The WORST episodes of Below Deck
Every episode of Below Deck ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Below Deck!
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 - Ce-LEE-brats Good Times!
Season 10 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/27/2023
Andy sits down with Captain Lee, the Stud of the Sea, to celebrate "Below Deck's" 10th Anniversary with former "Below Deck" crew, charter guests and celebrity fans.
#2 - Reunion
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/7/2022
Host Andy Cohen sits down with the My Seanna crew for the Below Deck Reunion. "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," the only live late night, interactive talk show, features guests from the world of entertainment, politics and pop culture.
#3 - Bad Romance
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/21/2025
Chef Anthony's bitterness from last charter season boils over; Solene and Rainbeau's frustrations with each other come to a head; Damo violates bro code.
#4 - Some Like It Stillie
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/4/2025
The St. David crew picks up the pieces after Hurricane Kelly. Kyle gets handsy with the primary, and Jess faces the consequences of her actions at the villa. Rainbeau decides Solene's issues are above her pay grade.
#5 - 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.
#6 - Dude, That's a Dude, Dude
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2013
Sam and CJ take their flirting to the next level after a night out. The Honor's new charter guests are five single guys who enlist Dave and Eddie as wingmen in their quest to pick up women. After a night of trolling the local clubs, the charter guests bring back a special friend who isn't quite what they were looking for. It's Dave's birthday and his boyfriend has a very special surprise in store for him. There is definite dissent in the stewardess ranks as Adrienne, Kat and Sam continue to have big problems working with one another. Sam and CJ take their flirting to the next level after a night out.
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#7 - The Smell of Sweat and Desperation
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2022
Rachel continues to struggle with the primary's requests while Heather and Fraser have their hands full as they work without a third stew; past actions throw Heather into a spiral, while Rayna battles with how to feel about her crew's transgressions.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - Boat Daddy
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/1/2021
Captain Sean's hands-on managerial style continues to frustrate Eddie; the staff works hard to pull off an elaborate beach picnic for the guests; Fraser feels pulled in multiple directions by Heather; on the first night out, two crew members hook up.
#11 - Pissed-On Chickens Can’t Compare
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/15/2021
The crew of My Seanna experiences less than desirable behavior from one of the charter guests. Jake struggles with his new position and Jessica starts begins to remember how much wear and tear a charter season can take on your body. Wes and Jessica build on their friendship while the deck team’s silly mistake leaves Eddie and Captain Lee furious.
#12 - New Stew on the Block
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/17/2022
Love is on full display as U.S. Navy vet couples renew their vows onboard My Seanna. Eddie gets to the bottom of Rayna's frustrations and is surprised by what he uncovers. Fraser's insecurities are tested as a new face arrives in St. Kitts.
#14 - Breaking Barbie
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/19/2024
After learning some heartbreaking information about Cat, Fraser urges Barbie to be kinder toward her, which in turn ignites a new feud between Barbie and Fraser. Ben and Sunny take their relationship from professional to personal and must navigate how to balance work and play on deck. Chef Anthony struggles to keep up with the demands of feeding both the guests and the crew, prompting Captain Kerry to step in.
#15 - Another One Bites the Dust
Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/20/2023
Capt. Sandy lets go of an integral member of the crew; one guest takes her requests to the limits, pushing chef Rachel to wit's end; windy weather ruins excursion plans; Capt. Lee shares big news with Capt. Sandy.
#16 - Bourbon Buffoonery
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/8/2021
Captain Lee lays down the law; Eddie is determined to promote Jake to lead deckhand; Heather is on a mission to redeem herself from the first charter's housekeeping mistakes; Rachel confronts Eddie about the unsavory remarks.
#18 - 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.
#19 - 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.
#20 - Over the Rainbeau
Season 12 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/15/2025
The crew pulls together an explosive final charter; the status of St. David's boatmances, friendships and rivalries remain uncertain as the charter season concludes.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - Off The Radar
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/2015
Rocky and Emile are disciplined for their dangerous stunt. Connie gets some terrible news that leaves her future on the boat in jeopardy. Kate soon realizes that there might be too many cooks in the kitchen after her and Chef Leon disagree over the charter guests' final dinner.
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#24 - Unfinished Business
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2022
Eddie struggles with how to earn back Rayna's trust while the interior team deals with a demanding group of Hamilton-obsessed guests; Captain Lee is worried that the crew's five-star service could be slipping as Rachel attempts an extravagant dinner.
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#25 - 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.