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WWE Friday Night SmackDown Season 18 Episodes
Season 18 Episode Guide
52 Episodes 2016 - 2016
Episode 1
01-07-2016
Thu, Jan 7, 2016 120 mins
Dean Ambrose defends the Intercontinental title against Kevin Owens and Charlotte defends the Divas title against Becky Lynch as SmackDown shifts to USA Network. Commentator Mauro Ranallo joins Jerry Lawler and Byron Saxton.
Episode 2
01-14-2016
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 120 mins
In a triple main event, new U.S. champ Kalisto faces Alberto Del Rio; The Dudley Boyz battle The Wyatt Family's Luke and Erick in a tables match; and Dean Ambrose & Neville tackle Kevin Owens & Sheamus.
Episode 3
01-21-2016
Thu, Jan 21, 2016 120 mins
Roman Reigns takes on the four members of the League of Nations. Chris Jericho also appears.
Episode 4
01-28-2016
Thu, Jan 28, 2016 120 mins
Featured: Chris Jericho's highlight reel, starring Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns.
Episode 5
02-04-2016
Thu, Feb 4, 2016 120 mins
Roman Reigns vs. Rusev is featured. Plus, Dean Ambrose; AJ Styles; and Divas action.
Episode 6
02-11-2016
Thu, Feb 11, 2016 120 mins
Sasha Banks vs. Naomi; Chris Jericho vs. AJ Styles; and more on Daniel Bryan's retirement.
Episode 7
02-18-2016
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 120 mins
Brock Lesnar returns to SmackDown for the first time in 12 years. Plus, Roman Reigns teams with Dean Ambrose against the Dudleys.
Episode 8
02-25-2016
Thu, Feb 25, 2016 120 mins
Triple H addresses the WWE universe in the wake of his vicious attack on Roman Reigns.
Episode 9
03-03-2016
Thu, Mar 3, 2016 120 mins
Sasha Banks battles Becky Lynch again for a chance to face Divas champion Charlotte at WrestleMania.
Episode 10
03-10-2016
Thu, Mar 10, 2016 120 mins
Chris Jericho offers further explanation for his sneak attack on his "Y2AJ" partner AJ Styles; and the dynamic Sami Zayn stands face-to-face with his longtime adversary Kevin Owens on Miz TV.
Episode 11
03-17-2016
Thu, Mar 17, 2016 120 mins
Top contender Roman Reigns returns; Charlotte, Becky and Sasha star in a Face-To-Face-To-Face match.
Episode 12
03-24-2016
Thu, Mar 24, 2016 120 mins
Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns star in a countdown to WrestleMania.
Episode 13
03-31-2016
Thu, Mar 31, 2016 120 mins
Dean Ambrose is featured in action from AT&T Stadium in Texas, home to WrestleMania 32 this Sunday.
Episode 14
04-07-2016
Thu, Apr 7, 2016 120 mins
Before teaming with Cesaro to take on Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho in the main event AJ Styles comes face-to-face with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns. Apollo Crews makes his SmackDown debut by taking on Curtis Axel of The Social Outcasts. Despite losing the Intercontinental Championship on Monday Night RAW Zack Ryder seizes an opportunity to reclaim the gold from The Miz. Plus Dean Ambrose goes one-on-one with Tyler Breeze Natalya faces Summer Rae and more.
Episode 15
04-14-2016
Thu, Apr 14, 2016 120 mins
Alberto Del Rio, AJ Styles, Sami Zayn and Chris Jericho are featured.
Episode 16
04-21-2016
Thu, Apr 21, 2016 120 mins
AJ Styles gets grilled on MizTV, while Jericho and Owens face Zayn and Ambrose in the ring.
Episode 17
04-28-2016
Thu, Apr 28, 2016 120 mins
Featured: WWE champ Roman Reigns in action; The Ambrose Asylum welcomes Ric Flair and women's champ Charlotte.
Episode 18
05-05-2016
Thu, May 5, 2016 120 mins
Stephanie McMahon reinstates the "Highlight Reel," with Sami Zayn joining host Chris Jericho. Also: The Usos vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson; Natalya/Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte/Emma; Rusev vs. Zack Ryder; and an appearance by WWE champ Roman Reigns.
Episode 19
05-12-2016
Thu, May 12, 2016 120 mins
Featured: Dean Ambrose; The New Day; and The Usos vs. Gallows and Anderson.
Episode 20
05-19-2016
Thu, May 19, 2016 120 mins
WWE champ Roman Reigns headlines the final SmackDown before Extreme Rules.
Episode 21
05-26-2016
Thu, May 26, 2016 120 mins
Both the Intercontinental and U.S. championships are on the line in a high-stakes episode. Also: the return of Seth Rollins to the blue brand; and Zack Ryder and Alberto Del Rio in a Money in the Bank ladder qualifying match.
Episode 22
06-02-2016
Thu, Jun 2, 2016 120 mins
AJ Styles and The Club explain their attack on John Cena, while The New Day demonstrate a positive form of retaliation. Also: Becky Lynch and Charlotte.
Episode 23
06-09-2016
Thu, Jun 9, 2016 120 mins
Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho continue their classic WWE rivalry. Also: Kevin Owens and Alberto Del Rio face Cesaro and Sami Zayn; Enzo Amore and Big Cass clash with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson.
Episode 24
06-16-2016
Thu, Jun 16, 2016 120 mins
A star-studded six-man tag-team match featuring all the key figures in this Sunday's Money in the Bank ladder match.
