Booker T realizes that his new position comes with a price when he is order to go one-on-one with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a First Blood Match. Chris Jericho faces Rob Van Dam. Plus, The Rock takes on Test, Kurt Angle challenges Edge for the Intercontinental Championship, and more.
#8 - SmackDown 119
Season 3 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/29/2001
WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles William Regal in a Strap Match. After adopting a new attitude, The Undertaker makes an example out of Rob Van Dam before taking on Tazz. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Edge faces Kurt Angle, Christian defends his European Championship, and more.
#9 - SmackDown 108
Season 3 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/13/2001
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, the Superstars of WWE come together to perform on one of the most memorable editions of SmackDown in history. While some send out their condolences to those lost loved ones, others take to the ring to showcase what they do best in defiance of to those who would take their freedom away.
#10 - SmackDown 102
Season 3 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/2/2001
As Kurt Angle rallies some patriotic support for his challenge to WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at SummerSlam, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a challenge of his own from Intercontinental Champion Lance Storm. The Undertaker goes one-on-one with WCW Champion Booker T in the main event. Plus, The Rock returns to SmackDown.
#11 - SmackDown 100
Season 3 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/19/2001
With "The Old Stone Cold" Steve Austin back with the WWE just days before Invasion, Mr. McMahon learns the hard way to be careful what you wish for. While "Stone Cold" prepares to team with Kurt Angle for a tag team main event against Rhyno & WCW Champion Booker T, Diamond Dallas Page orchestrates a plot to lure The Rattlesnake away.
#12 - SmackDown 99
Season 3 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/12/2001
With ECW and WCW working together as The Alliance, Mr. McMahon asks "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to change his strategy going into Invasion. Chris Jericho battles Lance Storm, Kane faces Rhyno, and The Undertaker teams with Kurt Angle to take on Shane McMahon & Diamond Dallas Page in the main event. All this and more in this edition of SmackDown.
#13 - SmackDown 90
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/2001
Tensions between The Undertaker and WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin escalate when the Deadman hijacks some of The Rattlesnake's personal belongings. Intercontinental Champion Triple H goes one-on-one with Rikishi. Plus, Bradshaw challenges Rhyno for the Hardcore Championship, Chris Jericho takes on Christian, and more.
#14 - SmackDown 76
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2001
Kurt Angle defends the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match against The Rock and Triple H. The Dudley Boyz put their Tag Team Championship on the line against The Hardy Boyz in a Tag Team Tables Match. Chris Jericho issues an open challenge for his Intercontinental Championship. Plus, The Brothers of Destruction battle Rikishi & Haku and more.
#15 - SmackDown 82
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces Kurt Angle in a No Disqualification Match. However, Angle and Austin may have to first reckon with The Rock as The Great One has a score to settle with both men. In a special interview, Shane McMahon explains his recent attack on his father. Plus, The Undertaker takes his rivalry with Triple H to dangerous ground.
#16 - SmackDown 97
Season 3 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/28/2001
With the threat of another attack from Shane McMahon's WCW in the air, Mr. McMahon calls out his son. But, when CEO Linda McMahon accepts the challenge, The Chairman is forced to make a difficult decision. Frustrated over his recent assault at the hands of Booker T, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin turns his attention to Tazz.
#17 - SmackDown 123
Season 3 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/27/2001
The Rock & Rob Van Dam face Kurt Angle & Lance Storm. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles both Booker T & the Big Boss Man in a Handicap Match. While Mr. McMahon makes his New Year's resolutions, Co-Owner Ric Flair resolves to get even with The Chairman by announcing that they will meet one-on-one at Royal Rumble. Plus, The Undertaker and more.
#18 - SmackDown 118
Season 3 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/22/2001
While Mr. McMahon and WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair decide the fate of the WWE and World Championships at Vengeance, The Rock & Rob Van Dam battle The Dudley Boyz for the Tag Team Championship in the main event. After being humiliated into keeping his job, William Regal calls out the leader of the now-defunct Alliance, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
#19 - SmackDown 117
Season 3 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/15/2001
Before WWE and The Alliance clash for the final time at Survivor Series, ECW's Paul Heyman calls out Mr. McMahon for a face-to-face confrontation that has been brewing for years. With their Winner Take All Match approaching, Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock unite to take Kurt Angle and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
#20 - SmackDown 116
Season 3 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/8/2001
After some devastating news from Mr. McMahon on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin tries to rally The Alliance behind him by teaming with WCW United States Champion Kurt Angle to take on The Undertaker. Booker T challenges The Rock for the WCW Championship. Plus, Test defends his Intercontinental Championship against Matt Hardy.
#21 - SmackDown 110
Season 3 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/27/2001
The Brothers of Destruction defend the WCW Tag Team Championship against Test & Booker T. WWE Champion Kurt Angle and WCW Champion The Rock look to bring the WWE Tag Team Championship back home by challenging The Dudley Boyz. Christian defends his Intercontinental Championship against Bradshaw. Plus, Rob Van Dam, The Hardy Boyz, and many more.
#22 - SmackDown 103
Season 3 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/9/2001
Things explode between The Rock and Shane McMahon & WCW Champion Booker T. The Dudley Boyz & WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin take on Kurt Angle & The Hardy Boyz in a Six-Man Tag Team Elimination Match. Plus, Chris Jericho faces Hugh Morrus, Sean O'Haire & Chuck Palumbo defend the WCW Tag Team Championship against the Brothers of Destruction.
#23 - SmackDown 101
Season 3 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/26/2001
While rumors circulate over Mr. McMahon bringing back The Rock to help WWE in their fight against The Alliance, Shane McMahon sends The Great One a special message reminding him of his tumultuous relationship with The Chairman. Kurt Angle is forced to go one-on-one with Booker T for the WCW Championship in the main event.
#24 - SmackDown 98
Season 3 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/5/2001
Booker T puts the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Diamond Dallas Page. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin displays a little southern hospitality when he graciously offers surprise gifts to Mr. McMahon and Kurt Angle. Spike Dudley teams with Chris Jericho to take on The Dudley Boyz. Billy Gunn & Big Show battle The Hardy Boyz.
#25 - SmackDown 95
Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/14/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin demands the WWE locker room sign a petition against him defending his WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match. Spike Dudley ends up fighting for the gold in the main event after taking offense to The Rattlesnake's disparaging remarks. Plus, The Undertaker is vexed over more footage of his wife from an unknown stalker.