The WORST episodes of WWE SmackDown
Every episode of WWE SmackDown ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of WWE SmackDown!
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 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.
#2 - SmackDown Live 953
Season 19 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/21/2017
Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn face The New Day in a Lumberjack Tag Team Match. AJ Styles receives a challenge for his WWE Championship. A trio of competitors from NXT make their mark on the SmackDown LIVE Women's Division. Harper and Rowan return to action as The Bludgeon Brothers. Shelton Benjamin goes one-on-one with Jey Uso. All this and more.
#3 - SmackDown Live 952
Season 19 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/14/2017
Raw General Manager Kurt Angle leads his brand's Superstars on a retaliatory attack against SmackDown LIVE. Charlotte Flair looks to make history once again by challenging Natalya for the SmackDown Women's Championship. Plus, Chad Gable meets Jimmy Uso, Baron Corbin defends the United States Championship against Sin Cara, and more.
#4 - SmackDown Live 951
Season 19 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/7/2017
AJ Styles challenges Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship. As Survivor Series approaches, Randy Orton and Rusev battle for a chance to represent their brand against Team Raw. Plus, Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin challenge The Usos for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship, Sami Zayn goes one-on-one with Kofi Kingston, and much more action.
#5 - SmackDown Live 1000
Season 20 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/16/2018
SmackDown LIVE celebrates 1000 episodes! Rey Mysterio returns to WWE action in a WWE World Cup Qualifying Match against Shinsuke Nakamura. WWE Hall of Famer Edge has words of wisdom for SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch. Evolution reunites. The Undertaker makes a statement. The Bar challenges New Day for the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.
#6 - SmackDown 280
Season 6 - Episode 53 - Aired 12/30/2004
The fate of John "Bradshaw" Layfield's reign as WWE Champion is left up to chance. Heidenreich receives an eerie glimpse into the other side when The Undertaker offers him a choice. John Cena shows what kind of champion he is after Rene Dupree challenges him for the United States Championship. All this and more.
#7 - SmackDown 279 - Tribute to the Troops
Season 6 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/23/2004
The Superstars of SmackDown journey overseas to pay tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces by celebrating Christmas in Baghdad. From Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns taking on Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero to The Undertaker going one-on-one with Heidenreich, WWE salutes the troops by bringing them a little taste of home.
#8 - SmackDown 278
Season 6 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/16/2004
After successfully retaining the WWE Championship at Armageddon, John "Bradshaw" Layfield's victory celebration is cut short when Kurt Angle challenges JBL for the gold. When the winner of the Tough Enough competition is finally announced, the lucky individual receives a royal welcome to SmackDown. All this and much more.
#9 - SmackDown 249
Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/27/2004
The United States Championship is on the line in the main event when John Cena defends the gold against Rene Dupree in a Lumberjack Match. SmackDown General Manager Kurt Angle looks to further humiliate Eddie Guerrero. Despite Booker T being tormented by The Undertaker's mind games, it is Paul Bearer that is taken for ride. All this and much more.
#10 - SmackDown 227 - Tribute to the Troops
Season 5 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/25/2003
The Superstars of SmackDown travel to Camp Victory for the very first edition of WWE Tribute to the Troops. In the main event, John Cena faces off against United States Champion Big Show in a Non-Title Match. Plus, The Acolytes take on The World's Greatest Tag Team of Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin, a Santa's Little Helper Contest, and more.
#11 - SmackDown 226
Season 5 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/18/2003
General Manager Paul Heyman gives Hardcore Holly the chance to challenge Brock Lesnar for the WWE Championship if he can first defeat A-Train & Matt Morgan. Plus, a Fatal 4-Way match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Orlando Jordan battles United States Champion Big Show, and more.
#12 - SmackDown Live 954
Season 19 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/28/2017
Sami Zayn shows his resourcefulness when he is barred from ringside during a No Disqualification Match between Kevin Owens and Randy Orton. The Singh Brothers battle WWE Champion AJ Styles in a Handicap Match. Ruby Riott and her allies take on Naomi, Natalya, and SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match.
#13 - 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.
#14 - SmackDown 223
Season 5 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/27/2003
As the WWE Universe celebrates Thanksgiving, SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman gives his locker room something to be thankful for by announcing a 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 Contender for Brock Lesnar's WWE Championship. Plus, Eddie Guerrero takes on Charlie Haas, Hardcore Holly breaks his silence on his suspension, and more.
#15 - SmackDown 222
Season 5 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/20/2003
Following their loss at Survivor Series, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar gives each of his teammates a chance to redeem themselves by having them compete in singles action against members of Team Angle. After helping Mr. McMahon lay The Undertaker to rest, Kane gives a special eulogy for his brother. Plus, John Cena, Los Guerreros, and many more.
#16 - SmackDown 221
Season 5 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/13/2003
After siding with Team Angle heading into Survivor Series, John Cena proves his ability to play well with others when he and a future teammate faceoff against WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and United States Champion Big Show in the main event. Plus, Sable turns to a spiritual answer to Mr. McMahon's nightmares, Kurt Angle faces Nathan Jones, and more.
#17 - SmackDown 220
Season 5 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/6/2003
WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and his Survivor Series teammates look to recruit a new addition before taking on two members of Team Angle in a 4-on-2 Handicap Match. Plus, Eddie Guerrero battles the Basham Brothers in a Handicap match, Bradshaw faces off against United States Champion Big Show, and more.
#18 - SmackDown 219
Season 5 - Episode 44 - Aired 10/30/2003
While SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman introduces some powerful additions to WWE Champion Brock Lesnar's Survivor Series team, the Beast partners with United States Champion Big Show to take on the APA. Mr. McMahon, worried over his upcoming Buried Alive Match against The Undertaker, receives some words of inspiration from an unlikely source.
#19 - SmackDown 218
Season 5 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/23/2003
With Stephanie McMahon being forced to resign as SmackDown General Manager due to her loss at No Mercy, Paul Heyman makes his shocking return to assume her responsibilities. Heyman shakes things up by having The Undertaker face both WWE Champion Brock Lesnar and United States Champion Big Show in the main event.
#20 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - SmackDown 648 - Sin City SmackDown
Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2012
SmackDown comes to Las Vegas for a special Sin City SmackDown featuring Daniel Bryan defending the World Heavyweight Championship against the 'World’s Strongest Athlete', Mark Henry, and Sheamus and Wade Barrett battling one-on-one.
#23 - SmackDown 658
Season 14 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/2012
In the final SmackDown before WrestleMania, Big Show gives notice to Cody Rhodes and promises to finally have his WrestleMania moment. Chris Jericho and Kofi Kingston face off in a thrilling, athletic match. Zack Ryder takes on Drew McIntyre, and an impromptu DX reunion turns sour with the "End of an Era" Hell in a Cell Match looming.
#24 - SmackDown 657
Season 14 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2012
WWE Champion CM Punk pays a visit to SmackDown to join forces with Sheamus in a tag team match against World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan & The Miz. Big Show and Kane square off, with both colossal Superstars looking to gain momentum heading into WrestleMania.
#25 - SmackDown 656
Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2012
Christian returns with a special edition of the Peep Show, which promises to have huge implications for Team Teddy Long's match against Team John Laurinaitis at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes is out to send a message to his WrestleMania opponent Big Show by taking on the massive Great Khali. Plus, Chris Jericho collides with Sheamus.