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The Best Episodes of Below Deck

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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 tending to the ever-changing needs of their wealthy, demanding charter

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Below Deck Season 2 Episode 4 - Charter Guest Soulmate
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Charter Guest Soulmate

    S2:E4

    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:Unknown
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  2. Below Deck Season 2 Episode 5 - Bitchy Resting Face
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Bitchy Resting Face

    S2:E5

    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:Unknown
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  3. Below Deck Season 2 Episode 11 - Dry Land, Damp Eyes
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Dry Land, Damp Eyes

    S2:E11

    Former guest Dean returns for the final charter; the team must pull together on the last night; Ohana crew members return to port where they say their goodbyes; Kelley and Jennice reach a decision about their future together.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Below Deck Season 7 Episode 11 - I'm Sorry You Feel That Way
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - I'm Sorry You Feel That Way

    S7:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Below Deck Season 7 Episode 16 - The Scorpion Queen
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Scorpion Queen

    S7:E16

    Tanner and Kate's flirtations become more obvious to the crew; Rhylee continues to feel ostracized by the deck crew that tried to get her fired; after a short-lived reconciliation, Brian and Courtney are on the outs again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Below Deck Season 10 Episode 5 - His Watch Has Ended
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - His Watch Has Ended

    S10:E5

    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:Unknown
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  7. Below Deck Season 1 Episode 6 - Sleeping with the Enemy
    9.3/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Sleeping with the Enemy

    S1:E6

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Below Deck Season 1 Episode 3 - Dude, That's a Dude, Dude!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Dude, That's a Dude, Dude!

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Below Deck Season 2 Episode 1 - Shut Your Porthole!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Shut Your Porthole!

    S2:E1

    The crew hustles to prepare the boat for their first group of charter guests, which are a larger-than-life group of fun-loving Southerners. However, as the pressure begins to mount, tempers start to flare.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Below Deck Season 2 Episode 2 - Hex on the Beach
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Hex on the Beach

    S2:E2

    Kat's bad attitude is beginning to grate on Kate's nerves; Andrew wants to make amends for his mistakes; a frightening accident ends the crew's night out at a beach bar.

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  11. Below Deck Season 2 Episode 3 - Mojitos, Mo’ Problems
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Mojitos, Mo’ Problems

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
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  12. Below Deck Season 2 Episode 8 - New Kid On the Dock
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - New Kid On the Dock

    S2:E8

    The new deckhand, Logan Reese, arrives; Amy has to call for backup when she's left alone with hard-partying guests; the crew celebrates Kelley's birthday; romance is in the air.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 1 - No One Said This Job Was Easy
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - No One Said This Job Was Easy

    S4:E1

    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:Unknown
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  14. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 3 - Hair Models and Filthy Martinis
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Hair Models and Filthy Martinis

    S4:E3

    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:Unknown
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  15. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 4 - That Tuna is F@#!ed
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - That Tuna is F@#!ed

    S4:E4

    Trevor faces the wrath of Captain Lee after putting the crew's safety in jeopardy during their night out. Ben stresses over a charter guest with very particular dietary needs. Kelley and Nico both find themselves attracted to the same Stew and Sierra learns just how difficult it can be working with Ben.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 7 - Decent Proposal
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Decent Proposal

    S4:E7

    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:Unknown
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  17. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 8 - One Less Fish in the Sea
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - One Less Fish in the Sea

    S4:E8

    Kelley is angry with Sierra after he finds out how she treated a member of the deck team. Emily enjoys a night out with Ben while things get very heated between Kate and the exterior crew. Kyle puts on the charm when he gets his wish and takes Sierra out on a date, but things don't go exactly as planned.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 10 - Bombed by a Care Bear
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Bombed by a Care Bear

    S4:E10

    Sierra loses her cool after Kyle pushes her patience to the limit. Ben's latest galley masterpiece ends up having a near lethal effect on one of the crew. Kyle finds a common bond with one of the charter guests and introduces the crew to a new side of him while Ben and Emily take their relationship to the next level.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 11 - Bosun Blues
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Bosun Blues

    S4:E11

    Captain Lee reprimands the crew for damaging a very expensive piece of the boat; Nico confronts Kelley; Dean Slover returns for a third charter trip; Kelley's managerial skills are put to the test when Dean throws a curve ball.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 12 - Bemily
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Bemily

    S4:E12

    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:Unknown
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  21. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 13 - Waking the Resting Bitch Face
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Waking the Resting Bitch Face

    S4:E13

    Kate's patience grows increasingly thin with Emily and Sierra's work ethic. Sierra and Kelley have heated words. Kelley acclimates to life onboard with a new Senior Deckhand and Lauren and Nico grow tired of Kate's manipulative ways.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Below Deck Season 4 Episode 14 - 50 Shades of Ben
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - 50 Shades of Ben

    S4:E14

    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:Unknown
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  23. Below Deck Season 7 Episode 14 - Witch-Hunt
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Witch-Hunt

    S7:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Below Deck Season 7 Episode 15 - Public Displays of Affection
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Public Displays of Affection

    S7:E15

    Reality star Alexis Bellino ("The Real Housewife of Orange County") and her beau come aboard Valor. Capt. Lee comes to a decision about Rhylee's future. Ashton invites guests to join the crew for a night out; Kate invites Tanner to a sleep-over.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Below Deck Season 7 Episode 17 - Let Them Eat Penis Cake!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Let Them Eat Penis Cake!

    S7:E17

    Captain Lee calls a staff meeting to address the previous night's debauchery; Brian refuses to apologise for his behaviour; Kate's patience is tested by sports journalist Jemele Hill; Kevin and Kate butt heads over their final beach picnic.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Charter Guest Soulmate" is the best rated episode of "Below Deck". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/2/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bitchy Resting Face".