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The Best Episodes of Below Deck Adventure

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

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Captain Kerry Titheradge, with years of experience in waters around the world, keeps the crew of motor yacht Mercury in line as they navigate the perilously narrow but breathtaking fjords of Norway.

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    Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 8 - Elevate Yourself
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Elevate Yourself

    S1:E8

    New deckhand Seth finds cracks within the leadership of his department and claims he could run it better; a plate mix-up causes problems at a viking Oktoberfest-themed dinner; Faye takes the guests paragliding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 7 - Aye, Aye, Captain Deckhand
    7.5/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Aye, Aye, Captain Deckhand

    S1:E7

    The battle between the teams continues when Mike misses a call; Jess experiments with a dessert she's never made before; communication issues cause problems on deck for Lewis just as his new deckhand arrives; Faye sets her sights on the new guy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 3 - Norwegian Tussle
    7.4/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Norwegian Tussle

    S1:E3

    Lewis warns Kyle that his bad behavior has Capt. Kerry on high alert; when the Mercury engines fail, Kerry has to rely on his young deck crew to execute a precarious docking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 6 - (The Real) Yacht-wives of Norway
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #4 - (The Real) Yacht-wives of Norway

    S1:E6

    While on anchor watch, Nathan goes to bed before handing the shift over, leaving the boat unattended; in the galley, Oriana struggles to keep up with the pace of breakfast; a misstep leaves the exterior at risk of losing yet another deckhand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 2 - Viking Cowboy
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    #5 - Viking Cowboy

    S1:E2

    The first adventure of the season sends the charter on a caving expedition, but it's Kyle who ends up digging himself into a hole by flirting with Kasie in front of guests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 4 - Mercury Mayhem
    7.2/10(21 votes)

    #6 - Mercury Mayhem

    S1:E4

    As the Mercury team prepares for their next charter, Capt. Kerry notifies the crew he asked Kyle to resign; pressures rise for both the interior and exterior team as they are drowning in extra duties; Capt. Kerry lends a hand to the deck crew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 10 - Abseiling Away
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Abseiling Away

    S1:E10

    Tension between departments leaves Faye fed up; Capt. Kerry mentors Lewis in the wheelhouse; misconduct on the radio upsets the captain and thrusts Lewis back on deck; Kasie makes a plan with Jess to do a room swap.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 11 - Zero Fjords Given
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    #8 - Zero Fjords Given

    S1:E11

    Guests find hair in their food; chips go missing at the abseiling picnic; Faye's attempts to hide the hair issue from Capt. Kerry end in disaster; Capt. Kerry attempts to outrun bad weather; Kasie and Mike get closer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 1 - Mercury Rising
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Mercury Rising

    S1:E1

    Faye joins Mercury Yacht Mercury as chief stew with experience from all over the world as a former businesswoman, but when she finds out her team of stews know each other, she worries how their past will serve the interior.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 5 - Under the Bubbles
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    #10 - Under the Bubbles

    S1:E5

    Wealthy thrill-seekers take the mega-yacht trip of a lifetime to experience thrilling adventures in some of the world's most beautiful backdrops.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 9 - Can't A-fjord to Lose
    7.0/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Can't A-fjord to Lose

    S1:E9

    Faye orders the team back to the picnic field to fulfill the guests' request for an afternoon of games; Lewis triumphs with an obstacle course; Seth approaches Cap. Kerry about replacing Lewis; the crew is rewarded with an adventure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 12 - Crazy Rich Charter Guests
    6.9/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Crazy Rich Charter Guests

    S1:E12

    Tension grows higher as the season gets shorter on Mercury when Faye and Jess disagree on how much food should be packed for the horseback riding adventure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Below Deck Adventure Season 1 Episode 13 - The Long Fjord-Bye
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    #13 - The Long Fjord-Bye

    S1:E13

    After Kerry calls out her intimidating behavior, Jess makes a decision on whether or not to leave the Mercury; Faye faces her toughest test yet when she has to model the primary's dress at a photo shoot; Seth confronts Kasie.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Elevate Yourself" is the best rated episode of "Below Deck Adventure". It scored 7.6/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/27/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Aye, Aye, Captain Deckhand".