I just noticed that there were many more comments on episode one than the last two. Comments don’t provide a good indication of the number of views but now I am going to go look at the page views to see if y’all are getting bored with this season. I am liking it so far. Hell, I am even liking Kate this season. If you aren’t watching you are missing a good season
When the episode begins the crew is still having one hell of a night out in a local club. Brianna shows us she is not stranger to a stripper pool and Jen is hiding in a bathroom stall because she is shitfaced. Baker is dancing on tables. Nico tells Kate that the crew is wasted and they need to herd them all back on the boat. Kate says she will meet up with them back on the boat. She didn’t just pay for all of Hot Jesus’ drinks not to get her money’s worth. Back at the boat, Brianna is the only semi sober one. She has to tell Chris Brown she is not into him, but she said it in the nicest way. He will not remember it in the morning though, so I imagine she will have to say it again.
Kate’s walk of shame was a little too late this time and Captain Lee realizes that she is not on the boat. Jen says in her talking head that Kate went to church. Nico catches Kate doing the walk of shame. Captain Lee doesn’t seem to have a problem with it. When Captain Lee hears that Kate was at church she says he was indeed and “Jesus came and I saw God twice.”
Chris Brown still sucks.
It’s been exactly three months since Nico’s brother died. I don’t understand keeping the time like that. I could not tell you the dates my parents died. I can remember next to nothing about the services. I black the whole thing out. It’s literally permanently erased from my memory. I’m glad for that. I do remember doing “calendar math” with my elementary kids one year when I suddenly realized it was my mother’s birthday and I had to leave the room. A co-worker found me sobbing in the hallway and took my class until I could wash my face and get myself together.
Jen convinces Kate to let her iron in a bikini on deck instead of the hole. That’s the smartest thing a new stew has ever asked for. Nico suddenly bolts off the deck and calls his girlfriend sobbing. He is really worried about leaving his mother. He feels really guilty being in paradise.
There are eight women on the next charter. They want a disco party and to just have a lot of fun. And by fun they mean drinks. But first, there is still a lot of work to be done. Bruno is still having a lot of trouble learning the knots.
Brianna asks Nico if he needs to talk. He says he does. She grabs her ukulele and takes him to the deck. After he vents a bit, Bri plays the ukulele for him. Just what the doctor ordered.
After all kinds of last minute cleaning, it is time for the charter guests to arrive. Jen and Kate think that all of the guests look like Vicki from the housewives. Because they do. And they are there to WHOOP. IT. Up. They actually woo hoo!
As the boat leaves the dock, someone failed to untie a line and the boat crashed back into the deck. Oh, someone is getting a ticket home. And they may have to swim to the airport. Captain Lee says he is madder than a pissed on chicken. It was Chris and Baker who stood there watching the person on the deck not releasing the spring line and they said nothing. Thank God it was not Bruno. Also, in fairness I am not sure they really know enough to tell the guy on the shore how to do his job.
Nico is dealing with a lot, and when Chris Brown says that he had nothing to do with the boat getting damaged, he’s just furious. Chris Brown has got to go.
Jen still doesn’t know her place. Kate has to go to shore to find a disco ball. This leaves Jen to take care of the guests while Bri is on break. Jen can’t even open a bottle of beer. I can open a beer on the inside of a car door. I’m just saying. #IGotSkills
At least Chef Matt is making the guests happy.
Chris Brown is completely useless. He seems to think he is a charter guest. Nico goes to Captain Lee and talks to him about the problems with the deckhands. He says Chris Brown doesn’t do a damn thing. Captain Lee decides to put Chris on anchor watch. I initially thought this was a terrible idea until Captain Lee points out they don’t need an anchor watch. In that case it is perfect because Chris Brown won’t we watching a damn thing.
In similar fashion, Kate makes Jen wear an afro wig and funky sunglasses at dinner service. The guests really get into the disco party. Bri is having a great time with the guests.
For reasons unknown, Kate is bitching at Bruno for refusing to participate in the congo line.
With another successful cruise completed it’s time to dock and there are already issues. Things go all to shit. Chef Matt comes out to take over a line and manages to save the day. Nico is embarrassed, again.
The guests were thrilled and leave a very fat tip. Captain Lee is livid and is going to go off on them. Captain Lee said the docking situations were atrocious. He says that there will be a change in the configuration of the deck team. Everyone got $1,540 each for a two-day cruise. I’d scrub toilets for that. Nico gives everyone yet another lesson on docking the boat. Bruno is nervous he might be sent home. He should be because Captain Lee listens to Kate and he pissed Kate off.
