The BEST Episodes of Below Deck Mediterranean
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Sep 3, 2020
Network: Bravo
The series follows nine crew members living and working aboard a 150’ mega-yacht as it undertakes a new charter season in the Mediterranean. Providing unparalleled service to wealthy and uncompromising guests is made even more difficult as the team faces everything from love triangles to seeing fellow crew members shockingly cross the line with guests.
#1 - Viva, Loss Vegas
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired Jul 27, 2020
On a crew night out, Alex reveals his feelings to Bugsy while Hannah struggles to connect with the group; Captain Sandy comes down on Jess for her performance in the laundry room; an incident with the water toys forces Malia into an emergency rescue.
8.06 
#2 - Welcome Back
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired Aug 24, 2020
Down a stew in the wake of Hannah’s departure, Bugsy fights to keep the interior afloat with a skeptical Jess by her side. Malia struggles to manage a frustrated deck team, while helping Tom navigate his first charter. Finally, the interior team is relieved when a new Second Stew arrives onboard.
7.94 
#3 - Don't Cry For Me, Sirocco
Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired Aug 19, 2019
Captain Sandy finds one of the crew member’s positions redundant. Joao finally confronts Jack on his lack of work ethic giving him an ultimatum. An overwhelmed Anastasia is pushed to her breaking point in the galley, and when Colin learns that someone will have to leave the boat, he makes a bold move.
7.91 
#4 - Holy Ship!
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired Sep 9, 2019
Ben is determined to regain his sea legs, but Sirocco's faulty galley has other plans; Travis' latest drunken night has Sandy at the end of her rope; Jack writes poetry for Aesha; rough seas has everyone holding on for dear life.
7.91 
#5 - Whole New Ballgame
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired Aug 31, 2020
Baseball legend Johnny Damon returns to charter in Ibiza, putting pressure on Tom to rectify the Damons’ poor experience with the food they were served last season. With Aesha onboard, Bugsy ups her expectations for the interior team. Meanwhile, Rob’s personal life begins to interfere with his work, and Jess notices some red flags with his behavior.
7.87 
#6 - Au Revoir, Sirocco
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired Sep 30, 2019
A boat catches fire in port stranding Sirocco with nowhere to go; the interior team resents Sandy's harsh criticism; Jack and Aesha contemplate their future; Sandy calls out Hannah's lack of passion for yachting.
7.86 
#7 - Cabin Fever
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 10, 2020
The crew enjoys a day off at an exclusive beach club in Mallorca, but concerns arise when Hannah stays behind to nurse an illness. Romance is in the air when Malia’s boyfriend Tom arrives for a visit, while Alex takes stock of his relationship with Bugsy, and Jess offers Rob a bold invitation. With Kiko off the boat, Captain Sandy struggles to find a suitable replacement.
7.85 
#8 - Recipe For Disaster
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired Jun 10, 2019
The crew's first beach picnic of the season gets off to a very rocky start, ultimately leaving Colin shattered and empty-handed. Meanwhile, Chef Mila faces her biggest challenge yet, baking. And Hannah realizes Mila may not be up to the standard she's used to. Joao continues to have growing pains in his new leadership position as he attempts to get his deckhand Jack in line.
7.84 
#9 - Bringing the Thunder
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired Jun 29, 2020
A blast from the past returns amidst a massive thunderstorm that threatens to keep The Wellington docked for their next charter. Rob and Jessica deepen their connection, while Pete’s attitude continues to frustrate Malia. Meanwhile, Kiko is pushed to the limit by a group of new guests whose requests are incredibly demanding.
7.82 
#10 - What Eze the Problem?
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 22, 2019
Hannah and Joao have a miscommunication over a guest excursion; Anastasia is forced to prepare foods that go against her vegan lifestyle for charter guest, the "Queen of Versailles;" June continues to struggle to impress Hannah.
7.81 
#11 - Nauti Girls Need Love Too
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired Sep 2, 2019
Guests aren't as impressed with Ben's first dinner as he'd hoped; Anastasia struggles to adjust back to her previous role; Travis stews over losing Jack to Aesha; a sudden burst of wind sends the deck team scrambling.
7.76 
#12 - Love, Love Me Stew
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired Sep 23, 2019
The crew prepares for the final charter of the season; with Joao sidelined with a fever, Travis is forced to step up; bad weather rolls into the South of France; when Anastasia gets on Sandy's bad side, Hannah bears the brunt of the captain's fury.
7.74 
#13 - Definitely Not Prague
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired Sep 4, 2018
On the season finale, the Talisman crew pull out all the stops to end the season on a high note. Hannah picks a fight with Joao and Brooke, causing the mild mannered Brooke to fight back. Adam delivers a final dinner that leaves the guests speechless. Joao's feelings for Brooke are solidified after his shocking confession to Kasey. And Conrad's mission to avoid Hannah backfires when she gives him a proposition he can't refuse.
7.73 
#14 - Can't Touch This
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired Jun 8, 2020
Hannah struggles to get her Second Stew in line, and tensions reach a boiling point when Lara refuses to take direction from Hannah. In the galley, Kiko finds himself up against guests that are less than satisfied. Malia deals with a green deck crew and is forced to draw the line with Pete.
