The best episodes of Below Deck Down Under
Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
The arrival of a new stew pushes Jenna’s jealousy into overdrive. A fight between Daisy and Ellie over shrimp cocktail puts Chef Ben in the middle. After Eddy reveals a text that changes everything, Chef Ben must decide where he stands with Jenna.
- 02
In the wake of one crew member's demotion, another pushes for a promotion; Chef Ben's plan to promote Ellie stirs tension with Daisy; A crew night out explodes into a full-blown showdown, leaving Joao caught in the middle and forced to pick a side.
- 03
Capt. Jason draws a line in the sand with his HODs before the final charter; a returning charter guest proves difficult for the galley team; the crew says goodbye.
- 04
A not-so-secret kiss puts relationships onboard under serious strain, with consequences that leave one crew member stripped of their stripes; A high-pressure dinner service takes an unexpected turn, leaving both the guests and Capt. Jason stunned.
- 05
Magda surprises the guests by putting on a show. Aesha learns that being a barista isn't easy. Ryan struggles to accommodate the guests' demands. An extra tip leaves Brittini in tears.
- 06
Capt. Jason embarks across the dazzling waters of the Seychelles with almost an entirely new crew on the larger-than-life motor yacht Katina. The enormity of the boat puts new Chief Stew Lara and her interior team to the test. Chef Tzarina and Lara are reunited after a previous working relationship and tensions quickly surface as their clashing styles ignite old frustrations. Tzarina faces an infestation of weevils in the galley while she tries to find her stride with her new sous chef, Anthony.
- 07
A broken oven forces Chef Ben to attempt a seven-course dinner under extreme pressure; Cracks spread across the boat as Mike goes missing when he's needed most.
- 08
A high-stakes four-day charter with a vow renewal gets off to a rocky start when Jenna’s cabin mistake puts the interior team under scrutiny. As pressure mounts in the galley, a sharp comment from Chef Ben pushes Ellie past her limits and forces Capt. Jason to step in and restore order mid-service before the charter spirals out of control.
- 09
As galley tensions boil over and guest complaints rattle Chef Ben’s confidence, Capt. Jason demands professionalism when Chef Ben and Ellie clash through a tense dinner service. Mounting interior mistakes force Daisy to draw a hard line with her team. Capt. Jason calls Chef Ben and Ellie to the bridge for a final reckoning.
- 10
Peace in the galley comes at a price when Chef Ben introduces a pet-name penalty to keep tensions in check. Ellie makes a bold move on Joao. Alesia stirs the pot by pulling Eddy away from Jenna.
- 11
Jenna and Eddy find their way back to each other despite Alesia's meddling. Missteps quickly pile up as Ellie makes a disastrous breakfast mistake, a surprise drag show is spoiled by loose lips.
- 12
Chef Ben begins to feel Daisy no longer has his back and when a demanding charter guest sends him spiraling in the galley, her attempt to step in only deepens the rift between the two heads of department.
- 13
Magda oversteps her boundaries with Aesha; Captain Jason's colleague charters Motor Yacht Thalassa for a bachelor party; Ryan resists the guests' food requests and must face the consequences with Captain Jason.
- 14
Aesha and Ryan's opposing views on service are tested during an explosive lunch; Brittini stands up for herself on deck, while Benny takes issue working in the anchor locker; Captain Jason introduces a most improved award that isn't well received.
- 15
Captain Jason Chambers introduces a world of underwater adventure to charter guests along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef in Australia; while first-time bosun Jamie faces some initial challenges, new chief stew Aesha clashes with an ornery chef.
- 16
Benny struggles to stay motivated on deck, while Jamie tries to keep his team in line; Ryan and Aesha's galley communication comes to a head when the guests aren't ready for service; the crew comes together to throw a vow renewal ceremony.
- 17
The crew gets in hot water with Captain Jason; Magda struggles in the laundry; a pirate-themed party challenges Culver to earn his title of "Entertainment Officer," but when guests ask him to jump in the hot tub, Tumi is shocked by what she sees.
- 18
The crew unravels as demanding charter guests push them to their limits. Jamie and Tumi disagree over Culver's actions. In an attempt to keep Captain Jason happy, Jamie tries to take control of his deck team.
- 19
Aesha gives Magda a second chance at service; safety issues come to a head between Captain Jason and Jamie, but when Jamie doesn't agree with the captain's orders, he tries to get the deck team on his side.
- 20
The crew hosts a prom night for the charter guests after their adventure to the Great Barrier Reef.
- 21
The Real Housewives of Down Under
As Capt. Jason reunites with his all-star heads of department Chef Ben, Daisy and Joao for a high-pressure opening charter with The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, a sudden crew emergency rattles the boat before guests even board.
- 22
As housewives drama continues to boil over, Capt. Jason keeps his distance while mounting pressure in the galley puts Chef Ben and Alesia at odds. When mechanical failures, a last-minute service change and an over-the-top guest request push the crew to their limits, Alesia is left questioning whether she has what it takes to stay in the kitchen.
- 23
Reeling from harsh guest feedback, Chef Ben overcompensates in the galley and clashes with Daisy over radio miscommunication. New crushes form on board and jealousy ignites when a scandalous text is sent among crew members.
- 24
As Alesia scrambles to bury a regrettable text, gossip spreads faster than she can contain it; Chef Ben finds his footing in the galley until a broken oven threatens to derail the charter and push him back into crisis mode.
- 25
After charter guests depart with a surprise gift and a daring offer for extra tip money, Capt. Jason grants the crew a long-awaited day off, but time away only fuels the drama as Daisy reaches her breaking point with ongoing infighting.