The crew hits the town to party their asses off because some of them may not be on the next cruise. Jen who never gets wasted is wasted again. Chef Matt asks Brianna on a date. She said yes! Then on the bus on the way back she whines to Nico that he would not dance with her. He promises her he will next time. Oh Nico. Have you forgotten your girlfriend?
Jen is drunk as a skunk and waking up everyone on the dock. Brianna tries hitting on Nico again once they are back on board and gets no where
Next week: Matt takes a very undeserving Brianna on a date. Nico Skypes with his girlfriend, a “gourmet chef” and his friends are the guests and they are not impressed with Chef Matt. It looks like Chris Brown is still on the crew.
I love your recaps enough to finally comment. Please don’t stop!
I’m with you. I tend to comment only when a show annoys me. Below Deck is fun to watch. Never tried opening a beer on the inside of a car door, but now will have to give it a try!
I absolutely LOVE Below Deck better than any other reality show and I look forward to your comments.
Nico I think is going through depression and I can understand that. He is also dealing with stupid people that cannot seem to comprehend how to tie a damn knot. Nico is just overwhelmed and should have
stayed home. I am shocked the Capitan was not upset with Kate. I was upset with her myself for acting so unprofessional. One season she is a lesbo and the next a crazed sex pot for men. She clearly has mental issues. No sense talking about the others because they were all misfits, stupid wannabe’s working on a charter boat without a clue of what it entails.
Poor. Captin Lee
I want cable I want to watch these dam stupid shows . I laugh at stupid people. Mames life go by faster
I love your recaps! I read them all! I am also enjoying this season. Chris Brown has got to go! He’s worthless! I’d also like to see sass-back Jen get sent packing, but then who would we laugh at??
I’m watching and enjoying the season so far.
The “new” deckhand seen from the distance, walking towards the yacht, is that Kelley joining the crew?
I didn’t catch that, but I would love to see Kelley back. And that would make sense with Nico’s rant in the previews about not being Bosun.
When Matt ran out to help with the lines, I kept rewinding because I was sure it was him. Then after letting it play forward, of course it was. That was pretty funny. I like his All Hands On Deck attitude. Since I can’t taste the food from here, I’d rather watch him than a diva chef whose food is amazing.
He must get sent home soon. Kyle Dixon started filming part way through the season. Love him!
Kyle! I knew that it was a returning crew member, I wasn’t sure which one.
Ugh, no, now that you said Kelley, I want hot Kelley!! Sadly, I just googled it and it will be Kyle. I don’t remember him being a star worker. Better than Chris, sure, but poor Nico. I’m trying to picture Kyle and Bruno working together. And poor Bruno… I can’t do knots either. Nor can I tie a nice bow, no matter how many times I watch a video on it.
Love your recaps. Don’t stop! I rarely comment but always read your posts. Love reading the comments. Gives me a different viewpoint on these wacky shows.
I love Below Deck! Thanks for the recap! One point: When Jesus (Morton) asked Kate if she was paying, I think maybe she is the one who “pays” (i.e., handles paying with production money) for the entire group–and so Morton was basically asking if she would just include his beer in the tab with the whole group. At least that’s my theory.
Never thought about that! But it totally makes sense. I’m going with your theory.
$16,000 tip divided by a crew of eight does not equal $1540. Who got the rest of the money?
I may be mistaken but I think every season’s crew includes at least a First Mate and Engineer who are not usually filmed. They are needed onboard to actually run the ship and keep it floating while youngsters run around like idiots. Remember on the previous charter they couldn’t even leave the dock until the First Mate was replaced due to illness?
I didn’t do the math but that should partially explain the tip share discrepancy.
Oh, and there are 9 on-camera crew that share in the tip, not 8… Captain Lee, Kate, Brianna, Jen, Nico, Baker, Chris Brown, Bruno and Matt. So the total crew is probably 11 including the First Mate and Engineer.
I think even The Deadliest Catch has boat crew that aren’t usually filmed for whatever reason. It must be kind of humiliating to be on these shows where you’re not thought to be worthy enough to be on camera. Or maybe the unfilmed crew are the smart ones and choose not to be humiliated in front of millions.
I would hope the latter LOL.
