The BEST episodes of Below Deck
Every episode of Below Deck ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Below Deck!
Cruise into uncharted waters with this docu-series that follows a group of crewmembers living and working aboard “Honor,” a 164’ mega-yacht. The upstairs and downstairs worlds collide when this young single crew, known as “yachties,” live, love and work together onboard the luxurious, privately owned yacht, while tending to the ever-changing needs of their wealthy, demanding clients. While each crew member brings a different level of experience, they all share a love for this lifestyle that enables them to travel to some of the most beautiful and exotic locales in the world. Each episode features different charter guests -- from millionaires, to entertainers to hard-partying well-heeled friends -- as they move onto the boat for an at sea adventure.
#1 - Compliments of Captain Lee's Travel Agency
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/13/2021
Jessica is unmotivated by service but welcomes a budding romance with Wes as a happy distraction while Captain Lee and Eddie grow weary by the deck crew’s performance. A meat and potatoes family vacation takes an awkward turn when a late night hot tub session becomes too close for comfort. A night out proves to be a critical turning point for the crew of My Seanna.
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#2 - Hide the Salami
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/1/2021
Francesca loses all trust in Elizabeth; Rachel continues to grow frustrated with the interior over miscommunication; Elizabeth's high expectations for her birthday fall short; the crew grows fearful of COVID-19 as it ramps up back home.
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#3 - Don't Cry for Me Antigua
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2021
Ashling suffers the consequences of her white lie; Izzy's promotion creates problems on deck; a condiment mishap fuels the contention between Francesca and Rachel; Elizabeth spends the charter focusing on James instead of her job.
#4 - Premature Evacuation
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/15/2021
Francesca finally comes to a decision regarding Elizabeth's future on deck; Rachel's feelings toward the interior take a toll on the crew; As Izzy and Rob's relationship takes a dark turn, James makes a shocking betrayal.
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#6 - One Step Closer to World Domination
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/25/2021
As the season begins, an unfamiliar face welcomes the My Seanna crew aboard that shocks everyone. Chief stewardess Heather's frustrations build when she is confronted with a difficult task. First officer Eddie struggles to bring his team up to speed while also dealing with changes in the wheelhouse. Lingering tension from last year's charter season threatens the harmony of the yacht.
#7 - Boat Daddy
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2021
Captain Sean's hands-on managerial style continues to frustrate Eddie; the staff works hard to pull off an elaborate beach picnic for the guests; Fraser feels pulled in multiple directions by Heather; on the first night out, two crew members hook up.
#8 - Bourbon Buffoonery
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/8/2021
Captain Lee lays down the law; Eddie is determined to promote Jake to lead deckhand; Heather is on a mission to redeem herself from the first charter's housekeeping mistakes; Rachel confronts Eddie about the unsavory remarks.
#9 - Pissed-On Chickens Can’t Compare
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/2021
The crew of My Seanna experiences less than desirable behavior from one of the charter guests. Jake struggles with his new position and Jessica starts begins to remember how much wear and tear a charter season can take on your body. Wes and Jessica build on their friendship while the deck team’s silly mistake leaves Eddie and Captain Lee furious.
#10 - Leave Your Emotions at The Cabin Door
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/22/2021
Eddie deals with his relationship fallout as Jake and Rayna try to figure out their feelings after Jake’s revelation. After losing his walkie, Fraser starts to feel like he’s failing in his job while Jessica gets upsetting news from back home. The deckhands make yet another mistake that pushes Captain Lee and Eddie to their breaking points.
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#11 - He Kissed A Boy And He Liked It
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/29/2021
Heather and the crew plan an 80s themed surprise party for the primary’s 75th birthday but things go south when everything doesn’t go as planned. Frustrated by the deck team's mistakes, Eddie is forced to put his first officer training on the backburner to babysit his crew. Jessica's unhappiness on the boat grows as Fraser and Heather's bond develops. The crew takes an interest in setting up Wes & Jessica romantically but Jake makes a bold move of his own on another crew member, leaving everyone shocked.
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#12 - Plenty of Jake to Go Around!
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/6/2021
As small mistakes from the deck team continue to mount, Heather feels like she is at a dead end with Jessica and decides to make a change. A breast cancer survivor arrives and has very particular tastes to the amusement of Chef Rachel. Rayna and Fraser’s frustrations continue to grow as Captain Lee and Eddie’s working relationship is tested.
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#15 - The Smell of Sweat and Desperation
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2022
Rachel continues to struggle with the primary's requests while Heather and Fraser have their hands full as they work without a third stew; past actions throw Heather into a spiral, while Rayna battles with how to feel about her crew's transgressions.
#17 - New Stew on the Block
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2022
Love is on full display as U.S. Navy vet couples renew their vows onboard My Seanna. Eddie gets to the bottom of Rayna's frustrations and is surprised by what he uncovers. Fraser's insecurities are tested as a new face arrives in St. Kitts.
#18 - Unfinished Business
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2022
Eddie struggles with how to earn back Rayna's trust while the interior team deals with a demanding group of Hamilton-obsessed guests; Captain Lee is worried that the crew's five-star service could be slipping as Rachel attempts an extravagant dinner.
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#19 - We Made It, Ya Slags
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2022
An exhausted Rachel takes out her frustrations on Heather as she struggles to focus during the last dinner service; long-simmering tensions amongst the crew come to light during the crew's final night out.
#20 - Reunion
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2022
Host Andy Cohen sits down with the My Seanna crew for the Below Deck Reunion. "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," the only live late night, interactive talk show, features guests from the world of entertainment, politics and pop culture.
#21 - Love Never Lasts at the Beach
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2022
St. David welcomes aboard a few familiar faces including chef Rachel, and Fraser has been crowned chief stew; Captain Lee reveals a medical condition that could affect the whole season.
#22 - Deadliest Snatch
Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2022
Conflict ensues in the interior department between Alissa and Camille while a romance heats up between Camille and Ben; Rachel is forced to pivot when her dinner entrée turns up rotten; the guests have a night of debaucherous fun.
#23 - The Muff-Truff Experience
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/5/2022
An essential missing ingredient sets up Rachel's multicourse dinner for disaster; Fraser realizes he needs a different approach to his management style after witnessing an embarrassing spat between his interior team.
#25 - There's No Crying in Yachting
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/9/2020
The sudden departure of one of his teammates leaves Shane struggling to adapt to the unforeseen responsibilities on deck. Coming off her clash with Francesca, Izzy begins to question if the interior satisfies her dream of being at sea. While dealing with demanding guests, Rachel lets her emotions get the best of her, and Francesca loses her composure in front of Captain Lee. Meanwhile, James gets caught in the middle of an explosive guest argument.