The BEST episodes of WWE SmackDown season 8
Every episode of WWE SmackDown season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE SmackDown season 8!
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 359
Season 8 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/7/2006
A Battle Royal for a chance to challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship at The Great American Bash. Rey Mysterio joins forces with Batista to settle a score with Mark Henry. The Undertaker answers The Great Khali's challenge to a Punjabi Prison Match. United States Champion Bobby Lashley faces Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms and more.
#2 - Friday Night SmackDown 351
Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/2006
World Heavyweight Champion Rey Mysterio takes on The Great Khali in the main event. Mark Henry looks to send a message to Kurt Angle in a match against Paul Burchill. Plus, Booker T attempts to steal another undeserved victory, Bobby Lashley meets Finlay in the semi-finals of the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament, and much more.
#3 - Friday Night SmackDown 382
Season 8 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/15/2006
Raw's WWE Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Finlay. MVP & Mr. Kennedy unite to face The Brothers of Destruction. WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London and Brian Kendrick partner with Jimmy Wang Yang to take on Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms and the duo of William Regal and Dave Taylor. All this and much more.
#4 - Friday Night SmackDown 380
Season 8 - Episode 48 - Aired 12/1/2006
MVP goes one-on-one with The Undertaker. The World Heavyweight Championship is on the line in a Triple Threat Match when Batista defends the title against King Booker and Finlay. Plus, Chavo Guerrero takes to the ring to compete for the United States Championship, MNM battle WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London & Brian Kendrick, and much more.
#5 - Friday Night SmackDown 379
Season 8 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/24/2006
King Booker and Batista and sign the contract for their World Heavyweight Championship Match at Survivor Series. Mr. Kennedy gives a Thanksgiving address to The Undertaker. Kane and MVP's rivalry leads them to face each other in a Steel Cage Match. Plus, The Boogeyman in action, Brian Kendrick takes on William Regal, and much more.
#6 - Friday Night SmackDown 378
Season 8 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/17/2006
World Heavyweight Champion King Booker & Finlay take on Batista & Bobby Lashley. MVP takes to the ring for a Street Fight against Kane. The Boogeyman finds himself pulling double duty when he battles The Miz & Kristal in a Handicap Match. Plus, Matt Hardy, Paul London, and many more in action.
#7 - Friday Night SmackDown 376
Season 8 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/3/2006
Batista calls out Finlay. The Brothers of Destruction take Mr. Kennedy & Montel Vontavious Porter in a tag team match with some special stipulations. While rumors abound over the future of his in-ring career, an injured Rey Mysterio addresses the WWE Universe. All this and much more.
#8 - Friday Night SmackDown 375
Season 8 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/27/2006
After Batista suffers an attack for refusing to join Paul Heyman's ECW brand, The Animal partners with WWE Champion John Cena to take on World Heavyweight Champion King Booker and ECW Champion Big Show. Chavo Guerrero gloats about his recent victory over Rey Mysterio. Mr. Kennedy goes one-on-one with Kane in a No Disqualification Match and more.
#9 - Friday Night SmackDown 373
Season 8 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/13/2006
Despite successfully defending the World Heavyweight Title at No Mercy, King Booker's reign as champion may be nearing the end, as Bobby Lashley, Finlay, and Batista clash in a Triple Threat Match main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender. MVP goes one-on-one with Kane. Plus, Rey Mysterio in action and much more.
#10 - Friday Night SmackDown 371
Season 8 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/29/2006
WWE Champion John Cena comes to SmackDown to partner with Bobby Lashley & Batista against King Booker, Sir William Regal & Finlay. United States Champion Mr. Kennedy finds himself with one foot in the grave when he pays a special tribute to The Undertaker. Plus, Jimmy Wang Yang makes his debut, Rey Mysterio battles Elijah Burke, and much more.
#11 - Friday Night SmackDown 370
Season 8 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/22/2006
King Booker defends the World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker. While their king prepares for battle, Finlay & Sir William Regal take to the ring to meet Batista & Bobby Lashley in a tag team match. Rey Mysterio is given a chance at retribution by going one-on-one with his former friend, Chavo Guerrero. All this and much more action.
#12 - Friday Night SmackDown 365
Season 8 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/18/2006
After taking to the ring to battle Sylvan in singles action, Batista is called out by World Heavyweight Champion King Booker. The Great Khali and The Undertaker meet in a Last Man Standing Match. Bobby Lashley challenges Finlay for the United States Championship. Plus, Mr. Kennedy and Tatanka go head-to-head and much more!
