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The Best Episodes of Below Deck Down Under

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Set against the stunning backdrop of the tropical Whitsunday Islands and world-famous Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia, this series explores the complex, often explosive dynamics of the crew and a rotating group of demanding

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    Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Episode 5 - Textual Tension
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Textual Tension

    S4:E5

    Reeling from harsh guest feedback, Chef Ben overcompensates in the galley and clashes with Daisy over radio miscommunication. New crushes form on board and jealousy ignites when a scandalous text is sent among crew members.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Episode 6 - Gossip Boy
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Gossip Boy

    S4:E6

    As Alesia scrambles to bury a regrettable text, gossip spreads faster than she can contain it; Chef Ben finds his footing in the galley until a broken oven threatens to derail the charter and push him back into crisis mode.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Episode 7 - Burnt Bridges
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Burnt Bridges

    S4:E7

    A broken oven forces Chef Ben to attempt a seven-course dinner under extreme pressure; Cracks spread across the boat as Mike goes missing when he's needed most.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 6 - The Tipping Point
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #4 - The Tipping Point

    S1:E6

    Magda surprises the guests by putting on a show. Aesha learns that being a barista isn't easy. Ryan struggles to accommodate the guests' demands. An extra tip leaves Brittini in tears.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 9 - Squid Games
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Squid Games

    S1:E9

    Magda oversteps her boundaries with Aesha; Captain Jason's colleague charters Motor Yacht Thalassa for a bachelor party; Ryan resists the guests' food requests and must face the consequences with Captain Jason.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 1 - G'Day Mate!
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - G'Day Mate!

    S1:E1

    Captain Jason Chambers introduces a world of underwater adventure to charter guests along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef in Australia; while first-time bosun Jamie faces some initial challenges, new chief stew Aesha clashes with an ornery chef.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 2 - Unchained and Untamed
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Unchained and Untamed

    S1:E2

    Aesha and Ryan's opposing views on service are tested during an explosive lunch; Brittini stands up for herself on deck, while Benny takes issue working in the anchor locker; Captain Jason introduces a most improved award that isn't well received.

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  8. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 3 - The Plunger from Down Under
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - The Plunger from Down Under

    S1:E3

    Benny struggles to stay motivated on deck, while Jamie tries to keep his team in line; Ryan and Aesha's galley communication comes to a head when the guests aren't ready for service; the crew comes together to throw a vow renewal ceremony.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 4 - The Pirate's Booty
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - The Pirate's Booty

    S1:E4

    The crew gets in hot water with Captain Jason; Magda struggles in the laundry; a pirate-themed party challenges Culver to earn his title of "Entertainment Officer," but when guests ask him to jump in the hot tub, Tumi is shocked by what she sees.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 5 - Something's Fishy
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Something's Fishy

    S1:E5

    The crew unravels as demanding charter guests push them to their limits. Jamie and Tumi disagree over Culver's actions. In an attempt to keep Captain Jason happy, Jamie tries to take control of his deck team.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 7 - The Safety Dance
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Safety Dance

    S1:E7

    Aesha gives Magda a second chance at service; safety issues come to a head between Captain Jason and Jamie, but when Jamie doesn't agree with the captain's orders, he tries to get the deck team on his side.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 8 - Prom Night
    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #12 - Prom Night

    S1:E8

    The crew hosts a prom night for the charter guests after their adventure to the Great Barrier Reef.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Below Deck Down Under Season 3 Episode 1 - Seychelles, by the Seashore
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Seychelles, by the Seashore

    S3:E1

    Capt. Jason embarks across the dazzling waters of the Seychelles with almost an entirely new crew on the larger-than-life motor yacht Katina. The enormity of the boat puts new Chief Stew Lara and her interior team to the test. Chef Tzarina and Lara are reunited after a previous working relationship and tensions quickly surface as their clashing styles ignite old frustrations. Tzarina faces an infestation of weevils in the galley while she tries to find her stride with her new sous chef, Anthony.

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  14. Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Episode 1 - The Real Housewives of Down Under
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - The Real Housewives of Down Under

    S4:E1

    As Capt. Jason reunites with his all-star heads of department Chef Ben, Daisy and Joao for a high-pressure opening charter with The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, a sudden crew emergency rattles the boat before guests even board.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Below Deck Down Under Season 4 Episode 2 - Night of the Living Dread
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Night of the Living Dread

    S4:E2

    As housewives drama continues to boil over, Capt. Jason keeps his distance while mounting pressure in the galley puts Chef Ben and Alesia at odds. When mechanical failures, a last-minute service change and an over-the-top guest request push the crew to their limits, Alesia is left questioning whether she has what it takes to stay in the kitchen.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 10 - Loads of Croc
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Loads of Croc

    S1:E10

    The crew enjoys a day off on an Australian crocodile safari; captain Jason finds shocking unfinished business left on the boat; Tumi comes to Aesha's defence when Ryan and Magda talk behind her back, leaving Aesha distraught.

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  17. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 11 - Benny and the Jet Skis
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Benny and the Jet Skis

    S1:E11

    Jamie puts Brittini on the night shift after Benny doesn't pull his weight; Aesha confronts Magda and Ryan for talking behind her back; Jamie is at his wit's end with Benny's behaviour and wants him fired.

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  18. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 12 - Yachtie or Nice?
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Yachtie or Nice?

    S1:E12

    Jason's investigation of the deck team presents him with a difficult decision; Magda finds herself in hot water when she gets caught on the phone again; charter guests request a holiday party that calls for Culver and Aesha to dress up.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 13 - 99 Problems and Thalassa Ain’t One
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - 99 Problems and Thalassa Ain’t One

    S1:E13

    Several crew members don’t take Captain Jason’s demands seriously and find out he means business.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 14 - New Kids on the Block
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - New Kids on the Block

    S1:E14

    With Thalassa in turmoil, Captain Jason tries to find his footing with his new team.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 15 - Nice Girls Finish Last
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Nice Girls Finish Last

    S1:E15

    The new crew finally finds its footing; Culver gets too close to a charter guest on a night out.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 16 - Dirty Laundry
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Dirty Laundry

    S1:E16

    Captain Jason continues to notice Culver’s lack of initiative; Brittini calls out a double standard.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Below Deck Down Under Season 1 Episode 17 - Drink Like No One’s Watching
    5.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Drink Like No One’s Watching

    S1:E17

    The Thalassa crew throws a vow ceremony for the guests; Culver breaks the captain’s big rule.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Below Deck Down Under Season 2 Episode 1 - Yes, We Cairns!
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Yes, We Cairns!

    S2:E1

    A new charter season gets underway in Cairns, Australia's gateway to the Great Barrier Reef; the interior and exterior departments start man-down as the crew scrambles to cater to party-hearty guests.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Below Deck Down Under Season 2 Episode 2 - Floating Circus
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Floating Circus

    S2:E2

    The charter guests continue to be on edge with each other; a new stew comes aboard, giving the interior relief while captivating the deck team; a crew member over-commits to the Cancana surprise kiss threatens to ruin the party.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Textual Tension" is the best rated episode of "Below Deck Down Under". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/2/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Gossip Boy".