Season 9 of Below Deck Mediterranean surged to a new series high in viewership numbers compared to previous seasons. Not only did the show perform well, but it’s on track to set a new record overall for the Below Deck franchise, according to Multiplatform + 35 data.
It’s not surprising that Below Deck Med is increasing in viewership, given the impressive build on Season 8’s numbers. According to available data, Season 9 has bettered last year’s numbers by 16%. When looking at adults in the 18-49 age group, that growth increases to 26%.
Best overall viewership in the Below Deck franchise since 2021
According to Variety, the first 14 episodes of the season averaged 3.4 million viewers during the first 35 days of viewership. 1.7 million of those viewers were from the all-important 18-49 demographic.
The final three episodes of the season have yet to reach the 35-day mark. But provided the trend remains on track, Season 9 could achieve the best MP+35 viewership of any Below Deck series since 2021. This would be a big accomplishment, as the show competes with so many other popular offerings in the franchise. Aside from the original Below Deck, the franchise includes Below Deck Sailing Yacht (currently airing), Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Adventure. (Sadly, BD Adventure was canceled after only one season, but it’s still available for streaming on Peacock.)
The last time a BD show hit this level of viewership was when Below Deck Med Season 6 (2021) registered a 35-day average of 3.5 million viewers (1.8 of whom fell into the 18-49 category).
The above numbers were compiled by a combination of Neilsen measurements of Below Deck’s Bravo viewers, compiled with Peacock streaming data provided by NBCUniversal.
A big cast provides the drama on Below Deck Med
Season 9 of Below Deck Med premiered on Bravo on June 3. The cast includes Captain Sandy Yawn, Chief Stew Aesha Scott, Bosun Iain Maclean, and Chef Johnathan Shillingford. Aesha directs the Interior Crew of Elena Dubaich, Bri Muller, and Carrie O’Neill. Outside, Iain heads up the deck crew of Joe Bradley, Nathan Gallagher, and Gael Cameron.
The show is produced by 51 Minds. Executive producers include Nadine Rajabi, Wes Denton, Mark Cronin, Shane Maroufkhani, Tania Hamidi, Ryan Braun, Christian Sarabia, and Zachary Klein.
All episodes of Below Deck Mediterranean are now available on Peacock.
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