WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Series Overview
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
28 Seasons • 1421 Episodes
1999 – Present
Premiered: Thu, Apr 29, 1999
Vince McMahonUpcoming Broadcast Premiere
Season 28, Episode 43: “October 23, 2026”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
20 Episodes →
Season 2
52 Episodes →
Season 3
52 Episodes →
Season 4
52 Episodes →
Season 5
52 Episodes →
Season 6
53 Episodes →
Season 7
53 Episodes →
Season 8
52 Episodes →
Season 9
52 Episodes →
Season 10
52 Episodes →
Season 11
52 Episodes →
Season 12
53 Episodes →
Season 13
52 Episodes →
Season 14
52 Episodes →
Season 15
52 Episodes →
Season 16
52 Episodes →
Season 17
53 Episodes →
Season 18
52 Episodes →
Season 19
52 Episodes →
Season 20
52 Episodes →
Season 21
52 Episodes →
Season 22
52 Episodes →
Season 23
53 Episodes →
Season 24
52 Episodes →
Season 25
52 Episodes →
Season 26
52 Episodes →
Season 27
52 Episodes →
Season 28
44 Episodes →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vince McMahon
John Swikata, Brian James
Paul Levesque, Lee Fitting
Department Leadership Roster
John Swikata
Writer
Brian James
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
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Frequently Asked Questions About WWE Friday Night SmackDown
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is WWE Friday Night SmackDown about?
The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.
How many seasons does WWE Friday Night SmackDown have?
WWE Friday Night SmackDown comprises 28 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in WWE Friday Night SmackDown?
Key cast members in WWE Friday Night SmackDown include Not specified.
Who created or directed WWE Friday Night SmackDown?
WWE Friday Night SmackDown was developed and directed by Vince McMahon.