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Capt. Glenn Shephard and his crew set sail in a luxury sailing yacht to explore the crystal-clear blue waters of the Ionian Sea. The physicality of working on a sailing yacht brings new challenges to

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 Episode 12 - Total Ship Show
    7.8/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Total Ship Show

    S2:E12

    Glenn reels in the aftermath of the boat crash. After assessing the damage, the crew does their best to get the boat - and their mindset - into charter-ready condition… but a high-maintenance group of female guests only sends the crew further into a spiral. A thunderstorm threatens the guests' first dinner, and Natasha only adds to the chaos when she suddenly decides to remove courses from the dinner menu, leaving the guests hungry for more. When Jean-Luc reveals to Dani that he may have given her an STD, things really get turbulent.

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  2. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 Episode 11 - Crash Boom Bang!
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #2 - Crash Boom Bang!

    S2:E11

    The crew is excited to enjoy a much-need day off together, but things get touchy when the couples’ PDA goes on full display. Amidst the lovers vs non-lovers quarrel, Sydney drops bombs that re-ignite Daisy and Gary’s interior vs exterior feud. While at the dock, high winds blow Parsifal straight into the dock. Glenn and the deck team scramble to bring the boat to safety, and Gary comes to the rescue in a big way. Just as the crew thinks they have things under control they smash into the dock a second time!

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  3. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 9 - Love Boat
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #3 - Love Boat

    S4:E9

    Glenn dresses up for the guests' theme night; he hopes his participation helps correct a jewelry theft hiccup and is on top of his crew to make sure the women have the best trip of their lives.

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  4. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 13 - T-Bone With Stakes
    7.7/10(24 votes)

    #4 - T-Bone With Stakes

    S4:E13

    Capt. Glenn notices the crew is slipping on service when a guest is injured and interior doesn't hear the walkie call; after Alex and Mads confess their feelings from the start, Mads is torn between Alex and Gary.

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  5. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Episode 4 - Oopsie Daisy
    7.5/10(43 votes)

    #5 - Oopsie Daisy

    S3:E4

    Demanding charter guests continue to keep the crew on their toes. Eager to please, chef Marcos injures himself while trying to prepare dinner. A startled crew rallies behind Marcos as he forges ahead in hopes of preparing the best, yet most bizarre dinner of his career. Meanwhile, Captain Glenn confronts the primary about a costly damage to the yacht before the charter guests make a swift departure and leave behind a shocking tip. After another boozy hot tub night, Parsifal III’s resident playboy Gary ends his night in an unexpected and steamy way.

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  6. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Episode 6 - Yacht on the Rocks
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    #6 - Yacht on the Rocks

    S3:E6

    Parsifal III hits aground under Tom's watch, sending the boat into total chaos; the crew pulls it together for the guests' departure, but Tom's actions put Glenn and the deck team in a difficult situation.

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  7. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Episode 17 - All Roads Lead to Gaisy
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #7 - All Roads Lead to Gaisy

    S3:E17

    As the guests return from the wedding ceremony, the crew tries to cap off a great season with the perfect reception dinner. While Marcos strives to wow the guests with his best meal yet, time is running out and he still has to add the finishing touches on the wedding cake. Daisy puts Ashley in charge of the final dinner service to see if she’s finally ready for a promotion. Gary and Scarlett try to savor what little time they have left. Once the guests depart, the crew tries to enjoy one last night together as Gary looks for the perfect stew to end his season with.

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  8. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 1 - ParsiFAIL
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #8 - ParsiFAIL

    S4:E1

    Back on board Parsifal III in Sardinia, Italy, Capt. Glenn is poised for his smoothest sail yet -- until he isn't; Daisy comes back ready to prove she knows what she's doing as a chief stew; chief engineer Colin is determined to avoid a boat romance.

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  9. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 2 - Worst Vacation Ever
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #9 - Worst Vacation Ever

    S4:E2

    Capt. Glenn is hopeful Colin's plan to fix the engine works; Chef Ileisha has problems at dinner; the guest blame Daisy for the lack of service.

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  10. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 8 - Cheers to Boobies
    7.5/10(25 votes)

    #10 - Cheers to Boobies

    S4:E8

    After Chase confides in Gary about Alex's lackluster work ethic, Chase's trust is broken when Gary tells Alex about their conversation.

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  11. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 15 - She Loves Me Not
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #11 - She Loves Me Not

    S4:E15

    Capt. Glenn is proud of the crew for knocking out a pride charter, but has to deliver bad news; after Gary learns about Mads' three-way kiss, he starts flirting more with Daisy, leading Colin to voice his concerns; Colin throws a gossip grenade.

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  12. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 Episode 16 - Last Call for Parsifal!
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Last Call for Parsifal!

    S2:E16

    A charter group of super-yachties arrives, and the Parsifal crew is anxious about being judged by their peers. But as the guests get boozed up, the Parsifal crew contemplates getting down, and Captain Glenn keeps a worried eye on his party-hardy team. After the charter, the final night out takes place at a picturesque castle, where Daisy reveals a secret that sets fireworks off in all directions. Back on the boat, the crew forgoes fighting for festivities, as Gary turns the hot tub into a wet and wild bubble bash. Most of the crew says their good-byes, but Natasha, Gary, Alli, and Sydney stay aboard to help Glenn with an ocean crossing. The drama doesn’t stop even though the season is over.

