WWE SmackDown (Season 22)

January 3, 2020 (Memphis, TN) (Episode 1) 7.0

Air date: 2020-01-03

Runtime: 84 min

Overview: A main event pitting Daniel Bryan & Roman Reigns against King Corbin & Dolph Ziggler saw “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt emerge to target Bryan as well as the return of The Usos, who came to the aid of their cousin to close out a newsworthy Friday Night SmackDown. Also, Sheamus returned to ruthlessly ambush Shorty G, and John Morrison was spotted entering The Miz’s locker room.

January 10, 2020 (Evansville, IN) (Episode 2) 7.0

Air date: 2020-01-10

Runtime: 85 min

Overview: The Usos’ first match back on Friday Night SmackDown against King Corbin & Dolph Ziggler took several shocking turns, but none more so than the one that resulted in Roman Reigns & The Usos laid out cold in a heap by night’s end.

January 17, 2020 (Greensboro, NC) (Episode 3) 7.0

Air date: 2020-01-17

Runtime: 85 min

Overview: Roman Reigns defeated Robert Roode in a high-stakes Tables Match that allowed The Big Dog to choose the stipulation for his match against King Corbin at Royal Rumble. The Big Dog would not disappoint, opting to face off against the King of the Ring in the always-unpredictable Falls Count Anywhere Match next Sunday.

January 24, 2020 (Dallas, TX) (Episode 4) 6.0

Air date: 2020-01-24

Runtime: 83 min

Overview: On the final SmackDown before Sunday’s Royal Rumble, Universal Champion “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt turned his Strap Match Contract Signing with Daniel Bryan into chaos. Plus, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley brawled with Lacey Evans and so much more.

January 31, 2020 (Tulsa, OK) (Episode 5) 8.0

Air date: 2020-01-31

Runtime: 84 min

Overview: King Corbin got a taste of his own medicine (a.k.a. dog food) after teaming with Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode and coming up short against Roman Reigns & The Usos in the main event of Super SmackDown. Elsewhere, Braun Strowman finally got his opportunity to take on Shinsuke Nakamura for the Intercontinental Title, and The Monster Among Men made the most of it.

February 7, 2020 (San Jose, CA) (Episode 6) 6.0

Air date: 2020-02-07

Runtime: 86 min

Overview: Carmella clinched a SmackDown Women’s Championship opportunity with a Fatal 4-Way victory, but Bayley was quick to remind The Princess of Staten Island just who runs the blue brand. Also, Goldberg laid down a Universal Championship challenge for “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt, and Daniel Bryan bounced back with a win over Heath Slater.

February 14, 2020 (Vancouver, BC) (Episode 7) 7.0

Air date: 2020-02-14

Runtime: 84 min

Overview: Roman Reigns turned to Daniel Bryan to help defeat The Miz & John Morrison, but King Corbin scored the last strike with a sneak attack on The Big Dog. Also, Bayley earned a controversial victory in defense of her SmackDown Women’s Championship against Carmella, and Bray Wyatt was up to his usual antics when Hulk Hogan rolled through SmackDown.

February 21, 2020 (Glendale, AZ) (Episode 8) 6.0

Air date: 2020-02-21

Runtime: 85 min

Overview: With WWE Super ShowDown on the horizon, Goldberg came calling for “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt, and Naomi punched her ticket for a SmackDown Women’s Championship Match with Bayley.

February 28, 2020 (Boston, MA) (Episode 9) 5.0

Air date: 2020-02-28

Runtime: 86 min

Overview: Shortly after John Cena passed the baton to the next generation of Superstars and announced his intentions to forego WrestleMania 36, “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt came calling for the 16-time World Champion. Also, Roman Reigns inserted himself next in line to challenge Universal Champion Goldberg as The Showcase of the Immortals added two major clashes on Friday Night SmackDown.

March 6, 2020 (Buffalo, NY) (Episode 10) 6.0

Air date: 2020-03-06

Runtime: 86 min

Overview: In a preview of Sunday’s SmackDown Tag Team Championship Elimination Chamber Match, Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode used every trick at their disposal to claim the coveted final entry spot. Also, Bayley & Sasha Banks delivered a major setback to Naomi & Lacey Evans.

March 13, 2020 (Orlando, FL) (Episode 11) 6.0

Air date: 2020-03-13

Runtime: 86 min

Overview: An absolutely historic edition of Friday Night SmackDown was capped off when Bray Wyatt came face-to-face with his WrestleMania opponent John Cena. It was a chilling and surreal moment as each Superstar looks ahead to their clash at The Show of Shows.

March 20, 2020 (Episode 12) 6.0

Air date: 2020-03-20

Runtime: 85 min

Overview: Universal Champion Goldberg and Roman Reigns insulted each other during an unbelievably tense WrestleMania contract signing. Elsewhere, Rob Gronkowski appeared on SmackDown, and the WrestleMania 36 host immediately put his fingerprints on The Show of Shows.

March 27, 2020 (Episode 13) 5.0

Air date: 2020-03-27

Runtime: 82 min

Overview: The Miz & John Morrison briefly thought they had taken out both sets of their potential WrestleMania challengers, but they were in for a rude awakening when WWE officials revealed that they will now defend their SmackDown Tag Team Titles in a Ladder Match against both The New Day and The Usos at The Show of Shows.

