WWE Friday Night Smackdown airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. Friday, Dec. 5 will serve as the 49th episode of Season 27, and it will air on USA.

WWE Smackdown features an appearance from WWE Champion Cody Rhodes while the Wyatt Sick put their WWE tag team titles on the line against the MFTs. Find out how to watch for free.

It has been a tough year for WWE's blue brand, but which episodes of Friday Night SmackDown were the best in 2025?

Many fans have spotlighted a big gap in quality during 2025 when it comes to Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown, with the blue brand experiencing far less in terms of hype, star power, and roster depth.

Now, let's take a look at three major mistakes WWE must avoid on the first SmackDown after Survivor Series 2025.

You can stream “WWE SmackDown!” live or on demand without a cable subscription by using several streaming platforms that offer USA Network, including DIRECTV (free trial) and Sling. fuboTV is currently not a viable option, due to the ongoing dispute with NBCU causing NBC-owned channels to be blacked out on the service.