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 - 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.
#4 - I'm Living with the Devil
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2013
With her job on the line, Kat is forced to admit an embarrassing secret to Captain Lee. Kat continues to deal with the obnoxious charter guests who have been very inappropriate with her. C.J. tells Sam he has feelings for her, but isn't sure that Sam feels the same way. Adrienne, Kat, and Sam have a heated argument about the division of labor on the boat. With her job on the line, Kat is forced to admit an embarrassing secret to Captain Lee. When the crew gets a night out, Sam sets her sights on a few attractive guys in the bar, but C.J. is having none of it and does whatever he can to derail her flirting.
#5 - The Crew Tells All
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2013
Lost footage from Season 1 and previously unseen cast interviews are featured.
#6 - Sleeping with the Enemy
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2013
The charter guests throw the crew into a frenzy when they decide at the last minute to have an onboard wedding. At this point, Kat is completely fed up with Adrienne and begins hatching a plan to switch rooms in order get away from her nemesis. The charter guests throw the crew into a frenzy when they decide at the last minute to have an onboard wedding. Ben's temperamental moodiness is starting to rub some of his fellow crewmates the wrong way. All the romance on the boat is making David very homesick for his fiancée Trevor -- and the time apart is making David question whether yachting is the life for him. Adrienne is feeling ostracized by her crewmates, and it's taking its toll -- will she make it, or is she on the verge of breaking down?
#7 - Luggage, Luggage Everywhere
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2013
When a charter guest is highly inappropriate with Kat, her reaction to it puts her in very hot water with Captain Lee. In the aftermath of their hook-up the night before, Sam and C.J. are now unsure about the nature of their relationship. After an onboard alarm catches the crew off-guard, Captain Lee comes down hard on Aleks. The new charter guests are friends of Adrienne's, and to nobody's surprise, their annoying behavior makes life difficult for the crew, especially Ben and Sam. When a charter guest is highly inappropriate with Kat, her reaction to it puts her in very hot water with Captain Lee.
#8 - 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.
#9 - I Don't Date, I Mate
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/15/2015
In spite of being a man down with Don’s departure, Eddie and the rest of the deckhands feel relieved and stronger than ever. When primary guest Dean suggests a crew dive contest, the Eros team willingly obliges and Rocky breaks out her beloved mermaid tail to lure Dean and his guests into the sea. Meanwhile, Kate continues to question Leon's yachtie credentials after he tells her he’s worked on a cruise liner. Eddie, on the other hand, has trouble at home and begins to realize that holding a long-distance relationship while working on a yacht can be challenging. As one relationship struggles, another one begins when Emile decides to take Rocky out on an unforgettable date.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - Reunion
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/4/2014
The captain and crew of the Ohana reunite to discuss the truth behind Kate's rocket ship blanket art, Andrew's dismissal from the boat and Kelly and Jennice's current relationship status, as well as answer questions from viewers.
#13 - It's Not Easy Being Green
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2013
The crew enjoys a night out, but Kat enjoys a few too many cocktails. Meanwhile, the new charter guests, a wealthy hypnotist and his friends, come aboard and their special dietary demands tax the crew to the breaking point. After driving Kat and Sam especially hard, the uptight Adrienne agrees to a hypnotherapy session that will hopefully chill her out.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#16 - Cool Your Jets
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2013
The Honor crew welcomes their first group of charter guests: a gaggle of flamboyant fashion photographers who prove to be a boatload of trouble. Kat makes a shocking discovery that forces her into an agonizing decision; should she rat out the guests and ruin the charter, or risk serious consequences by turning a blind-eye? Adrienne chews out Sam for failing to respect her authority, but Sam refuses to back down and the two stews butt heads.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - More Foam, Bosun!
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/25/2015
Captain Lee, Kate, Eddie, and Amy are joined by five new crewmembers as they prepare the luxury yacht, Eros, for a new charter season in Abaco, Bahamas. New personalities bring new challenges as the crew welcomes their first charter guests, a hard-partying hotel owner and his friends. With inclement weather ahead, the crew must keep an on-boat "foam party" planned for the charter guests from turning into a wash.
#20 - Compliments of Captain Lee's Travel Agency
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/13/2021
Jessica is unmotivated by service but welcomes a budding romance with Wes as a happy distraction while Captain Lee and Eddie grow weary by the deck crew’s performance. A meat and potatoes family vacation takes an awkward turn when a late night hot tub session becomes too close for comfort. A night out proves to be a critical turning point for the crew of My Seanna.
#21 - The Real Housewives of Grenada
Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/1/2024
Chef Anthony takes on the most dietary restrictions of the charter season yet; Sunny steps up her skills on deck as Dylan goes for the Lead Deckhand position; the demands of a famous housewife push the shorthanded interior team to their limits.
#22 - 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.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Reunion
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/2/2013
Hosted by Bravo’s Andy Cohen, the reunion brings Adrienne Gang, Aleks Taldykin, Ben Robinson, C.J. Lebeau, David Bradberry, Eddie Lucas, Kat Held, and Sam Orme to discuss some of the most talked about antics of the first season. Captain Lee also joins the crew to give his perspective on this season’s charters.