Below Deck: Season 7
Season 7 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Below Deck Season 6.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 7 Progress Shield
Man Down!
Oct 7, 2019 · 42 min
Capt. Lee, Kate and Ashton are joined by six new crew members aboard M/Y Valor, as they explore the waters of Thailand. As first-time bosun, Ashton struggles with managing a crew o
The Proposal
Oct 14, 2019 · 42 min
The crew pulls off a once-in-a-lifetime surprise dinner for the primary guests, but Kevin is left with doubts about Kate’s standard of service. During a night out, Courtney is less
Weekend at Brandy's
Oct 21, 2019 · 42 min
Guests Helen Hoey and Richard Fiore return, but it's their friends who take center stage; Kevin confronts Simone; Abbi continues to struggle; Kevin scrambles to put together a seaf
Weekend at Brandy's II
Oct 28, 2019 · 42 min
Charter guest Brandy continues to stress the entire crew with her intoxicated shenanigans, culminating in an emergency beach rescue. When Brian breaks an expensive piece of equipme
Magic Ashton
Nov 4, 2019 · 42 min
Kevin pulls out all the stops with a 10-course tasting menu to impress Lee; a charter group of thirsty single women arrives and requests a provocative show; as frustrations run hig
Come Sail Away
Nov 11, 2019 · 42 min
The crew deals with the fallout from Abbi's impulsive decision to leave the boat; Tanner tries to work through a stomach sickness; Kevin makes a risky dinner menu choice; as Brian
Smashton
Nov 18, 2019 · 42 min
Florida State University-alumni charter guests arrive single and more than ready to mingle with the crew. Meanwhile, Simone is out of her element working on service and becomes dis
A Recipe for Disaster
Nov 25, 2019 · 42 min
The new deckhand arrives just in time as Brian’s injured knee worsens. Ashton tries to ingratiate the new teammate with the deck crew, but his efforts are wasted after an explosive
12 Seconds in Heaven
Dec 2, 2019 · 42 min
Rhylee jeopardizes her job and relationships with the crew after a dramatic first night out. Tanner gossips about his relationship with Simone as things heat up between them. Still
Everyone Hates Kate
Dec 9, 2019 · 42 min
The crew bonds over a trip to an elephant sanctuary, but Kate’s attitude pushes the others to the brink. A day off at the beach club has Courtney protective over Brian. After being
I'm Sorry You Feel That Way
Dec 16, 2019 · 42 min
Tanner gives Simone mixed signals by telling her that he just wants to keep things casual, while Ashton tries to squash his beef with Kate after their heated argument the night bef
Yacht-Pocalypse Now
Dec 23, 2019 · 42 min
The crew tries to redeem themselves with returning charter guests after Ashton cancels a beach picnic which throws the entire boat into complete chaos. Rhylee and Ashton continue t
Exodus
Dec 30, 2019 · 42 min
The crew including Captain Lee are shocked to wake up and hear the shocking news that Kate quit. In Kate’s absence, Simone and Courtney struggle to maintain order in the interior.
Witch-Hunt
Jan 6, 2020 · 42 min
Kevin spirals out in response to charter guest, and professional chef, Justine telling him to “step it up.” Much to Ashton’s dismay, Kate returns and interferes in the deck team’s
Public Displays of Affection
Jan 13, 2020 · 42 min
Reality star Alexis Bellino ("The Real Housewife of Orange County") and her beau come aboard Valor. Capt. Lee comes to a decision about Rhylee's future. Ashton invites guests to jo
The Scorpion Queen
Jan 20, 2020 · 42 min
Tanner and Kate's flirtations become more obvious to the crew; Rhylee continues to feel ostracized by the deck crew that tried to get her fired; after a short-lived reconciliation,
Let Them Eat Penis Cake!
Jan 27, 2020 · 42 min
Captain Lee calls a staff meeting to address the previous night's debauchery; Brian refuses to apologise for his behaviour; Kate's patience is tested by sports journalist Jemele Hi
Big Girls Do Cry
Feb 3, 2020 · 42 min
Putting the final charter at risk, Kate sets Kevin up for failure by allowing him to present the primary’s requested erotic cake knowing she already went to bed. Captain Lee arrang
Reunion (1)
Feb 10, 2020 · 42 min
In Part One, Andy sits down with Captain Lee and the Valor crew to discuss Season 7's burning issues. Simone questions Kate's management style, Chef Kevin comes clean and the crew
Reunion (2)
Feb 17, 2020 · 42 min
In Part Two, Andy rejoins the Valor crew to go deep discussing Ashton and Kate's terrifying fight in the van, the dysfunctional crew dynamic and Rhylee's frustrations with the deck