The BEST episodes of Below Deck season 7
Every episode of Below Deck season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Below Deck season 7!
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 - Smashton
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2019
Florida State University-alumni charter guests arrive single and more than ready to mingle with the crew. Meanwhile, Simone is out of her element working on service and becomes distracted by her new crush. After being displeased with service, Kevin takes matters into his own hands, undermining Kate. Courtney grows closer to Brian as she tends to his wounded knee and Lee announces Abbi's replacement, in time to help revive his deck team much to the chagrin of Ashton.
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#2 - The Scorpion Queen
Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/20/2020
Tanner and Kate’s flirtations become more obvious to the crew which leads Simone to lose all respect for the two when she finds out they’ve already kissed. Pulling up to the marina, Kate sees the first yacht she ever worked on as a stewardess, causing her to question her future in yachting. Rhylee continues to feel ostracized by the deck crew that tried to get her fired and her fuse becomes shorter and shorter. After a short-lived reconciliation, Brian and Courtney are on the outs again following a major argument at the Chillva Night Market that causes a giant rift in the crew. With arguments continuing back at Valor, Captain Lee promises there will be hell to pay in the morning.
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#3 - Yacht-Pocalypse Now
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/23/2019
The crew tries to redeem themselves with returning charter guests after Ashton cancels a beach picnic which throws the entire boat into complete chaos. Rhylee and Ashton continue to butt heads while Tanner and Simone contemplate their relationship. Brian takes Courtney out on a date and is surprised by her reaction. The entire crew goes out to Patong for an explosive night out. After an intense night of drinking, emotions reach a new high causing Kate to make a dramatic decision.
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#4 - I'm Sorry You Feel That Way
Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/2019
Tanner gives Simone mixed signals by telling her that he just wants to keep things casual, while Ashton tries to squash his beef with Kate after their heated argument the night before. Kate promotes Courtney to second stew after being called out by Simone last charter. The crew rallies to redeem themselves for returning charter guests Master Pearson and Lady Tiernan but a broken extractor fan in the galley and rough seas threaten to ruin the trip for everyone.
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#5 - A Recipe for Disaster
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2019
The new deckhand arrives just in time as Brian’s injured knee worsens. Ashton tries to ingratiate the new teammate with the deck crew, but his efforts are wasted after an explosive crew night out. Kate and Kevin battle over the control of meal service. When a charter guest is inappropriate toward Simone, Kate is forced to confront the issue head on.
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#6 - Big Girls, Do Cry
Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/3/2020
Kate sets Kevin up for failure by allowing him to present an erotic cake; Capt. Lee arranges a party on a private beach for the crew's final night; Courtney and Brian try to resolve their issues; Tanner tries to woo Kate; Kevin confronts Kate.
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#7 - Weekend at Brandy's
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2019
Guests Helen Hoey and Richard Fiore return, but it's their friends who take center stage; Kevin confronts Simone; Abbi continues to struggle; Kevin scrambles to put together a seafood extravaganza; Capt. Lee is less than impressed with dinner.
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#8 - Everyone Hates Kate
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/2019
The crew bonds over a trip to an elephant sanctuary, but Kate’s attitude pushes the others to the brink; A day off at the beach club has Courtney protective over Brian; After being put in her place by Kate, Simone deals with more fires when she learns Tanner has been gossiping about their relationship; The rest of the deck crew realizes they can’t trust Rhylee with information; Captain Lee witnesses firsthand the major dysfunction of his crew after they come home from a day of drinking.
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#9 - Man Down!
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2019
Capt. Lee, Kate and Ashton are joined by six new crew members aboard M/Y Valor, as they explore the waters of Thailand; as first-time bosun, Ashton struggles with managing a crew of his own; Kevin stresses out while preparing a high-stakes dinner.
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#10 - Reunion (Part 2)
Season 7 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/17/2020
In Part Two, Andy rejoins the Valor crew to go deep discussing Ashton and Kate's terrifying fight in the van, the dysfunctional crew dynamic and Rhylee's frustrations with the deckhands. Captain Lee is pushed to the limit, and the crew questions his reaction.
