Below Deck Season 5

Below Deck Season 5 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 67 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. The production never lets the format go stale. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Below Deck Season 5 is worth clearing space for. The production behind Below Deck Season 5 knows exactly which moments to let breathe. Season 5 of Below Deck includes 15 episodes. It aired from September 2017 to December 2017. This season stars Lee Rosbach, Kate Chastain and Matt Burns. Lee Rosbach and Kate Chastain lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. What keeps Below Deck Season 5 from feeling stale is a production that knows when to get out of the way. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If the format appeals to you at all, Below Deck Season 5 is one of the stronger examples of it. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. The casting and production never let it go stale. The kind of thing that disappears an evening without you noticing.

🎬 Below Deck Season 5 — Episode Guide

The 1 Percenters

2017-09-05

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 cha...

It Ain't Easy Being Green

2017-09-12

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

2017-09-19

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

2017-09-26

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

2017-10-03

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

2017-10-10

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

2017-10-17

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

2017-10-24

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

2017-10-31

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.

E10

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

2017-11-07

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.

E11

Only Doing It for the Money

2017-11-14

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.

E12

55 and Lovin' It

2017-11-21

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.

E13

The One Where Jen Loses Her Mind

2017-11-28

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.

E14

The Champagne Campaign

2017-12-05

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.

E15

Reunion

2017-12-12

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

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