The BEST episodes of Below Deck Mediterranean season 5

Every episode of Below Deck Mediterranean season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Below Deck Mediterranean season 5!

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.

Last Updated: 11/14/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing
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Welcome Back
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7.57
165 votes

#1 - Welcome Back

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/24/2020

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.

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Cabin Fever
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7.56
177 votes

#2 - Cabin Fever

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/10/2020

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.

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Shot Through the Heart, and Ibiza's to Blame
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7.55
178 votes

#3 - Shot Through the Heart, and Ibiza's to Blame

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/7/2020

Jess deals with a scary medical condition; Rob draws Malia's ire by continuing to underperform on deck.

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Can't Touch This
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7.48
187 votes

#4 - Can't Touch This

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2020

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.

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Bringing the Thunder
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7.47
177 votes

#5 - Bringing the Thunder

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/29/2020

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.

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Reunion (Part 1)
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7.47
120 votes

#6 - Reunion (Part 1)

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 10/19/2020

Andy Cohen hosts Below Deck Mediterranean Reunion Part One.

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Viva, Loss Vegas
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7.46
167 votes

#7 - Viva, Loss Vegas

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/27/2020

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.

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Something's Fishy
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7.43
173 votes

#8 - Something's Fishy

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/21/2020

Bugsy prepares a naughty-themed evening for the guests; tensions run high between Captain Sandy and Chef Tom; Alex questions Bugsy about the direction of their relationship; Rob and Jess spend a romantic night in the guest cabins.

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Ace of Stew Face
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7.42
185 votes

#9 - Ace of Stew Face

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2020

With bad weather rolling in and down her Second Stew, Hannah scrambles to manage the interior with only Jess to rely on. Captain Sandy and Malia draw a hard line with the deck team when they call the guys out for their questionable behavior. Kiko struggles to prepare a picnic lunch for the first off-boat excursion of the season. After surviving the charter, Hannah is rewarded with a Second Stew, but she quickly realizes the newest addition to her team may be more than she bargained for.

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Closing Time
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7.41
177 votes

#10 - Closing Time

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/3/2020

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.

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The Italian's Job
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7.38
183 votes

#11 - The Italian's Job

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2020

Romance is in bloom on the crew’s first night out of the season, as Pete makes his move while Rob and Jess find themselves connecting on a deeper level. The second charter kicks off when guests with ties to the music industry arrive, but unforeseen circumstances immediately put the Wellington crew behind the eight ball. Meanwhile, Pete’s attitude forces Malia into a difficult confrontation, and tensions between Hannah and Lara take a surprising new turn.

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There's No Place Like Home
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7.37
164 votes

#12 - There's No Place Like Home

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/17/2020

With Hannah’s back against the wall, Captain Sandy faces a difficult decision that could change the trajectory of The Wellington. Bugsy grapples with a new challenge, while Malia worries about Tom’s ability to navigate a chaotic first charter.

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No Mushroom for Error
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7.37
175 votes

#13 - No Mushroom for Error

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2020

An injured Jess fights to maintain her spot on the boat, while another crew member’s inappropriate behavior finally catches up to him. Meanwhile, high-maintenance charter guests challenge the interior and expose cracks in Hannah and Bugsy’s relationship. And after surviving a 72-plate dinner last charter, Kiko is faced with something equally challenging and he’s once again put to the test.

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Whole New Ballgame
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7.37
178 votes

#14 - Whole New Ballgame

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/31/2020

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.

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Oh Snap!
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7.36
187 votes

#15 - Oh Snap!

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2020

Kiko faces his biggest challenge yet when demanding charter guests invite friends to join a 6-course dinner. Hannah confronts Bugsy about their past, while Rob and Jess find their budding relationship threatened by a new revelation. Meanwhile, an unexpected injury threatens to upend the rest of the charter season.

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A Real Handful
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7.35
172 votes

#16 - A Real Handful

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/28/2020

Tom becomes incensed over a provisioning mishap, while Malia and Bugsy struggle to manage the fallout; Rob and Alex find themselves ogled by the final charter guests of the season; a group photo with Rob and Aesha sends Jess over the edge.

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I Like Big Boats and I Cannot Lie
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7.35
202 votes

#17 - I Like Big Boats and I Cannot Lie

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2020

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.

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Rise and Don't Shine
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7.35
171 votes

#18 - Rise and Don't Shine

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2020

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.

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A Mighty Wind
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7.32
180 votes

#19 - A Mighty Wind

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/12/2020

As the last charter comes to an end, Captain Sandy reckons with a chaotic season while the few remaining chips continue to fall. Rob and Jess struggle to reconcile after a disastrous fight, while Aesha comes to grips with the end of her yachting career. Tom looks to clear his final hurdle, as Alex hopes to leave things with Bugsy on a positive note. On their final night out before parting ways, the crew gets an enormous surprise.

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The Bali Is in Your Court
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7.31
172 votes

#20 - The Bali Is in Your Court

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/5/2020

Jess confronts Aesha over the guests’ group photo, while the rest of the boat races to mitigate the impending damage. Tom works to keep a lid on his frustrations, as Malia waits for the other shoe to drop. Meanwhile, Aesha makes a decision about her future and Rob is presented with an alternative to traveling with Jess to Bali.

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Cool as a Cucumber
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7.28
178 votes

#21 - Cool as a Cucumber

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/14/2020

After a tumultuous night in Ibiza, Rob and Jess struggle to reconcile; Capt. Sandy scrambles to avoid a catastrophic disaster; the new charter guests arrange a bet with Bugsy; a guest request sends a sleep-deprived Tom over the edge.

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Reunion (Part 2)
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7.18
115 votes

#22 - Reunion (Part 2)

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 10/26/2020

Andy Cohen hosts Below Deck Mediterranean Reunion Part Two.