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Raw: 1997

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52 episodes · premiered Jan 6, 1997

A 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.

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  1. Episode 1: January 6, 1997 Jan 6, 1997 · 48m Bret Hart goes one-on-one with the man they call Vader in a huge main event as Shawn Michaels watches from ringside. However, when Sycho Sid targets another member of the Lothario family…
  2. Episode 2: January 13, 1997 Jan 13, 1997 · 48m Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion Sycho Sid give their final thoughts on their upcoming match. As The Undertaker takes on Crush in the main event, the Nation of Domination looks to lay the…
  3. Episode 3: January 20, 1997 Jan 20, 1997 · 48m Following his highly controversial loss in the Royal Rumble match, a frustrated Bret Hart lashes out and bids farewell to WWE. However, President Gorilla Monsoon looks to lure the "Hit…
  4. Episode 4: January 27, 1997 Jan 27, 1997 · 47m Before Shawn Michaels can celebrate his reign as the new WWE Champion, The Heartbreak Kid is greeted by the four men who are hell-bent on taking the title from him. In the main event…
  5. Episode 5: February 3, 1997 Feb 3, 1997 · 1h 33m Bret Hart's newly adopted attitude continues to put him at odds with his fellow Superstars including WWE Champion Shawn Michaels. With managers barred from ringside, Marc Mero gets one…
  6. Episode 6: February 13, 1997 Feb 13, 1997 · 1h 27m Bret Hart's new attitude puts him at odds with WWE Champion Shawn Michaels. With managers barred from ringside, "Wildman" Marc Mero takes on Hunter Hearst Helmsley for the Intercontinental…
  7. Episode 7: February 17, 1997 Feb 17, 1997 · 1h 32m Bret Hart defends his newly-won WWE Championship against Sycho Sid. But before the "Hit Man" can face this tall order, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to strike first. Plus, an update on…
  8. Episode 8: February 24, 1997 Feb 24, 1997 · 1h 29m Back where it all began in New York City's famed Manhattan Center, Monday Night Raw gets hardcore as ECW invades WWE. In response to Jerry "The King" Lawler's challenge, Paul E…
  9. Episode 9: March 3, 1997 Mar 3, 1997 · 1h 33m The British Bulldog faces his tag team partner Owen Hart in the finals to crown the first-ever European Champion.
  10. Episode 10: March 10, 1997 Mar 10, 1997 · 1h 36m WWE Champion Sycho Sid and The Undertaker must put aside their differences as they team up against Vader & Mankind. The rivalry between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Bret Hart escalates…
  11. Episode 11: March 17, 1997 Mar 17, 1997 · 1h 36m Bret Hart competes in a steel cage match with Sycho Sid for the WWE Championship. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles Flash Funk, Vader takes on the British Bulldog, and Shawn Michaels…
  12. Episode 12: March 24, 1997 Mar 24, 1997 · 1h 31m Bret Hart discusses his recent change in attitude and sends a message to his fans in the United States. As The Undertaker looks to usher in a new era of darkness after capturing the WWE…
  13. Episode 13: March 31, 1997 Mar 31, 1997 · 1h 35m As Bret Hart faces Rocky Maivia for the Intercontinental Championship in the main event, the rest of the Hart Family joins the foundation of his crusade against the United States. Paul…
  14. Episode 14: April 7, 1997 Apr 7, 1997 · 1h 32m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Mankind battle for a chance at Bret Hart's WWE Championship. The WWE Universe gets a look at how dangerous Ken Shamrock really is when he takes on Vernon…
  15. Episode 15: April 14, 1997 Apr 14, 1997 · 1h 30m This edition of Raw features matches from both the United States and South Africa. Ahmed Johnson gets his hands on another member of the Nation of Domination when he takes on Crush. "Stone…
  16. Episode 16: April 21, 1997 Apr 21, 1997 · 1h 30m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Bret Hart in a Street Fight, but The Hart Foundation has a surprise for the Rattlesnake. The Undertaker faces Hunter Hearst Helmsley in the main event…
  17. Episode 17: April 28, 1997 Apr 28, 1997 · 1h 30m Brian Pillman reveals a more spiritual side of himself when he sides with The Hart Foundation. The British Bulldog faces WWE Champion The Undertaker. An injured Bret Hart resolves to get…
