Episode
Below Deck: Rainbeau Kisses, Friendship Whales
Overview
Fraser begins to question his long distance relationship; Rainbeau tries to connect with Barbara and Solene; Kyle and Solene go on a date.
Details
- Series
- Below Deck
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2025-06-30
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Rainbeau Kisses, Friendship Whales is Episode 5 in Season 12 of Below Deck. It aired on 2025-06-30. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 4: Island of Sausages
The crew is feeling the exhaustion of a five-day charter, while the deck team grows increasingly frustrated with Caio; Barbara finds common ground with Solene, leaving Rainbeau an outsider.
Episode 6: YACHT-CHELLA
Kyle and Solene's relationship takes an unexpected turn, complicating the dynamic within the deck team; Barbara and Solene grow weary of their second stew; Fraser scrambles to put together an ambitious party for the incoming charter guests.
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The crew prepares to embark on a five-day charter with porn stars; Captain Kerry grows frustrated with the interior and worries his bosun isn't up to snuff; Solene's laissez-faire attitude towards work sends Rainbeau reeling.
Episode 7: Party Dockin' in the House Tonight
Fraser frets that his vision for the dock party might not come to fruition; rude and demanding charter guests terrorize the interior team; Kyle comes clean to Jess; Fraser has to check his interior team.
Episode 2: Bollywood Nights
As Chef Lawrence struggles in the galley, Captain Kerry contemplates making a new hire; the deck team tried to find their footing under Caio’s scattered leadership.
Episode 8: Bad Romance
Chef Anthony's bitterness from last charter season boils over; Solene and Rainbeau's frustrations with each other come to a head; Damo violates bro code.
Episode 1: Fresh Meat
The chef struggles to find his sea legs while a green stew and a high-strung bosun spell trouble for the rest of the crew; a black-light wielding, germaphobe primary puts this new crew to the test.
Episode 9: A Holiday in Handcuffs
Despite a rocky start to their stay at the villa, the crew is determined to have a good time. Solene's wandering eye gives Kyle pause. Jess looks to lock Barbara down but Solene is constant temptation for her. The crew heads back to St. David for their next charter, which may be their most turbulent to date.
Episode 10: Some Like It Stillie
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Episode 11: The Rumor Mill
The crew celebrates Kyle's birthday while he gets acquainted with the local tourists; Kyle's bruised ego causes him to lash out at Solene and reveal a secret; Captain Kerry and his crew grapple with what to do about Kyle's revelation.
Episode 12: Dock It Like It's Hot
Technical issues plague the charter, leaving the guests disgruntled and Fraser frantic; chef Anthony feels taken for granted; Kyle struggles with his precarious position on the boat.
Episode 13: Talk Derby To Me
Kyle has an emotional hangover after his targeted speech at the crew night out; Rainbeau snitches on Solene to Fraser; Solene finally confronts an avoidant Jess; Jess struggles personally and professionally.