Worst 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 may 28, 2024.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
Andy Cohen interviews the Ohana crew members about the most outrageous and controversial moments of the season, answering viewers' most burning questions.
The episode was rated 7.15 from 112 votes.
Capt. Sandy lets go of an integral member of the crew; one guest takes her requests to the limits, pushing chef Rachel to wit's end; windy weather ruins excursion plans; Capt. Lee shares big news with Capt. Sandy.
The episode was rated 7.15 from 114 votes.
When a charter guest is highly inappropriate with Kat, her reaction to it puts her in very hot water with Captain Lee. In the aftermath of their hook-up the night before, Sam and C.J. are now unsure about the nature of their relationship. After an onboard alarm catches the crew off-guard, Captain Lee comes down hard on Aleks. The new charter guests are friends of Adrienne's, and to nobody's surprise, their annoying behavior makes life difficult for the crew, especially Ben and Sam. When a charter guest is highly inappropriate with Kat, her reaction to it puts her in very hot water with Captain Lee.
The episode was rated 7.14 from 221 votes.
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 7.13 from 216 votes.
The charter guests throw the crew into a frenzy when they decide at the last minute to have an onboard wedding. At this point, Kat is completely fed up with Adrienne and begins hatching a plan to switch rooms in order get away from her nemesis. The charter guests throw the crew into a frenzy when they decide at the last minute to have an onboard wedding. Ben's temperamental moodiness is starting to rub some of his fellow crewmates the wrong way. All the romance on the boat is making David very homesick for his fiancée Trevor -- and the time apart is making David question whether yachting is the life for him. Adrienne is feeling ostracized by her crewmates, and it's taking its toll -- will she make it, or is she on the verge of breaking down?
The episode was rated 7.11 from 185 votes.
With her job on the line, Kat is forced to admit an embarrassing secret to Captain Lee. Kat continues to deal with the obnoxious charter guests who have been very inappropriate with her. C.J. tells Sam he has feelings for her, but isn't sure that Sam feels the same way. Adrienne, Kat, and Sam have a heated argument about the division of labor on the boat. With her job on the line, Kat is forced to admit an embarrassing secret to Captain Lee. When the crew gets a night out, Sam sets her sights on a few attractive guys in the bar, but C.J. is having none of it and does whatever he can to derail her flirting.
The episode was rated 7.09 from 193 votes.
Special edition of the reality series featuring lost footage from the first season and some never-before-seen cast interviews.
The episode was rated 7.08 from 85 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.06 from 124 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.01 from 103 votes.
Andy sits down with Captain Lee, the Stud of the Sea, to celebrate "Below Deck's" 10th Anniversary with former "Below Deck" crew, charter guests and celebrity fans.
The episode was rated 6.89 from 73 votes.
