Below Deck
Below Deck: Season 5

Air Date

September 5, 2017

Episodes

15 episodes

Below Deck

Season 5

Episodes

The 1 Percenters

1. The 1 Percenters

September 5, 2017
44 min

Captain Lee and his returning crew, Kate and Nico are joined by six new crew members as they embark on a new charter season in St. Martin aboard the luxury yacht Valor. Kate and Nico have their hands full as they are charged with training a few new and inexperienced crew members before the first charter of the season. Meanwhile, Nico is dealing with a personal tragedy which is affecting him more than he's let on.

It Ain't Easy Being Green

2. It Ain't Easy Being Green

September 12, 2017
44 min

Tension is high as Kate and Nico continue to struggle operating with a crew of newbies; the crew welcomes their first charter guests; Captain Lee finds himself having to get more involved in troubleshooting the problems the crew faces.

Jesus Saves

3. Jesus Saves

September 19, 2017
44 min

Chris Brown's decision to take a nap lands him in hot water; the new guests prove to be a handful; Kate meets a cute sailor and visits him on his boat; Matt faces his first challenge of the season with sushi dinner and a tequila pairing.

Kate Goes to Church

4. Kate Goes to Church

September 26, 2017
55 min

During their night off, Jesus and Kate get to know each other; Chris Brown makes a pass at Brianna; Nico marks the 3-month anniversary of the passing of his brother; a group of fun charter guests arrive ready to party.

Cool Beans

5. Cool Beans

October 3, 2017
44 min

Capt. Lee makes a decision regarding the crew's re-configuration; Matt and Brianna mistakenly go to a nude beach; Jen grows weary with unfair treatment; Kate plans an anniversary surprise that fizzles; criticism sends Matt spiraling into shame.

100 Feet From Catastrophe

6. 100 Feet From Catastrophe

October 10, 2017
44 min

Nico is pushed to his breaking point under the leadership of boson EJ; Matt continues to unravel after his date with Brianna, which causes problems for Kate; Capt. Lee makes a staffing decision.

Blindsided

7. Blindsided

October 17, 2017
44 min

Leigh Anne Tuohy, the inspiration for Sandra Bullock's character in "The Blind Side," and her friends prove to be a challenge for Matt's culinary skills; Jen fails to adhere to the yacht dress code; Matt reconnects with someone from his past.

Under Cover Boss

8. Under Cover Boss

October 24, 2017
44 min

Nico and Brianna grow closer in spite of Nico's girlfriend back in Chicago; unexpected news sends Matt into an alcohol fueled day off; Kate challenges Jen and Brianna to a stewardess speed test with unexpected consequences.

Hot Mess Express

9. Hot Mess Express

October 31, 2017
44 min

Capt Lee and the crew have their hands full when eight big personalities from Texas come on board. Matt tries to step up his cooking game, Nico tries to show that he is better bosun material than EJ, and Kate tries to protect Jen from lusting guests.

King Come-On-I-Wanna-Lay-Ya

10. King Come-On-I-Wanna-Lay-Ya

November 7, 2017
44 min

An accident puts Nico in jeopardy; Kate tries to entertain land-locked guests; Brianna grows weary of Jen; Matt is back in hot water with another restaurant owner; Bruno tries to show Kate up with his knowledge of guest relations.

Only Doing It for the Money

11. Only Doing It for the Money

November 14, 2017
44 min

Capt. Lee invites a special guest to come aboard; the crew is surprised by a familiar face; an all-female charter proves to be a handful for Kate and Capt. Lee; as Matt continues to struggle, Capt. Lee takes action to prevent further embarrassment.

55 and Lovin' It

12. 55 and Lovin' It

November 21, 2017
44 min

Capt. Lee tests Matt as he removes Bruno from the galley and joins the women for dinner; Jen and Kate's working relationship deteriorates; Kyle and Jen grow closer, but Kyle has ulterior motives; Jen reaches her breaking point.

The One Where Jen Loses Her Mind

13. The One Where Jen Loses Her Mind

November 28, 2017
44 min

Timothy Sykes comes back and cannot function without his Wi-Fi, which causes pressure for Kate and Captain Lee. Jen is closely followed after upsetting the entire crew. Nico must make a tough choice about his relationship.

The Champagne Campaign

14. The Champagne Campaign

December 5, 2017
44 min

Tensions within the crew run high on the final night of the charter season; Timothy Sykes micromanages the crew; Jen tries to be on her best behavior; Nico summons the courage to end things with Brianna; Jen attempts to mend things with Kate.

Reunion

15. Reunion

December 12, 2017
44 min

Andy Cohen interviews the Valor crew members about the most outrageous and controversial moments of the season, answering viewers' most burning questions.