The best episodes of Below Deck Mediterranean
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- 01
The crew's effort to stream a football game in the middle of the Mediterranean doesn't go as planned, but their efforts don't go unnoticed by the charter guests. Ben redeems himself after the previous night's Moussaka mishaps. Bobby crushes on Julia, and meanwhile a homesick Jen feels like she's getting assigned all of the tedious tasks by Bryan and is being underutilized. And after staying up all night with the Primary's husband, Tiffany breaks down after Hannah confronts her for not finishing her duties.
- 02
After the crew's first night off, Hannah puts her foot down when Bobby and Danny bring girls back to the yacht. Bryan attempts to smooth things over with the captain, but the boys are given their first strike. When an all-female group charters the yacht for their upcoming calendar shoot, the Ionian Princess crew struggles to keep up with their demands. As the crew assist the charter guests with their photo shoot, Danny breaks yachtie rule number one and drama ensues.
- 03
Danny disobeys a direct order from Captain Mark when he decides to give a love poem to a charter guest. Julia calls her boyfriend in England, while Bobby's feelings for her grow stronger. Ben and Hannah's work relationship has reached smooth sailing, while Tiffany works harder on her stew skills in hopes of Hannah noticing. On their night off, Ben is torn between two stews, but is shocked when he finds one of them in his bunk with Bryan.
- 04
After Ben apologizes for shutting down Bryan and Tiffany's fun, the crew prepares for their next charter hailing from Oklahoma. The stews are tasked with putting together a country hoedown complete with bales of hay. Meanwhile, the deck crew unravels when Danny accuses Bobby for not being part of the team. After hours, the charter guests seem to have a threesome in the jacuzzi and once again, Danny is in hot water for overstepping his boundaries.
- 05
New charter guests come aboard to celebrate their seven-month dating anniversary, and the crew must provide the romantic trip of their lives. Ben takes Hannah on a date, but a major galley miscommunication during the guests' dinner could tarnish any romantic hope for the two. And, when a nearby vessel begins to sink, the Ionian Princess crew has to spring into action to help save it.
- 06
Hannah experiences the ultimate betrayal when Ben goes to the Captain about their galley miscommunication. After back-to-back charters, the crew finally enjoys a much deserved day off until Bryan decides to give Danny a lesson in deckie etiquette. And, when an all-male bachelor charter group comes on board, Danny and Bobby are tasked with finding the guests arm candy in Mykonos.
- 07
Hannah's migraine explodes when the charter guests bring back a large group of girls on board. Upon their exit, the bachelors anoint Danny as the charter MVP, much to the chagrin of Bobby and Bryan. And, Danny continues to lose the respect of his crew by breaking yet another yachtie code and inserting himself into Hannah and Ben's business.
- 08
Hannah and Ben redefine their relationship, while Bobby realizes he can't shut off his feelings for Julia. After the crew pulls off a beach BBQ without a hitch, Ben is tasked with making American S'mores in Greece. Meanwhile, Bryan takes the captain's orders to heart when he confronts Julia about not completing her duties. And Danny falls ill as Bryan turns up the heat on his performance.
- 09
Charter from Heaven, Charter from Hell?
While Danny is away, the crew revels in his absence. And when Bryan confronts Jen, she finally stands up to him. Meanwhile, Tiffany's feelings for Ben increase, while Bobby continues to be sidelined by Julia. As one easy-going charter leaves, the crew is blindsided with a new group of highly demanding guests.
- 10
They Hate Us Cuz They Ain't Us
The demanding charter guests extend their stay, and Hannah puts on her best stew face to regain their trust. Julia and Ben have a class war after a miscommunication goes awry. Meanwhile, the Captain gives Danny his phone back, putting Bryan on high-alert. And Ben's friendship with Hannah deepens when he confides in her about his deep-seated issues.
- 11
The Beautiful Thing About Subpar
As the guests finally prepare to leave the yacht after their extended stay, Hannah hopes her charm wins them over with a generous tip. Meanwhile, Captain Mark is left with a big decision that will shake up the dynamic of the entire crew after things escalate between Danny, Bobby, and Bryan. On the crew's night off, Ben and Tiffany take their flirtation to the next level, unbeknownst to Hannah. And Bobby's plan to bring a date back on the boat backfires in more ways than one.
- 12
For the final charter, an all-male group brings their own set of demands, and an exhausted crew must struggle to keep up. After weeks of building frustration, the girls band together to confront their First Mate Bryan. Everyone prepares to say goodbye to the Ionian Princess, but not before last minute feelings are revealed and the charter season goes out with a bang.
