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The Best Episodes of Below Deck Mediterranean

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Follow crew members living and working aboard a 150’ mega-yacht as it undertakes a charter season in the Mediterranean. Providing unparalleled service to wealthy and uncompromising guests is made even more difficult as the team

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    Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 4 - Infrared-Colored Glasses
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #1 - Infrared-Colored Glasses

    S11:E4

    Nathan struggles to keep his cool under pressure from an intense guest. The interior pulls off an in-the-dark dinner theme. Kayley goes to great lengths to prove herself worthy of the Second Stew title. Luke makes a choice in his love triangle that has dramatic ramifications.

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  2. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 6 - Bad Seamanship
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Bad Seamanship

    S11:E6

    Luke makes a final plea to Joy while Gen confronts him about his behavior. Nathan struggles to find balance between his responsibilities on the boat and with his family. Cooper learns a shocking secret that turns the boat upside down.

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  3. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 3 - Guestzilla On Board
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Guestzilla On Board

    S11:E3

    A love triangle begins to brew after the first crew night out. Aesha chooses a second stew, making waves on the interior team. Nathan gets pushed to the edge when a charter guest goes too far.

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  4. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8 Episode 5 - Max Tension
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #4 - Max Tension

    S8:E5

    A deckhand’s questionable work ethic gets on the rest of the team’s nerves; two stews hope to bury the hatchet for the sake of crew morale; past charter guests arrive with a new baby and a lot of energy; things get heated between two deckhands.

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  5. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 5 - The Deckhand Cometh
    7.7/10(33 votes)

    #5 - The Deckhand Cometh

    S11:E5

    Luke struggles with the weight of his romantic decisions, angering both Gen and Joy. Kat and Cooper go on a date. Nathan and Joe find common ground. A new group of guests get taken on a “Game of Thrones”-themed tour, visiting locations from the hit show creating surprising complications for the yachties.

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  6. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 11 - Eiffel Power
    7.7/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Eiffel Power

    S11:E11

    As Joe sets out to prove his worth to Capt. Sandy, a familiar face returns to bolster the deck team. After the boat is rocked by an emergency, Joy faces her most difficult challenge of the season. Nathan makes an old friend an offer he can’t refuse.

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  7. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 15 - Chips on the Shoulders
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Chips on the Shoulders

    S11:E15

    Capt. Sandy questions Nathan's motivations on deck. Joy tries to fulfill some outlandish food preferences. Cooper and Kat struggle to communicate. A guest emergency sends everyone into panic mode.

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  8. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 3 Episode 10 - Hannah, Hannah, Sandy?
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #8 - Hannah, Hannah, Sandy?

    S3:E10

    With both Hannah and Jamie down, Captain Sandy steps in to support her crew. Adam feels like his chance at redemption is foiled when charter guest Kenny requests an impromptu beach picnic. As Brooke and Kasey step up to fill the void for being down a stew, they notice that it’s smoother sailing. Meanwhile, Conrad is torn between being a shoulder to lean on for Hannah and assuring Sandy that he’s fulfilling his job on deck. And Hannah crosses a line with Sandy that could end her charter season a lot sooner than she thought.

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  9. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 Episode 1 - Pardon Your French
    7.6/10(66 votes)

    #9 - Pardon Your French

    S4:E1

    Captain Sandy embarks on another season in the Mediterranean out of the world famous yachting hub, the French Riviera. Hannah returns as chief stew determined to put her head down, focus on her work and her relationship with Captain Sandy. After enduring heartbreak, Joao returns with a promotion as Bosun hoping to prove to Captain Sandy he can lead a deck team that includes his best friend and partner-in-crime, Colin. Cordon Bleu trained chef Mila takes control of the galley, but immediately falls ill on day one, forcing the crew to rally and help get the boat in shape in time for the first charter. When the first guests arrive and chef Mila, who is a department of one, is still battling illness, Sandy and the crew wonder if she’ll be able to perform her most basic duties.

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  10. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 Episode 12 - Don't Cry for Me, Sirocco
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    #10 - Don't Cry for Me, Sirocco

    S4:E12

    Captain Sandy finds one of the crew member’s positions redundant. Joao finally confronts Jack on his lack of work ethic giving him an ultimatum. An overwhelmed Anastasia is pushed to her breaking point in the galley, and when Colin learns that someone will have to leave the boat, he makes a bold move.

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  11. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 Episode 13 - It's Ben a Long Time
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    #11 - It's Ben a Long Time

    S4:E13

    Colin faces a tough decision and Anastasia accepts her new role, but Sandy wonders whether if she’s now phoning her job in. An all-female group come on board and do their best to flirt with the deck crew. Jack and Aesha move in together making Travis feel isolated. And a familiar face returns that has Hannah on her toes.

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  12. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 8 Episode 1 - The Italian Job
    7.6/10(49 votes)

    #12 - The Italian Job

    S8:E1

    Capt. Sandy embarks on a new charter season on the beautiful waters of the Italian Riviera; two of her stews have unprecedented issues getting to the yacht; the deck team faces unforeseen obstacles; Capt. Sandy has to make a difficult decision.

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  13. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 1 - King's Crash Landing
    7.6/10(45 votes)

    #13 - King's Crash Landing

    S11:E1

    Capt. Sandy, Aesha, Nathan and Joe enter a new charter season in Dubrovnik, Croatia, hoping to build off their successes last year, but two important crew members have a major falling out. Two new stews battle over hierarchy. The first docking of the season leads to catastrophe.

