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The Best Episodes of Below Deck

Every episode of Below Deck ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Below Deck!

The upstairs and downstairs worlds collide when this young and single crew of "yachties" live, love and work together onboard a luxurious mega yacht while...
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Best Episodes Summary

"What Took You So Long?" is the best rated episode of "Below Deck". It scored 7.9/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/27/2015. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "His Watch Has Ended".

  • What Took You So Long?
    7.9/1063 votes
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    #1 - What Took You So Long?

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 10/27/2015

    Capt. Lee grills the crew while investigating the cause of a gallery fire, leading to a dismissal. Chaos abounds on the boat, but the crew must unite to create a 50th birthday celebration for their charter guest. Also, a familiar face joins the boat.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • His Watch Has Ended
    7.8/1037 votes
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    #2 - His Watch Has Ended

    Season 10 Episode 5 - Aired 12/19/2022

    Captain Lee's injury forces him to leave St David, and the hands on deck try to put their best foot forward for the new captain; Ross and Fraser struggle with Camille's attitude; an official promotion is given within the deck team.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Decent Proposal
    7.7/1049 votes
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    #3 - Decent Proposal

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 10/18/2016

    Kate says goodbye to her girlfriend Ro while Ben makes a heartfelt gesture to a fellow crew member. The stakes are high for the Valor crew as they have to prepare the perfect surprise engagement dinner for two of their guests. Captain Lee’s patience begins to wear thin as Kelley loses control of his deck team. Kyle takes his admiration for Sierra to the next level.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bemily
    7.7/1045 votes
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    #4 - Bemily

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 11/22/2016

    Kelley suffers the repercussions of stranding Dean on an isolated beach. Captain Lee makes a decision regarding the exterior team that shakes Kelley to his core. Kate grows frustrated with Emily's lack of attention to her job. Ben and Emily take their relationship to the next level and Kyle must decide whether or not to tell his girlfriend about his date with Sierra.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 50 Shades of Ben
    7.7/1056 votes
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    #5 - 50 Shades of Ben

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 12/6/2016

    Sierra spirals out of control. Emily questions if Ben is truly "just friends" with Kate. Kyle makes Ashley a very attractive offer. Kate sits Nico and Lauren down for a one-on-one chat and Ben crosses a line with Kate that changes the dynamic of their friendship forever.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Man Overboard
    7.7/1050 votes
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    #6 - Man Overboard

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2018

    My Seanna struggles to pull off a successful charter on the heels of Chandler and Caroline's dramatic departures; Ross finds himself at odds with Rhylee; two new crew members arrive; an accident threatens the life of one of the deckhands.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let Them Eat Chicken!
    7.7/1051 votes
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    #7 - Let Them Eat Chicken!

    Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2018

    Capt. Lee and the crew are shaken by Ashton's accident; while the deck crew is on edge, Laura struggles to fall in line with her third stew role and her boss, Kate; Adrian's decision to make comfort food for the guests backfires.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • I Said I Got It!
    7.7/1044 votes
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    #8 - I Said I Got It!

    Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 1/8/2019

    Kate deals with Laura's insubordination; Ross is at his wits' end with Rhylee's attitude; a charter guest pursues Adrian romantically; Ashton leads the crew in a musical performance for the guests; Rhylee's feelings for Tyler grow stronger.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Steamy Vibes
    7.7/1042 votes
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    #9 - Steamy Vibes

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 1/4/2021

    Elizabeth struggles to keep her budding relationship under wraps; James finds himself at the center of the rumor mill; Izzy feels sick; when a drunk charter guest crosses the line and defies Capt. Lee, the captain is forced to lay down the law.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hair Models and Filthy Martinis
    7.6/1053 votes
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    #10 - Hair Models and Filthy Martinis

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2016

    Kelley makes a decision on how to proceed with Trevor. The new charter guests prove to be a handful with a very pampered poodle. Ben and Kate clash again, while Kelley continues to deal with Trevor's poor attitude. Meanwhile, Kelley gets a call from a loved one and Trevor proves old habits die hard during the crew's second night out.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • King Come-On-I-Wanna-Lay-Ya
    7.6/1039 votes
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    #11 - King Come-On-I-Wanna-Lay-Ya

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 11/7/2017

    An accident puts Nico in jeopardy; Kate tries to entertain land-locked guests; Brianna grows weary of Jen; Matt is back in hot water with another restaurant owner; Bruno tries to show Kate up with his knowledge of guest relations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 55 and Lovin' It
    7.6/1035 votes
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    #12 - 55 and Lovin' It

    Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 11/21/2017

    Capt. Lee tests Matt as he removes Bruno from the galley and joins the women for dinner; Jen and Kate's working relationship deteriorates; Kyle and Jen grow closer, but Kyle has ulterior motives; Jen reaches her breaking point.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Check Yourself!
    7.6/1046 votes
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    #13 - Check Yourself!

    Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 12/18/2018

    Adrian is confused by Laura’s flirtatious advances after she crashes with Ashton in the crow’s nest. Meanwhile, Rhylee gets fired up when Ross tells Tyler he’d be doing him a favor by hooking up with her. As the crew wonders whether a charter guest is a member of the mob, Laura feels mistreated by Kate leading to a screaming match during dinner service.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Shame Cocoon
    7.6/1043 votes
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    #14 - Shame Cocoon

    Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 1/22/2019

    Tyler asks out Rhylee on a date only to find out they have different plans for “their” future. Meanwhile, Ashton and Laura’s relationship grows stronger after their initial hiccups. The My Seanna crew welcomes the final Charter who look easy on paper but prove to be tough clients. While Drama unfolds between the charter guests, a spoiled Primary guest tests Kate’s limits.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Runaway Chef
    7.6/1040 votes
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    #15 - Runaway Chef

    Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 12/14/2020

    Following Captain Lee and Shane’s conversation, the deck team must deal with the fallout. Rachel struggles with her long-distance relationship while James and Elizabeth’s attraction to each other becomes obvious. Tensions reach a new high after a critical mistake pushes Francesca to consider a stew replacement, and Rachel makes an impulsive decision, taking the whole crew by surprise.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Thunder from Down Under (2)
    7.6/1021 votes
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    #16 - The Thunder from Down Under (2)

    Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 3/13/2023

    Captain Lee plays a prank on a guest; chef Rachel reaches her breaking point when she challenges herself with an intricate Japanese tasting menu; Tyler wrestles with the idea of coming out to his mom; Ross and Katie define their relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Charter Guest Soulmate
    7.5/1069 votes
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    #17 - Charter Guest Soulmate

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2014

    Captain Lee must work out how to handle Andrew when some of the crew are angry about tip money distribution; Kate is excited about a new charter guest who has special requests.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bitchy Resting Face
    7.5/1070 votes
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    #18 - Bitchy Resting Face

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 9/9/2014

    The Ohana crew struggles to pull off an elegant "White Party" for their charter guests, but they're worried the combined rage of Mother Nature and an even angrier Kate may ruin everything.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • She'd Better Not Be Staying
    7.5/1066 votes
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    #19 - She'd Better Not Be Staying

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 9/23/2014

    The crew are unhappy with news that Adrienne will be coming aboard as a guest; Amy feels isolated; the crew become aware of awkwardness between Kelley and Jennice.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Reunion (1)
    7.5/1037 votes
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    #20 - Reunion (1)

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 11/24/2015

    Kate and Amy attack Rocky's work ethic; Eddie divulges his personal drama; Emile reveals how he handled Rocky's rejection; Deckhand Don returns; Captain Lee explains why he let Chef Leon go; Kate's accused of drinking on the job.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Flesh Wounds Are Not Five-Star
    7.5/1045 votes
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    #21 - Flesh Wounds Are Not Five-Star

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2018

    Chandler is at odds with Capt. Lee and the entire Deck Team after an oversight leaves charter guests stranded at an off-boat excursion without basic amenities.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Yacht-Pocalypse Now
    7.5/1047 votes
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    #22 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mojitos, Mo’ Problems
    7.4/1066 votes
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    #23 - Mojitos, Mo’ Problems

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 8/26/2014

    The new charter guests quickly get on Kate's nerves; Andrew shares a stunning revelation; Kelley and Jennice try to come to grips with their feelings for each other.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Premature Corkulation
    7.4/1058 votes
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    #24 - Premature Corkulation

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/14/2014

    The new charter guests turn the Ohana sky deck into a stock trading floor and Logan turns on the charm towards the primary guest’s model girlfriend.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No One Said This Job Was Easy
    7.4/1068 votes
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    #25 - No One Said This Job Was Easy

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2016

    Captain Lee, Kate, Ben, and Kelley are joined by new crew members as they prepare for a new charter season; Kate finds herself shorthanded after a junior stewardess misses her flight; Kelley has his hands full with headstrong deckhand Trevor.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A