7.73 
#15 - Closing Time
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired Aug 3, 2020
Captain Sandy and Kiko find themselves at a crossroad after a critical dinner, while Hannah fights to maintain control under the weight of a stressful season. On a guest excursion into Valldemossa, Rob and Jess up the ante in their relationship.
7.71 
#16 - One Million Percent
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired Aug 28, 2018
Adam rises to the occasion with his crew meals; on the final charter of the season, a group of self-proclaimed "Daddy's Girls" come on board; Hannah and Conrad deal with the stages of a boat breakup; Joao makes a shocking admission to Kasey.
7.70 
#17 - That Was Very Greek of Us
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired Jul 26, 2016
For the final charter, an all-male group brings their own set of demands, and an exhausted crew must struggle to keep up. After weeks of building frustration, the girls band together to confront their First Mate Bryan. Everyone prepares to say goodbye to the Ionian Princess, but not before last minute feelings are revealed and the charter season goes out with a bang.
7.70 
#18 - Docked and Loaded
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired Aug 5, 2019
Captain Sandy continues her on-going battle with Sirocco’s anchors, while Joao and Travis continue their deep dive to set the anchors free. Baseball star, Johnny Damon along with his family and friends not only go against the bad weather, but also a feisty neighboring yacht owner. Meanwhile, Aesha and June bond over their mutual losses. And as the guests depart, Sandy is faced with a big complaint making her second guess her decisions.
7.69 
#19 - Sweet White Glove o' Mine
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired Sep 16, 2019
The charter guests request a White Party for their final dinner, and Ben goes to great lengths in creating a menu for the theme; Joao’s ego gets him in hot water with Captain Sandy, while Jack enlists the crew to help him ask Aesha to be his girlfriend; And Hannah’s leadership skills are called into question after Sandy calls out the interior crew for a subpar performance in service.
7.69 
#20 - Rise and Don't Shine
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired Jul 20, 2020
After struggling through the first day of charter, Kiko fights to regain his footing with a demanding set of charter guests. While Hannah leans on an overworked Bugsy to carry an injured Jess, Captain Sandy becomes concerned about the interior’s performance. Meanwhile, Malia looks to Rob and Alex to step up after she’s forced to make a tough call that changes the exterior’s dynamic. And a surprise complaint forces Captain Sandy to issue an ultimatum.
7.67 
#21 - Monte Car-loco
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired Aug 12, 2019
The crew enjoys a day off at a resort in Monte Carlo, Monaco; Joao and Hannah have a heart to heart; Travis confronts Joao over his treatment of Aesha; Anastasia tries to regain her swagger after poor reviews from the previous charter.
7.65 
#22 - It's Ben a Long Time
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired Aug 26, 2019
Colin faces a tough decision and Anastasia accepts her new role, but Sandy wonders whether if she’s now phoning her job in. An all-female group come on board and do their best to flirt with the deck crew. Jack and Aesha move in together making Travis feel isolated. And a familiar face returns that has Hannah on her toes.
7.65 
#23 - I Like Big Boats and I Cannot Lie
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired Jun 1, 2020
Below Deck Mediterranean returns for its fifth season with Captain Sandy Yawn at the helm of the mega-yacht Wellington, cruising one of the most desired yachting locations in the Mediterranean: Mallorca, Spain. After earning the Lead Deckhand title in season 2, Malia returns as Captain Sandy’s first female Bosun, a role she hopes to grow into while commanding respect from her all-male deck team. Brazilian Chef, Kiko, tries to make a good first impression while having to overcome Captain Sandy’s skepticism from last charter season’s galley struggles. Hannah returns as Chief Stew in a new stage of her life, but immediately finds herself challenged by an experienced Second Stew. When the first guests arrive, cracks begin to surface as Hannah attempts to maintain control of her team.
7.65 
#24 - Cannes You Cook?
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired Jun 17, 2019
The Sirocco crew comes to terms with Mila's controversial views. Captain Sandy's good friend, Dr. Jennifer Berman, returns with the expectation of actually leaving the dock this year. Hannah's on high alert making sure Sandy's friends are taken care of and Sandy's toast is butter free. Meanwhile, Joao continues to struggle to motivate Jack. Colin wonders if this new crew might be a little too bawdy for him, and Chef Mila's redemption charter gets off to a choppy start forcing Sandy to think outside the box with a unique plan.
7.64 
#25 - Mo' Onions, Mo' Problems
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Jun 13, 2017
Malia and Adam share a romantic moment, but complications arise when she continues to flirt with Wes. The charter guests play dirty as they challenge the Sirocco crew to a relay race. When Hannah finds out Adam intentionally decided to go against the guests' food preferences, the two butt heads once again. Meanwhile, Bugsy feels alienated from the stews as Hannah and Lauren give her the cold shoulder. And when Hannah informs Captain Sandy about Adam's food sabotage, the rebellious chef finds himself in hot water.
7.64