The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 5
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 5!
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 184
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2003
Brock Lesnar takes on Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Hass in a Handicap Match main event. With his team in action, Kurt Angle gives Brian Kendrick the opportunity of a lifetime. Plus, Mr. McMahon addresses his involvement in Hollywood Hulk Hogan's loss at No Way Out, The Undertaker receives help from a newcomer, and more.
#2 - SmackDown 212
Season 5 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/11/2003
Mr. McMahon puts SmackDown GM Stephanie McMahon between a Brock and a hard place. John Cena and Eddie Guerrero take their rivalry to the street in a Latino Heat Parking Lot Brawl. Plus, several of SmackDown's top Superstars are in action including the APA, Matt Hardy, Rey Mysterio, and many more.
#3 - SmackDown 213
Season 5 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/18/2003
Two amateur wrestling greats face off in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match when Kurt Angle takes on Brock Lesnar! The Undertaker has a special message for Vince McMahon. Tajiri and Rhyno compete in tag team action. Los Guerreros challenge Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
#4 - SmackDown 217
Season 5 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/16/2003
Kurt Angle shows John Cena exactly what he thinks of him. With their Chain Match for the WWE Championship just a few days away, Brock Lesnar and The Undertaker look to kick things off early. When United States Champion Eddie Guerrero faces off against Rhyno, Big Show gets some payback. Plus, Stephanie McMahon receives a message of fatherly love.
#5 - SmackDown 225
Season 5 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/11/2003
Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with WWE Champion Brock Lesnar for a potential chance at the Beast's WWE Championship. Shannon Moore is put to the test once again as he faces off against A-Train. Plus, The World's Greatest Tag Team takes on Los Guerreros, Big Show calls out Johnn Cena, and much more.
#6 - SmackDown 179
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2003
With Brock Lesnar's victory in the Royal Rumble securing his spot in the main event at WrestleMania, WWE Champion Kurt Angle readies for a main event of his own as he goes one-on-one with Rey Mysterio. While Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff looks to sign a former adversary to his brand, Stephanie McMahon brings a legend to SmackDown.
#7 - SmackDown 190
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/10/2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar returns faces Cruiserweight Champion Matt Hardy. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper hosts a new edition of Piper's Pit with Mr. McMahon as his guest. Plus, the tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship at Backlash reaches the semi-finals. All this and more.
#8 - SmackDown 224
Season 5 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/4/2003
The two winners of last week's Battle Royal face off in a No. 1 Contender's Match for a chance to challenge Brock Lesnar for his WWE Championship. Problems within the Guerrero family continue to escalate when Chavo goes one-on-one with Shelton Benjamin. Plus, Paul Heyman gives Shannon Moore a big opportunity to prove himself and much more.
#9 - SmackDown 202
Season 5 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/3/2003
While forcing Zach Gowen to earn his WWE contract by teaming with Stephanie McMahon to face against Big Shown in a Handicap Match, Mr. McMahon looks seal the fate of Mr. America with a revealing announcement. Eddie Guerrero & Tajiri defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against the World's Greatest Tag Team. Plus, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and more.
#10 - SmackDown 198
Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/5/2003
Kurt Angle makes his return to SmackDown. However, the Olympic Gold Medalist receives a cold welcome from a former ally. On an all new edition of Piper's Pit, Mr. McMahon challenges Zach Gowen to prove he is worthy of a WWE contract. Plus, Matt Hardy defends his Cruiserweight Championship against Rey Mysterio in the main event and more.
#11 - SmackDown 197
Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/29/2003
The Undertaker & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar battle against Chuck Palumbo & Johnny "The Bull" Stamboli. After having Zach Gowen arrested to strike at the heart of Mr. America, Mr. McMahon looks to discover the truth about his patriotic nemesis by putting to the ultimate test. However, it is The Chairman of WWE who ends up having his leg pulled.
#12 - SmackDown 186
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2003
Brock Lesnar's chance for a WrestleMania moment comes early as he challenges Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship. Upset over Torrie Wilson's recent accomplishment, Dawn Marie decides to get something off her chest. Plus, Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman take on WWE Tag Team Champions Team Angle, Los Guerreros in action, and much more.
#13 - SmackDown 185
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2003
Brock Lesnar gets his hands on Paul Heyman in a Steel Cage Match. Mr. McMahon vows to put an end to Hulkamania when he challenges Hollywood Hulk Hogan to a match at WrestleMania. Rey Mysterio faces Tajiri and Jamie Noble in a Triple Threat match. Plus, Matt Hardy defends his Cruiserweight Championship, The Undertaker battles A-Train, and more.
