Below Deck Season 13 Episode 2, titled “Pier Pressure,” is scheduled to release on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8 PM ET on Bravo. The episode will also be available to stream on Peacock the following morning, continuing the show’s weekly release schedule.
Season 13 premieres on October 12, bringing Captain Kerry Titheradge and his crew to Phuket, Thailand, aboard the luxury yacht Azul V. The new season introduces several crew members while bringing back familiar faces, including Chief Stew Fraser Olender and Rainbeau de Roos.
When Does Below Deck Season 13 Episode 2 Come Out?
Episode 2 arrives on October 19, one week after the season premiere. According to Bravo’s official streaming schedule, new episodes air every Monday at 8 PM ET, followed by their Peacock releases on Tuesdays at 6 AM ET.
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Here is the upcoming release schedule:
| Episode | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Episode 1: What A Thai To Be Alive | October 12, 2026 |
| Episode 2: Pier Pressure | October 19, 2026 |
| Episode 3 | October 26, 2026 |
| Episode 4 | November 2, 2026 |
The episode dates follow the current weekly schedule, with the Episode 2 title and date also listed in TheTVDB’s episode guide.
What to Expect From Below Deck Season 13 Episode 2
Episode 2 will focus on growing tensions within the interior crew as Rainbeau’s management style begins creating problems among her colleagues. Meanwhile, Chef Moe Vilomar gets involved in the crew’s romantic relationships, although his matchmaking efforts receive mixed reactions.
The episode follows a challenging season premiere in which Captain Kerry welcomes his new crew aboard Azul V. Early disagreements between team members create uncertainty about how well everyone will work together during their first charter.
The yacht also experiences engine trouble before departure, leaving Captain Kerry and his team facing an unexpected mechanical problem.
A recent Decider preview reveals that Azul V’s engine relies on compressed air to start, with a limited number of attempts available. This adds pressure to an already demanding opening charter.
With the interior team’s relationships becoming increasingly complicated, Episode 2 will show whether Fraser can maintain control while managing Rainbeau and the newer crew members.
Where to Watch Below Deck Season 13 Episode 2
Viewers in the United States can watch Episode 2 live on Bravo on October 19 at 8 PM ET. It will become available on Peacock on Tuesday, October 20, at 6 AM ET.
Season 13 also features several newcomers, including Alex Wright, James Bishop, Matthew Fitzpatrick-Buck, Jessenia Stidger, Kaylee Brown, and Rosa Simms-Preston.
According to Bravo’s official Season 13 trailer coverage, the upcoming season will feature difficult charter guests, workplace disagreements, romantic complications, and dangerous weather conditions.
For now, viewers can catch the season premiere on October 12 before Episode 2 continues the crew’s journey through Thailand on October 19.
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