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The Worst Episodes of Below Deck

Every episode of Below Deck ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Below Deck!

Worst episode
S12E8 Bad Romance
4.356 votes
Best episode
S3E10 What Took You So Long?
7.878 votes
Top season
Season 13
7.4avg
Binge time
5d 15h
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Below Deck Season 12 Episode 8 - Bad Romance
    4.3/10(56 votes)

    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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  2. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 3 - Fight Island
    4.3/10(51 votes)

    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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  3. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 12 - New Stew on the Block
    4.5/10(59 votes)

    S9:E12

    Love is on full display as U.S. Navy vet couples renew their vows onboard My Seanna; Eddie gets to the bottom of Rayna's frustrations and is surprised by what he uncovers; Fraser's insecurities are tested as a new face arrives in St. Kitts.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 15 - Reunion
    4.4/10(45 votes)

    S9:E15

    Host Andy Cohen sits down with the My Seanna crew for the Below Deck Reunion. "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," the only live late night, interactive talk show, features guests from the world of entertainment, politics and pop culture.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 2 - Bollywood Nights
    4.7/10(56 votes)

    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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  6. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 4 - Island of Sausages
    4.7/10(51 votes)

    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
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  7. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 14 - We Made It, Ya Slags!
    4.8/10(53 votes)

    S9:E14

    An exhausted Rachel takes out her frustrations on Heather as she struggles to focus during the last dinner service; long-simmering tensions amongst the crew come to light during the crew's final night out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 11 - The Rumor Mill
    4.6/10(37 votes)

    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.

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  9. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 9 - A Holiday in Handcuffs
    4.8/10(47 votes)

    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.

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  10. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 6 - YACHT-CHELLA
    4.8/10(44 votes)

    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.

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  11. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 7 - Party Dockin' in the House Tonight
    4.8/10(44 votes)

    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.

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  12. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 13 - Talk Derby To Me
    4.6/10(32 votes)

    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.

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  13. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 5 - Rainbeau Kisses, Friendship Whales
    4.9/10(45 votes)

    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.

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  14. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 14 - Nobody Puts Baby Breaks in the Corner
    4.7/10(33 votes)

    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.

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  15. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 11 - Shoulda Joined the Navy
    5.1/10(50 votes)

    S9:E11

    The promise of a new stew brings out Fraser's insecurities much to Heather's dismay; a group of military guests arrive with demanding dietary restrictions which leads to a challenging dinner service for Rachel.

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  16. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 15 - All the Single Ladies
    4.8/10(29 votes)

    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.

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  17. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 16 - Over the Rainbeau
    5.0/10(38 votes)

    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
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  18. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 10 - Some Like It Stillie
    5.1/10(45 votes)

    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.

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  19. Below Deck Season 12 Episode 12 - Dock It Like It's Hot
    5.1/10(36 votes)

    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.

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  20. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 9 - When Eddie Met Sally
    5.4/10(50 votes)

    S9:E9

    Captain Lee is frustrated with Eddie and the deck team for their repeated mistakes. Rayna feels like her performance on deck is being affected by other crew members as she reflects on the night out. A guest whose jaw is wired shut creates chaos for Rachel while Jessica reveals shocking news to Heather.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 13 - Unfinished Business
    5.4/10(49 votes)

    S9:E13

    Eddie struggles with how to earn back Rayna's trust while the interior team deals with a demanding group of Hamilton-obsessed guests; Capt. Lee is worried that the crew's five-star service could be slipping as Rachel attempts an extravagant dinner.

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  22. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 8 - Compliments of Captain Lee's Travel Agency
    5.5/10(50 votes)

    S9:E8

    Jessica is unmotivated by service but welcomes a budding romance with Wes as a happy distraction while Captain Lee and Eddie grow weary by the deck crew's performance; a meat and family vacation takes an awkward turn.

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  23. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 10 - The Smell of Sweat and Desperation
    5.7/10(52 votes)

    S9:E10

    Rachel continues to struggle with the primary's requests while Heather and Fraser have their hands full as they work without a third stew; past actions throw Heather into a spiral, while Rayna battles with how to feel about her crew's transgressions.

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  24. Below Deck Season 9 Episode 6 - He Kissed a Boy and He Liked It
    5.8/10(62 votes)

    S9:E6

    Heather and the crew plan an 80s themed surprise party for the primary’s 75th birthday but things go south when everything doesn’t go as planned. Frustrated by the deck team's mistakes, Eddie is forced to put his first officer training on the backburner to babysit his crew. Jessica's unhappiness on the boat grows as Fraser and Heather's bond develops. The crew takes an interest in setting up Wes & Jessica romantically but Jake makes a bold move of his own on another crew member, leaving everyone shocked.

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  25. Below Deck Season 8 Episode 17 - Reunion
    5.7/10(37 votes)

    S8:E17

    The yachties open up about all the crew shake-ups and drama that happened in the season; an unexpected accusation shocks some of the crew.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Bad Romance" is the worst rated episode of Below Deck. It scored 4.3/10 from 56 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 21, 2025.

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