- 13
This Boat's Not Big Enough for the Stew of Us
After rough dockings, Capt. Sandy questions her bosun about safety concerns and trust. Romance and tension mix between a stew and a deckhand while another deckhand ends a relationship. A heated argument between two stews prompts Capt. Sandy to intervene on a most serious level.
- 14
Captain Sandy's patience is tested when Hannah disobeys a direct order. Meanwhile, Adam concentrates on delivering another onion-less dinner to complete his redemption with Charter Guests Kenny and Amber. Joao feels betrayed when he overhears Kasey warning Brooke about his flirtatious ways. An argument erupts between Hannah and Conrad over their polar opposite lifestyles.
- 15
Captain Sandy and three trusted returnees are back for another wild charter season but when two deckies are sidelined by illness, the crew struggles to get the boat ready in time for charter. Aesha worries one of her green stews may be giving her deju vu. A crew member damages the boat on the first night.
- 16
Join Chef Ben Robinson and eight new crew members as they prepare the luxury yacht, the Ionian Princess, for a new charter season around the glittering Greek Islands. Fresh faces present new challenges as the crew learns to work and live together while preparing to welcome their first charter guests. Bosun Bryan gets an unexpected promotion, while chief steward Hannah has her hands full with her ambitious third stew. As Ben tries to wow the guests with a traditional Greek meal, the new crew scrambles to keep up appearances. Trying to meet the guests' one non-negotiable, they run into an unforeseen obstacle: streaming a live football game in the middle of the Mediterranean.
- 17
After a contentious disagreement over housekeeping, Kyle and Natalya reset when Kyle delivers a sincere apology. The charter guests lose control on Jet Skis. Reid has major regrets when he makes a joke that goes too far. The crew looks forward to blowing off steam on a night out, but the positive energy comes to a halt when an explosive argument erupts between two crew members.
- 18
A fight between the entire interior team erupts and affects the crew on their night out. Storm's support of Natalya causes her to reconsider their romance. Demanding boat-savvy guests put the crew through their paces, and the incoming swell only intensifies the turbulence. When Natasha tries to set boundaries with Dave, he gets angry and the dinner service spirals out of control. The season takes an unexpected tumble when a crew member has a sudden serious injury.
- 19
The crew scrambles to help Kyle after a tumble down the stairs and his subsequent ankle injury is worse than they thought, which puts more pressure on the interior. With another day of bad weather ahead, the deck crew figures out a creative way to get the guests on the water. When Courtney tries to pull up the anchor, however, she gets an unwelcome surprise. After Natasha and Natalya work a long, exhaustive day on their own, Natasha must make a difficult decision about the future of her department.
- 20
A unique, new crew member joins for the final charter and the interior team scrambles to train her. The charter group includes two well-known NFL players, one of whom has a special food request that sends Dave scrambling. Natasha and Natalya try to bury the hatchet. When one of the charter guests loses a valuable item, Courtney feels pressured to help them with the impossible. Natasha and Dave are forced to confront a blast from the past under shocking circumstances.
- 21
The crew welcomes their final day of charter with exhaustion and exhilaration. Dave faces a new challenge as he tries to accommodate a guest's specific food request. Elena finds herself running behind. After reflecting on her past relationships, Natasha has some major realizations about herself. Storm and Natalya navigate the end of the season and their relationship after a toast gone wrong. As the charter season comes to an end, the crew has their wildest night yet.
- 22
Capt. Sandy embarks on a new charter season on the beautiful waters of the Italian Riviera, but this time she's facing uncharted challenges. Two of her stews have unprecedented issues getting to the yacht, so a familiar face is called in to help. The deck team faces unforeseen obstacles. Capt. Sandy has no choice but to make a difficult decision.
- 23
A deckhand steps up after a surprise incident. The crew is challenged by seasick guests, which leads to an impromptu excursion to Portofino. Natalya attempts to keep the interior team afloat before she meets her new chief stew, Tumi, for the first time.
- 24
Tumi and Natalya grapple with differences in management styles. Steward Kyle and a new deckhand join the crew on board. While stuck at the dock with unhappy guests, the interior team scrambles to keep everyone happy. Tumi and Chef Jack have trouble with communication.
- 25
A stew is torn between their open relationship and a growing onboard flirtation. The deck team's communication is strained during a rough docking. The rivalry amongst stews spills into the workplace and Capt. Sandy is forced to intervene.
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