The Only Way Is Essex
2010
📺 35 Seasons
🎬 420 Episodes
📅 Returning Series
🌐 EN
⏱️ 60 min/episode
Reality
Part soap opera, part reality show, TOWIE follows the lives, loves and scandals of a group of real-life Essex guys and girls. Cameras capture the happenings at all kinds of glamorous locations as the cast meet up in nail bars, nightclubs and salons. Each episode features action filmed just a few days previously.
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Seasons
Season 1
The first series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 10 October 2010 on ITV2. The series concluded on 10 November 2010 after 10 episodes. A Christmas special aired on 24 December 2010 and is included on the Series 1 DVD.
Season 2
The second series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 20 March 2011 on ITV2. The series concluded on 4 May 2011 and consisted of 14 episodes. This was the final series to feature Amy Childs.
Season 3
The third series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 25 September 2011 on ITV2. The series concluded on 9 November 2011 after 14 episodes. A Christmas Special aired on 20 December 2011 and is included on the Series 3 DVD.
This series marked the departures original cast members Kirk Norcross, Mark Wright, Harry Derbridge and Maria Fowler.
Season 4
The fourth series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 29 January 2012 on ITV2. also new characters are: Property Developer Georgina Dorsett, James ' Diags' Bennewith, Tom Kilbey and Ricky Rayment. Gemma Collins, Chloe Sims, Lauren Pope, Mario Falcone and Lucy Mecklenburgh were all promoted to the main cast from the 2011 Christmas Special, replacing Mark Wright, Kirk Norcross and Harry Derbidge. Georgio and Dino Georgiades returned for the fourth series after speculation they had been axed alongside Mick Norcross who will return for the first time without his son Kirk Norcross.
The fourth series only consisted of 10 episodes concluding on 29 February. The series focused primarily on the relationships of Mario Falcone and Lucy Mecklenburgh, James "Arg" Argent and Lydia Bright, and focused greatly on newcomers Georgina Dorsett and Ricky Rayment, while continuing the format of the previous series. This was also the first series where the opening scenes changed to include silhouettes of the current characters, with the themetune playing on the background.
Season 5
The fifth series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 15 April 2012 on ITV2. Lauren Goodger appeared in the first 5 episodes before being suspended from the show, she returned in episode 9. The series concluded on 27 May 2012 after 10 episodes. An hour long special following the cast in Marbella aired on 13 June.
Season 6
The sixth series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 22 July 2012 on ITV2. The series concluded on 22 August 2012 after 10 episodes.
This series marks the departure of original cast member Lauren Goodger, making her final appearance in the series finale. Former cast member Mark Wright, who last appeared in Series 3, made a cameo in this series eighth episode, but did not have a speaking part in the episode.
Season 7
The seventh series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 30 September 2012 on ITV2. The series concluded after 10 episodes. Series 7 marked the first series not to feature original cast member Lauren Goodger, after her departure from the series in August 2012. It was confirmed that for the first time the entire cast from the previous series would all be returning. In the first episode original cast member Kirk Norcross who appeared in the first three series made a return. Tom Fletcher from the band McFly appeared in episode 4. The series concluded on 31 October and was the fourth and final series to air in 2012.
It was announced on 13 November 2012 that three festive specials would air in December 2012, with one episode being broadcast live. The festive specials concluded on 19 December. On 14 December it was confirmed that Mark Wright would make a cameo appearance in the 2012 Christmas special, making it his second return to the show briefly appearing in one episode in series 6. On 19 December Lydia Bright confirmed she would be departing from the series and made her final appearance in the Christmas special.
Episode 11 and the TOWIE Live episodes do not appear on the series 7 DVD for unknown reasons although the 2012 Christmas special appears.
Season 8
The eighth series of The Only Way Is Essex, a British semi-reality television programme, began airing on 24 February 2013 on ITV2. The series consisted of 12 episodes. Series 8 marked the first series not to feature Lydia Bright, after her departure from the series in December 2012. The series also saw the departure of numerous supporting cast members and introduced new supporting cast members. On 7 March 2013, Mecklenburgh confirmed via her Twitter account that Amy and Sally Broadbent had been used by the show and had been dropped from the cast.On 8 March 2013 Mick Norcross who has appeared from the second series announced his departure from the show. This series also saw the departure of Kirk Norcross for the second time after announcing on Twitter that he had quit the show on 21 March 2013. Cast member Debbie Douglas also announced her departure from the show via Twitter on 29 March 2013.
Season 9
As the group arrive in Marbs, Mario starts to enjoy single life. When Jasmin goes all out to impress him, Lucy gatecrashes the party. Wayne tries to charm Lauren by taking her on a date but gets angry when Chloe tags along. Arg gets chatting to a girl at the club but later finds out she's with Mario. Gemma ditches Bobby and Charlie K to join the others and is shocked when Arg opens up to her about his feelings, but she stands by the fact that she's over him. Ferne and Billie doubt Joey and Sam's relationship whilst Tom admits to fancying Lucy.
