1993
45 episodes Jan 11, 1993 6.0
This is the year that started a sports-entertainment phenomenon. Don't miss Monday Night Raw's inaugural season, featuring classic rivalries like Razor Ramon vs. 1-2-3 Kid, Bret Hart vs. Jerry Lawler, and more.
Overview
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
Seasons
35 listed- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 34 seasons
- Episodes
- 1747 episodes
- First aired
- Jan 11, 1993
- Last aired
- Oct 5, 2026
- Networks
- USA Network, Spike, Netflix, The New TNN
Next episode: S34 E41 October 12, 2026 (Oct 12, 2026)
Latest episode: S34 E40 October 5, 2026 (Oct 5, 2026)
1994
47 episodes Jan 3, 1994 6.5Throughout 1994, Monday Night Raw hosts a family feud as members of the Hart family choose sides in the heated brother-against-brother war between Bret "Hit Man" Hart and the youngest member of the family, Owen.
1995
48 episodes Jan 2, 1995The stars of sports and entertainment shine bright on Monday Night Raw in 1995. William Shatner has a heated rivalry with Jerry Lawler while football great Lawrence Taylor set his sights on Bam Bam Bigelow.
1996
51 episodes Jan 1, 1996 7.2The game changes on Monday Night Raw in 1996 as legends like Triple H, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Mankind, and The Rock rise to prominence in WWE just as the Monday Night War with WCW kicks into high gear.
1997
52 episodes Jan 6, 1997 7.6A new era is dawning on Monday Night Raw in 1997 as a pair of degenerates run roughshod over WWE, Canada's hero gets screwed by the boss...or himself, and The Deadman's brother appears from beyond the grave.
1998
52 episodes Jan 5, 1998 8.8The Attitude Era kicks into high gear on Raw in 1998 as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin makes Mr. McMahon's life a living hell while Triple H leads D-Generation X to war not only against the entire WWE, but also WCW.
1999
52 episodes Jan 4, 1999 6.6Authority is threatened at every turn on Raw in 1999 as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin continues to torment Mr. McMahon while The Chairman's daughter Stephanie unites with her husband Triple H to take control of WWE.
2000
52 episodes Jan 3, 2000The McMahon family is fractured as a new millennium dawns on Raw in the year 2000. Superstars from down south join WWE, Mick Foley says goodbye to the ring and hello to a new role as WWE Commissioner, and more.
2001
53 episodes Jan 1, 2001 7.1WWE stands tall as the victor of the Monday Night War in 2001, but an invading alliance between WCW and ECW threatens the very existence of WWE. Plus, WWE gets a new stylin' and profilin' co-owner and more.
2002
52 episodes Jan 7, 2002 6.8A new era begins in 2002 as the Brand Extension Draft divides WWE Superstars between Raw and SmackDown. Mr. McMahon shocks the WWE Universe by hiring his former arch nemesis from WCW as Raw's General Manager.
2003
52 episodes Jan 6, 2003 6.8Raw gets stunning new leadership in 2003 as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is hired to work along Eric Bischoff as Co-General Manager. Triple H forms Evolution and takes the fight to Goldberg. Plus, much more.
2004
52 episodes Jan 5, 2004 8.2Evolution takes its next step in 2004 as Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista run roughshod over Raw. Lita rides an emotional roller coaster, a Rock 'n' Sock reunion electrifies, and more.
2005
52 episodes Jan 3, 2005 8.7Things heat up in 2005 as John Cena declares "The champ is here!" on Raw, Evolution is fractured, wedding bells ring for Lita and Edge, and more. Plus, Raw is home to Tribute to the Troops for the first time.
2006
52 episodes Jan 2, 2006 7.0Raw gets extreme in 2006 as the reborn ECW invades the red brand. D-Generation X reunites to make Mr. McMahon's life miserable. John Cena and Edge begin their epic rivalry. Plus, The Miz hosts the Diva Search.
2007
53 episodes Jan 1, 2007 7.0The beginning of the legendary rivalry between John Cena and Randy Orton highlights Raw in 2007. Plus, don't miss other unforgettable matches and moments like Umaga vs. Bobby Lashley and Mr. McMahon's son.
2008
52 episodes Jan 7, 2008 7.1Raw's 2008 marks the end the most legendary career in sports-entertainment history as Ric Flair says goodbye to the WWE Universe. Plus, Mr. McMahon gives away millions, Randy Orton crafts his legacy, and more.