  18. Episode 18: May 5, 1997 May 5, 1997 · 1h 32m The Hart Foundation's anti-American crusade continues as they set their sights on Shawn Michaels. The British Bulldog goes one-on-one with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event…
  19. Episode 19: May 12, 1997 May 12, 1997 · 1h 30m Bret Hart call outs Shawn Michaels. Weeks after being burned by The Undertaker, Paul Bearer returns with Mankind to deliver a grave warning to the Deadman. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin…
  20. Episode 20: May 19, 1997 May 19, 1997 · 1h 31m Hart Foundation members Owen Hart & the British Bulldog offer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Shawn Michaels a chance at the Tag Team Championship next week. WWE Champion The Undertaker warns…
  21. Episode 21: May 26, 1997 May 26, 1997 · 1h 34m After weeks of threats, Paul Bearer looks to bring The Undertaker to his knees when he prepares to reveal a secret from the Deadman's past. Despite their recent issues, Shawn Michaels &…
  22. Episode 22: June 2, 1997 Jun 2, 1997 · 1h 32m With The Undertaker reluctantly aligned with Paul Bearer, Sycho Sid challenges him for his WWE Championship. The rivalry between Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gets…
  23. Episode 23: June 9, 1997 Jun 9, 1997 · 1h 34m After being crowned the 1997 King of the Ring, Hunter Hearst Helmsley looks to begin his ascension to the top of WWE. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's faces The Hart Foundation's Brian Pillman…
  24. Episode 24: June 16, 1997 Jun 16, 1997 · 1h 34m Ahmed Johnson reveals his allegiance when he teams with The Undertaker to face Faarooq & Kama Mustafa. With the members of The Hart Foundation handcuffed at ringside, "Stone Cold" Steve…
  25. Episode 25: June 23, 1997 Jun 23, 1997 · 1h 33m The Undertaker's temper gets the better of him when Paul Bearer forces the Deadman to team with Vader against two members of the Nation of Domination. Mankind dedicates his match against…
  26. Episode 26: June 30, 1997 Jun 30, 1997 · 1h 30m Paul Bearer reveals a dark secret about The Undertaker's childhood. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles The Hart Foundation's Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. The war between the Nation of…
  27. Episode 27: July 7, 1997 Jul 7, 1997 · 1h 23m The Hart Foundation receives another warm reception in Canada. After weeks of trying to be "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's partner, Mankind is treated to a stunning lesson courtesy of the…
  28. Episode 28: July 14, 1997 Jul 14, 1997 · 1h 30m The Hart Foundation's Owen Hart & British Bulldog challenge "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the Tag Team Championship in the main event. After weeks of absence, Shawn Michaels returns to…
  29. Episode 29: July 21, 1997 Jul 21, 1997 · 1h 41m In The Hart Foundation's homeland of Canada, the Canadian heroes face The Undertaker, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and Dude Love in a Flag Match. Tensions between Shawn Michaels makes a…
  30. Episode 30: July 28, 1997 Jul 28, 1997 · 1h 39m Bret Hart goes one-on-one with The Patriot. The British Bulldog looks to give Ken Shamrock a taste of defeat in an Arm Wrestling Match. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Dude Love defend…
  31. Episode 31: August 4, 1997 Aug 4, 1997 · 1h 30m A new Commissioner is appointed to teach a lesson in respect to The Hart Foundation. Shawn Michaels embraces a new attitude while earning a new enemy. With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin…
  32. Episode 32: August 11, 1997 Aug 11, 1997 · 1h 30m Shawn Michaels promises to reveal his special insurance policy when he returns to action against Mankind. Vince McMahon interviews Dude Love. The Nation of Domination welcomes its newest…
  33. Episode 33: August 18, 1997 Aug 18, 1997 · 1h 25m Shawn Michaels teams with Hunter Hearst Helmsley against The Undertaker and Mankind in the main event.
  34. Episode 34: August 29, 1997 Aug 29, 1997 · 1h 29m The showdown unfolds as Vader takes on Bret Hart, and the clash continues with Dude Love facing off against Rockabilly.
  35. Episode 35: September 5, 1997 Sep 5, 1997 · 1h 25m The Patriot takes on Owen Hart. Dude Love wrestles the British Bulldog. Hunter Hearst Helmsley clashes with The Undertaker.