#13 - Friday Night SmackDown 346
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/2006
After defying the odds to capture the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 22, Rey Mysterio defends his newly won title against Randy Orton. When The Undertaker battles Mark Henry, another giant arrives to make a lasting impression on The Deadman. Paul London & Brian Kendrick take on WWE Tag Team Champions MNM and much more action.
#14 - Friday Night SmackDown 384 - Best of 2006
Season 8 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/29/2006
As 2006 comes to a close, Michael Cole and John "Bradshaw" Layfield take the WWE Universe on a journey through time for a look at highlights of all the best matches and most unforgettable moments from the past 12 months on SmackDown.
#15 - Friday Night SmackDown 381
Season 8 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/8/2006
Mr. Kennedy competes in main event action against Kane. World Heavyweight Champion Batista prepares for his upcoming battle with John Cena by going one-on-one with Finlay. Plus, William Regal & Dave Taylor face WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London & Brian Kendrick and more.
#16 - Friday Night SmackDown 377
Season 8 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/10/2006
King Booker finds himself defending the World Heavyweight Championship under SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long's orders. In the main event, Batista goes one-on-one with Finlay. As The Undertaker's 16th anniversary with WWE approaches at Survivor Series, Mr. Kennedy looks to make a special challenge to The Deadman. All this and much more.
#17 - Friday Night SmackDown 374
Season 8 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/20/2006
Despite successfully defending the World Heavyweight Title at No Mercy, King Booker's reign as champion may be nearing the end, as Bobby Lashley, Finlay, and Batista clash in a Triple Threat Match main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender. MVP goes one-on-one with Kane. Plus, Rey Mysterio in action and much more.
#18 - Friday Night SmackDown 372
Season 8 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/6/2006
With Bobby Lashley set to challenge King Booker for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Mercy, both men find themselves with the advantage of picking the other's opponent on this edition of SmackDown. Montel Vontavious Porter lets the WWE Universe know that the game has changed. Rey Mysterio & Matt Hardy battle Chavo Guerrero & Gregory Helms.
#19 - Friday Night SmackDown 369
Season 8 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/15/2006
Finlay faces Bobby Lashley in the main event for a chance at King Booker's World Heavyweight Championship. The extremely personal rivalry between Rey Mysterio and the duo of Vickie and Chavo Guerrero reaches a new level when Mysterio takes to the ring to face United States Champion Mr. Kennedy. Plus, Sir William Regal, The Miz, and many more.
#20 - Friday Night SmackDown 368
Season 8 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/8/2006
Sir William Regal and Finlay prove their worth to King Booker when he defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Batista. The Miz looks to continue his recent success in a match against Matt Hardy. Under Vickie Guerrero's management, Chavo Guerrero takes on Tatanka. Plus, WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London & Brian Kendrick and more.
#21 - Friday Night SmackDown 367
Season 8 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/1/2006
World Heavyweight Champion King Booker and Batista to sign the contract for their upcoming battle. Rey Mysterio feels the pain of betrayal when Vickie Guerrero reveals her new business relationship with Chavo Guerrero. Plus, Matt Hardy in action, The Miz makes his in-ring debut against Tatanka, and much more.
#22 - Friday Night SmackDown 366
Season 8 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/25/2006
As a reward for William Regal and Finlay's service to his throne, World Heavyweight Champion King Booker offers his loyal subjects a special Knighthood. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long makes a Handicap Tag Team Match main event. Vickie Guerrero apologizes to both Chavo Guerrero and Rey Mysterio. Plus, Tatanka in action and more.
#23 - Friday Night SmackDown 360
Season 8 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/14/2006
With King Booker set to challenge Rey Mysterio for the World Heavyweight Championship, William Regal is tasked with softening up his majesty's opponent in the main event. SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long mediates the contract signing between Batista and Mark Henry. Bobby Lashley defends the United States Championship against Finlay.
#24 - Friday Night SmackDown 361
Season 8 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/21/2006
King Booker faces Rey Mysterio. With Mark Henry being unable to face Batista at The Great American Bash due to injury, Mr. Kennedy steps up to offer The Animal a new challenge. Bobby Lashley looks to reclaim the United States Championship from Finlay. Plus, Brian Kendrick in action, Super Crazy faces Psicosis, and much more.
#25 - Friday Night SmackDown 333
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2006
The WWE Tag Team Championship is on the line in a Steel Cage Match as MNM defend against Rey Mysterio & World Heavyweight Champion Batista. After Mark Henry dismantles three opponents, Melina explains her new relationship with The World's Strongest Man. John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Matt Hardy battle in a Falls Count Anywhere Match and much more.