Beste Episodes
Bravo's Below Deck is a television series that has been captivating viewers since its first episode aired in 2013. The show follows the lives of a crew of “yachties” as they tend to the needs of the wealthy charter guests onboard a luxurious mega yacht. With 11 seasons of drama and adventure, Below Deck has had some amazing episodes, as well as some of the worst episodes ever seen. We have taken the time to rank some of the worst episodes that have aired on Below Deck.
From the crew's wild antics to the ongoing drama between the charter guests and the crew, there are some episodes that stand out for being especially bad. Whether it be due to awkward interactions or simply a lack of excitement, these episodes have been ranked as the worst Below Deck has to offer.
We have watched every episode of Below Deck and have gathered what we believe to be the absolute worst episodes. We have ranked them based on how much each episode disappointed us and which episodes simply didn’t make the cut. Keep reading to find out which episodes made our list of the worst Below Deck has to offer.
Written by Sophie and last updated on Feb 28, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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Rocky uses her mermaid tail to entice Dean and his guests into the sea; Leon claims to have worked on a cruise ship. Eddie's long-distance relationship begins to flounder. Emile decides to take Rocky out on an unforgettable date.
The episode was rated 7,15 from 198 votes.
Captain Lee, Kate, Eddie, and Amy are joined by five new crewmembers as they prepare the luxury yacht, Eros, for a new charter season in Abaco, Bahamas. New personalities bring new challenges as the crew welcomes their first charter guests, a hard-partying hotel owner and his friends. With inclement weather ahead, the crew must keep an on-boat "foam party" planned for the charter guests from turning into a wash.
The episode was rated 7,18 from 236 votes.
Rocky struggles to maintain her composure as her frustrations mounts; Ben impresses the charter guests with a steakhouse-style dinner; Rocky reveals details about her secret affair with Eddie to Amy and Emile.
The episode was rated 7,20 from 184 votes.
Rocky and Emile are chastised for their dangerous stunt; Connie receives bad news that jeopardizes her future on the boat. Kate clashes with chef Leon over what to serve to the charter guests for their final dinner.
The episode was rated 7,21 from 214 votes.
The crew enjoys a day off with island antics, but boozy behavior leads to a confrontation. Meanwhile, the charter guests challenge Leon about his meal choices; Capt. Lee must issue a stern warning; and a proposition results in a secret rendezvous.
The episode was rated 7,23 from 208 votes.
The yacht is left a mess following a whipped-cream bikini party. Meanwhile, Eddie's long-distance romance hits rough waters, the charter guests are former sorority sisters who relive their college antics, and Emile receives a discouraging letter.
The episode was rated 7,23 from 202 votes.
Capt. Lee grills the crew while investigating the cause of a gallery fire, leading to a dismissal. Chaos abounds on the boat, but the crew must unite to create a 50th birthday celebration for their charter guest. Also, a familiar face joins the boat.
The episode was rated 7,26 from 204 votes.
After their date, Emile is dismayed to learn Rocky wants to be his friend. Kate fails to supply a special bottle of tequila for the new guests. A new deckhand arrives. Eddie is distracted from his duties, putting him on thin ice with the captain.
The episode was rated 7,27 from 207 votes.
Eddie and Rocky come clean about their laundry-room affair; Captain Lee delivers doses of tough love to two members of the cast; Rocky claims her fling with Eddie continued after the end of the charter season.
The episode was rated 7,28 from 119 votes.
Charter guest Dean forces Kate to elevate her towel-art game; Kate questions chef Leon's credentials after he is unable to prepare a traditional meal. Don decides to join Rocky for a quick swim, putting his future onboard the yacht in jeopardy.
The episode was rated 7,28 from 214 votes.
Emile fumes when Rocky breaks down the status of their relationship in a very public way. The charter guests are preppy siblings, who request an elaborate multicourse tasting menu. Also, a sudden freak storm creates chaos for the crew and the guests.
The episode was rated 7,32 from 199 votes.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Cynthia Bailey and Claudia Jordan, along with family and friends board the Eros to celebrate Cynthia’s birthday, but bad weather keeps them stuck at the dock where the crew must work extra hard to pamper their charter guests. Veteran deckhand Dave joins the boat, but his fellow "deckie" Emile proves to be the guests’ favorite eye candy, and the ladies demand his constant attention. Chef Ben's return complicates his relationship with Kate, which quickly affects the rest of the crew dynamic. Meanwhile, Rocky is confused and hurt when she overhears Eddie making multiple derogatory comments about her.
The episode was rated 7,33 from 206 votes.
Kate and Amy attack Rocky's work ethic; Eddie divulges his personal drama; Emile reveals how he handled Rocky's rejection; Deckhand Don returns; Captain Lee explains why he let Chef Leon go; Kate's accused of drinking on the job.
The episode was rated 7,35 from 141 votes.
Sightly charter guests arrive to celebrate a birthday. Meanwhile, Leon makes a culinary mistake; Connie impresses with her deckhand skills; Eddie questions a relationship; and a fire breaks out, putting the entire boat in danger.
The episode was rated 7,37 from 204 votes.
The final dinner of the charter season is put in jeopardy after Ben suffers an injury and is forced to rely on Rocky for help; the captain talks to Connie about her yachting future; Eddie and Rocky confront each other at a celebratory bonfire.
The episode was rated 7,40 from 184 votes.