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#11 - Exodus
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/30/2019
The crew including Captain Lee are shocked to wake up and hear the shocking news that Kate quit. In Kate’s absence, Simone and Courtney struggle to maintain order in the interior. Ashton doesn’t remember his actions from the night before and has to confess to Lee that he is the reason Kate is gone. Meanwhile, Tanner is surprised to learn that he and Kate kissed. Kevin is sent spiralling when a charter guest, Justine, who is also a professional Chef, threatens to keep a close eye on him. Charter guest drama ensues when the primary’s cousin, Jamie, refuses to share her guest cabin.
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#12 - Magic Ashton
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/4/2019
Kevin pulls out all the stops with a 10-course tasting menu to impress Lee; a charter group of thirsty single women arrives and requests a provocative show; as frustrations run high, Ashton attempts to reel in a checked-out Abbi.
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#13 - Weekend at Brandy's II
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/28/2019
Charter guest Brandy continues to stress out the entire crew with her intoxicated shenanigans, culminating in an emergency beach rescue; Brian breaks an expensive piece of equipment; Tanner gets stood up for a date; Kevin insults Capt. Lee.
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#14 - Witch-hunt
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/6/2020
Kevin spirals out in response to charter guest, and professional chef, Justine telling him to “step it up.” Much to Ashton’s dismay, Kate returns and interferes in the deck team’s drama. Simone sets out to become a better Second Stew with or without Kate’s help. Ashton is dragged into a photoshoot with the guests and flirts with a charter guest, Molly. The deck crew’s frustrations with Rhylee reach an all time high, forcing Captain Lee to consider a drastic change.
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#15 - Reunion (Part 1)
Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/10/2020
In Part One, Andy sits down with Captain Lee and the Valor crew to discuss Season 7's burning issues. Simone questions Kate's management style, Chef Kevin comes clean and the crew spill the tea on a season's worth of steamy boat-mances.
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#16 - 12 Seconds in Heaven
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/2019
Rhylee jeopardises her job and relationships with the crew after a dramatic first night out. Tanner gossips about his relationship with Simone as things heat up between them. Still sidelined by his leg injury, Brian gets sent to the hospital by Captain Lee leaving his future on the line. Simone finally confronts Kate about her job duties as second stew.
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#17 - The Proposal
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2019
The crew pulls off a once-in-a-lifetime dinner, but Kevin is left with doubts about Kate's standard of service; Courtney is not impressed with her fellow crew members' behavior; Brian makes a mistake; Ashton crosses a line with a junior crew member.
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#18 - Come Sail Away
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/11/2019
The crew deals with the fallout from Abbi's impulsive decision to leave the boat; Tanner tries to work through a stomach sickness; Kevin makes a risky dinner menu choice; as Brian and Courtney's romance begins to bloom, Ashton flirts with two women.
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#19 - Let Them Eat Penis Cake!
Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/27/2020
Captain Lee calls an all staff meeting to address the previous night’s debauchery and gives the crew an ultimatum. Brian refuses to apologize for his behavior at the night market and tells Courtney he is “fed up,” causing their relationship to be in turmoil once again. Kate’s patience is tested when the primary for Charter 9, Jemele Hill, a former Sports journalist for ESPN, wants the charter ran her way. Kevin and Kate butt heads during preparations for their final beach picnic, and when Kate to take matters into her own hands, she seeks out revenge on Kevin by any means necessary. Kevin takes great pride in making a penis cake for the primary’s bachelorette party. Kate seizes an opportunity to strike revenge on an old foe.
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#20 - Public Displays of Affection
Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/13/2020
Former “The Real Housewife of Orange County,” housewife Alexis Bellino, and new beau come aboard Valor to celebrate her recent divorce. After the deck team deals with major issues, Lee comes to a decision about Rhylee’s future, forcing Ashton to change his management style. Ashton decides to blow off steam inviting unexpected guests to join on a crew night out. Kate invites Tanner for a sleepover, while a fight sparks between Brian and Courtney after he sends her a questionable text about their relationship. Kevin throws out his back in the galley and Lee is concerned that they might be down a chef.
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