Below Deck Med s6e8

Episode Title: "A Shot of Espresso"
Season: 6
Episode: 1
Airdate: June 28, 2021
The episode introduces the new crew of Lady Michelle, a 180-foot luxury yacht, as they prepare to set sail in the Mediterranean. Captain Sandy Yawn returns, along with Chief Stew Katie Flood.
The crew welcomes new Bosun Malia White, who quickly gets to work organizing the deck team. Malia's leadership style and high standards are immediately apparent.
The charter guests, a group of high-energy friends, arrive, and the crew scrambles to prepare for their arrival. The guests are celebrating a birthday, and they have big plans for the trip.
As the charter begins, tensions rise among the crew. Malia and Katie work together to manage the team, while the deckhands struggle to keep up with the demanding charter guests.
The episode ends with a dramatic dinner service, during which the crew faces numerous challenges, including a malfunctioning galley and a medical emergency. Despite the setbacks, the crew manages to pull off a successful dinner, and the charter guests seem pleased.
Throughout the episode, alliances are formed and conflicts arise, setting the stage for a dramatic and unpredictable season.
Crew Highlights:
Captain Sandy Yawn returns as the captain of Lady Michelle.
Katie Flood returns as Chief Stew.
Malia White joins the crew as Bosun.
New deckhands Delaney Evans, James Hough, and Kyle Viljoen join the crew.
Mathew Shea joins the crew as a chef.
Charter Guest Highlights:
The charter guests are a group of high-energy friends celebrating a birthday.
They have big plans for the trip, including a wild party and a scenic hike.