Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1

Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for the format — it delivers exactly what it promises. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 earns its spot. Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. Season 1 of Below Deck Mediterranean includes 13 episodes. It aired from May 2016 to July 2016. This season stars Mark Howard, Ben Robinson and Hannah Ferrier. Mark Howard and Ben Robinson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2016. The format has been replicated endlessly since Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Best watched with company, Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 generates takes from everyone in the room. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The casting and production never let it go stale. The kind of thing that disappears an evening without you noticing.

🎬 Below Deck Mediterranean Season 1 — Episode Guide

It's All Greek to Me

2016-05-03

Join Chef Ben Robinson and eight new crew members as they prepare the Ionian Princess, for a new charter season around the Greek Islands. Fresh faces present new challenges as the crew learns to work and live together while preparing to welcome their first guests. Bosun Bryan gets an unexpected prom...

Game Time

2016-05-10

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 get...

Model Deckhands

2016-05-17

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 ...

Lovesick Danny

2016-05-24

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 ...

My Big Fat Greek Threesome

2016-05-31

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 th...

Entree-vous

2016-06-07

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 vess...

Who's Got Game

2016-06-14

Hannah feels betrayed when Ben goes to the Captain about their galley miscommunication. The Crew finally enjoys a day off until Bryan gives Danny an etiquette lesson. An all-male charter group has Danny and Bobby finding them arm candy in Mykonos.

Charter King

2016-06-21

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 inserti...

Fever Pitch

2016-06-28

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, Ben has to make American S'mores in Greece. And Bryan confronts Julia about not completing her duties.

E10

Charter from Heaven, Charter from Hell?

2016-07-05

While Danny is away at the hospital, the crew revels in his absence; Jen finally stands up to Bryan; Tiffany's feelings for Ben increase; as one easy-going charter leaves, the crew is blind-sided by a new group of highly demanding guests.

E11

They Hate Us Cuz They Ain't Us

2016-07-12

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 whe...

E12

The Beautiful Thing About Subpar

2016-07-19

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 c...

E13

That Was Very Greek of Us

2016-07-26

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 minu...

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