The anchor is up... but where to next?

#	Air Date	Episode Name
E1	Jun 02, 2025	Fresh Meat
E2	Jun 09, 2025	Bollywood Nights
E3	Jun 16, 2025	Fight Island
E4	Jun 23, 2025	Island of Sausages
E5	Jun 30, 2025	Rainbeau Kisses, Friendship Wishes
E6	Jul 07, 2025	YACHT-CHELLA
E7	Jul 14, 2025	Party Dockin' in the House Tonight
E8	Jul 21, 2025	Bad Romance
E9	Jul 28, 2025	A Holiday in Handcuffs
E10	Aug 04, 2025	Some Like It Stillie
E11	Aug 11, 2025	The Rumor Mill
E12	Aug 18, 2025	Dock it Like it’s Hot
E13	Aug 25, 2025	Talk Derby to Me
E14	Sep 01, 2025	Nobody Puts Baby Breaks in the Corner
E15	Sep 08, 2025	All the Single Ladies
E16	Sep 15, 2025	Over the Rainbeau

Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series

Release Window:

Late Fall (October/November)

Below Deck has maintained a steady annual rhythm for eleven years, typically returning in October. Since its 2013 debut, the series has become a cornerstone of Bravo programming, evolving from a summer experiment into a high-stakes winter staple. The production schedule remains remarkably consistent, navigating maritime filming challenges to deliver a new season every year. This reliability allowed the franchise to expand into numerous spin-offs while the flagship series anchors the network schedule.

Historically, the show favored late summer premieres, but recent cycles drifted toward October and November launches. This shift aligns with network strategy to maintain year-round yachting content by alternating with spin-offs. While Season 11 saw a slight delay into February, the historical trajectory suggests a late-year window remains the primary target for future iterations.

Confidence: 95% Last Refined: March 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Below Deck typically premieres in the late fall or early winter, often debuting between October and February. This scheduling allows the flagship series to anchor Bravo's mid-season programming following the conclusion of its various spin-offs.

As of March 2026, Below Deck remains a cornerstone of Bravo's reality lineup and is expected to return for its thirteenth season. Formal renewal announcements are generally made during the network's annual upfront presentations or immediately following the Season 12 finale.

Most seasons of Below Deck consist of 15 to 19 episodes, which includes the highly anticipated reunion specials. The exact count can fluctuate depending on the amount of footage captured during the six-week filming window and the network's broadcast requirements.

The original series primarily films in various tropical locations throughout the Caribbean, including destinations like St. Kitts, Antigua, and St. Lucia. Each season features a new luxury motor yacht that serves as the primary setting for both the crew and their high-profile charter guests.

The production team typically spends about six weeks on location to film an entire season of the show. During this intensive period, the crew works consecutive charters with very little time off, ensuring that every moment of drama is captured by the cameras.

New episodes air weekly on Bravo and are usually available to stream the following day on Peacock. Fans can also find the extensive library of past seasons on Peacock or through the Bravo app with a valid cable subscription.

FAQs Updated: March 2026