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The Best Episodes of Below Deck Season 12

Every episode of Below Deck Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Below Deck Season 12!

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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 tending to the ever-changing needs of their wealthy, demanding charter

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Below Deck Season 12 Episode 1 - Fresh Meat
    6.2/10(59 votes)

    #1 - Fresh Meat

    S12:E1

    The chef struggles to find his sea legs while a green stew and a high-strung bosun spell trouble for the rest of the crew; a black-light wielding, germaphobe primary puts this new crew to the test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 2 - Bollywood Nights
    4.7/10(45 votes)

    #2 - Bollywood Nights

    S12:E2

    As Chef Lawrence struggles in the galley, Captain Kerry contemplates making a new hire; the deck team tried to find their footing under Caio’s scattered leadership.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 3 - Fight Island
    4.1/10(44 votes)

    #3 - Fight Island

    S12:E3

    The crew prepares to embark on a five-day charter with porn stars; Captain Kerry grows frustrated with the interior and worries his bosun isn't up to snuff; Solene's laissez-faire attitude towards work sends Rainbeau reeling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 4 - Island of Sausages
    4.3/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Island of Sausages

    S12:E4

    The crew is feeling the exhaustion of a five-day charter, while the deck team grows increasingly frustrated with Caio; Barbara finds common ground with Solene, leaving Rainbeau an outsider.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 5 - Rainbeau Kisses, Friendship Whales
    4.8/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Rainbeau Kisses, Friendship Whales

    S12:E5

    Fraser begins to question his long distance relationship; Rainbeau tries to connect with Barbara and Solene; Kyle and Solene go on a date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 6 - YACHT-CHELLA
    4.7/10(36 votes)

    #6 - YACHT-CHELLA

    S12:E6

    Kyle and Solene's relationship takes an unexpected turn, complicating the dynamic within the deck team; Barbara and Solene grow weary of their second stew; Fraser scrambles to put together an ambitious party for the incoming charter guests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 7 - Party Dockin' in the House Tonight
    4.6/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Party Dockin' in the House Tonight

    S12:E7

    Fraser frets that his vision for the dock party might not come to fruition; rude and demanding charter guests terrorize the interior team; Kyle comes clean to Jess; Fraser has to check his interior team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 8 - Bad Romance
    4.1/10(47 votes)

    #8 - Bad Romance

    S12:E8

    Chef Anthony's bitterness from last charter season boils over; Solene and Rainbeau's frustrations with each other come to a head; Damo violates bro code.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 9 - A Holiday in Handcuffs
    4.8/10(36 votes)

    #9 - A Holiday in Handcuffs

    S12:E9

    Despite a rocky start to their stay at the villa, the crew is determined to have a good time. Solene's wandering eye gives Kyle pause. Jess looks to lock Barbara down but Solene is constant temptation for her. The crew heads back to St. David for their next charter, which may be their most turbulent to date.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 10 - Some Like It Stillie
    4.8/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Some Like It Stillie

    S12:E10

    The St. David crew picks up the pieces after Hurricane Kelly; Kyle gets handsy with the primary and Jess faces the consequences of her actions at the villa; Rainbeau decides Solene's issues are above her pay grade.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 11 - The Rumor Mill
    4.8/10(30 votes)

    #11 - The Rumor Mill

    S12:E11

    The crew celebrates Kyle's birthday while he gets acquainted with the local tourists; Kyle's bruised ego causes him to lash out at Solene and reveal a secret; Captain Kerry and his crew grapple with what to do about Kyle's revelation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 12 - Dock It Like It's Hot
    5.0/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Dock It Like It's Hot

    S12:E12

    Technical issues plague the charter, leaving the guests disgruntled and Fraser frantic; chef Anthony feels taken for granted; Kyle struggles with his precarious position on the boat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 13 - Talk Derby To Me
    4.5/10(24 votes)

    #13 - Talk Derby To Me

    S12:E13

    Kyle has an emotional hangover after his targeted speech at the crew night out; Rainbeau snitches on Solene to Fraser; Solene finally confronts an avoidant Jess; Jess struggles personally and professionally.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 14 - Nobody Puts Baby Breaks in the Corner
    4.6/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Nobody Puts Baby Breaks in the Corner

    S12:E14

    Fraser takes drastic measures to deal with Solene, causing tension with the deckies; Solene takes her frustrations to the top; the deck team is under immense pressure as they Med Moor for the first time as a team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 15 - All the Single Ladies
    4.8/10(22 votes)

    #15 - All the Single Ladies

    S12:E15

    Chef Anthony stresses over another eight course meal with an array of dietary restrictions; Barbara and Jess discuss their future off the yacht; Hugo is under fire for shirking his duties and Damo and Kyle get cheeky with the guests.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 16 - Over the Rainbeau
    4.7/10(27 votes)

    #16 - Over the Rainbeau

    S12:E16

    The crew pulls together an explosive final charter; the status of St. David's boatmances, friendships and rivalries remain uncertain as the charter season concludes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Fresh Meat" is the best rated episode of "Below Deck" season 12. It scored 6.2/10 based on 59 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/2/2025. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "Bollywood Nights".