The BEST episodes of The Only Way is Essex
Every episode of The Only Way is Essex ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Only Way is Essex!
The Only Way Is Essex is a reality series which follows some people living in Essex, including a club promoter, a would-be model, a member of a girl band and two bar workers. Each episode features action filmed just a few days previously.


#6 - Episode 6
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/12/2011
Lucy and Mario discuss the future of their relationship, Arg and Lydia's relationship is under threat again, Chloe considers more surgery, Georgio and Dino try to cheer Gemma up with a Greek night... and Lydia finally confronts Mark.
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#7 - Episode 7
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/16/2011
Chloe consults a plastic surgeon about her bum implants, as well as visiting Joey's new pool-pad, and Kirk holds a karaoke night at Sugar Hut. Plus, Lydia has another argument with Arg about Mark and Gemma teaches Harry how to drive. The episode ends with a cliffhanger though - who received the text from Mark asking them to meet him in his car outside the Sugar Hut?
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#8 - Episode 8
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/19/2011
Mark, Sam, Lydia and Arg go on a skiing double date, where Lydia and Mark make up and Sam and Mark discuss their relationship. At the same time Joey hosts an animal themed pool party, where he finds out about Sam and Mark for the first time from Lauren.
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#9 - Episode 9
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/23/2011
The fake tan is put away as Essex dons vintage in preparation for the grand opening of Lydia's shop, Bella Sorella. Cara and Billie get ready for a night out on the town, Kirk-and-Joey style. Mark woos Sam. Mario shows Lucy his Italian side.
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#11 - Episode 11
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/30/2011
'Jirk' get decidedly jerky when some unannounced visitors arrive, Lucy wonders whether giving Mario a free pass was a mistake and Sam gets a surprise. Meanwhile, Mark, Jess, Gemma and Arg head to bootcamp for some fat-busting workouts - and intimate revelations.
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#12 - Episode 12
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/2/2011
Mario's night of freedom backfires for Lucy. Lydia finds out that what happens at bootcamp does not necessarily stay at bootcamp. Meanwhile, everyone gets in the Halloween spirit - Nanny Pat goes trick-or-treating, and Sam and Billie host an action-packed party.
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#13 - Episode 13
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/6/2011
It is the morning after the night before and Lauren G and Sam are both reacting to the kiss. Mark gives Arg a makeover when the pair go shopping. Lucy realises that time is running out for her and Mario. While Chloe celebrates her 30th birthday in true wedding party fashion, a serious cat fight breaks out.
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#18 - Episode 4
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2012
Diags takes Chloe out to cheer her up following her recent split from her boyfriend, Mario goes to visit brother in law Tom Fletcher for advice on his relationship with Lucy. Lydia goes to confront Arg at his home following the recent arguments between him and her current boyfriend. Lucy decides to call off her engagement with Mario telling him she feels too young to get married.
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#19 - Episode 4
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/6/2013
Joey breaks down during a conversation with Sam about his mum. Lucy finds out what really happened between Amy and Mario, then agrees to give the relationship another go. Little Chris has doubts over Mario. Gemma and Arg continue to flirt.
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#20 - Episode 5
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/10/2013
Jasmin's friend, Abi, takes an interest in Tom as Diags reveals that she was a former love interest of his. Joey visits his mum's grave with Sam. Mario and Lucy decide to take a break from Essex. After a meeting about the surrogacy, Bobby realises he's not ready financially to be a dad.
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#21 - Episode 11
Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/31/2013
Joey tells Billie of his plans to propose to Sam in Dubai. Abi's not happy with James after seeing him talking to Lauren. Dan and James arrange a five-a-side football match, making Arg a little over competitive. Bobby tries to impress Gemma on his first day working for her. Lucy returns.

#24 - Episode 1
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2010
New series. Reality series following a group of people in Essex, including a club promoter, a would-be model, a member of a girl band and two bar workers. With each episode filmed just a few days before transmission, they will find out exactly what other people in the show are saying about them as well as discovering secrets that will affect their lives.
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