Below Deck Mediterranean
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These Dallas socialites definitely arentAmericas sweethearts.
While he does this, a montage of all the past deck-crew mistakes plays as if haunting him.
Im eager for some slapstick comedy trying to get this thing on the boat.
Say what you will about Aesha, but she puts her body on the line.
She also stays up late cleaning this week shes truly dedicated to the job.
When the guests arrive, their vibes are worse than Rayguns breakdancing.
After receiving her specially requested martini, Mahishas first order of business is finding a spot for a photo.
Aesha suggests using the sun deck or the area by the couches if they want shade.
Mahisha deems the couches an eyesore and has the crew move them out of the way for a photo.
After seeing the picture, Im surprised they didnt ask to move the mounted flag, too.
Adding to the list of grievances, Mahisha asks Aesha to fetch her martini thats about three steps away.
Jono: Ooh, thats no bueno.
Hes so unbothered; I love it.
He explains its a sourcing issue and agrees to discontinue that brand for them.
I considered licking a washcloth to see but decided better of it.
At dinner, the vodka drink orders continue.
Aesha has to explain that her so-called butter knife is actually a fish knife.
Neysla cannot handle being wrong: Well, your caviar service sucked.
Neysla, thank you for making me cackle.
Aesha doesnt care if standing up for herself gets her in trouble, and it wont.
Sandy finds the story funny and trusts Aeshas read of the guests as mean girls.
Always remember, friends: Fish knives are pointy at the end, and butter knives are round.
You never know when that knowledge might come in handy.
After dinner, the ladies go to the sundeck, but theres no stew ready at the bar there.
Ellie says shell check on them every 15 minutes.
They can tell she has an attitude in response, and Neysla thinks she shakes her head while leaving.
Aesha sends Joe up to hopefully swoon the pants off them.
The women see right through it but seem to enjoy his company.
Unfortunately, Mahisha doesnt eat sandwiches.
This woman would be so much happier if she just had a good sandwich.
Too bougie for a sandwich my ass.
Does she know about the$214 Serendipity grilled cheese?
Or, one of my favorites, a simple Brie and caramelized onion jam on a baguette?
They must have been good, because she requests more berries at breakfast the next morning.
Neysla knows shes being targeted: Im over this conversation.
I would love it if Sandy revealed the whole story was a lie.
The good news is Mahisha doesnt care because shes focused on taking photos.
Nathan and Gael are hilariously stunned when they see the photo.
Joe tells them he doesnt want either stew but turns into a demon when he has alcohol.
Gaels worried that Ellie is falling for Joe and Joe is stringing her along.
Bri writes it off as something that happened before the new division of duties anyway.
The guests must not have known they could ask for laundry service, thank God.
In a heartbreaking moment, Sandy learns from her fiancee that their dog died.
Aesha comforts the captain, and its a sad reminder of how tough being away for work can be.
Both of Sandys parents died when she was at sea, and this brings up those losses.
Thankfully, Sandys day wont get worse, because guests seem to have rediscovered their basic decency post-excursion.
Lunch goes great, and they cheerfully leave a $20,000 tip.
Mahisha says she cant wait to see what happens with my lovebirds and that you know who you are.
After, Ellie asks him out on a date for that night.
He agrees but immediately rethinks it.
Joe says he was in shock because hes never been asked on a date by a girl before.
Hes scared to go on the date and wants to call it off.
He finds Ellie curling her hair and asks to talk.
Joe doesnt want any strings attached and is feeling a lot of pressure.
Well have to wait until next week to see if hell hath no fury like an Ellie scorned.
The props will be scored in two categories, Iconicness and Relevance, for a combined possible 20 points.
The Temple of Aphaia had a solid run but was disqualified for being a location and not a prop.
Sixth place: Birkin Bag.
It made a brief appearance on the tender, where the guests worried about it getting wet.
Ultimately it was not relevant.
Fifth place: Dry-ice tablescape decor.
It looked cool, okay?!
Fourth place: Basketball hoop.
Bronze: Balloon arch.
I had high hopes for this guy, but he didnt deliver in the back half of the episode.
This team pulled off a huge upset.
Gold: Fish knife.
The favorite to win by far, she didnt let an early mention of mother-of-pearl spoons distract her.