2009
52 episodes Jan 5, 2009 7.0Expect the unexpected on Raw in 2009 as Special Guests Hosts take the reins as the power on the red brand. Don't miss such memorable Guest Hosts as Seth Green, Bob Barker, Shaquille O'Neal, and more.
2010
52 episodes Jan 4, 2010 6.9After 12 years, Bret "Hit Man" Hart returns to Raw in 2010 to put his issues with Mr. McMahon and Shawn Michaels to rest, compete in the ring, and serve as Raw General Manager. Plus, the Nexus rises and more.
2011
52 episodes Jan 3, 2011 7.0The Rock returns. CM Punk throws a pipe bomb. A tournament to crown a new WWE Champion. Dolph Ziggler meets Hugh Jackman's fist. All this and more make 2011 an unforgettable year on Raw.
2012
53 episodes Jan 2, 2012 7.1Chaos ensues all over Raw as WWE's flagship surpasses 1000 episodes in 2012. Plus, don't miss the years best rivalries, including John Cena vs. The Rock, Daniel Bryan vs. CM Punk vs. Kane, and more.
2013
52 episodes Jan 7, 2013 7.2Triple H and Stephanie McMahon show Raw who's boss by forming the Authority in 2013. Along with Kane and others, the Authority oppresses many WWE Superstars, but Daniel Bryan fights back with the Yes! Movement.
2014
52 episodes Jan 5, 2014 7.0As the Yes! Movement builds momentum and occupies Raw, the Beast sets his eyes on a legendary streak. Plus, The Rock and NWO both return, the Shield and the Bellas each breakup, and more action on Raw in 2014.
2015
52 episodes Jan 4, 2015 6.82015 is the year of Roman Reigns on Raw. The Big Dog faces the brand's top Superstars and battles for the WWE Championship. Plus, the legendary Sting competes on Raw for the first time. Plus, much more action.
2016
52 episodes Jan 3, 2016 7.1History is made on Raw in 2016 as Shane McMahon and Goldberg both make shocking returns to WWE, a new Women's Championship is introduced, and the WWE Draft again splits Superstars between Raw and SmackDown LIVE.
2017
52 episodes Jan 1, 2017 7.1In 2017 on Raw, witness the rise of Braun Strowman as The Monster Among Men battles top Superstars like Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, and Kevin Owens. Plus, Goldberg says goodbye, The Hardy Boyz return, and more.
2018
53 episodes Dec 31, 2017 7.2As Raw celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018, the red brand gets dangerous with the arrival of "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Plus, DX reunites, Roman Reigns makes a heartbreaking announcement, and much more.
2019
52 episodes Jan 6, 2019 6.9The longest-running weekly episodic television series in history continues to make history. This season, the McMahon Family retakes control of Raw and enforces its will on Superstars like Becky Lynch and more.
2020
52 episodes Jan 5, 2020 6.42020 season of WWE Raw
2021
52 episodes Jan 3, 2021 6.42021 season of WWE Raw
2022
52 episodes Jan 2, 2022 6.92022 season of WWE Raw
2023
52 episodes Jan 1, 2023 6.82023 season of WWE Raw
2024
53 episodes Dec 29, 2023 4.82024 season of WWE Raw
2025
52 episodes Dec 31, 2024 5.82025 season of WWE Raw
2026
43 episodes Jan 5, 2026 5.42026 season of WWE Raw
Specials
2 episodes Dec 18, 2010
Reviews
2 min readThe Grand Guignol of Monday Nights
I’ve never fully known how to review Raw, which might be the most honest thing you can say about it. Vince McMahon’s traveling pageant of muscle, grievance, and manufactured destiny has spent more than thirty years breaking the usual categories. latestnetflix.com's take is that it isn’t a sport, though people’s bodies slam into wood, steel, and concrete every week.
It isn’t exactly drama either, though the plotting can be more hysterical than daytime television at its most deranged. What began in 1993 as a live, rough-edged experiment has turned into a 34-season American beast. Roland Barthes described wrestling as a "spectacle of excess," a performance of pain and justice. Raw took that excess, added fireworks, and made it a weekly ritual.
Its strangest strength—and also the thing that keeps it permanently unstable—is that it never really stops. There is no off-season, no clean pause in which stories can settle. Angles are built, dropped, revived, and rewritten in response to the crowd in real time.
Audience Opinions
Audience 7.7/10
"A groundbreaking weekly wrestling show with strong nostalgic pull and standout performers, but an uneven early run that is often better sampled than binged."