  36. Episode 36: September 8, 1997 Sep 8, 1997 · 1h 28m Commissioner Slaughter learns an injured Rattlesnake's strike is the most vicious when he suspends "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The Undertaker warns Shawn Michaels their rivalry will not…
  37. Episode 37: September 15, 1997 Sep 15, 1997 · 1h 25m WWE Champion Bret Hart and European Champion the British Bulldog challenge The Headbangers for the Tag Team Championship. Jerry Lawler receives some stunning news when he conducts a…
  38. Episode 38: September 22, 1997 Sep 22, 1997 · 1h 30m From Madison Square Garden, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin ignites the most storied rivalry in WWE history with a single Stunner. The Intercontinental Championship Tournament continues when…
  39. Episode 39: September 29, 1997 Sep 29, 1997 · 1h 28m Shawn Michaels and his pals disrupt order in WWE, but Commissioner Slaughter gets the last laugh as he forces Hunter Hearst Helmsley to battle the Undertaker. As Mr. McMahon considers…
  40. Episode 40: October 6, 1997 Oct 6, 1997 · 1h 26m WWE mourns the untimely passing of Flyin' Brian Pillman. The Hart Foundation come face-to-face with Shawn Michaels and his band of degenerates as Bret Hart faces Hunter Hearst Helmsley in…
  41. Episode 41: October 13, 1997 Oct 13, 1997 · 1h 32m One of the most controversial groups in WWE history is born as Shawn Michaels and his allies form D-Genenration X to target The Hart Foundation. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's future is…
  42. Episode 42: October 20, 1997 Oct 20, 1997 · 1h 25m DX looks to cause dissension in The Hart Foundation. The Undertaker insists that he will never fight his brother Kane. Following a lackluster run in WCW, Jeff Jarrett returns and speaks…
  43. Episode 43: October 27, 1997 Oct 27, 1997 · 1h 29m Shawn Michaels pushes the envelope even when he decides to show the WWE Universe another side of himself. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin stops at nothing to protect his Survivor Series…
  44. Episode 44: November 3, 1997 Nov 3, 1997 · 1h 28m Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with Ken Shamrock in the main event. Ahmed Johnson finds himself in the middle of Kane's path of destruction when he looks for payback on "Stone Cold" Steve…
  45. Episode 45: November 10, 1997 Nov 10, 1997 · 1h 23m Following one of the most controversial matches in sports-entertainment, there is a new WWE Champion in Shawn Michaels. The Rock issues a challenge to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for his…
  46. Episode 46: November 17, 1997 Nov 17, 1997 · 1h 27m Mr. McMahon sits down with Jim Ross to share his side of what happened with Bret Hart at Survivor Series. Hunter Hearst Helmsley shows Commissioner Slaughter how much DX respects his…
  47. Episode 47: November 24, 1997 Nov 24, 1997 · 1h 20m After DX's reenactment of Survivor Series comes up short, WWE Champion Shawn Michaels makes a special offer to Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. The New Age Outlaws challenge the Legion of Doom…
  48. Episode 48: December 1, 1997 Dec 1, 1997 · 1h 28m Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart takes on Triple H. While the New Age Outlaws begin their reign as Tag Team Champions, the Legion of Doom goes on a hunt for vengeance. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin…
  49. Episode 49: December 8, 1997 Dec 8, 1997 · 1h 30m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin reveals his championship aspirations. With most of their enemies gone from WWE, Degeneration-X turn their attention to the sole survivor of The Hart Foundation…
  50. Episode 50: December 15, 1997 Dec 15, 1997 · 1h 31m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows The Rock what the Intercontinental Championship means to him. When DX takes on the Legion of Doom in the main event, the New Age Outlaws decide to pay…
  51. Episode 51: December 22, 1997 Dec 22, 1997 · 1h 30m When DX gives the WWE Universe a special Christmas present, Commissioner Slaughter gives the duo a gift of his own by ordering Shawn Michaels to defend his European Championship against…
  52. Episode 52: December 29, 1997 Dec 29, 1997 · 1h 29m "Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust. With Triple H out of action due to a knee injury, Commissioner Slaughter orders Shawn Michaels to take his place in…