Captain Lee and Kate deadpanning that they hate the sound of who-hoos as the gaggle of Vicki’s boarded killed me. I don’t know what Jen thinks she signed up for, but she can’t even count out 7 mint leaves without having a breakdown. It was dizzying watching her run all over the boat to get wine, champagne and beer. Seems like yachting 101 to set up a bar area with a sampling of the drinks you’re serving instead of running around giving people warm beers and looking for bottle openers. Her behavior is so whacky that it makes me think she’s playing it up.
I am so happy Captain Lee is back with his crew, need a break from these BS housewives fake cancer /ball removal /rosé dog food / pantygate story lines.
I agree………much rather the Captain’s foul mouth than the foul mouth Housewives.
I swear I have lost my mind! I didn’t realize a new season had begun! ( I think I’ll blame it on Ed’s still being unable to bear weight on his legs. He had his total knee surgery last week, and that should be the last. It’s been a long road since March. Sorry about the personal stuff…just wanted to catch you up, Tamara.)
Anyway, I’ll binge on the show and recaps!
I’m watching, reading recaps and commenting on this season. I even read this recap before watching the episode… which I almost almost do. I gotta say that I’m loving Kate too. And could there possibly be a more perfect man than Matt?
Nico might be the dullest reality show participant ever but he has won my heart too. I feel his pain. I lost my beloved sister too young too (49 years old, but still too young). I counted the minutes after her untimely death just like Nico for about 3 years. Now I have to be reminded of the anniversary or I forget. Self preservation, I guess. You have to let the grief go eventually.
Warning to Apple product users… updating to IOS 11 on my iPad Mini has made commenting here excruciatingly painful. I type entire sentences before they are spit out as gibberish in a big clump. Random caps, words repeated or replaced by nonsense. I have to slowly retype everything multiple times. Stick with IOS 10 as long as you can!
“almost almost do” should be “almost never do”. I blame IOS 11!
I have had the same problem as well as a “loading” problem. I get a sentence into a comment and the connection needs to be reloaded, and we start again. Perennially, it seems. So I don’t; use my ipad to comment.
I haven’t been able to watch this episode yet but I taped it so all is good. I love this show, please continued recapping it. Thank you Tamara.
I also love Below Deck! Captain Lee is my favorite – and we got to see him shirtless last night. Not that I would ever objectify a man.
I really look forward to your recaps so please don’t stop!!!!
I tried watching yesterday, but I have a hard time investing in new cast members every season, so I gave it up. I like Kyle tho, maybe once he’s back on I’ll watch. Still reading recaps & comments-always enjoy how moments on the show remind TT and viewers of personal times in their own lives. It’s nice to know we’re not alone in this big world sometimes ?
I’m seriously in love with Chef No Pants. He IS the perfect man, why these girls don’t see it and are all over Jesus etc is beyond me. Jen is out to lunch. Bri acts perma stoned. Bruno is growing on me and Nico is a cutie but can’t wait for Chris Brown to get shut down! Send that dumb s.o.b home!
TT: I watch this show every week and always read your recaps. I would really miss them if you were to stop. Maybe comments have slowed – down a bit because of school has started back up again. I like Captain LEE & Kate! I enjoy getting to know the new ones, especially the Chefs. Every one of the Chefs are different! I’m one of those people that is always doing something while watching tv, so I’m always missing things and your recaps help me to get the whole story. THANX.☺
I love this show and this season is growing on me. Brianna going after Nico was disappointing. Don’t want to see another Eddie/Rocky situation.
I am a loyal, and I mean loyal reader, just don’t comment all that often.
Thanks deb! I know you have been around forever. I don’t usually pay attention to the comment numbers but when I go in to do set ups I see all the comments totals from that particular show and I noticed a drop off since the premiere. I was just surprised because I felt like this is a really good season.
What I found was there first episode had higher than normal ratings and then episode two through four comments dropped off a bit but views were good. I think it is because we like this show. We like to comment about things that piss us off more than shows like this where they main comment might just be. “That was a good show.”
If you want me to, I can comment, but every week would be the same…
I **heart** Nico. 🙂
Me too, but will we still heart him if he cheats on his girlfriend with BRIANNA? It looks like we have the same script as Below Deck Med ahead of us. Flirty stew leads on the chef and the lead deckhand.
