The BEST episodes of Below Deck season 5
Every episode of Below Deck season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Below Deck season 5!
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 - The Champagne Campaign
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/5/2017
It's the final night of the charter season and tensions within the crew are running high. Jen attempts to be on her best behavior. Nico gathers the courage to end things with Brianna, while Jen makes a final attempt to mend things with Kate.
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#2 - It Ain't Easy Being Green
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/12/2017
Tension is high as Kate and Nico continue to struggle operating with a crew of newbies; the crew welcomes their first charter guests; Captain Lee finds himself having to get more involved in troubleshooting the problems the crew faces.
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#3 - King Come-On-I-Wanna-Lay-Ya
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/2017
An accident puts Nico in jeopardy of finishing out the rest of the charter season. Kate is forced to leave her stews behind as she attempts to entertain the not please land locked guests. Matt is back in hot water with another restaurant owner.
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#4 - The 1 Percenters
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/5/2017
Captain Lee and his returning crew, Kate and Nico are joined by six new crew members as they embark on a new charter season in St. Martin aboard the luxury yacht Valor. Kate and Nico have their hands full as they are charged with training a few new and inexperienced crew members before the first charter of the season. Meanwhile, Nico is dealing with a personal tragedy which is affecting him more than he's let on.
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#5 - The One Where Jen Loses Her Mind
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/28/2017
Previous guest and finance wizard Timothy Sykes is back and once again can't live without his WiFi. Kate and Captain Lee know the high expectations that are required for a guest of this magnitude and they are feeling the pressure on this last charter of the season. Jen is under intense scrutiny after she has upset the entire crew, and most importantly her boss Kate who puts her through the ringer on this last charter. Meanwhile, Nico struggles to make a decision about his relationship. Kate helps Matt plan the dinners to finish the charter season on a high note.
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#6 - Kate Goes to Church
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/26/2017
Jesus and Kate get to know each other. Chris Brown makes a pass at Brianna. A group of guests arrive ready to party. Matt makes a move on Brianna while Nico's wandering eye might get him in trouble. Nico and the exterior make a disastrous mistake.
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#7 - You Don't Mess With The Primary
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/21/2017
Captain Lee tests Matt as he removes his "sous-chef" Bruno from the galley, and joins the women for dinner. Jen feels defeated as her and Kate's working relationship deteriorates. Kyle and Jen grow closer as she finally has a friend she can lean on, but Kyle has ulterior motives. Nico is conflicted as his feelings for his ex-girlfriend and Brianna continue to grow. Jen reaches her breaking point and things turn physical after a dinner gone sour.
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#8 - Under Cover Boss
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/24/2017
Nico and Brianna grow closer despite Nico's girlfriend back in Chicago. Unexpected news sends Matt into an alcohol fueled day off. Baker takes the offensive in her friendship with EJ. Kate challenges Jen and Brianna to a stewardess speed test which has unexpected consequences.
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#9 - 100 Feet From Catastrophe
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/10/2017
Nico is pushed to his breaking point under the leadership of boson EJ. Matt continues to unravel after his date with Brianna. Captain Lee makes a staffing decision. Jen feels under-appreciated in her department which causes strife with Brianna.
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#10 - Reunion
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/12/2017
Andy Cohen interviews the Valor crew members about the most outrageous and controversial moments of the season, answering viewers' most burning questions.
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#11 - Hot Mess Express
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/31/2017
Captain Lee, Kate, Nico and Matt have their hands full when eight big personalities from Texas come on board. Matt attempts to step up his cooking game, even though the alcohol fueled guests may not notice. Bruno decides to help the interior, only to discover how unorganized they are. Nico attempts to show Captain Lee he is better bosun material than EJ, but a beach picnic might prove too much for him to handle. Meanwhile, Kate attempts to protect Jen from some very hands-y guests.
#12 - Jesus Saves
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2017
Chris Brown's decision to nap finds him in the crosshairs with Captain Lee. Kate meets a cute sailor and has a rendezvous on his boat during charter. Matt faces his first challenge of the season with sushi dinner and a tequila pairing.
#13 - Cool Beans
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/3/2017
Capt. Lee makes a decision regarding the crew's re-configuration; Matt and Brianna mistakenly go to a nude beach; Jen grows weary with unfair treatment; Kate plans an anniversary surprise that fizzles; criticism sends Matt spiraling into shame.
#14 - Only Doing It for the Money
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/14/2017
Captain Lee has a special guest come aboard and the crew gets to see a different side to their leader. A familiar face from the past surprises the crew and immediately has eyes for Jen. An all-female charter proves to be a handful for Kate and Captain Lee. As Matt continues to struggle, Captain Lee takes action to prevent further embarrassment.
#15 - Blindsided
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/17/2017
Leigh Anne Tuohy and her friends prove to be a challenge for Matt's culinary skills. Nico settles into life as the number two on deck but questions if he can stick out. Jen tries to impress Kate but fails to adhere to the dress code.