The BEST episodes of The Only Way is Essex season 36
Every episode of The Only Way is Essex season 36, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Only Way is Essex season 36!
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.
#1 - Episode 1
Season 36 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/26/2026
The reunited Essex crew head to Vietnam for some winter sun... and drama. There's trouble in paradise for Diags and Jodie, and Ella contemplates making up with Freddie.
#2 - Episode 2
Season 36 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/27/2026
The trip to Vietnam continues. Diags organises a day out to a local fishing village, but things take a dramatic turn as gossip between friends get overheard.
#3 - Episode 3
Season 36 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/3/2026
In Vietnam, Ella and Dan have a heart to heart on the beach. Meanwhile, back in Essex, Billy has news for Jordan about the wedding.
#4 - Episode 4
Season 36 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2026
The heat is well and truly on in Vietnam as Freddie reaches his boiling point. In Essex, Saff opens up to Lauren about Ella's accusation.
#5 - Episode 5
Season 36 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2026
In Vietnam, Liv has doubts about her friendship with Elma. Back in Essex, Sophie and Jordan take the next steps towards parenthood, and Saff is more confused than ever.
#6 - Episode 6
Season 36 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2026
The Vietnam trip may be over, but the fallout is only just beginning. Resentment still lingers among the group, and a shocking revelation stops Elma in her tracks.
#7 - Episode 7
Season 36 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2026
A rift tears through Girl Band, and everyone's loyalty is called into question. Amy confronts Harry and Wills, and Ella and Dani partake in some scream therapy.
#8 - Episode 8
Season 36 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2026
Tensions rise when Elma and Amber come face to face. Harry's noticeable absence at a get together sparks speculation. Jordan celebrates his final birthday before fatherhood.
#9 - Episode 9
Season 36 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/24/2026
Drama unfolds at a dinner party, Amber is determined to clear her name amid the ongoing conflict, and Dan and Ella cross paths for the first time since Vietnam.
#10 - Episode 10
Season 36 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/25/2026
It's the series finale, and there are still plenty of scores to settle. Wills hosts a music night in a bid to bring everyone together.
#11 - Episode 11
Season 36 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/31/2026
Love is in the air in Essex for Junaid and Joe's one-year anniversary. Saff, Ella, Elma and Wills play padel, and Amy and Jordan host an intervention for Harry and Saff.
#12 - Episode 12
Season 36 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/1/2026
The whole group attend a charity event to raise money for Young Epilepsy, a charity close to Becks' heart after being diagnosed with epilepsy after the birth of her first child.
#13 - Episode 13
Season 36 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/9/2026
It’s another glitzy Christmas! The gang are in the mood to celebrate - but after all this season’s drama, will there be a chill in the air?