I have been around forever, lol. I am enjoying this season very much. Chris Brown needs to be set to sea with no life raft. I think Jenn isn’t cut out for the stew life, she cannot work efficiently to save her life. Late can be a cunt but she is a hard worker and throws some awesome parties and can literally pull shit from her ass. I can appreciate that about her. I feel sorry for Bruno because I think he might have thought this would be cruise ship light and it would be fun, it’s a ton of hard work. Baker is really trying but she still has a bunch to learn and I would keep her around. I LOVE CAPTAIN LEE, there I said it. He rates right up there with Sean Connery for me. Brianna seems to be picking it up much faster, but I don’t like her making a play for Nico. Chef no pants is awesome, I love his laid back style and how he understands how a yacht runs.
I think Chef Matt is super cute, but I cringe listening to him talk about Bri. It’s always something sexual he wants to do to her versus getting to know her or liking her personality. I get that they are young, attractive, and stuck on a boat with sexual tension/frustration running high, but I wish he showed some more depth with his feelings. I did love him coming to the rescue while they were docking though.
And I agree with everyone else – don’t stop recapping! I don’t comment a ton (mostly because I don’t want to risk breaking a commenting rule), but I love reading your posts.
I feel Nico’s pain. I have just hit the 4mo mark since my husband unexpectedly passed…he passed on a Sunday, so every Sunday I relive the timeline.
So sorry for your loss, Bridgett.
Always here! Love this show and appreciate every sarcastic, humorous word you write. Thank you for the daily escape!
I usually only comment when I have an unpopular opinion and find someone who shares it with me, but I’m watching. I have a love/hate relationship with Kate, but I admire her wit. I have a soft spot for Bruno, and I’m rooting for Jen to gain some confidence and speed. Great season so far.
Yeah, what they said.
“Madder than a pissed on chicken” is gonna be my new ringtone.
I have scars from chickens I never even pissed on.
I am really enjoying this season! Love Matt, and thought him running to help and knowing how to help was just a cherry on top. Jen drives me crazy, but I worked service/bartending for years, so she looks like she is in the weeds with just 8 guests! However, she gets me now and then with her quick wit. She is just not right for that job.
Although my heart bleeds for Nico, he needs to hold Chris or anyone under him accountable so they learn. I think he is not in the right mindset to run the deck crew at this time. He comes off as a wishy washy boss, needs to take cues from Cap. Lee- who is an awesome boss.
Oh, I think Bri was definitely about to get “somewhere” with Nico, but then Matt returned to the berth. Why is it that the two guys who want the same girl always end up roommates?
Finally, a minute to watch the whole show.
Jen IS hilarious and clueless. Can she be for real? Didn’t she say she was doing this to show her daughter something about pursuing dreams? Yikes.
I get why Kate does not think much of Matt. But he is a hell of a guy. Personally i like simple food, and i appreciate that some people understand that.
I only watch “Below Deck” when Capt Lee is the captain. It’s a Hoosier thing.
But I read all TT’s recaps of all the various versions of the show.
So sad for Nico. Can understand him wanting to be with his mom. Sudden loss leaves you wandering around in a sense.
I really like Kate. She’s so funny, seems like the weight of something (bad relationship) has been lifted.
It’s become just a fun show to watch.
I generally enjoy Kate, and I was amused when Bruno actually pulled out a good point when she was pressing him into service, namely that if she thought it was important for him to participate, she should have said something earlier. Our he-man needs a moment to prepare himself! Of course, it’s Kate, so she’s the boss and can do whatever she wants. But it was a pretty fair argument and I’m sure she’s a quick one so I’m sure she recognized that (even though she would never admit she was wrong! especially on camera). Surprise, surprise!
As for Nico, if I were his girlfriend I’d break up with him. No patience for those who like to dance there on the “I’m about to make a mistake!” line. Melissa was sweet for knowing it would be a rough day and checking in, and then he’s telling Bri how beautiful she is? Please.
Will someone please buy Kate a damn hairbrush.
I always think she stinks when she appears on the screen. I guess it is because she just looks dirty with the messy hair and her clothes rumpled up.
If only Bruno could do laundry and iron. Replace Jen and get a new deckhand. He was on a cruise ship not a yacht. More of a Steward than anything else. Well we will see. Chris has to go though.
Captain Lee should receive a larger percentage of the tips, in my opinion. I’ve worked for tips, but none of the crew has the same level of responsibility as he does.