April 3, 2020 (Episode 14) 5.0

Air date: 2020-04-03

Runtime: 83 min

April 10, 2020 (Episode 15) 7.0

Air date: 2020-04-10

Runtime: 84 min

April 17, 2020 (Episode 16) 7.0

Air date: 2020-04-17

Runtime: 85 min

April 24, 2020 (Episode 17) 8.0

Air date: 2020-04-24

Runtime: 85 min

May 1, 2020 (Episode 18) 6.0

Air date: 2020-05-01

Runtime: 85 min

Overview: Bray Wyatt returns, plus the final Money in the Bank qualifying matches, featuring Mandy and Otis. From the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.

May 8, 2020 (Episode 19) 8.0

Air date: 2020-05-08

Runtime: 83 min

Overview: Action from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.

May 15, 2020 (Episode 20) 7.0

Air date: 2020-05-15

Runtime: 84 min

Overview: Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley in a showdown of champions; plus, "Money in the Bank" results.

May 22, 2020 (Episode 21) 8.0

Air date: 2020-05-22

Runtime: 85 min

Overview: Charlotte Flair vs. Bayley; plus mixed-tag action as Ziggler & Sonya face Mandy & Otis.

May 29, 2020 (Episode 22) 8.0

Air date: 2020-05-29

Runtime: 84 min

Overview: Bayley and Sasha vs. champions Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross in a women's tag-team match. From Orlando.

June 5, 2020 (Episode 23) 6.0

Air date: 2020-06-05

Runtime: 85 min

June 12, 2020 (Episode 24) 8.0

Air date: 2020-06-12

Runtime: 86 min

June 19, 2020 (Episode 25) 8.0

Air date: 2020-06-19

Runtime: 85 min

June 26, 2020 (Episode 26) 7.0

Air date: 2020-06-26

Runtime: 84 min

Overview: Undertaker Retirement Tribute Nikki Cross def. Lacey Evans, Dana Brooke and Alexa Bliss (Fatal 4-Way) New Day & Lucha House Party def. Miz, John Morrison, Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro Jeff Hardy def. King Corbin

July 3, 2020 (Episode 27) 8.0

Air date: 2020-07-03

Runtime: 84 min

July 10, 2020 (Episode 28) 5.0

Air date: 2020-07-10

Runtime: 84 min

Overview: The New Day vs. Nakamura & Cesaro; plus, WWE women's stars sing in the Smackdown Karaoke ShowDown.

July 17, 2020 (Episode 29) 6.0

Air date: 2020-07-17

Runtime: 83 min

July 24, 2020 (Episode 30) 7.0

Air date: 2020-07-24

Runtime: 84 min

July 31, 2020 (Episode 31) 6.0

Air date: 2020-07-31

Runtime: 85 min

August 7, 2020 (Episode 32) 6.0

Air date: 2020-08-07

Runtime: 85 min

August 14, 2020 (Episode 33) 7.0

Air date: 2020-08-14

Runtime: 84 min

August 21, 2020 (Episode 34) 7.0

Air date: 2020-08-21

Runtime: 85 min

August 28, 2020 (Episode 35) 7.0

Air date: 2020-08-28

Runtime: 84 min

September 4, 2020 (Episode 36) 8.0

Air date: 2020-09-04

Runtime: 84 min

September 11, 2020 (Episode 37) 6.0

Air date: 2020-09-11

Runtime: 84 min

September 18, 2020 (Episode 38) 6.0

Air date: 2020-09-18

Runtime: 84 min

September 25, 2020 (Episode 39) 8.0

Air date: 2020-09-25

Runtime: 87 min

October 2, 2020 (Episode 40) 6.0

Air date: 2020-10-02

Runtime: 84 min

October 9, 2020 (Episode 41) 8.0

Air date: 2020-10-09

Runtime: 85 min

October 16, 2020 (Episode 42) 8.0

Air date: 2020-10-16

Runtime: 85 min

October 23, 2020 (Episode 43) 7.0

Air date: 2020-10-23

Runtime: 89 min

October 30, 2020 (Episode 44) 7.0

Air date: 2020-10-30

Runtime: 85 min

November 6, 2020 (Episode 45) 6.0

Air date: 2020-11-06

Runtime: 85 min

November 13, 2020 (Episode 46) 7.0

Air date: 2020-11-13

Runtime: 85 min

November 20, 2020 (Episode 47) 7.0

Air date: 2020-11-20

Runtime: 86 min

November 27, 2020 (Episode 48) 6.0

Air date: 2020-11-27

Runtime: 83 min

December 4, 2020 (Episode 49) 7.0

Air date: 2020-12-04

Runtime: 85 min

December 11, 2020 (Episode 50) 6.0

Air date: 2020-12-11

Runtime: 85 min

December 18, 2020 (Episode 51) 5.0

Air date: 2020-12-18

Runtime: 89 min

December 25, 2020 (Episode 52) 9.0

Air date: 2020-12-25

Runtime: 85 min