Season 10
The gang arrive in Vegas, but news of Charlie getting close to Jasmin is on Ferne's mind. A girl's night out to the strippers has big consequences for Ricky and Jess as their relationship comes to an end. With Lucy considering reuniting with Mario, she discovers he's recently kissed Lauren. Jess' cousin, Elliot arrives in Vegas to surprise her, and Joey and Arg get competitive at a casino.
Season 11
Billie has some celebrating to do when she goes for a baby scan and discovers she's having a girl, but there's worries for Sam as she's diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Mario introduces his new love interest Grace and invites her to his birthday party, however he's unaware that Grace has another mystery man on the go. Following the split of Charlie and Ferne, Chloe tells Charlie that there has been rumours that Ferne cheated on him. Bobby and Gemma finally make peace, and Lewis is revealed as Grace's mystery man. Charlie angrily confronts Ferne over the rumours.
Season 12
Season 13
The award-winning real life soap returns for its thirteenth series, following the Essex gang on holiday on the party island of Ibiza. What will Bobby wear on the beach this time?
Season 14
The UK's most talked-about reality show returns with a fourteenth series. What will happen during a girly holiday in Tenerife? Can Bobby outdo his revealing outfit from last year?
Season 15
The real life soap returns, following the Essex gang to Marbella. Lockie realises he wants to be with Danni, but is it too late? Pete Wicks causes a stir amongst the single ladies.
Season 16
The real-life soap returns for its 16th series, beginning by following the Towie gang on another Spanish jaunt for a final summer slice of partying, sun, sea and drama in Marbella. Which relationships will still be going strong, who will hook up on this holiday, and what beachwear will Bobby be sporting this time?
Season 17
Season 18
The Essex gang head to Mallorca, where Megan and Pete face more accusations, Arg confronts Lydia and Bobby tries to broaden his cultural horizons.
Season 19
The award-winning real life soap returns for its nineteenth series, and the gals and guys are back in the Spanish resort of Marbella for a final summer slice of sun, sea and drama.
Season 20
With half the gang in Tenerife, the gossip mill quickly goes into overdrive when Liam starts a rumour concerning Megan's best friend Amber T. Back in Essex, a supportive Megan confronts Liam about his behaviour, leading to further tension as Pete steps up to defend his girlfriend. Elsewhere, Chloe S drops a bombshell when she confesses to a whirlwind romance with Liam, only to reveal that they have now split. Liam is eager to win her back, but is she prepared to give him another chance, especially amid all the current drama? Meanwhile, Gemma's plans for a big birthday bash are halted when she ends up hospitalised in Tenerife.
Season 21
The reality series returns as the gang head off for their annual trip to Marbella. Chloe S has a strong opinion on Pete and Megan's reconciliation. What is upsetting Courtney?
Season 22
Essex's finest return and head to Barcelona for sun, fun and plenty of drama! Power couple Lockie and Yaz, spend some quality time with their friends in the sun-soaked city and each admit that all is not well in their relationship. Loveable new boys Dean and Jordan have previous with most of Essex, but whose feathers will they ruffle most in Barcelona? Back in Essex, Gemma and Arg are taking bold strides in their relationship, and Pete bashfully admits to Chloe that he's going on a date
Season 23
The return of a new series. Georgia organises a couples’ trip and whisks Tommy away to Italy, while in Essex, Courtney is working on her revenge body. But is she ready to move on?
Season 24
Essex’s finest kick off a brand-new series with a trip to Thailand, whilst back at home a raft of fresh faces are making their mark.
After a turbulent few months, Dan and Amber finally called time on their relationship. Now he’s back on the market, is a holiday romance in Thailand on the cards for Essex’s most eligible bachelor? And how will his love-life fare when the boys try to thwart his pulling attempts by hiding his most treasured possession: his hairdryer?
Season 25
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.
Season 26
Having navigated their way through lockdown, the Essex elite are back, and TOWIE royalty makes a welcome return to the fold. Amy Childs is back.
Season 27
The Essex elite are back with a bang. The Sims sisters have a heart-to-heart with youngest sister Demi about her new relationship. Meanwhile, Diags targets a world record attempt.
Season 28
The gang returns with a bang and no shortage of glam, gossip or drama. Chloe B and Lockie are the talk of the town when news of their secret tryst spreads.
Season 29
Season 30
Diags and Elma finally admit how much they like each other. Meanwhile, Jordan and new girlfriend Sophie come face to face with his ex Chloe.
Season 31
The Essex squad head for beautiful Cyprus - Dan and Amber have called time on their relationship, but will Dan be able to enjoy his newly single status on holiday?
Season 32
Our favourite Essex crew are back together in sunny Bali. For the first time in years, everyone on the trip is getting along, but drama is never far away.
Season 33
Our favourite Essex crew have all headed to Cyprus for some summer sun, but tempers fray and passions boil over with the gang all back together.
Season 34
Bombshell news sends shockwaves through the Essex crew on a night out. Elsewhere, Dan and Ella are happier than ever and Harry decides to focus on himself.
Season 35
The cast jet off to Portugal for sun, sea and drama as Dan and Ella are reunited for the first time since their break-up and Freddie sends messages that cause tension in the group.
Network
ITV2, ITVBe
Production
Lime Pictures
Keywords
essex