I can serve, clean toilets, iron, hell, I can cook some shit, but my family is from Alabama, so all the shit will be fried, including the Ceasar salad. But no one else can drive that tub, that he beats all the responsibility for.
Question:. Do the engineers (and any other crew not shown) receive tips?
Only the first mate and the engineer.
Captain Lee is well compensated for being captain. He has the most responsibility and is paid the most. I think dividing the tip equally is good for morale.
Ps. I have been binge watching all of the Below Deck seasons this past month. I love love! Better than any housewives show. The combo of beautiful scenery, the yacht itself, the different guests each week, the chores that need to be done, the crew members interactions, etc etc. A total escape from everyday reality. In my opinion seasons 1- 3 of Below Deck were the best. That being says, I am still enjoying season 5. Enjoyed all three seasons of Mediterranean.. and am going to be bummed when I finish season 5.
I want more! Lol.
Great recaps! And especially glad there are comments. A recap without comments is not as fun.
*bears….not beats
It’s absolutely disturbing how one person at an earlier date said OOOOHH, it’s the white guests complaining etc. I didn’t even read the rest. What DOES WHITE HAVE TO DO THE WAY THE GUESTS ACT? BY THE WAY IM HALF BLACK BUT I FIGHT FOR BOTH OF MY ETHNICITIES! ILL HAVE TO LOOK BACK AND SEE WHO SAID IT BUT DONT PLAY THE RACE CARD HOW DARE YOU! WHEN WHITE PEOPLE SAY A WORD THAT OHHHH, ITS THAT BLACK ATALANTA THING, BLACK PEOPLE Get WAAAAAY TO AFFENDED! IM HALF AND HALF BUT DONT START WITH THE WHITE PEOPLE STUFF! APPARENTLY YOU ARE RACIST AND IM SURPRISED ANDY LET YOUR POST GO THROUGH. THEN AGAIN HES TOO BUSY IN THE WASHED OUT HAMPTONS THAT MANHATTAN PEOPLE JUST FIGURED OUT! No OFFENSE TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON THE SOUTH FORK, I FEEL BAD THAT PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE PERMANENTLY HAVE TO DEAL With SUCH A SACRED FORK GOUNG DOWN THE TUBES. I HOPE THE NORTH FORK WILL BAN SHOWS ETC. YYYAAAA, ANDY JUST LIKE THE SO CALLED MONTAUK SHOW THAT WASNT EVEN IN MONTAUK! It WAS IN THE GAAMPTONS! MONTAUK WOULD NEVER LET ANYONE FILM THERE. Let SOME PLACES BE SAVRED AAAAAANNNNDDDDDYYYYY! It’s A SMALL TOWN AND RHEY WILL FIGHT YOU TILL THE END! Oh ANDY, YOUR EPISODE WITH LUANN IN SAG HARBOR WAS PATHETIC! Alll EVERYONE SAW WAS YOU EYEING LUANN UP AND DOWN AT WHAT SHE WAS Wearing, SOOOO OBVIOUS! TOU Don’t CARE About LUANN, you CARE ABOUT MONEY! Go COMPLAIN AGAIN ON AIR!!!!! HOW YOU WERE UPSET TO DRIVE BACK TO THE CITY TO WWHL! Poor YOU, YOUR HANGOVER DIDNT CLEAR UP OR YOU HAD NO WEED LEFT! YOUR A FAKE!
Please excuse my typos, I have arthritis. Want to pick on that too! IFIRST WAS TALKING ABOUT KATE ON BELOW DECK AND WHAT SOMEONE SAID. LASTLY, I never post but HOW DARE YOU KATE MAKE FUN OF People THANKING GOD AND JESUS OUR SAVIOR WHO DIED FOR ALL OF OUR SINS MAKE FUN OF PEOPLE! I’m IN NO WAY SAYING MY BELIF IS THE WAY, I RESPECT EVERYONES OWN BELIEFS BUT HOW DARE KATE FROM BELOW DECK TO MAKE FUN IF PEOPLE THANKING JESUS AND GOD FOR FOOD! IM NO ONE TO JUDGE BUT ILL PRAY FOR YOU KATE! YOU NEED SOME DIRECTION! I PRAY YOU FIND GUIDANCE AND HELP! How DARE YOU! How ILD ARE YOU?
Clean up on aisle six, Clean up on aisle six, please bring a bucket of holy water and a mop.Thank you.