Below Deck Med Season 5 may be one of the show’s most controversial seasons yet but not only is it performing well in the drama department, the ratings are nothing to balk at, either.
Fans have been brought through the wringer already this season, starting with Chef Kiko’s heartbreaking departure followed by longtime Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier also leaving the yacht midseason.
As a result, many have inquired about the ratings for Below Deck Season 5 amid all of the chaos, so we’ve gone ahead and compiled the numbers, noting where some of the season’s biggest moments may have played a part.
To sum it up, however, this is the show’s highest rated season ever and despite some fans calling for a boycott after Hannah was fired, the show is still a blockbuster success for the network.
Before you check out the ratings, it is important to note that this information comes directly from Nielsen Media Research, the U.S.-based company that is trusted by both broadcast and cable networks, including Bravo. Here at TV Deets, we use this information to compile our daily reality TV ratings reports.
Additionally, ratings are ranked by the demo, not by overall viewers, and this is because that is what is most important to advertisers. The higher the ratings in the adults 18-49 demo, the more valuable the advertising space around the show becomes.
Below Deck Med Season 5 Ratings
| Episode | Air Date | Demo (adults 18-49 | Viewers | Episode Notes |
| S05E01 | June 1, 2020 | 0.55 | 1,514,000 | Season Premiere |
| S05E02 | June 8, 2020 | 0.53 | 1,527,000 | |
| S05E03 | June 15, 2020 | 0.58 | 1,735,000 | |
| S05E04 | June 22, 2020 | 0.63 | 1,736,000 | • First episode to air after Bravo fired Peter Hunziker. • *Series high* |
| S05E05 | June 29, 2020 | 0.55 | 1,597,000 | |
| S05E06 | July 6, 2020 | 0.55 | 1,677,000 | |
| S05E07 | July 13, 2020 | 0.57 | 1,696,000 | |
| S05E08 | July 20, 2020 | 0.54 | 1,602,000 | |
| S05E09 | July 27, 2020 | 0.55 | 1,682,000 | |
| S05E10 | August 3, 2020 | 0.59 | 1,714,000 | |
| S05E11 | August 10, 2020 | 0.57 | 1,732,000 | |
| S05E12 | August 17, 2020 | 0.64 | 1,872,000 | • Captain Sandy Yawn fired Hannah Ferrier in this episode. |
| S05E13 | August 24, 2020 | 0.60 | 1,740,000 | • Season 4 cast member and fan favourite Aesha Scott joins the cast in this episode. |
| S05E14 | August 31, 2020 | 0.61 | 1,773,000 | |
| S05E15 | September 7, 2020 | 0.56 | 1,721,000 | |
| S05E16 | September 14, 2020 | 0.49 | 1,560,000 | |
| S05E17 | September 21, 2020 | 0.55 | 1,658,000 | |
| S05E18 | September 28, 2020 | 0.53 | 1,602,000 | |
| S05E19 | October 5, 2020 | 0.48 | 1,489,000 | • Lowest-rated episode of Season 5. |
| S05E20 | October 12, 2020 | 0.59 | 1,620,000 | • Season 5 Finale |
| S05E21 | October 19, 2020 | 0.44 | 1,249,000 | • Reunion Part 1 (billed as Watch What Happens Live) |
| S05E22 | October 26, 2020 | 0.39 | 1,136,000 | • Reunion Part 2 (billed as Watch What Happens Live) |
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Last Updated: Wednesday, October 27, 2020