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  14. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 12 - Blasts From the Past
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    #14 - Blasts From the Past

    S11:E12

    Capt. Sandy throws Aesha a bachelorette party with some unexpected guests as Hannah Ferrier returns to the Med; Joy and Kayley struggle for redemption; Cooper and Kat harbor a secret; Max is faced with an unprecedented decision.

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  15. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 3 Episode 11 - Mo' Euros, Mo' Problems
    7.5/10(53 votes)

    #15 - Mo' Euros, Mo' Problems

    S3:E11

    Captain Sandy’s patience is tested when Hannah disobeys a direct order. Meanwhile, Adam concentrates on delivering another onion-less dinner to complete his redemption with Charter Guests Kenny and Amber. Joao feels betrayed when he overhears Kasey warning Brooke about his flirtatious ways. An argument erupts between Hannah and Conrad over their polar opposite lifestyles.

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  16. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 Episode 8 - What Eze the Problem?
    7.5/10(53 votes)

    #16 - What Eze the Problem?

    S4:E8

    Hannah and Joao have a miscommunication over a guest excursion; Anastasia is forced to prepare foods that go against her vegan lifestyle for charter guest, the "Queen of Versailles;" June continues to struggle to impress Hannah.

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  17. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 Episode 9 - A Whole Different Ball Game
    7.5/10(52 votes)

    #17 - A Whole Different Ball Game

    S4:E9

    Baseball legend Johnny Damon comes on board with a group of his rowdiest friends making the crew work double-time. June struggles to keep her radio on, which leaves Hannah frustrated. And Jack and Travis get in hot water with Captain Sandy when they fail to respond to an alarm. As Anastasia gets more comfortable in the galley, questions arise about her food. Jack takes Aesha on a romantic date. Travis and Joao end up on a dangerous mission to rescue the anchor.

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  18. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 Episode 10 - Docked and Loaded
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    #18 - Docked and Loaded

    S4:E10

    Captain Sandy continues her on-going battle with Sirocco’s anchors, while Joao and Travis continue their deep dive to set the anchors free. Baseball star, Johnny Damon along with his family and friends not only go against the bad weather, but also a feisty neighboring yacht owner. Meanwhile, Aesha and June bond over their mutual losses. And as the guests depart, Sandy is faced with a big complaint making her second guess her decisions.

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  19. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 Episode 16 - The Babysitter's Club
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #19 - The Babysitter's Club

    S11:E16

    The crew takes on a medical emergency. Gen is forced to face the consequences of her actions. Cooper tries a new strategy with Kat. Aesha babysits Kayden.

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  20. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 Episode 10 - Charter from Heaven, Charter from Hell?
    7.4/10(67 votes)

    #20 - Charter from Heaven, Charter from Hell?

    S1:E10

    While Danny is away at the hospital, the crew revels in his absence; Jen finally stands up to Bryan; Tiffany's feelings for Ben increase; as one easy-going charter leaves, the crew is blind-sided by a new group of highly demanding guests.

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  21. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 Episode 11 - They Hate Us Cuz They Ain't Us
    7.4/10(64 votes)

    #21 - They Hate Us Cuz They Ain't Us

    S1:E11

    The demanding charter guests extend their stay, and Hannah puts on her best stew face to regain their trust. Julia and Ben have a class war after a miscommunication goes awry. Meanwhile, the Captain gives Danny his phone back, putting Bryan on high-alert. And Ben's friendship with Hannah deepens when he confides in her about his deep-seated issues.

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  22. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 Episode 12 - The Beautiful Thing About Subpar
    7.4/10(65 votes)

    #22 - The Beautiful Thing About Subpar

    S1:E12

    As the guests finally prepare to leave the yacht after their extended stay, Hannah hopes her charm wins them over with a generous tip. Meanwhile, Captain Mark is left with a big decision that will shake up the dynamic of the entire crew after things escalate between Danny, Bobby, and Bryan. On the crew’s night off, Ben and Tiffany take their flirtation to the next level, unbeknownst to Hannah. And Bobby’s plan to bring a date back on the boat backfires in more ways than one.

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  23. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 2 Episode 7 - Mo' Onions, Mo' Problems
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    #23 - Mo' Onions, Mo' Problems

    S2:E7

    Malia and Adam share a romantic moment, but complications arise when she continues to flirt with Wes. The charter guests play dirty as they challenge the Sirocco crew to a relay race. When Hannah finds out Adam intentionally decided to go against the guests' food preferences, the two butt heads once again. Meanwhile, Bugsy feels alienated from the stews as Hannah and Lauren give her the cold shoulder. And when Hannah informs Captain Sandy about Adam's food sabotage, the rebellious chef finds himself in hot water.

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  24. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 3 Episode 12 - Take This Job and Stew It
    7.4/10(49 votes)

    #24 - Take This Job and Stew It

    S3:E12

    Hannah and Conrad re-evaluate whether their opposite outlooks on life will be able to coexist off the boat. Brooke and Kasey start to air their grievances over Hannah’s work ethic, while Jamie’s hard work gets recognition. Kasey and Joao resume their friendship, leading Brooke to question his intentions. And when a group of Sandy’s friends charter the yacht, its make or break for Hannah as she puts on her best stew face.

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  25. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4 Episode 5 - 99 Problems But a Chef Ain't One
    7.4/10(57 votes)

    #25 - 99 Problems But a Chef Ain't One

    S4:E5

    A recording artist charters Sirocco to shoot a music video and uses the crew as her production assistants; Jack begins to develop feelings for Aesha; Colin has a bout with the anchor chain that could leave Sirocco stranded.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Infrared-Colored Glasses" is the best rated episode of "Below Deck Mediterranean". It scored 8.1/10 based on 34 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/29/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bad Seamanship".