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The Best Episodes of The Only Way Is Essex

Every episode of The Only Way Is Essex ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Only Way Is Essex!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Only Way Is Essex Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S8:E1

    Lauren fears that she could be pregnant. Mario celebrates his 25th birthday without Lucy, meanwhile newcomer Amy reveals that the only reason Mario hasn't cheated on her was because she turned him down. Bobby announces he wants a "gayby". Diags, Tom and Arg help Joey decorate his new shop.

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  2. The Only Way Is Essex Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S4:E1

    Lauren reveals she has PIP implants during a discussion about breast surgery with Frankie and Chloe. A new girl arrives, Joey enjoys a night out with his best friend Diags, and Nanny Pat goes on a health kick. Mario talks to Lucy about the respect she has for his bachelor pad, Lydia hopes for a stress-free 21st birthday meal, while Billie and Cara try some new yoga moves - on their dogs.

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  3. The Only Way Is Essex Season 11 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Episode 8

    S11:E8

    Jasmin is hurt to hear that Dan has been spending time with Georgia. Jess continues to get upset after comments from Carol and Elliott about her relationship with Ricky. Grace and Lewis go on their first date, and agree to see each other again. After thinking about all the recent events in her relationship with Lockie, Danni decides to end things. Ricky declares war with Elliott, and Charlie attempts to put an end to Mario's celibacy by taking him to a sex yoga class.

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  4. The Only Way Is Essex Season 23 Episode 1 - The Only Way is Italia
    6.4/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Only Way is Italia

    S23:E1

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Only Way Is Essex Season 3 Episode 14 - Episode 14
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Episode 14

    S3:E14

    Last in the series of the reality show. Arg continues his quest for physical perfection and seeks fashion advice from Joey - with interesting results. After the row, Sam and Lauren contemplate their future. Lucy thinks that she has blown it with Mario. There is drama at the bonfire party.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Only Way Is Essex Season 4 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.6/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Episode 3

    S4:E3

    Following the previous episode's events, Cara visited Lucy to tell her about Mario's texts, which made Lucy even angrier with him. Mario, however, thinks he did nothing wrong and confides in his best friend Little Chris, who tells him he hasn't been himself for a while since being with Lucy. Meanwhile, Joey and Diags take Arg rollerskating to take his mind off Lydia, and Gemma has a gold facial treatment for her birthday party, which she pulls out all the stops for, including persuading Dino and Giorgio to paint themselves gold and stand outside the venue, acting as life-size Oscar trophies. Later on in the night, Gemma holds an award ceremony, aptly named the Gemmas, and awards Lydia "Best Dressed Female", and Joey "Best Dressed Male". Excusing themselves from the party, Georgina and Lauren P have a chat in the bathroom, with Georgina telling Lauren about how Mario has been calling her and asking her to go to dinner with him, despite him having a girlfriend, but turning him down. Then, Lucy came out of a toilet stall, said, "But still you're texting a guy who you know has a girlfriend," before leaving the bathroom, leaving Georgina and Lauren stunned. Lucy approaches Mario to talk to him about everything she's heard, but Mario defends himself. At the end, he gives her his new number, and she takes it, before walking away.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. The Only Way Is Essex Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Only Way Is Essex Season 8 Episode 12 - Episode 12
    5.4/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Episode 12

    S8:E12

    The day of the five-a-side football match arrives and Mario is there to support Arg's team leaving Little Chris and Ricky on the other team angry. Later, Little Chris and Ricky confront Mario and Lucy as they try to resolve their issues. This however leads to more arguments. Joey proposes to Sam in Dubai and she accepts. They then return to Essex for their engagement party.

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  9. The Only Way Is Essex Season 10 Episode 1 - The Only Way Is Vegas, Part 1
    5.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - The Only Way Is Vegas, Part 1

    S10:E1

    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.

