49. 1997-12-31 - End of the Year Countdown Special

This is a two part special. Part One was aired then SMAP went to Kohaku because Nakai was hosting and Part Two picks up after there musical performance while waiting for Nakai to return from hosting. Part One has the backstage footage of the domino show set up, Want to see it Once more Theater, SMAP Character Best 30 and SMASMA Quiz. Part Two has the Domino show and highlight footage from Johnny's Countdown featuring Kinki Kids. There is a musical performance of Yozora no Mukou.