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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 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...
  1. Background image for 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Shut Your Porthole!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Hex on the Beach
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Mojitos, Mo’ Problems
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for New Kid On the Dock
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Public Displays of Affection
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Let Them Eat Penis Cake!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Big Girls Do Cry
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Big Girls Do Cry

    S7:E18

    Putting the final charter at risk, Kate sets Kevin up for failure by allowing him to present the primary’s requested erotic cake knowing she already went to bed. Captain Lee arranges a Full Moon Party on a private beach for the crew’s final night. While Courtney and Brian try to resolve their issues, Tanner makes his final attempt at wooing Kate. Kevin confronts Kate before the crew departs Valor for good.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Reunion (1)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Reunion (1)

    S7:E19

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for She'd Better Not Be Staying
    8.5/10(1 votes)

    #15 - She'd Better Not Be Staying

    S2:E7

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Strains, Stains and a Big Pain
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Strains, Stains and a Big Pain

    S2:E6

    Unhappy with the insults directed at Amy and Jennice, Kelley confronts her fellow deckhands; Ben and Kate have trouble accommodating a returning guest and her family; Kat encounters her former chief steward.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Man Down!

    S7:E1

    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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    Director:Unknown
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The Proposal

    S7:E2

    The crew pulls off a once-in-a-lifetime surprise dinner for the primary guests, but Kevin is left with doubts about Kate’s standard of service. During a night out, Courtney is less than impressed with the behavior of her fellow crew members. Brian makes a mistake with major consequences and Ashton crosses a line with a junior member of his crew.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Weekend at Brandy's
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Weekend at Brandy's

    S7:E3

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Weekend at Brandy's II
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Weekend at Brandy's II

    S7:E4

    Charter guest Brandy continues to stress the entire crew with her intoxicated shenanigans, culminating in an emergency beach rescue. When Brian breaks an expensive piece of equipment, Ashton begins to see cracks in his deck team. Meanwhile, Tanner gets stood up for a date with another crew member, and Kevin manages to insult Captain Lee two different ways in a single evening. Finally, Ashton tries to plant some seeds with Courtney but they fail to grow.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Magic Ashton
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Magic Ashton

    S7:E5

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Smashton
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Smashton

    S7:E7

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for A Recipe for Disaster
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - A Recipe for Disaster

    S7:E8

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for 12 Seconds in Heaven
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 12 Seconds in Heaven

    S7:E9

    Rhylee jeopardizes 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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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Yacht-Pocalypse Now
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Yacht-Pocalypse Now

    S7:E12

    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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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".