The BEST episodes of Below Deck season 12
Every episode of Below Deck season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Below Deck season 12!
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.
#2 - Rainbeau Kisses, Friendship Wishes
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/30/2025
Fraser begins to question his long distance relationship. Rainbeau tries to connect with Barbara and Solene, and Kyle and Solene go on a date. Chef Anthony struggles with PTSD from last charter season as he prepares dinner with Captain Kerry at the table, and Caio's shortcomings loom large in Captain Kerry's mind.
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#3 - Fresh Meat
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2025
The chef struggles to find his sea legs while a green stew and a high-strung bosun spell trouble for the rest of the crew; a black-light wielding, germaphobe primary puts this new crew to the test.
Watch Now:Apple TV#4 - YACHT-CHELLA
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/7/2025
Kyle and Solene's relationship takes an unexpected turn, complicating the dynamic within the deck team; Barbara and Solene grow weary of their second stew; Fraser scrambles to put together an ambitious party for the incoming charter guests.
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#5 - Fight Island
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/16/2025
The crew prepares to embark on a five-day charter with porn stars; Captain Kerry grows frustrated with the interior and worries his bosun isn't up to snuff; Solene's laissez-faire attitude towards work sends Rainbeau reeling.
Watch Now:Apple TV#6 - Island of Sausages
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/23/2025
The crew is feeling the exhaustion of a five-day charter, while the deck team grows increasingly frustrated with Caio; Barbara finds common ground with Solene, leaving Rainbeau an outsider.
Watch Now:Apple TV#7 - Party Dockin' in the House Tonight
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/14/2025
Fraser frets that his vision for the dock party might not come to fruition; rude and demanding charter guests terrorize the interior team; Kyle comes clean to Jess; Fraser has to check his interior team.