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  10. The Only Way Is Essex Season 3 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    5.3/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Episode 8

    S3:E8

    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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  11. The Only Way Is Essex Season 1 Episode 10 - Episode 10
    5.2/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Episode 10

    S1:E10

    Mark's boxing event takes place in Romford and he throws down the gauntlet to Kirk. Reality series following a group of people in Essex.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.2/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Pop the Cristal and spray yourself a weird shade of mahogany: it's series two of the semi-staged docusoap that had the nation gawping last year. The stereotypical view of people from Essex as primped, yakking bozos was exposed by TOWIE as not having gone far enough: each week we scaled new lows of inanity as a gang of young people, steered by the show's producers and embellished by cruel editing, discussed their lives and loves. Sex, petty arguments and unpleasantly intimate beauty treatments were the dominant themes. It's filmed close to transmission to bring you the latest news from the county's night clubs and nail bars, but you can expect fallout from Mark's recent split from his glamour-model girlfriend, Amy's efforts to deal with fame and, most likely, some explicit vajazzling scenes.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 Episode 13 - Episode 13
    5.1/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Episode 13

    S2:E13

    Lydia confronts Amy about her relationship with Arg. The Wrights celebrate the Royal Wedding, and Mark wants to get back into the promoting scene following Joey Essex's successful launch night.

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  14. The Only Way Is Essex Season 3 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.1/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Episode 2

    S3:E2

    Joey, Lydia and Debbie head to a car boot sale, whilst Harry and his brother Ronnie have a heart-to-heart after working on their fathers flower stall. Meanwhile, Gemma throws a singles party at the Sugar Hut and Kirk and Lauren Pope share a few feelings over a walk in the park with their dog Bozo. Mark meanwhile continues his celibacy pledge before interrupting Arg and Lydia on their dinner date after feeling lonely. Nicola meanwhile decides its time to confront Lucy about her part in Lauren and Marks break-up.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    5.0/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    Lauren's day proves eventful as she removes her tattoo of Mark's name, only for him to propose soon after and she accepted. Arg and Lydia are still debating whether to move in together.

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  16. The Only Way Is Essex Season 3 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    5.0/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Episode 7

    S3:E7

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  17. The Only Way Is Essex Season 5 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.0/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Episode 1

    S5:E1

    Joey moves into a bachelor pad with new flatmate Tom, and Lauren Goodger opens up about her weight struggles to Lydia. Arg unveils his latest look, and also throw a marathon benefit party with Billie and Cara. Plus, it remains to be seen whether Charlie and Gemma can keep their relationship on track after their surprise date.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. The Only Way Is Essex Season 14 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Episode 1

    S14:E1

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Only Way Is Essex Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    4.9/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    The county hosts its Fashion Week, with Sam, Amy and Jessica striving to claim the title of the most glamorous girl in Essex.

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  20. The Only Way Is Essex Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    4.9/10(9 votes)

    #20 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    Mark deals with the aftermath of the VIP night at his club, Amy's relationship with Kirk hits a rocky patch and James and Lydia try to give their romance another chance.

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  21. The Only Way Is Essex Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    4.9/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

    The gang celebrates Bonfire Night. Sam and Amy plan to add some glamour to the event, Harry dresses up for the occasion and Mark tries to ensure that his evening goes with a bang. Reality series following a group of people in Essex.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 Episode 3 - Epsiode 3
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    #22 - Epsiode 3

    S2:E3

    Lauren decides whether to move in with her new fiance Mark after Lucy's revelations about having recently slept with him. Amy looks for a new assistant.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    4.9/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    Arg decides whether to embark on a diet and Amy's new assistant Paloma tries to make a good impression at the salon. Kirk throws a party and Lauren's culinary skills are put to the test when the Wrights come for dinner

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  24. The Only Way Is Essex Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.8/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Lauren gives Mark's flat a makeover and Amy's new assistant tries to teach Harry some unusual dance moves

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  25. The Only Way Is Essex Season 3 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    4.8/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Episode 1

    S3:E1

    Brand new series of the true life soap. Join the Essex boys and girls and find out what has changed after a summer of fun.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Only Way Is Essex". It scored 7.1/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/24/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".