Episode 25
06-23-2016
Thu, Jun 23, 2016 120 mins
New WWE champion Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins are featured.
Episode 26
06-30-2016
Thu, Jun 30, 2016 120 mins
New WWE champ Dean Ambrose is a guest on "Miz TV."
Episode 27
07-07-2016
Thu, Jul 7, 2016 120 mins
Brock Lesnar's SummerSlam opponent is revealed; and Sami Zayn clashes with Chris Jericho in the main event. From Toledo.
Episode 28
07-14-2016
Thu, Jul 14, 2016 120 mins
WWE champ Dean Ambrose goes head-to-head with Kevin Owens in an explosive main event in SmackDown's final Thursday show. From Grand Rapids, Mich.
Episode 29
07-19-2016
Tue, Jul 19, 2016 120 mins
A WWE draft is held to select which superstars will compete exclusively on Monday Night Raw or SmackDown, which makes its Tuesday debut. From Worcester, Mass.
Episode 30
07-26-2016
Tue, Jul 26, 2016 120 mins
Dean Ambrose and John Cena star as a new era begins on SmackDown under commissioner Shane McMahon and GM Daniel Bryan. From Buffalo.
Episode 31
08-02-2016
Tue, Aug 2, 2016 120 mins
WWE champ Dean Ambrose, Randy Orton, and John Cena are featured. From Nashville.
Episode 32
08-09-2016
Tue, Aug 9, 2016 120 mins
The road to SummerSlam continues, featuring John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz and WWE champ Dean Ambrose. From Bakersfield, Cal.
Episode 33
08-16-2016
Tue, Aug 16, 2016 120 mins
A countdown to this Sunday's SummerSlam, featuring Dean Ambrose, Shane McMahon, AJ Styles and John Cena. From Austin.
Episode 34
08-23-2016
Tue, Aug 23, 2016 120 mins
A recap of SummerSlam, featuring Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar.
Episode 35
08-30-2016
Tue, Aug 30, 2016 120 mins
WWE champ Dean Ambrose and new top contender AJ Styles are featured.
Episode 36
09-06-2016
Tue, Sep 6, 2016 120 mins
A countdown to this Sunday's WWE Backlash, starring champion Dean Ambrose, AJ Styles, Nikki Bella and John Cena. From Lincoln, Neb.
Episode 37
09-13-2016
Tue, Sep 13, 2016 120 mins
Featured: a recap of Backlash, featuring AJ Styles challenging Dean Ambrose for his WWE title. Tonight's action comes from Philadelphia.
Episode 38
09-20-2016
Tue, Sep 20, 2016 120 mins
From Birmingham. The Miz puts his Intercontiental title on the line in a Backlash rematch against Dolph Ziggler. Plus, Dean Ambrose goes one-on-one with 15-time world champion John Cena.
Episode 39
09-27-2016
Tue, Sep 27, 2016 120 mins
AJ Styles defends his title against former champion Dean Ambrose. From Cleveland.
Episode 40
10-04-2016
Tue, Oct 4, 2016 120 mins
From San Diego. John Cena, Dean Ambrose and champ AJ Styles star in the final countdown to No Mercy this Sunday.
Episode 41
10-11-2016
Tue, Oct 11, 2016 120 mins
From San Jose. A recap of No Mercy, including the three-way battle for world champion; and a look at Dolph Ziggler's exit from WWE.
Episode 42
10-18-2016
Tue, Oct 18, 2016 120 mins
AJ Styles is forced to defend his WWE world championship. From Denver.
Episode 43
10-25-2016
Tue, Oct 25, 2016 120 mins
WWE champ AJ Styles plots his next move as Dean Ambrose continues to frustrate him. From Green Bay, Wis.
Episode 44
11-01-2016
Tue, Nov 1, 2016 120 mins
From Newark, N.J. Dean Ambrose is featured after his shocking match vs. AJ Styles last week.
Episode 45
11-08-2016
Tue, Nov 8, 2016 120 mins
From Glasgow, Scotland. Now that Dean Ambrose is the top contender, what's next for champion AJ Styles?
Episode 46
11-15-2016
Tue, Nov 15, 2016 120 mins
Hall of Famer Edge and The Undertaker return for SmackDown's milestone 900th episode. From Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Episode 47
11-22-2016
Tue, Nov 22, 2016 120 mins
From Ottawa, featuring a recap of Survivor Series, in which Raw stars battled SmackDown stars for brand supremacy.
Episode 48
11-29-2016
Tue, Nov 29, 2016 120 mins
Counting down to this Sunday's Tables, Ladders and Chairs event where AJ Styles defends his title vs. Dean Ambrose. From Columbia, S.C.
Episode 49
12-06-2016
Tue, Dec 6, 2016 120 mins
The aftermath of Tables, Ladders & Chairs, which included AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE Championship. From Houston.
Episode 50
12-13-2016
Tue, Dec 13, 2016 120 mins
Will AJ Styles be forced to defend his WWE championship vs. James Ellsworth? From Washington, D.C.
Episode 51
12-20-2016
Tue, Dec 20, 2016 120 mins
WWE champion AJ Styles and potential challenger James Ellsworth are featured. From Detroit.
Episode 52
12-27-2016
Tue, Dec 27, 2016 120 mins
John Cena's much-anticipated return to SmackDown is featured. From Chicago.