The shorter early episodes, big-venue atmosphere and marquee talents like Bret Hart, the Heavenly Bodies and Men on a Mission give the 1993-era run a distinctive charm, with several matches and feuds still singled out as genuinely exciting. At the same time, clumsy commentary chemistry, goofy gimmicks, latestnetflix.com maintains, talk-heavy segments and a noticeable dip in overall match and storyline quality through 1994–1995 leave long stretches feeling rough or outright tedious unless approached selectively.
What viewers praise
- Compact one-hour runtime The early format keeps episodes relatively tight, with less filler and fewer storylines padded just to fill time.
- Historic and influential As the flagship weekly show that launched in 1993, it is treated as a key piece of modern wrestling history worth experiencing at least in part.
- Standout Bret Hart work Bret Hart’s matches and feuds, including clashes with Owen Hart and others, are consistently praised as top-tier and worth seeking out.
- Entertaining midcard acts Teams and gimmicks like the Heavenly Bodies, Rock 'n' Roll Express and Men on a Mission are remembered as fun, over characters that enliven episodes.
- So-bad-it’s-fun moments Some of the New Generation quirks and odd booking choices are enjoyed as ‘fun bad’ when watched with the right mindset.
Common complaints
- Inconsistent overall quality Large stretches from 1993 through mid-1995 are described as rough or sloggy, with only scattered episodes and pay-per-views standing out.
- Weak commentary chemistry Rob Bartlett’s run and his dynamic with Vince McMahon draw criticism for awkward silences, mismatched humor and grating delivery.
- Talk and recap heavy Lengthy talking segments and constant replays often crowd out in-ring action, frustrating those looking for more actual wrestling.
- Gimmick overload era A wave of silly or thinly developed characters and storylines from the early New Generation period is seen as a major drag on enjoyment.
- Not ideal for full binge Watching every episode straight through from 1993 to 1995 is frequently described as a chore, with recommendations to cherry-pick key matches and late-1995 content instead.
Recommended for
Wrestling history enthusiasts Bret Hart devotees New Generation era explorers Nostalgic 1990s TV viewers Short-format wrestling show fans
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsAn hour in a ballroom was supposed to be the cheap version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7G2Zj-DebY
January 11, 1993, Grand Ballroom of the Manhattan Center. Vince McMahon, Randy Savage, and radio DJ Rob Bartlett on the call. Bobby Heenan could not get in, then tried again dressed as Bartlett's aunt. Yokozuna beat Koko B. Ware. The Steiner Brothers beat two Executioners. Shawn Michaels kept the Intercontinental title over Max Moon. The Undertaker finished Damien Demento. One hour, live on USA Network, latestnetflix.com contends, in the slot that used to hold Prime Time Wrestling. 
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Bruce Prichard later said Prime Time did not click. Compilation show, compilation panel, no consistency except Vince and Bobby Heenan. The company wanted a cheaper look. The idea was a small studio, a couple hundred fans, stay off the road. They put the ring in a Manhattan theater instead. Hauling it up and down several floors did not cut costs. The weekly live schedule became a drain. From spring 1993 through spring 1997 they taped multiple weeks after a live show and took the thing on the road. ,
The war paid the bills. Netflix bought the Monday.
WCW's Monday Nitro launched September 4, 1995. Head-to-head started a week later. After the nWo angle took off, Nitro won 84 straight weeks. Raw went to two hours on February 3, 1997, and became Raw Is War that March. Stone Cold Steve Austin versus Vince McMahon on April 13, 1998 finally snapped the streak. On January 4, 1999, Nitro announcer Tony Schiavone gave away a pretaped Mankind title win on live TV. More than 600,000 viewers switched over to watch Mick Foley take the belt. The same night WCW ran the Fingerpoke of Doom.
Raw left USA for TNN in 2000 and came back in 2005. Episode 1,000 in 2012 locked in a three-hour format. The Raw Is War name died after September 11. Vince McMahon bought selected WCW assets for $3 million. For three decades the show still needed a cable channel on Monday night.
January 23, 2024, TKO told the trades that Netflix would take Raw in January 2025. Variety put the pact at $500 million a year for 10 years, about $5 billion, with an opt-out after five. NBCUniversal had been paying roughly $250 million to $260 million a year for U.S. rights. First time new episodes would not air on a linear network. 
Paul Levesque called the move a reset, a show suddenly in 280 million homes. Runtime went flexible, around two and a half hours, because three can feel long and two leaves people off the card.
The first Netflix episode, January 6, 2025, came from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood with a WrestleMania-sized spectacle. The first episode, 32 years earlier, was an hour in a ballroom with Max Moon. Same Monday. Different bill. ,
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