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.
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#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.
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#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 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.
#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 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - SmackDown 72
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to exact revenge on Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley but Mr. McMahon intervenes by giving The Rattlesnake a chance to compete against The Undertaker and Kane in a Triple Threat Match to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Plus, The Rock battles Kurt Angle, Rikishi takes on Test, and much more.
#15 - SmackDown 75
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2001
Mr. McMahon gives "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H the night off and orders Kurt Angle to defend his WWE Championship against Kane in the main event. Plus, Haku makes his presence felt when The Undertaker takes on Rikishi, Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against Big Show, and much more.
#16 - 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.
#17 - SmackDown 79
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/22/2001
The Rock, The Undertaker & Kane take on WWE Champion Kurt Angle and Edge & Christian in a No Disqualification Six-Man Tag Team Match. Triple H looks to provoke "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by targeting one his closest friends. Plus, Test defends his European Championship against William Regal, Jeff Hardy faces Rikishi, and much more.
#18 - SmackDown 83
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2001
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and WWE Champion The Rock sit down with Jim Ross for a highly volatile face-to-face interview. With The Great One scheduled for action against two WWE Superstars, the WWE Universe looks on to see what The Rattlesnake will do. Plus, Triple H lures The Undertaker into a vicious attack, Chris Jericho in action, and much more.
#19 - SmackDown 81
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/8/2001
With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin watching intently, Debra leads WWE Champion The Rock into main event action as The Great One takes on Rikishi & Haku in a Handicap Match. Triple H receives a challenge from The Undertaker. Plus, The Hardy Boyz defend their Tag Team Championship against The Dudley Boyz and much more.
#20 - SmackDown 77
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/8/2001
The Rock battles Big Show in the main event. Mr. McMahon selects two WWE Superstars via lottery to represent "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H in one-on-one action where the winner will decide the stipulation for their upcoming match at No Way Out. Plus, The Dudley Boyz defend their Tag Team Championship against Edge and Christian and more.
#21 - SmackDown 74
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2001
With his spot in the 2001 Royal Rumble at stake, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin must resist the impulse to attack Triple H unless physically provoked as The Game serves as the special referee when The Rattlesnake teams with The Undertaker and The Rock to take on Rikishi, Kane & WWE Champion Kurt Angle. Plus, Bubba Ray Dudley faces Edge and more.
#22 - SmackDown 73
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/2001
With Triple H costing Stone Cold Steve Austin his chance at the WWE Championship on Raw, Mr. McMahon orders hostilities between both men cease for 24 hours before giving The Game a WWE Championship opportunity of his own against Kurt Angle. The Rattlesnake and The Rock compete in a Fatal 4-Way Match for the coveted Number 30 spot in the main event.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - 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.