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  13. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 14 - Hurricane Bonnie
    7.4/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Hurricane Bonnie

    S4:E14

    Capt. Glenn reprimands the crew as recent slip-ups are directly affecting communication and morale; Daisy breaks down when she's proven wrong about the walkies not working; chef Ileisha is determined to prove she can complete a 10-course dinner.

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  14. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 2 Episode 13 - Nip N Slide
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    #14 - Nip N Slide

    S2:E13

    The cat fight continues as the guests gut each other over lunch. Later that night, Daisy pulls together a mermaid-themed dinner while Jean-Luc dons glittery leggings and serves himself up as dessert. Alli makes a difficult decision that leaves Gary reeling. Sydney is tasked with writing a song about women’s empowerment, and Colin offers to orchestrate. Things get awkward when the primary overhears Alli complaining about her mom and informs Glenn of the indiscretion. At a perilous beach picnic, the rosé runs dry, and as the Parsifal crew begins to crack, Glenn’s frustration boils over.

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  15. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Episode 3 - Omelette You Finish But…
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #15 - Omelette You Finish But…

    S3:E3

    After a wild night off, a hungover Parsifal III crew puts the pieces of the night back together as they prepare for the second charter of the season. Tensions come to a head in the interior department when Gabriela and Ashley can’t agree on who’s in charge, forcing Daisy to step in. Tom finds it increasingly difficult to find his footing on deck and with Ashley. When a group of returning charter guests board the ship, their high demands and quick temper leave chef Marcos and Daisy feeling lost at sea.

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  16. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Episode 15 - Salty Seamen
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #16 - Salty Seamen

    S3:E15

    Chef Marcos attempts to power through another stellar dinner while dealing with some devastating news. The weather conditions intensify forcing the deck crew to attempt to avoid another running-aground scenario. To keep themselves entertained at anchor, the guests challenge the crew to a relay race to determine who’s the most worthy of their inaugural Seaman’s Cup Trophy. With the charter coming to a close, the crew hope their hands-on approach with the guests give them a tip to remember.

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  17. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 12 - Let Them Eat Cake
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #17 - Let Them Eat Cake

    S4:E12

    Capt. Glenn notices the standards are slipping on Parsifal lll, as the crew is exhausted with the mid-season blues; distraught that Colin and Gary aren't speaking, Daisy takes initiative and forces them to hash out their problems.

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  18. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Episode 12 - Fraught Mess
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #18 - Fraught Mess

    S5:E12

    Gary asks Daisy a loaded question; Diana reevaluates her feelings; a group of friends come aboard looking for an unforgettable experience.

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  19. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Episode 13 - Mid-Strife Crisis
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Mid-Strife Crisis

    S5:E13

    After the guests complain about service, Daisy is confronted by two crew members and becomes emotional; Chef Cloyce plans to make a move on Daisy.

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  20. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Episode 14 - Rules of En-Rage-Ment
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #20 - Rules of En-Rage-Ment

    S5:E14

    Gary and Chase continue to butt heads, but the deck team bands together to pull off a spectacular drag show for the guests; a night out causes a major rift.

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  21. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Episode 15 - Past the Boiling Point
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Past the Boiling Point

    S5:E15

    Capt. Glenn lays down the law with the crew after not following his rules. The tension between Gary and Chase boils over during a heated confrontation.

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  22. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Episode 1 - Tom Foolery
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    #22 - Tom Foolery

    S3:E1

    Captain Glenn is back on board Parsifal III, sailing the Balearic Island of Menorca with some familiar faces -- Daisy, Gary, and Colin; new to the team, Chef Marcos knows he has to make this season memorable for the guests.

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  23. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 3 Episode 12 - New Girl Aboard
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #23 - New Girl Aboard

    S3:E12

    Daisy is brought to her breaking point as the demanding guests continue to challenge the Parsifal III crew with their incessant requests. The arrival of a new stew puts smiles on everyone’s faces except for Ashley’s as she’s quick to claim Gary as her territory. When sparks fly between Gary and new stew Scarlett, Ashley shifts her focus to work, determined to finally get the coveted second second stew position.

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  24. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 4 Episode 11 - Burnt Hands and Broken Hearts
    7.2/10(24 votes)

    #24 - Burnt Hands and Broken Hearts

    S4:E11

    Caught in an uncomfortable situation, Daisy doesn't know where she stands with Colin after keeping a massive secret from him; determined to prove Colin wrong, chef Ileisha picks herself up just to be knocked back down.

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  25. Below Deck Sailing Yacht Season 5 Episode 10 - All Work and No Rosé
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #25 - All Work and No Rosé

    S5:E10

    Danni and Diana compete for the new deckhand's affection; Gary and Daisy adjust to roommate life; a primary charter guest celebrating her 50th birthday has high expectations.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Total Ship Show" is the best rated episode of "Below Deck Sailing Yacht". It scored 7.8/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/17/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Crash Boom Bang!".