#14 - SmackDown 183
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/20/2003
Brock Lesnar battles each member of Team Angle in a Gauntlet Match. The Rock finally comes back to SmackDown for a confrontation with Hollywood Hulk Hogan. The Undertaker gets more than little choked up when Big Show offers him another present. Plus, Torrie Wilson looks to give Nidia some corporal punishment and more.
#15 - SmackDown 187
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2003
The road to WrestleMania XIX is pathed with ill intentions as Mr. McMahon takes his rivalry with Hollywood Hulk Hogan to another level when they sign the contract for their match. After relying on brotherly love to help him retain his WWE Championship against Brock Lesnar last week, Kurt Angle receives some disheartening news.
#16 - SmackDown 180
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2003
Following Hollywood Hulk Hogan's return to SmackDown, Mr. McMahon resolves to put an end to Hulkamania by enlisting The Rock to face him at No Way Out. As Undertaker continues to call out Big Show, Paul Heyman offers an unusual apology to the Deadman. Team Angle sets their sights on becoming the No. 1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
#17 - SmackDown 181
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2003
Hollywood Hulk Hogan addresses his upcoming match against The Rock, however, The Great One has some words of his own for the Hulkster. While Team Angle looks to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship from Los Guerreros, their leader and WWE Champion is faced with a challenge of his own in the main event. Plus, John Cena calls out Brock Lesnar.
#18 - SmackDown 193
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/2003
Brock Lesnar calls out Big Show. Following weeks of anticipation, Mr. America makes his debut on a brand new Piper's Pit, however many questions arise over the identity of this patriotic superstar. Plus, John Cena receives a freestyle challenge, WWE Tag Team Champions Los Guerreros face against Shannon Moore & Matt Hardy, and much more.
#19 - SmackDown 194
Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/8/2003
Despite the indefinite suspension of Hollywood Hulk Hogan from WWE, the hiring of the conspicuous Mr. America and his new lucrative contract has Mr. McMahon demanding answers. Plus, John Cena goes one-on-one with Rhyno, Sable issues a sultry challenge to Torrie Wilson, and much more.
#20 - SmackDown 209
Season 5 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/21/2003
WWE Champion Kurt Angle calls out Mr. McMahon and Brock Lesnar. However, the Chairman of WWE counters the Olympic Gold Medalist's challenge by having him compete in a Falls Count Anywhere Street Fight against Big Show. Plus, John Cena & A-Train battle The Undertaker & Orlando Jordan, Zach Gowen is put in a dangerous situation, and more.
#21 - SmackDown 210
Season 5 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/28/2003
Brock Lesnar demands a rematch against WWE Champion Kurt Angle. However, SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon has other plans that sees the Beast battle The Undertaker and Big Show in a Triple Threat main event to determine a new No. 1 Contender. Plus, Rey Mysterio defends his Cruiserweight Championship and much more.
#22 - SmackDown 211
Season 5 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/4/2003
When The Undertaker challenges Kurt Angle for his WWE Championship, Brock Lesnar decides make his presence felt by taking a ringside seat for the match. United States Champion Eddie Guerrero demands to take his rivalry with John Cena to the streets after Cena decides to go for a little ride. Plus, The World's Greatest Tag Team, Tajiri, and more.
#23 - SmackDown 214
Season 5 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/25/2003
As Mr. McMahon looks to present Brock Lesnar with his newly-won WWE Championship, Kurt Angle sets his sights on a fight with the Beast. Before he defends his United States Championship against Charlie Hass in the main event, Eddie Guerrero must first put tag team gold on the line as he and Chavo defend their titles. Plus, Rey Mysterio and more.
#24 - SmackDown 215
Season 5 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/2/2003
Kurt Angle & The Undertaker take on John Cena & WWE Champion Brock Lesnar. When Big Show shows United States Champion Eddie Guerrero disrespect, Latino Heat decides to teach him a lesson. With their "I Quit" match at No Mercy coming up, Mr. McMahon makes a special stipulation for Stephanie. Plus, the Basham Brothers, Matt Hardy, and more in action.
#25 - SmackDown 216
Season 5 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/9/2003
The rivalry between United States Champion Eddie Guerrero and Big Show gets messy when Latino Heat takes up a new job. Kurt Angle challenges John Cena to a unique form of competition. As Stephanie and Mr. McMahon prepare for their "I Quit" match, another member of the McMahon family raises the stakes. Plus, The Undertaker in action and more.