Below Deck Mediterranean: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Below Deck Mediterranean Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
I Like Big Boats and I Cannot Lie
Jun 1, 2020
Malia returns as Capt. Sandy's first female bosun, a role she hopes to grow into while commanding respect from her all-male deck team. Brazilian chef Kiko tries to make a good firs
Can't Touch This
Jun 8, 2020
Hannah struggles to get her Second Stew in line, and tensions reach a boiling point when Lara refuses to take direction from Hannah. In the galley, Kiko finds himself up against gu
The Italian's Job
Jun 15, 2020
Romance is in bloom on the crew’s first night out of the season, as Pete makes his move while Rob and Jess find themselves connecting on a deeper level. The second charter kicks of
Ace of Stew Face
Jun 22, 2020
With bad weather rolling in and down her Second Stew, Hannah scrambles to manage the interior with only Jess to rely on. Captain Sandy and Malia draw a hard line with the deck team
Bringing the Thunder
Jun 29, 2020
A blast from the past returns amidst a massive thunderstorm that threatens to keep The Wellington docked for their next charter. Rob and Jessica deepen their connection, while Pete
Oh Snap!
Jul 6, 2020
Kiko faces his biggest challenge yet when demanding charter guests invite friends to join a 6-course dinner. Hannah confronts Bugsy about their past, while Rob and Jess find their
No Mushroom for Error
Jul 13, 2020
An injured Jess fights to maintain her spot on the boat, while another crew member’s inappropriate behavior finally catches up to him. Meanwhile, high-maintenance charter guests ch
Rise and Don't Shine
Jul 20, 2020
After struggling through the first day of charter, Kiko fights to regain his footing with a demanding set of charter guests. While Hannah leans on an overworked Bugsy to carry an i
Viva, Loss Vegas
Jul 27, 2020
On a crew night out, Alex reveals his feelings to Bugsy while Hannah struggles to connect with the group. Meanwhile, Captain Sandy comes down on Jess for her performance in the lau
Closing Time
Aug 3, 2020
Captain Sandy and Kiko find themselves at a crossroad after a critical dinner, while Hannah fights to maintain control under the weight of a stressful season. On a guest excursion
Cabin Fever
Aug 10, 2020
The crew enjoys a day off at an exclusive beach club in Mallorca, but concerns arise when Hannah stays behind to nurse an illness. Romance is in the air when Malia’s boyfriend Tom
There's No Place Like Home
Aug 17, 2020
With Hannah’s back against the wall, Captain Sandy faces a difficult decision that could change the trajectory of The Wellington. Bugsy grapples with a new challenge, while Malia w
Welcome Back
Aug 24, 2020
Down a stew in the wake of Hannah’s departure, Bugsy fights to keep the interior afloat with a skeptical Jess by her side. Malia struggles to manage a frustrated deck team, while h
Whole New Ballgame
Aug 31, 2020
Baseball legend Johnny Damon returns to charter in Ibiza, putting pressure on Tom to rectify the Damons’ poor experience with the food they were served last season. With Aesha onbo
Shot Through the Heart, and Ibiza's to Blame
Sep 7, 2020
Jess deals with a scary medical condition; Rob draws Malia's ire by continuing to underperform on deck.
Cool as a Cucumber
Sep 14, 2020
After a tumultuous night in Ibiza, Rob and Jess struggle to reconcile; Capt. Sandy scrambles to avoid a catastrophic disaster; the new charter guests arrange a bet with Bugsy; a gu
Something's Fishy
Sep 21, 2020
A speedo-clad Bugsy prepares a naughty-themed evening for the guests, while managing the fallout of cucumber-gate. Tensions run high between Captain Sandy and Chef Tom, while Jess
A Real Handful
Sep 28, 2020
Tom becomes incensed over a provisioning mishap, while Malia and Bugsy struggle to manage the fallout; Rob and Alex find themselves ogled by the final charter guests of the season;
The Bali is in Your Court
Oct 5, 2020
Jess confronts Aesha over the guests’ group photo, while the rest of the boat races to mitigate the impending damage. Tom works to keep a lid on his frustrations, as Malia waits fo
A Mighty Wind
Oct 12, 2020
As the last charter comes to an end, Captain Sandy reckons with a chaotic season while the few remaining chips continue to fall. Rob and Jess struggle to reconcile after a disastro
Reunion (1)
Oct 19, 2020
The cast gather online for the reunion; Hannah confronts Captain Sandy Yawn about why she doesn't trust her.
Reunion (2)
Oct 26, 2020
Andy rejoins the Valor crew to go deep discussing Ashton and Kate's terrifying fight, the dysfunctional crew dynamic, and Rhylee's frustrations with the deckhands.