Below Deck Mediterranean – Season 9
The azure waters and ancient ruins of Athens, Greece set the scene as Capt. Sandy returns to steer her team through a season brimming with fresh and formidable challenges. Between eccentric guests, an abundance of late-night demands that require intervention and a never-before-seen mechanical issue that orders all hands on deck, the crew faces tumultuous waves from the start. Back on board the 180-foot M/Y Mustique, a series of initial hurdles sets the crew off on the wrong foot. Amidst a saga of delayed provisions, managing a complicated interior department and a medical emergency, Aesha strives to ensure the guests are treated to a five-star service experience. Chef Jono, a self-taught culinary architect, quickly learns he has high expectations to fill to prove his culinary capabilities to the guests. Meanwhile, the deck crew faces its own hurdles and must learn that communication is key in order to successfully get through the season.
Episodes
My Big Fat Greek Yacht Emergency
Capt. Sandy embarks on a new charter season in Athens, Greece. She welcomes back familiar face Aesha Scott to serve as her chief steward. It's a homecoming until the provisions fail to arrive before the guests and the yacht crew is forced to scramble. When the second stew struggles to wake the chef, the guests get an unexpected surprise.
Sneak, Sip, and Sink
The charter guests find themselves still without provisions, but two deckhands save the day by securing a surprise from a neighboring boat. Aesha struggles to keep the interior running smoothly as her third stew mismanages the laundry, resulting in guests missing their clothes. Two deckhands make an unsuccessful attempt at sneaking around.
Drifting Standards
Capt. Sandy welcomes back a charter guest with high expectations. A deckhand and a guest drift too far away at sea, leaving Capt. Sandy questioning her bosun. As the yacht crew scrambles to address the guests' requests, the primary charter guest complains the food has not met their expectations.
Greeking Havoc
As the deck team leaps into action to salvage a chaotic beach picnic, tensions escalate. The chef finds himself in hot water when charter guests complain to Captain Sandy before disembarking. Meanwhile, romance begins to blossom between more than two crew members.
Caught Between a Dock and a Heart Place
Tensions flare when two stews pursue the same deckhand, causing heated confrontations. With a charter on the horizon, Aesha is rushed to the hospital due to an injury, leaving her interior team in disarray. Meanwhile, the deck team is still recovering from a difficult charter and struggles to maintain order.
Running Aft-er Time
Aesha's patience is tested when her stews' work starts slipping due to their transgressions. With tensions escalating, Aesha steps in to restore order and ensure the deckhands get their rest. A major mechanical issue prevents the anchor from lifting, leaving them stranded at sea.
Chain Reaction
To avoid being stranded at sea, Capt. Sandy must make a critical decision that could significantly impact the charter season. As tensions rise among the interior crew, Aesha attempts to broker a truce and struggles on the bow lead Capt. Sandy to question the bosun's decisionmaking. With wildfires encroaching on the marina, the crew must navigate an unprecedented environment.
Dirty Laundry
Tensions escalate on the interior when a stew reports a concern to Aesha. Before heading to a nearby island, the crew struggles with undocking amidst nearby wildfires. Aesha gives her interior team added responsibility with lunch service, but after overhearing a series of walkie calls, she begins to doubt if they can manage it on their own.
This Boat's Not Big Enough for the Stew of Us
After rough dockings, Capt. Sandy questions her bosun about safety concerns and trust. Romance and tension mix between a stew and a deckhand while another deckhand ends a relationship. A heated argument between two stews prompts Capt. Sandy to intervene on a most serious level.
Regret Me Knot
The stews face an ultimatum given by Capt. Sandy. Aesha implements a new laundry system. A deckhand's song about their romantic dilemma is overheard. During a day off, a deckhand apologizes as romance escalates.
From Cloud Nine to Flatline
Aesha consoles Capt. Sandy after a heartbreaking loss. The guests go on an excursion and romance heats up as a stew asks a deckhand out, which is followed by quick regret.
The Perfect Storm
The boat faces a catastrophic storm that exposes a major leak, putting the deck crew on high alert. Tensions rise as the stews voice their frustrations over a deckhand. As the storm intensifies, the interior crew's plans are thwarted, leading to chaos and challenges onboard.
Chef Woes and Cabin Blows
A potential catastrophe looms when a near-fatal dish is serve; interior challenges come to a head as Aesha's team remains in disarray; after the storm, the crew manages to fix the leak in the uninhabitable cabin.
New Kid on the Dock
The arrival of a new stew sets the stage for mixed reactions among the crew; a deckhand is blindsided by bad news from home; Aesha's frustration peaks when she discovers the laundry room is still in chaos.
Fourth Stew’s a Charm
The stew dynamic gets further shaken up, sparking tension in the interior; two deckhands have a heated confrontationl a deckhand's flirting widens the divide in the interior.
Chain of Command-Ment
As the crew tackles their final charter, tensions rise; a deckhand relationship intensifies, causing future doubts, while Aesha confronts a stew over boundary issues, escalating interior drama.
Happily Ever Aft
The crew work closely to make sure Captain Sandy's proposal goes smoothly without a hitch, but unexpected difficulties emerge; a fresh romance sparks on the last crew night out.