The BEST episodes of Below Deck Down Under
Every episode of Below Deck Down Under ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Below Deck Down Under!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the tropical Whitsunday Islands and world-famous Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia, the series explores the complex, often explosive dynamics of the crew and a rotating group of demanding charter guests on M/Y Thalassa.
#1 - The Turnover Day
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/7/2023
The crew reels and bands together in the wake of a serious event, Capt. Jason handles not one but two difficult matters between crew members; when a person on the deck team is forced to leave the boat, the hierarchy on the exterior gets a shakeup.
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#5 - 99 Problems and Thalassa Ain't One
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/26/2022
Jamie gets upset with his fellow crew members for name-calling; Captain Jason wants the boat to keep improving, but when the crew members fail to take his demands seriously, they find out the hard way that he means business.
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#7 - Unchained and Untamed
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/2022
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.
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#9 - G'Day Mate!
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/17/2022
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.
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#11 - The Pirate's Booty
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/24/2022
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.
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#16 - The Plunger from Down Under
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/17/2022
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.
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#17 - She's Just Not That Into You
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/18/2023
Captain Jason gets involved when Chef Tzarina refuses to fulfill a guest request; Luka feels like a stew might be interested in him; the final night of the charter season leads to arguing, crying and relationships in shambles.
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#18 - Dirty Laundry
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/16/2022
Aesha finds her experienced new stew may have some learning to do in laundry; Captain Jason continues to notice Culver’s lack of initiative; Brittini calls out a double standard when she notices Jamie and Culver flirting with charter guests.
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#19 - It's Not About the Lactose
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/4/2023
A relationship onboard explores new depths while another one finally breaches the surface; chaos ensues when charter guests become entangled in each other's dietary preferences; single charter guests give the deckhands a run for their money.
#21 - Find Me Some Budgie to Lov
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/28/2023
A deckhand's fate is up in the air after an egregious error; the 2nd Officer tries to escape a rocky romantic past; the Captain reluctantly bares all for a budgie breakfast.
#23 - Anchors Astray!
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/21/2023
The deck team reels after a docking debacle; the Chief Stew gets a surprise visit on a day off; a deckhand unhappily gets friend-zoned; a forbidden relationship becomes too tempting to ignore; a disastrous mistake endangers the boat.
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#24 - Yachtie or Nice?
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/19/2022
Jason's investigation of the deck team presents him with a difficult decision; Magda finds herself in hot water when she gets caught on the phone again; charter guests request a holiday party that calls for Culver and Aesha to dress up.
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#25 - Kiss Kiss Clang Clang
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/21/2023
After a surprising hookup, the chef ices people out; a family comes aboard and enjoys a meal in a remote location; the tender nearly capsizes as the crew races to free it from a disappearing island; a mistake on deck causes the boat to hit the dock.
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